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Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon, right, is congratulated by head coach Ryan Day, left, after being named most valuable player following the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. Ohio State defeated Northwestern 22-10. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Buckeyes' Sermon breaks out ahead of national title game

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 06, 2021 01:22 PM EST

Buffalo wide receiver Antonio Nunn (41) is stopped by Ball State cornerback Antonio Phillips (21) during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Shrunken bowl season makes it more important to watch'em all

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2020 06:16 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is tackled by Baylor linebacker Dillon Doyle, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sooners young QB Spencer Rattler latest to thrive with Riley

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 18, 2020 04:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Jerry Rice smiles an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons in Santa Clara, Calif. Rice's son, Brenden, is following in his father's footsteps by playing as a wide receiver for the Colorado Buffaloes in this coronavirus-shortened season. (AP Photo/John Hefti, File)
Rice & shine: Son of Jerry Rice carving own path at Colorado

By Pat Graham Nov. 17, 2020 07:30 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book, left, celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer (78) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Book It: Quarterback makes No. 2 Irish legitimate contenders

By John Fineran Nov. 17, 2020 02:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Norman, Okla. Kansas State and Texas Tech changed starting quarterbacks midseason for much different reasons. While true freshman quarterbacks are now starting for the two Big 12 teams in the Sunflower State of Kansas, and No. 18 Oklahoma is led by redshirt freshman Spencer Rattler, the senior seasons for Sam Ehlinger at No. 21 Texas and Charlie Brewer at Baylor don't necessarily have to be the end of their college careers. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Interesting season for Big 12 QBs, and not necessarily last

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 12, 2020 05:42 PM EST

Texas Tech's Henry Colombi (3) lands in the end zone around West Virginia's Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 24 Oklahoma takes improved ground game to Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 29, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4) tries to break a tackle from Oklahoma defensive back Pat Fields (10) during overtime of an NCAA college football game in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Oklahoma defeated Texas 53-45 in four overtimes.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 10, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Clemson, S.C. Lawrence is a candidate for the 2020 Heisman Trophy award. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Week 2 Preview: Trevor Lawrence launches Heisman campaign

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 11, 2020 05:59 AM EDT

FILE - Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, center, walks off the field with quarterback Brock Purdy after the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. Iowa State enters this season off its second-best three-year stretch in program history and with its sights set on doing something it's never done — make the Big 12 championship game. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
No. 23 Iowa State facing stiff test against Ragin' Cajuns

By Eric Olson Sep. 10, 2020 02:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley speaks with his team before the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game against LSU, in Atlanta. Riley already has coached Heisman Trophy winners Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray along with Heisman runner-up Jalen Hurts. Now, he is hoping to build a new tradition at Oklahoma - pulling top quarterbacks to Oklahoma from the high school ranks. Caleb Williams, the No. 1 quarterback in the 247Sports Class of 2021 and ESPN’s No. 1 dual-threat quarterback for that class, has committed to OKlahoma.(AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Oklahoma coach Riley now pulling top QBs from prep ranks

By Cliff Brunt Jul. 10, 2020 02:34 PM EDT

Oklahoma to unveil Baker Mayfield statue at Spring Game

Mar. 10, 2020 10:35 AM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma will unveil a statue of 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield at its spring game April 18. Oklahoma coach...

NCAA college football player, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)
LSU QB Joe Burrow wins Heisman Trophy in landslide vote

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2019 09:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Fields was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference football team, and named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Analysis: Time to embrace "free agency" in college football

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2019 06:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2006, file photo, Arkansas tailback Darren McFadden (5) runs against LSU in an NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark. Newly elected College Football Hall of Famers Darren McFadden, Vince Young and Lorenzo White never won the Heisman Trophy. Each was up for the award at a time when their credentials didn't quite fit the voting trends. (AP Photo/David Quinn, File)
Young, McFadden, White head to Hall of Fame without Heismans

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2019 04:35 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) celebrates with fans following the team's Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 34-21. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Fields, Hurts, Young join Burrow as Heisman Trophy finalists

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2019 06:45 PM EST

Ohio State offensive lineman Branden Bowen (76) holds the trophy as he leaves the field following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The Latest: Toledo left out of bowl berths despite 6-6 mark

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EST

Ohio State players celebrate the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Playoff showdowns: LSU vs. Oklahoma; Ohio State vs. Clemson

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) carries past TCU safety Trevon Moehrig (7) and linebacker Garret Wallow (30) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Gundy: Hurts makes Oklahoma’s spread look like the wishbone

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 26, 2019 05:30 PM EST