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LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney pose with the trophy after a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in New Orleans. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Swinney, Orgeron leading evolution in coaching styles

By Paul Newberry Jan. 12, 2020 05:09 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) grabs a wide snap from the shotgun position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Jones, No. 5 Alabama rout Western Carolina, 66-3 without Tua

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2019 03:13 PM EST

In this circa 1988 photo, AP sports writer Ed Shearer covers an NCAA college football game between Georgia and Tennessee at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. Shearer, a longtime sports writer with The Associated Press who covered the Olympics, Super Bowl, World Series and Hank Aaron's 715th homer but left his most lasting mark as the "SEC Seer," a prognosticator of Southern football known throughout the nation, died Monday., June 14, 2019. He was 82. (AP Corporate Archives via AP)
Longtime AP sports writer Ed Shearer dies at 82

By Paul Newberry Jun. 24, 2019 05:02 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a sideline pass during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Nick Saban reloading defense with youthful Alabama team

By John Zenor Apr. 13, 2019 03:02 AM EDT

UAB coach Bill Clark poses for a photograph with the Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award, before the ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Houston. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Swinney wins Bear Bryant award for 3rd time in 4 years

Jan. 09, 2019 10:56 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney pose with the trophy at a news conference for the NCAA college football playoff championship game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 1 Alabama meets No. 2 Clemson for CFP championship

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2019 05:14 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney pose with the trophy at a news conference for the NCAA college football playoff championship game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Alabama-Clemson IV: Can Saban's dynasty reach new heights?

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 06, 2019 04:23 PM EST

Alabama offensive lineman Lester Cotton Sr. (66) lifts Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) after Smith scored a touchdown, during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla.To the right is Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17). (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 Oklahoma 45-34 to reach title game

By Steven Wine Dec. 29, 2018 11:54 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks during an NCAA college football media day on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama plays Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 29. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Back in Miami, Nick Saban reflects on unsuccessful NFL stint

By Steven Wine Dec. 27, 2018 04:09 PM EST

Alabama back on top of recruiting rankings with strong class

Dec. 19, 2018 06:09 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has returned to the top of the recruiting heap. The Crimson Tide closed strong Wednesday and signed at least 22 players...

Penn State's Robert Windsor (54) sacks Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Before 1st CFP rankings, field trimmed

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 27, 2018 11:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, UNLV head coach Tony Sanchez watches the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles. Sanchez is in his fourth season in charge of an uptick Rebels program that has improved by one victory in each of his first three seasons. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
UNLV finally has winning attitude under Tony Sanchez

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 19, 2018 08:34 PM EDT