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FILE - Mississippi quarterback Luke Altmyer (7) looks downfield during NCAA college football practice on Aug. 3, 2022, in Oxford, Miss. Altmyer was the backup last season but replaced an injured Matt Corral in the Sugar Bowl. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Kiffin, Ole Miss leaning on transfers to keep winning going

By John Zenor Aug. 16, 2022 10:14 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. A Buckeyes attack that led the nation with 561 yards and nearly 46 points per game returns quarterback C.J. Stroud, leading receiver Smith-Njigba, 1,200-yard rusher TreVeyon Henderson and an experienced offensive line anchored by 6-foot-8, 360-pound right tackle Dawand Jones. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Pouring caution on that optimism

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 16, 2022 03:02 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin walks to the podium before speaking during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Kiffin describes opening query about Saban as 'pretty usual'

By Charles Odum Jul. 18, 2022 05:44 PM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Arik Gilbert (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the G - Day game at Sanford Stadium Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Several players to watch in the Southeastern Conference

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:35 PM EDT

Texas A&M White's Max Johnson (14) passes during the Texas A&M Maroon and White game at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Michael Miller/College Station Eagle via AP)
SEC proving to be a preferred destination for transfers

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:16 PM EDT

Ole Miss adds transfer RB Bentley, LB Coleman

Mar. 22, 2022 02:56 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has added two more transfers to its roster with the addition of SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV and TCU linebacker Khari Coleman...

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates with fans while walking off the field after the team's team's 52-31 win over TCU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Caleb Williams is transferring to Southern California, following his former coach Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to the Trojans. Williams posted his long-awaited announcement on social media Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, a video that included the former five-star recruit in a USC uniform and famous Trojans fan Snoop Dogg rapping. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)
Former Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams is transferring to USC

By Greg Beacham Feb. 01, 2022 12:20 PM EST

FILE - Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin walks along the sideline during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Nov. 20, 2021. College football's traditional signing period, which starts Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, is now overshadowed by transfer moves and Kiffin has assembled one of the best groups of transferring players in the country. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Top transfer portal classes heading into signing day

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 01, 2022 01:33 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud smiles during a news conference before attending the Heisman Trophy award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Heisman 2022: Who stands between Bryce Young and 2nd trophy?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2021 10:21 AM EST

Southern California cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart (6) loses his helmet as he forces California tight end Jake Tonges (85) out of bounds after a long pass reception during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Cal's defense rises up, hands USC fourth straight loss

Michael Wagaman Dec. 05, 2021 02:19 AM EST

California quarterback Chase Garbers throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA won 42-14. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
USC, Cal wrapping up season after earlier postponement

By Michael Wagaman Dec. 02, 2021 01:04 PM EST

Lincoln Riley, the new head football coach of the University of Southern California, speaks during a ceremony in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Riley gets first look at USC as Trojans try to keep focus

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 30, 2021 11:00 PM EST

Brigham Young tight end Masen Wake (13) celebrates after running for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 13 BYU squanders lead, rallies to beat USC 35-31

By Joe Reedy Nov. 28, 2021 02:27 AM EST

Brigham Young running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs to the end zone for a touchdown ahead of Southern California safety Xavion Alford (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Brigham Young at USC 11/27/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 12:27 AM EST

BYU running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries the ball past Georgia Southern safety Anthony Wilson (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
No. 13 BYU looks to cap Pac-12 success at struggling USC

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:00 AM EST

Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Dart, USC trying to salvage season against No. 13 BYU

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 24, 2021 06:06 PM EST

UCLA running back Kazmeir Allen, left, makes a touchdown catch as Southern California cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Signature win: Thompson-Robinson leads UCLA past USC 62-33

By Greg Beacham Nov. 20, 2021 07:57 PM EST

UCLA running back Kazmeir Allen celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA at USC 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:55 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) celebrates his rushing touchdown with tight end Michael Ezeike (86) and wide receiver Matt Sykes (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Fight for LA: Emotions high in UCLA-USC crosstown showdown

By Greg Beacham Nov. 18, 2021 12:32 PM EST