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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

Alabama defensive backs DeMarcco Hellams (2) and Brian Branch (14) celebrate after an incomplete fourth-down pass intended for Mississippi wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (1) 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)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Tide out; Fab frosh; Ducks can't close

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2022 08:35 PM EST

Louisville's quarterback Malik Cunningham eyes a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Louisville's Cunningham undergoing concussion protocol

Oct. 04, 2022 02:16 PM EDT

FILE - Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. Herbig’s teammates noticed something different about him as soon as he arrived on campus two years ago. Herbig is ready to lead a Wisconsin defense that must replace eight of its top 10 tacklers from last season. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Pride of Hawaii: Herbig ready to lead Wisconsin's defense

By Steve Megargee Aug. 26, 2022 12:10 PM EDT

College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock, left, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia first lady Marty Kemp applaud during a press conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Atlanta, announcing that the CFP National Championship NCAA college football game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2025. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Georgia governor touts Bulldogs 4-peat for Atlanta in 2025

By Paul Newberry Aug. 16, 2022 06:30 PM EDT

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, right, passes as offensive coordinator Dan Enos, left, watches during the team's NCAA college football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)
Taulia Tagovailoa leads impressive Maryland passing attack

By Noah Trister Aug. 15, 2022 06:05 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9), right, is sacked by Alabama's Brian Branch (14) and Will Anderson Jr. during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
With CFP title on line, Georgia gets another crack at 'Bama

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2022 12:35 PM EST

FILE - Georgia football coach Vince Dooley is carried off the field after Georgia defeated Notre Dame 17-10 in the Sugar Bowl college football game Jan. 1, 1981, in New Orleans. Dooley loves history _ especially the kind he says favors his beloved Bulldogs. Dooley believes a rematch will work in Georgia's advantage against Alabama in the College Football Playoff title game on Monday night in Indianapolis. Dooley also has faith Georgia's defense will fare better in its second chance against Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. (AP Photo/Gene Blythe, File)
Column: State on edge as Bulldogs try to end 41-year drought

By Paul Newberry Jan. 08, 2022 06:51 PM EST

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia plays Alabama in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Smart, Georgia trying to stop skid against Saban, Alabama

By John Zenor Jan. 04, 2022 03:13 PM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban walks onto the field before the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Cincinnati, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Repeat or revenge: Alabama vs. Georgia, again, for CFP title

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 31, 2021 11:04 PM EST

Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still reacts during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tagovailoa leads Terps past Virginia Tech in Pinstripe Bowl

By Dan Gelston Dec. 29, 2021 05:43 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) misses the catch against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama turning to Brooks, others to fill Metchie's void

By John Zenor Dec. 29, 2021 01:15 PM EST

FILE - Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) scores a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Virginia Tech and Maryland each have six wins and are trying for a winning record when they meet Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Yankee Stadium in the Pinstripe Bowl. Tagovailoa, an Alabama transfer, threw for 3,595 yards and 24 touchdowns this season, with 11 interceptions. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
Virginia Tech, Maryland vie in Pinstripe Bowl, both at 6-6

By Dan Gelston Dec. 28, 2021 03:13 PM EST

Pinstripe Bowl pits VaTech, Md; victor gets winning record

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Pinstripe Bowl: Maryland (6-6) vs. Virginia Tech (6-6), Wednesday, 2:15 p.m. Eastern, (ESPN). Line: Maryland by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook....

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young holds the Heisman Trophy at an award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in New York. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via AP, Pool)
Back-to-back: Young gives Alabama consecutive Heisman wins

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 11, 2021 09:04 PM EST

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson should be strongly considered for the Heisman Trophy after he had three sacks, setting a single-season record for college football team, in a win over Ohio State that put the Wolverines in the Big Ten championship game and national title race. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Heisman finalists: Young, Hutchinson, Pickett, Stroud

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 06, 2021 06:44 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) is sacked by Georgia linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia at rarified heights, challenge is to finish No. 1

By Paul Newberry Oct. 11, 2021 04:27 PM EDT

Maryland defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu (97) reacts after he made a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Howard, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in College Park, Md. Maryland defensive linemen Ami Finau (55) and Lawtez Rogers, right, look on. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Reeling Illinois bracing for conference foe Maryland

By Terry Towery Sep. 16, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) scrambles away from Miami safety Gilbert Frierson (3) before throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No, 1 'Bama hosts Mercer in true home game for Crimson Tide

By John Zenor Sep. 09, 2021 01:43 PM EDT