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Washington players celebrate their win over Texas in the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Record churn in rankings ... again

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 10, 2023 01:25 PM EST

Georgia players celebrate a win over TCU after the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Georgia won 65-7. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Georgia becomes 12th back-to-back champ in AP Top 25 history

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 10, 2023 12:44 AM EST

Florida State wide receiver Johnny Wilson (14) makes a reception while defended by Oklahoma defensive back Justin Broiles (25) during the second half of the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Gore's record performance headlines AP all-bowl selections

By Steve Megargee Jan. 05, 2023 09:37 AM EST

FILE - Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu celebrates a stop of California on fourth down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. USC has created more turnovers and had more sacks in its first season with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
USC All-America DL Tuli Tuipulotu declares for NFL draft

By Dan Greenspan Jan. 03, 2023 10:59 PM EST

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley gestures on the sideline during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Tulane, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Heisman winner Williams watches decisive score in USC loss

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 02, 2023 08:00 PM EST

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) runs with the ball during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Tulane scores 16 late points, beats USC 46-45 in Cotton Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 02, 2023 05:23 PM EST

Tulane head coach Willie Fritz, left, and Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley pose for a photo during a press conference ahead of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. Tulane will face Southern California in the Cotton Bowl on Monday, Jan. 2. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
USC taking step to what used to be in Cotton Bowl vs. Tulane

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 01, 2023 03:45 PM EST

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) throws during team practice ahead of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Tulane will face Southern California in the Cotton Bowl on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Tulane seeks 10-win improvement vs. USC in Cotton Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2023 12:20 PM EST

FILE - Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu celebrates a stop of California on fourth down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. USC has created more turnovers and had more sacks in its first season with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
USC D doing more, still giving up lots into Cotton vs Tulane

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 31, 2022 03:51 PM EST

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley watches his team practice ahead of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Tulane, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. The Cotton Bowl is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Tulane's Pratt, Spears last game together in Cotton vs. USC

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 30, 2022 12:57 PM EST

FILE - Duke head coach Mike Elko paces the sideline against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Nov. 19, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Duke's ball-control offense will go up against a coach known for playing up-tempo. Gus Malzahn and UCF take on the Blue Devils in the Military Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Plumlee, UCF set to face Duke in Military Bowl

By Noah Trister Dec. 27, 2022 02:04 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

Tulane wide receiver Shae Wyatt (10) breaks free for a touchdown run against Central Florida linebacker Jason Johnson (15) during the second half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Pac-12's Southern Cal faces AAC champ Tulane in Cotton Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 03:16 PM EST

Southern California wide receiver Mario Williams (4) scores a touchdown against Utah during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Southern Cal, Riley headed to Cotton Bowl to play Tulane

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 04, 2022 03:09 PM EST

Central Florida head coach Gus Malzahn applauds his team during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Pratt accounts for 5 TDs, Tulane tops UCF 45-28 to win AAC

By Brett Martel Dec. 03, 2022 08:16 PM EST

UCF running back RJ Harvey runs against Tulane during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 18 Tulane welcomes rematch with No. 22 UCF for AAC crown

By Brett Martel Dec. 01, 2022 04:37 PM EST

UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee, center, celebrates a touchdown against Tulane in the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
AAC title game a rematch between No. 18 Tulane, No. 22 UCF

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 12:57 PM EST

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Methodist in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Tulane won 59-24. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Tulane RB and coach take top AAC awards with Cincinnati LB

Nov. 30, 2022 07:34 PM EST

Georgia Tech interim head coach Brent Key looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech promotes Brent Key from interim to head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2022 03:40 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Evan Prater, left, throws a pass as he is pressured but Tulane linebacker Jesus Machado during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 19 Tulane tops No. 24 Cinci, will host AAC title tilt

By Gary Schatz Nov. 25, 2022 03:54 PM EST