C.J. Brewer
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

Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph celebrates after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. Joseph was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team defense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
2020 AP All-America Team

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2020 12:36 PM EST

FILE - Brigham Young offensive lineman Brady Christensen (67) is shown in action in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., in this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, file photo. Christensen was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team offense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Coastal Carolina's Michael McFarlane reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Conway, S.C. Coastal Carolina won 34-23. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Preview: No. 16 Coastal Carolina visits Texas State

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 11:58 AM EST

Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks, right, breaks up a pass intended for Indiana receiver Miles Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hints at what's to come from CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2020 05:36 AM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) scrambles as Appalachian State's Caleb Spurlin (97) and Nick Hampton close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
No. 15 Coastal Carolina rallies past Appalachian State 34-23

Nov. 21, 2020 04:19 PM EST

Coastal Carolina's Reese White (2) rushes while defended by South Alabama's Dewayne Betts Jr. (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
No. 15 Coastal Carolina uses defense to beat Jaguars 23-6

Nov. 07, 2020 11:45 PM EST

Coastal Carolina's Will McDonald (66) celebrates after a field goal against Louisiana-Lafayette during an NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Lafayette, La. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
Coastal Carolina cracks Top 25, poised to keep moving up

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 21, 2020 04:00 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp greets fans during the team's walk into Williams Brice Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Coastal Carolina at South Carolina 9/1/2018

Sep. 06, 2018 05:58 AM EDT