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FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Clemson, S.C. Lawrence is a candidate for the 2020 Heisman Trophy award. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Week 2 Preview: Trevor Lawrence launches Heisman campaign

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 11, 2020 05:59 AM EDT

FILE - Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, center, walks off the field with quarterback Brock Purdy after the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. Iowa State enters this season off its second-best three-year stretch in program history and with its sights set on doing something it's never done — make the Big 12 championship game. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
No. 23 Iowa State facing stiff test against Ragin' Cajuns

By Eric Olson Sep. 10, 2020 02:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley speaks with his team before the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game against LSU, in Atlanta. Riley already has coached Heisman Trophy winners Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray along with Heisman runner-up Jalen Hurts. Now, he is hoping to build a new tradition at Oklahoma - pulling top quarterbacks to Oklahoma from the high school ranks. Caleb Williams, the No. 1 quarterback in the 247Sports Class of 2021 and ESPN’s No. 1 dual-threat quarterback for that class, has committed to OKlahoma.(AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Oklahoma coach Riley now pulling top QBs from prep ranks

By Cliff Brunt Jul. 10, 2020 02:34 PM EDT

Oklahoma to unveil Baker Mayfield statue at Spring Game

Mar. 10, 2020 10:35 AM EDT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma will unveil a statue of 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield at its spring game April 18. Oklahoma coach...

NCAA college football player, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)
LSU QB Joe Burrow wins Heisman Trophy in landslide vote

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2019 09:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Fields was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference football team, and named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Analysis: Time to embrace "free agency" in college football

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2019 06:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2006, file photo, Arkansas tailback Darren McFadden (5) runs against LSU in an NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark. Newly elected College Football Hall of Famers Darren McFadden, Vince Young and Lorenzo White never won the Heisman Trophy. Each was up for the award at a time when their credentials didn't quite fit the voting trends. (AP Photo/David Quinn, File)
Young, McFadden, White head to Hall of Fame without Heismans

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2019 04:35 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) celebrates with fans following the team's Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 34-21. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Fields, Hurts, Young join Burrow as Heisman Trophy finalists

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2019 06:45 PM EST

Ohio State offensive lineman Branden Bowen (76) holds the trophy as he leaves the field following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The Latest: Toledo left out of bowl berths despite 6-6 mark

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EST

Ohio State players celebrate the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Playoff showdowns: LSU vs. Oklahoma; Ohio State vs. Clemson

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) carries past TCU safety Trevon Moehrig (7) and linebacker Garret Wallow (30) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Gundy: Hurts makes Oklahoma’s spread look like the wishbone

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 26, 2019 05:30 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) carries past TCU safety Trevon Moehrig (7) and linebacker Garret Wallow (30) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 8 Oklahoma holds on, beats TCU 28-24

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 23, 2019 11:33 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws under pressure from Iowa State linebacker O'Rien Vance (34) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Big 12 takes center stage as Oklahoma visits unbeaten Baylor

By Steve Megargee Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) hands the ball off to running back Lyn-J Dixon (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson slides to 4, but why now?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 21, 2019 02:23 AM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Illinois stuns No. 6 Wisconsin with last-second FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh signals to game officials from the sideline in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 16 Wolverines' visit to No. 7 Penn State tops schedule

By Eric Olson Oct. 18, 2019 03:07 AM EDT

South Carolina defensive back Israel Mukuamu holds up three fingers after intercepting a pass during the first overtime period of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2019 09:04 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) reacts after his third-quarter touchdown reception against Mississippi during an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 1 Clemson ... but for how long?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 28, 2019 09:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts throws during an NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla. Houston plays at Oklahoma on Sunday, Sept. 1. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 4 Oklahoma wary of Houston QB D'Eriq King

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 31, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

In this Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 photo, Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb answers a question during an NCAA college football media day in Norman, Okla. Lamb is the next star receiver in the spotlight now that Marquise Brown is in the NFL. Lamb also will be a leader on a team with a lot of young receivers. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Lamb primed to be Oklahoma's next superstar receiver

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 29, 2019 03:21 PM EDT