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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

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, right, works against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA 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/Paul Vernon, File)
Playoff matchups: OU slowdown vs LSU; Clemson keys on Young

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 24, 2019 09:51 AM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with his players after defeating Alabama 46-41 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Column: Coach O turns out to be the perfect choice for LSU

By Paul Newberry Dec. 05, 2019 04:25 PM EST

LSU safety JaCoby Stevens (3) pulls in an interception in the end zone on a pass intended for Texas A&M wide receiver Kendrick Rogers (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. LSU won 50-7. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 1 LSU sees hope for maligned defense in SEC title game

By Brett Martel Dec. 03, 2019 05:10 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) looks for a receiver as LSU's K'Lavon Chasson gives chase during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. (Bruce Newman/Oxford Eagle via AP)
No. 1 LSU’s defensive concerns have Orgeron looking inward

By Ted Lewis Nov. 18, 2019 05:09 PM EST

Alabama linebacker Terrell Lewis (24) grins after a stop of Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU and Alabama defenses gearing up to slow down offenses

By John Zenor Oct. 31, 2019 04:58 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Burrow's 321 yards helps No. 2 LSU down No. 9 Auburn, 23-20

By Brett Martel Oct. 26, 2019 08:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, in Auburn, Ala. Mississippi State’s lack of a consistent passing attack is starting to hamper star running back Kylin Hill as opposing defenses focus on stopping the ground game. After rushing for over 100 yards in each of his first four games this year, Hill has been held below 50 yards in each of Mississippi State’s last two games. Next up is No. 2 LSU (6-0, 2-0 SEC), which has the SEC’s second-ranked run defense. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Mississippi State's passing woes hinder Hill's production

By Paul Jones Oct. 17, 2019 02:09 AM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen celebrates in front of fans as he leaves the field after defeating Auburn in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 5 LSU's high-octane attack awaits test vs. No. 7 Florida

By Brett Martel Oct. 11, 2019 11:06 AM EDT

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron congratulates quarterback Joe Burrow (9) after he scored a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Orgeron: LSU 'hopefully' has Divinity, Lawrence vs Florida

Oct. 07, 2019 04:08 PM EDT

LSU linebacker Michael Divinity Jr. (45) is helped off the field after being injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
LSU's Orgeron eager to see how defense emerges from off week

By Ted Lewis Sep. 30, 2019 06:52 PM EDT

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron instructs nose tackle Tyler Shelvin (72) in the first half of an NCAA football game against Northwestern State Saturday in Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Dennis)
No. 4 LSU defense looks to fix deficiencies vs Vanderbilt

By Brett Martel Sep. 19, 2019 01:45 PM EDT

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron shows his approval after an LSU score in the first half of an NCAA football game against Northwestern State Saturday in Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Dennis)
Coach Ed Orgeron: LSU safety Todd Harris out for the season

Sep. 16, 2019 04:41 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks for a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Patrick Dennis)
Burrow clinical, No. 4 LSU downs Northwestern State, 65-14

By Brett Martel Sep. 14, 2019 11:21 PM EDT

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates a defensive stop against Texas during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/American-Statesman via AP)
No. 4 LSU dredges up old wounds to prep for Northwestern St.

By Brett Martel Sep. 13, 2019 11:00 AM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger throws a pass as LSU linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LSU's Orgeron: Chaisson, Lawrence, Logan getting rest

Sep. 09, 2019 07:19 PM EDT

LSU safety JaCoby Stevens (3) tackles Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts (1) for a loss in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Democker)
No. 12 Aggies, No. 6 LSU have huge nonconference road tests

By Steve Megargee Sep. 05, 2019 04:01 AM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws in the first quarter of the team's NCAA football game against Georgia Southern in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Burrow tied an LSU single-game record with five touchdown passes before halftime. (AP Photo/Michael Democker)
Burrow throws for 5 TDs, No. 6 LSU beats Ga. Southern 55-3

By Brett Martel Aug. 31, 2019 11:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws confetti in the air after winning the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Tagovailoa had to settle for second place in the Heisman Trophy balloting, but he delivered arguably the best bowl performance of any player in the country. Tagovailoa outdueled Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray of Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl to earn his spot as the quarterback of our all-bowl team. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa headlines all-bowl team

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2019 04:11 PM EST