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Florida coach Dan Mullen, center, watches play against Oklahoma during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Questions rise about Dan Mullen's coaching future at Florida

By Mark Long Jan. 05, 2021 01:46 PM EST

FILE - Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, file photo. No. 6 Florida doesn't really even try to run the ball anymore. There's an occasional handoff here and there, but the Gators are mostly one-dimensional _ and that's fine with coach Dan Mullen, Heisman Trophy front-runner Kyle Trask and arguably the deepest receiving corps in the country. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Stalled ground game? Pass-happy Florida simply happy passing

By Mark Long Dec. 08, 2020 04:58 PM EST

Pirate sets sail leaving Washington St to ponder what's next

By Tim Booth Jan. 09, 2020 07:09 PM EST
When Washington State athletic director Pat Chun got the phone call Thursday morning, it was less surprise and more a feeling of it finally happened. ...

San Diego State cornerback Luq Barcoo (16) celebrates with linebacker Troy Cassidy (42) after an interception in the end zone during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against Central Michigan on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

San Diego State beats C. Michigan 48-11 in New Mexico Bowl

By Russell Contreras Dec. 21, 2019 05:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Central Michigan's Jonathan Ward, right, breaks away from Eastern Michigan's Brody Hoying, left, and Vince Calhoun for a 64-yard touchdown on a pass reception during the second quarter of an NCAA football game in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Central Michigan and San Diego State meet Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, N.M. in a game expected to be a defensive battle. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Central Michigan, San Diego State meet in New Mexico Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin poses alongside showgirl Jennifer Autry ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Watch every bowl? Yes! Here's why they are all must-see TV

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 18, 2019 02:17 PM EST

Central Michigan quarterback Tommy Lazzaro (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Miami of Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Central Michigan, San Diego St heading to New Mexico Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 04:35 PM EST

Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin celebrates his team's final touchdown during an NCAA college football game against UAB for the Conference USA championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Who's in CFP is easy; But Who's No. 1?

Ralph D. Russo Dec. 07, 2019 08:33 PM EST

Central Michigan wide receiver Tyrone Scott walks off the field as the Miami of Ohio team celebrates their 26-21 win over Miami of Ohio in the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Miami, Ohio holds off CMU 26-21 in MAC title game

By Noah Trister Dec. 07, 2019 04:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Miami of Ohio quarterback Brett Gabbert throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in Cincinnati. Miami faces Central Michigan on Saturday in the Mid-American Conference championship game Saturday, Gabbert has thrown for 1,967 yards as a freshman this season. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

CMU, Miami to meet in unexpected matchup for MAC title

By Noah Trister Dec. 06, 2019 02:44 AM EST

Georgia running back James Cook (4) moves the ball passed Georgia Tech defensive back Tre Swilling (3) in the second half of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Georgia Tech on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Georgia won 52-7. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

Utah, Oklahoma, Baylor need LSU to win SEC championship game

By Steve Megargee Dec. 05, 2019 03:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates on the sideline against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Heading into this year’s slate of conference title games a case could be made that No. 1 LSU (No. 2 CFP), No. 2 Ohio State (No. 1 CFP) and No. 3 Clemson (No. 3 CFP) have all done enough already to lose their conference championship games and still get in the College Football Playoff.(AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

College Football Picks: Searching for upsets to scramble CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 04, 2019 03:25 PM EST

Florida State interim head coach Odell Haggins leads his team onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Alabama State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Role reversal for FSU, Florida thanks to Taggart, Mullen

By Mark Long Nov. 29, 2019 11:53 AM EST

Boise State coach Bryan Harsin watches the team play Utah State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Eli Lucero)

Boise State looks to finish off undefeated Mountain West run

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 02:47 PM EST

Florida coach Dan Mullen arrives before the start of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Florida in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

No. 11 Florida looks for different outcome against Missouri

By Mark Long Nov. 12, 2019 02:29 PM EST

Central Michigan bowl eligible a season after going 1-11

By Noah Trister Nov. 03, 2019 03:21 PM EST
Central Michigan's quick turnaround reached another milepost: The Chippewas are bowl eligible. CMU beat Northern Illinois 48-10 on Saturday...