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FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, center, enters the stadium during a ceremony celebrating the Bulldog's second consecutive NCAA college football national championship on Jan. 14, 2023, in Athens, Ga. The first Wednesday of February used to be the biggest day on the calendar for college football recruiting. Now it’s an afterthought. Before the championship game, Smart and TCU’s Sonny Dykes both called for changes to the crowded college football calendar without going into specifics. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz, File)
Busy college football recruiting period called 'total chaos'

By Steve Megargee Feb. 02, 2023 01:40 PM EST

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes speaks during a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. The championship football game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
No. 1 Georgia tries to launch dynasty against emboldened TCU

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2023 04:28 PM EST

TCU running back Emari Demercado (3) breaks free from Michigan linebacker Junior Colson (25) during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
TCU's Demercado gets to wrap up collegiate career at home

By Joe Reedy Jan. 07, 2023 08:10 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan speaks to reporters in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. TCU plays Georgia in the national championship NCAA college football game on Monday. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Column: A round of applause, please, for playoff-crasher TCU

By Paul Newberry Jan. 06, 2023 03:58 PM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett celebrates with Georgia head coach Kirby Smart after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Expanded CFP will mean even longer seasons for title teams

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2023 06:46 PM EST

TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston and head coach Sonny Dykes hold the trophy after the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. TCU defeated Michigan 51-45. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
'Extra juice': Title-seeking TCU used to underdog label

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 03, 2023 06:14 PM EST

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) speaks during media day for the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia's 2-TE set uncertain for national title game vs. TCU

By Charles Odum Jan. 03, 2023 04:38 PM EST

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) is up-ended against TCU during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
TCU's defense holds on in Fiesta Bowl win over Michigan

By John Marshall Dec. 31, 2022 09:54 PM EST

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) can't make the catch as TCU cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) defends during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. Hodges-Tomlinson was called for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 3 TCU upsets No. 2 Michigan 51-45 in wild CFP semifinal

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 31, 2022 08:15 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh holds the trophy as he celebrates with his team after defeating Purdue in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Michigan won, 43-22. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
TCU brings 'fight for credibility' to CFP against Michigan

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 30, 2022 02:45 PM EST

FILE - Michigan co-offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore looks on before an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 24, 2022. Moore and TCU's Garrett Riley will arrive at the Fiesta Bowl for a College Football Playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, as rising-star offensive coordinators. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rising stars: Michigan's Moore, TCU's Riley guide CFP teams

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2022 06:53 PM EST

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0) scores a touch down in the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Dykes: Nine-game Big 12 schedule a grind others don't face

By David Brandt Dec. 29, 2022 06:26 PM EST

FILE - The Heisman trophy finalists, from left, Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, TCU quarterback Max Duggan, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, stand for a photo with the trophy before attending the award ceremony on Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. Duggan has thrown for 3,321 yards with 30 touchdowns and only four interceptions, and run for 404 yards with six more scores, heading into the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)
Max's wild ride: TCU QB Duggan goes from lost job to playoff

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 28, 2022 04:44 PM EST

FILE - TCU cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) returns an interception against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. Hodges-Tomlinson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
TCU's cornerbacks 2 examples of transfer portal success

By David Brandt Dec. 27, 2022 03:15 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) and head coach Sonny Dykes, right, watch in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
TCU's Sonny Dykes at home, coaching 1st CFP team from Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 26, 2022 06:17 PM EST

FILE - TCU head coach Sonny Dykes walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. TCU won 62-14. TCU's Sonny Dykes won The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Monday, Dec. 19, after leading the No. 3 Horned Frogs to the College Football Playoff in his first season with the school.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
TCU's Sonny Dykes named Associated Press coach of the Year

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2022 11:58 AM EST

TCU’s Sonny Dykes is The Associated Press Coach of the Year after leading team to the College Football Playoff

Dec. 19, 2022 11:57 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — TCU’s Sonny Dykes is The Associated Press Coach of the Year after leading team to the College Football Playoff. ...

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Remembering the Pirate: Reaction to death of Mike Leach

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2022 06:08 PM EST

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2022 09:10 AM EST

Oklahoma wide receiver Drake Stoops (12) passes the ball to quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during overtime of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
TCU dominates AP Big 12 honors, led by QB Duggan and Dykes

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 09, 2022 11:52 AM EST