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FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws to a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, Kentucky's Will Levis and Florida's Anthony Richardson all will make fan bases very happy on April 27, but the steal of the draft could end up being Tennessee's Hendon Hooker.(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Top SEC QBs prepping for NFL draft, teams seeking successors

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2023 02:14 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) runs the ball during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama's Milroe, Simpson vying to replace Bryce Young

By John Zenor Apr. 22, 2023 06:55 PM EDT

Florida State wide receiver Johnny Wilson (14) makes a reception while defended by Oklahoma defensive back Justin Broiles (25) during the second half of the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Gore's record performance headlines AP all-bowl selections

By Steve Megargee Jan. 05, 2023 09:37 AM EST

Alabama NCAA college football head coach Nick Saban introduces Alabama juniors declaring for the NFL draft, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama's Young, Anderson, Gibbs, Branch declare for draft

By John Zenor Jan. 02, 2023 11:25 AM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Young throws for 5 TDs, Alabama tops K-State in Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2022 03:42 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama, Kansas State clash for first time at Sugar Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2022 02:05 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama, Kansas St extol virtues of opting in at Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 29, 2022 06:19 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama's Young, Anderson sticking around for Sugar Bowl

By John Zenor Dec. 19, 2022 02:20 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs with the ball against Clemson during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Heisman 2023: Maye? Harrison Jr.? Who challenges Williams?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 11, 2022 10:44 AM EST

The Heisman Trophy sits during a news conference before the award ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Heisman Trophy Voting

Dec. 10, 2022 09:39 PM EST

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass against California during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams was named the AP Player of the Year in college football, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File)
USC QB Caleb Williams voted AP Player of the Year

By Greg Beacham Dec. 08, 2022 12:01 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee coach Josh Heupel congratulates players after a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 38-33. Heupel was named Coach of the year for the AP All-SEC team announced Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP All-SEC: Hooker, Anderson, Heupel, win individual honors

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2022 12:59 PM EST

Kansas State players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Sugar Bowl features first Alabama-Kansas State matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 03:28 PM EST

Southern California wide receiver Mario Williams (4) scores a touchdown against Utah during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Southern Cal, Riley headed to Cotton Bowl to play Tulane

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 04, 2022 03:09 PM EST

Kansas State players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Sugar Bowl pits Alabama vs. Kansas State for first time

By Brett Martel Dec. 04, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Utah wide receiver Money Parks (10) outruns Southern California defensive back Mekhi Blackmon (6) to score a touchdown during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Utah running back Micah Bernard is at left. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
TCU's loss gets Tide a last look, but Frogs should make CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2022 05:49 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams gestures to fans after USC defeated Notre Dame 38-27 an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Ohio State's Day will face doubters now

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 26, 2022 09:33 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) salutes the fans as he leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young, No. 8 Alabama roll past Auburn 49-27 in Iron Bowl

By John Zenor Nov. 26, 2022 07:28 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) departs the field after a 34-0 win over Austin Peay at an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 8 Alabama hosts Auburn in Iron Bowl for braggin' rights

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 02:53 AM EST

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Alabama, Auburn play for bragging rights, bowls

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2022 02:39 AM EST