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Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) makes a catch against Kentucky defensive back Brandin Echols (26) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
College football picks: Football feast missing some dishes

By Ralph D. Russo 5 hrs ago

Penn State head coach James Franklin walks the sideline during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Iowa in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Bluebloods Penn St., Michigan enter game with case of blues

By Eric Olson 5 hrs ago

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck has a discussion with referee Larry Smith and headline judge William McKoy during a break in action at an NCAA college football game with Michigan Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
COVID-19 causes Gophers to cancel game with No. 18 Wisconsin

12 hrs ago

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Maryland running back Jake Funk (34) scores a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa. Maryland, coming off a milestone win over Penn State, faces Indiana on Saturday. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Maryland can't wait to get back on field against Indiana

By David Ginsburg 15 hrs ago

Ohio State defenders, left to right, Baron Browning, Marcus Hooker, and Shaun Wade tackle Indiana receiver Ty Fryfogle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fryfogle's high-flying act making waves for Indiana, Big Ten

By Michael Marot 15 hrs ago

Illinois punter Blake Hayes catches a pass with Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams defending during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 45-7. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Badgers' Williams questions PI calls in loss to Northwestern

16 hrs ago

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) heads for a long gain as coach Nick Saban watches during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Playoff rankings: 'Bama, ND, Clemson, Ohio St; Cincinnati 7

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2020 02:51 AM EST

Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) passes against the Florida in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SEC shuffles games, pushes back Arkansas-Missouri, UT-Vandy

Nov. 23, 2020 07:01 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is sacked by Northwestern cornerback Cam Ruiz, left, and linebacker Blake Gallagher during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Northwestern won 17-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Minnesota matchup helps No. 18 Badgers turn page after loss

By Steve Megargee Nov. 23, 2020 06:56 PM EST

Minnesota linebacker Josh Aune (29) holds the ball after he intercepted a Purdue pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 34-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Purdue seeking answers for strange twists in odd season

By Michael Marot Nov. 23, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Nebraska linebacker Collin Miller is taken off the field on a stretcher during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. He appeared to have been hurt while tackling Illinois' Mike Epstein. Illinois won 41-23. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Huskers' Miller expected to fully recover from spinal injury

Nov. 23, 2020 03:22 PM EST

FILE - This Feb.16, 2020, file photo shows South Florida's Shae Leverett, left, and Connecticut's Olivia Nelson-Ododa during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tampa, Fla. UConn, one of the original members of the Big East Conference, is hoping a return to the league will help put the Huskies back among the elite programs in college basketball. The Huskies spent seven years in the American Athletic Conference, on a mostly downward trajectory since winning a fourth national title in 2014. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
The Latest: Iowa St women's hoops coach in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2020 01:46 PM EST

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson, left, carries the ball while Bowling Green linebacker Darren Anders (37) and defensive lineman Ja'von Lyons (56) close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bowling Green, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. (Scott W. Grau/Sentinel-Tribune via AP)
STAT WATCH: Bulls' Patterson owns season's 1st 300-yard game

By Eric Olson Nov. 23, 2020 05:20 AM EST

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (21) tries to fend off Kentucky defensive back Kelvin Joseph (1) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
AP Top 25: Alabama now unanimous No. 1; Northwestern to 11

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2020 02:04 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Alabama is unanimous No. 1 as top 8 remain unchanged; No. 11 Northwestern jumps to best ranking in 24 years.

Nov. 22, 2020 02:00 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Alabama is unanimous No. 1 as top 8 remain unchanged; No. 11 Northwestern jumps to best ranking in 24 years. ...

Michigan's Cade McNamara throws a pass during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan won 48-42. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Michigan ends 3-game skid, beats Rutgers 48-42 in 3OT

By Tom Canavan Nov. 22, 2020 12:34 AM EST

Michigan's Christopher Hinton (15) gets past Rutgers offensive lineman Cedrice Paillant (54) to sack quarterback Noah Vedral (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Michigan at Rutgers 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 09:21 PM EST

Ohio State running back Master Teague, right, cuts up field as Indiana defensive lineman Jonathan King tries to make the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2020 08:45 PM EST

Northwestern players celebrate after they defeated Wisconsin 17-7 in an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ramsey, No. 19 Northwestern top No. 10 Wisconsin 17-7

By Jay Cohen Nov. 21, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Will Levis (7) looks to pass as Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) closes in during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Iowa beats Penn State; Nittany Lions 0-5 for first time

Travis Johnson Nov. 21, 2020 07:22 PM EST