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Louisiana Tech's J'Mar Smith celebrates with teammates after winning the NCAA college football Independence Bowl against Miami, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. (Henriette Wildsmith/The Shreveport Times via AP)
Smith, Louisiana Tech beat Miami 14-0 in Independence Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 12:08 AM EST

Eastern Michigan defensive back Kevin McGill (4) is escorted to the locker room after being disqualified during the second half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Pitt rallies to beat Eastern Michigan in Quick Lane Bowl

By Larry Lage Dec. 27, 2019 12:04 AM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 file photo, Eastern Michigan quarterback Mike Glass III looks to throw against Central Michigan during an NCAA football game in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl, on Dec. 26, 2019, hoping to end postseason droughts. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Pitt, Eastern Michigan seeking elusive bowl win in Detroit

By Larry Lage Dec. 25, 2019 09:41 AM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh's Dane Jackson (11) and North Carolina's Roscoe Johnson (85) reach for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl, on Dec. 26, 2019, hoping to end postseason droughts. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Pitt and Eastern Michigan aim to end bowl skids in Detroit

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2019 09:37 AM EST

Boston College head coach Steve Addazio, right, greets long snapper Aidan Livingston, left, after the team made a field goal against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Dillion, Boston College chug past Pitt 26-19

By Will Graves Nov. 30, 2019 07:01 PM EST

Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) celebrates his touchdown against Notre Dame with offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) and Alec Lindstrom (72) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pitt eyeing strong finish, BC eyeing bowl berth in finale

By Will Graves Nov. 29, 2019 11:13 AM EST

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente and defensive coordinator Bud Foster take the field after shutting out Pittsburgh 28-0 after an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
Hooker's 2 TD passes lead No. 25 Virginia Tech over Pitt

By Jimmy Robertson Nov. 23, 2019 07:06 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) scores a touchdown on a short run as Georgia Tech linebacker Quez Jackson (44) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 25 Hokies, Pittsburgh meet in critical ACC Coastal clash

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 22, 2019 10:25 AM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) recast after scoring a touchdown on a short run in the first half of an NCAA football game against the Georgia Tech Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Panthers, No. 25 Hokies meet in key ACC division battle

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 06:12 PM EST

File- This Nov. 2, 2019, file photo shows Syracuse's Andre Szmyt kicking before an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse has a terrific 1-2 punch in punter Sterling Hofrichter and Szmyt. Together they’ve helped the Orange excel on special teams for a second straight season. Hofrichter has landed 93 of his 255 career punts inside the 20-yard line with only 13 touchbacks. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Syracuse may have country’s best punter-kicker duo

By John Kekis Nov. 21, 2019 04:49 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center, congratulates Giles Jackson after he returned the opening kickoff from Maryland for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan-Michigan State rivalry goes beyond just the games

By Noah Trister Nov. 15, 2019 03:50 AM EST

North Carolina defensive lineman Jason Strowbridge (55) tackles Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett accounts for 3 TDs, Pitt edges UNC 34-27 in OT

By Will Graves Nov. 15, 2019 12:14 AM EST

North Carolina coach Mack Brown is consoled by Cam'Ron Kelly as they leave the field following a 38-31 loss to Virginia during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Under pressure: Defenses thriving in sack-happy ACC

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2019 01:27 PM EST

Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman runs for a touchdown against North Carolina State in the first half an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
ACC coaches not fond of league's Friday night showcases

By John Kekis Nov. 06, 2019 12:02 PM EST

In this Aug. 30, 2019 photo, Pickerington North's Jack Sawyer (40) tries to break free of Olentangy Liberty's Andrew Barrett during the first quarter of a high school football game in Lewis Center, Ohio. As college football teams across the South benefit from deep talent pools in their backyards, in the Midwest and Northeast the selection is getting thinner, especially when it comes to blue chip recruits. (Eric Albrecht/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)
Ohio facing troubling trends when it comes to prep football

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 04, 2019 04:02 PM EST

Pittsburgh running back Vincent Davis (22) is tackled by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Djimon Brooks (86) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Pitt overcomes 3 turnovers, beats Georgia Tech 20-10

By Charles Odum Nov. 02, 2019 07:23 PM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Georgia Tech relying on young starters, including QB Graham

By Charles Odum Oct. 29, 2019 05:26 PM EDT

Miami wide receiver K.J. Osborn, left, celebrates with Mike Harley, center, and Mark Pope (6) after catching pass and scoring a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Miami won 16-12. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Late TD pass lifts Miami past Pittsburgh 16-12

By Will Graves Oct. 26, 2019 03:36 PM EDT

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry (5) throws a pass during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 17-9. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Surging Pitt hopes to sort out 'Coastal Chaos' vs. Miami

By Will Graves Oct. 25, 2019 10:41 AM EDT

Syracuse's Chris Elmore celebrates after making a tackle during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Pitt beats Syracuse 27-20; defense racks up 9 sacks

By John Kekis Oct. 18, 2019 10:50 PM EDT