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Hammond School defensive end Jordan Burch sits in the stands to watch South Carolina play Missouri at Colonial Life Arena, in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (Joshua Boucher/The State via AP)
Top heavy: Handful of elite programs hoard most top recruits

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 05, 2020 04:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) tackles Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) for a loss during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. Jennings was selected to The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.(AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Herbert, other Senior Bowl players hope staying put pays off

By John Zenor Jan. 23, 2020 03:53 PM EST

LSU rallies in regulation to take down Texas A&M in OT 89-85

Jan. 14, 2020 10:52 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — LSU arrived to Texas A&M earlier than usual for a road conference game, thanks to the Tigers football team. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, in Baton Rouge, La. Chase was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Trevor vs Justin; Bama vs LSU and other top stories in 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 04:39 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, in Baton Rouge, La. Chase was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
LSU, Clemson put Golden Age of wide receivers on display

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2020 05:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Isaiah Simmons (11) and Denzel Johnson react after making a defensive play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Clemson, S.C. Simmons was selected to The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, and named Defensive Player of the Year, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Can Clemson's versatile defenders flummox LSU and Burrow?

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2020 06:02 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Oklahoma State quarterback Dru Brown looks to pass the ball against Texas A&M during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Mond leads A&M to 24-21 win over Oklahoma St. in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 27, 2019 10:17 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is caught by Texas A&M defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. (9) during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 19 Iowa beats No. 22 USC 49-24 in Holiday Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 07:27 PM EST

Hubbard leads Oklahoma State against A&M in Texas Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 04:12 PM EST
Texas Bowl: Oklahoma State (8-4) vs. Texas A&M (7-5), Dec. 27, 6:45 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: Texas A&M by 6 1/2. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Austin, Texas. Hubbard was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Hubbard leads Oklahoma State against Texas A&M in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 26, 2019 04:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries against Texas A&M linebacker Buddy Johnson (1) and defensive back Keldrick Carper 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)
LSU's Burrow, Auburn's Brown named AP SEC players of year

By Steve Megargee Dec. 09, 2019 11:06 AM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) avoids a tackle by Oklahoma linebacker Caleb Kelly (19) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State, Texas A&M to meet in Texas Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 06:43 PM 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

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throw a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Burrow, No. 1 LSU dominate Texas A&M, 50-7

By Brett Martel Nov. 30, 2019 10:41 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) avoids Mississippi linebacker Jacquez Jones (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Burrow wants big home finale when No. 1 LSU hosts Texas A&M

By Brett Martel Nov. 29, 2019 12:56 PM EST

Georgia defensive lineman Tyler Clark sacks Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond for a 10-yard loss during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Semifinals - Game 1 (loss) at Semifinals - Game 2 (loss) 11/24/2019

Nov. 27, 2019 03:50 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs for a first down, near Arkansas defensive back LaDarrius Bishop (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 1 LSU puts unbeaten streak on line vs. Texas A&M

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 03:48 PM EST