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FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) throws to a receiver during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. The SEC hasn't had a quarterback picked in the first round of the NFL draft since Johnny Manziel in 2014, and the league has never had more than one quarterback taken in the first round. It appears that's about to change, as Tua Tagovailoa, Joe Burrow and possibly Jake Fromm could make the next draft the best ever for SEC quarterbacks. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
2nd-tier contenders in spotlight before 1st CFP rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 01, 2019 04:40 PM EDT

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 24 Memphis ready for prime-time showdown with No. 15 SMU

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 01, 2019 10:20 AM EDT

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele (7) passes the ball against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 15 SMU looks to stay undefeated against No. 24 Memphis

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 02:50 PM EDT

Oregon's Thomas Graham Jr., left, and Jevon Holland celebrate Holland's pick six against Washington State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
College Football Picks: High stakes even as top teams rest

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2019 03:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, file photo, Georgia's Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles the ball up during an NCAA college basketball exhibition game against Valdosta State in Athens, Ga. Tom Crean wasted little time in landing arguably the highest-rated recruit in school history, and all he had to do was head down to Atlanta to see Edwards play for Holy Spirit Prep. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Wiseman tops Memphis prep class and nation's freshmen

By Dave Skretta Oct. 30, 2019 01:59 AM EDT

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) eludes Arkansas defensive back Montaric Brown (21) to break free for a touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: 3 ways of deciding who is No. 1

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 28, 2019 03:03 AM EDT

Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) cheers the crowd against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25: LSU No. 1 ahead of 'Bama, Ohio St in close vote

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 27, 2019 02:02 PM EDT

White, Gainwell lead Memphis past Tulsa 42-41

Oct. 26, 2019 11:30 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Brady White threw for two touchdowns and Memphis held on late to edge Tulsa 42-41 on Saturday night. White had 277...

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tulane, Navy seek bowl eligibility in AAC West showdown

Oct. 25, 2019 04:15 PM EDT

Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield watches the action during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Clemson won 45-10. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville faces another top defense against Virginia

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 25, 2019 12:15 PM EDT

Rutgers head coach Nunzio Campanile looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)
STAT WATCH: Kick to Utah State's Scarver at your own risk

By Eric Olson Oct. 21, 2019 02:23 AM EDT

Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan dodges a Memphis tackler during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)
Gainwell sets Memphis record in 47-17 rout of Tulane

Oct. 19, 2019 11:22 PM EDT

Penn State coach James Franklin, right, and Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, left, meet after an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Penn State won 28-21. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Week before showdown, Wisconsin exposed

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 19, 2019 10:01 PM EDT

In this Nov. 17, 2018, photo, Kentucky NCAA college football defensive end Joshua Paschal (4) blocks against Middle Tennessee linebacker Wayne Parks (26) during a game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Paschal is a cancer survivor, having completed treatment in August, 2019, about a year after what he thought was a blister on the bottom of his foot turned out to be a malignant melanoma. Paschal is one of 30 nominees for the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award. (Alex Slitz/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP)
Comeback Player of Year: Cancer survivor back for Kentucky

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2019 02:09 PM EDT

List of AP midseason All-America Team

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2019 12:04 PM EDT
The Associated Press midseason All-America team presented by Regions Bank. FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback — Joe Burrow,...

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. Taylor was selected to the AP Midseason All-America NCAA college football team, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
AP Midseason All-America Team: Burrow, Taylor lead 1st team

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
First-half surprises include stingy Wisconsin, LSU's Burrow

By Steve Megargee Oct. 15, 2019 02:20 AM EDT

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries on a 57-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Burrow brings No. 5 Tigers back to beat No. 7 Florida 42-28

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2019 06:41 PM EDT

Memphis running back Kylan Watkins (17) runs the ball on his way to a touchdown as Temple linebacker Chapelle Russell (3) and cornerback Christian Braswell (14) try to stop him during the second half of an NCAA college football, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Philadelphia. Temple won 30-28. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Russo, Temple upset turnover-prone No. 23 Memphis 30-28

Associated Press Oct. 12, 2019 04:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, in Memphis, Tenn. Gainwell has run for 620 yards and averages 124 yards rushing per game to rank sixth among all Football Bowl Subdivision players. Memphis takes on Temple in Philadelphia on Saturday. Temple ranks second among all FBS teams in red-zone defense and fourth in third-down conversion percentage defense. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)
Temple set for 2nd Top 25 upset when it plays No. 23 Memphis

By Dan Gelston Oct. 11, 2019 02:27 PM EDT