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Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore celebrates after a tackle against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jones among 4 Alabama underclassmen declaring for NFL draft

By John Zenor Jan. 14, 2021 04:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian watches warm-ups before an NCAA football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Sarkisian made the most of his final game with Alabama and three of the most dangerous weapons in college football during the College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
New Texas coach Sarkisian defends "The Eyes of Texas"

By Mark Rosner Jan. 12, 2021 08:00 PM EST

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

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood hold the trophy after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Alabama's Nick Saban already working on chasing title No. 8

By John Zenor Jan. 12, 2021 11:25 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Perfect Alabama finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 12th time

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 01:09 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches his team during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Column: Another boring blowout in the era of super teams

By Paul Newberry Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs past Ohio State cornerback Marcus Williamson during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Analysis: DeVonta Smith, in just a half, wasn't half bad

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 12, 2021 12:00 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields passes against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Unstoppable Tide: Alabama routs Ohio St for national title

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2021 11:56 PM EST

CORRECTS YEAR TO 2021 INSTEAD OF 2020 - Football fans shop for souvenirs, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Miami Beach, Fla. Ohio State, and Alabama will play the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Miami Gardens on Monday night. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Sarkisian, Bama stars deliver big numbers in OC's finale

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2021 06:56 PM EST

A security officer checks as fans arrive for an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ohio State at Alabama 1/11/2021

Jan. 11, 2021 06:51 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, front left, jogs onto the field with his team for their Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 1 Alabama looking for 6th title under Saban vs. Ohio St

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 10, 2021 11:56 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban applauds as he watches his team play Notre Dame late in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 1 Alabama faces No. 3 Ohio State for CFP championship

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2021 10:08 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70) blocks Arkansas defensive lineman Mataio Soli (11) as Alabama offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. (55) offers support during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Leatherwood is likely to face his biggest challenge of the year when Alabama meets Ohio State in the national championship game on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Prolific offenses in title game powered by tough O-lines

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 08, 2021 05:50 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) gains yardage after a catch in the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Smith adds Maxwell Award to collection of postseason honors

By Eric Olson Jan. 07, 2021 09:10 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is tackled by Ohio State defensive end Tyreke Smith during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
NFL prospects everywhere in Alabama-Ohio State title game

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 07, 2021 02:28 AM EST

Alabama running back Najee Harris celebrates after their win against Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclear

By John Zenor Jan. 06, 2021 05:40 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) gets past Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) and cornerback Clarence Lewis (26) on his way to the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2021 08:06 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Notre Dame cornerback Nick McCloud, right, defends in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Alabama, Ohio State travel different paths to title game

By John Zenor Jan. 04, 2021 06:15 PM EST

Alabama punt returner DeVonta Smith (6) returns a punt for a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Alabama's Smith could set new standard for Heisman receivers

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 04, 2021 05:07 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up before the start of their Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Heisman Trophy Preview: Loads of offense in four finalists

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2021 02:25 AM EST