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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Penn State celebrates following the team's 53-39 win over Memphis in the NCAA Cotton Bowl college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 1 LSU, No. 3 Clemson advance to championship game

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2019 08:27 PM EST

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries the ball against the Penn State in the first half of the NCAA Cotton Bowl college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Memphis finishes whirlwind stretch with Cotton Bowl loss

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 28, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) looks to throw against Memphis in the first half of the NCAA Cotton Bowl college football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 13 Penn State tops No. 15 Memphis 53-39 in Cotton Bowl

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 28, 2019 04:13 PM EST

Penn State head coach James Franklin reacts to a score against Rutgers in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Penn State defeated Rutgers 27-6. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Big-play G5 Memphis offense, Big Ten Penn State D in Cotton

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 27, 2019 03:31 PM EST

Group of 5 Memphis vs. Power 5 Penn State in Cotton Bowl

The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 12:35 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — COTTON BOWL: No. 15 Memphis (12-1, American) vs. No. 13 Penn State (10-2, Big Ten) in Arlington, Texas, Saturday at Noon EST (ESPN). ...

Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin poses alongside showgirl Jennifer Autry ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Watch every bowl? Yes! Here's why they are all must-see TV

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 18, 2019 02:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Iowa place kicker Keith Duncan (3) celebrates with teammate Colten Rastetter after kicking a 45-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, in Iowa City, Iowa. Duncan was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ohio State leads the pack in AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2019 12:06 PM EST

Memphis quarterback Brady White (3) hugs running back Patrick Taylor Jr. in the final minutes of the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
American champ Memphis vs. Big Ten's Penn St in Cotton Bowl

Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 04:29 PM EST

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young (2), linebackers coach Al Washington and head coach Ryan Day celebrate after a 56-27 win against Michigan after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ohio State’s Young chosen Big Ten Defensive Player of Year

Dec. 03, 2019 07:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, top, sacks Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State said, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, the NCAA has concluded that star DE Chase Young must sit out one more football game before he can return. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
No. 2 Ohio St starts home stretch against No. 9 Penn St

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 02:27 PM EST

No. 9 Penn State looking to bounce back vs No. 24 Indiana

By Travis Johnson Nov. 15, 2019 01:00 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State still has a path to the College Football Playoff, although the No. 9 Nittany Lions can’t afford another slipup. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) scrambles during an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, in State College, Pa. Penn State (8-0) plays against Minnesota (8-0) on Saturday, Nov. 9. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
No. 5 Penn State at No. 13 Minnesota, matchup of unbeatens

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 05:03 PM EST

Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) runs for a first down during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Clifford's 4 TDs lead No. 7 Penn State over No. 16 Michigan

By Travis Johnson Oct. 19, 2019 11:23 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws a pass while being pressured by Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (99) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Penn State defeated Purdue 35-7. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 10 Penn State looking for offensive growth as D shines

By Travis Johnson Oct. 06, 2019 04:27 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) celebrates his 23-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Dominant defense leads No. 12 Penn State past Purdue 35-7

By Travis Johnson Oct. 05, 2019 03:47 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 12 Penn State blows out Maryland (again) 59-0

By David Ginsburg Sep. 27, 2019 11:28 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws during NCAA college football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 in State College, Pa. (Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News via AP)
No. 15 Penn State eager to field deep defense vs Idaho

By Travis Johnson Aug. 30, 2019 10:49 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Clifford always planned to be Penn State’s starting quarterback. The opportunity came sooner than even he expected. Clifford has huge task in replacing Trace McSorley, but he sounds and looks the part. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
QB Clifford ready to take over new-look Penn State team

By Travis Johnson Aug. 13, 2019 01:56 PM EDT