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FILE - Alabama's Ronnie Harrison (15) breaks up a pass intended for Clemson's Artavis Scott during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game in Glendale, Ariz., in this Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, file photo. The College Football Playoff would expand from four to 12 teams, with six spots reserved for the highest ranked conference champions, under a proposal that will be considered next week by the league commissioners who manage the postseason system, a person familiar with announcement told The Associated Press on Thursday, June 10, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the CFP has not yet released details. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
What if? College Football Playoff matchups in 12-team format

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 11, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher covers a play against Auburn during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Fisher has been named the winner of the 17th Annual Lott IMPACT Trophy. The announcement came Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, CA. at the Lott IMPACT Trophy Annual Award Show. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Northwestern linebacker Paddy Fisher wins Lott Trophy

Feb. 21, 2021 09:10 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

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban celebrates with his team after the BCS National Championship college football game against LSU in New Orleans, in this Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, file photo, Alabama won 21-0. Saban's dominating run at Alabama is more than just wins and championships. He's also ruined the careers of many of his fellow SEC coaches and cost the league's other 13 schools more than $100 million in buyouts -- all in search of someone who can knock the game's greatest coach from his perch.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Column: Let's just get college football season over with

By Paul Newberry Jan. 08, 2021 05:52 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

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2020 file photo, Colorado running back Jarek Broussard, front, runs for a short gain as San Diego State linebacker Andrew Aleki pursues during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Jarek is one of three winners of the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award, along with Kentucky offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey and Coastal Carolina linebacker Silas Kelly.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Kentucky's Horsey among 3 Comeback Player of Year winners

By Gary B. Graves Jan. 02, 2021 10:07 AM EST

Jamey Chadwell of Coastal Carolina is The Associated Press college football coach of the year

Dec. 30, 2020 11:58 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Jamey Chadwell of Coastal Carolina is The Associated Press college football coach of the year. ...

Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph celebrates after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. Joseph was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team defense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
2020 AP All-America Team

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2020 12:36 PM EST

FILE - Brigham Young offensive lineman Brady Christensen (67) is shown in action in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., in this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, file photo. Christensen was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team offense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Coastal Carolina's Massimo Biscardi (29) has his field goal attempt blocked by Liberty's Elijah James in overtime of the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 23 Liberty outlasts No. 9 Coastal Carolina in Cure Bowl

By Dick Scanlon Dec. 26, 2020 11:53 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Coastal Carolina during the first half of the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Liberty at Coastal Carolina 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 08:25 PM EST

UTSA quarterback Frank Harris (0) celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammate Oscar Cardenas (84) in the second quarter during the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl

Dec. 26, 2020 07:06 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) cuts past Troy defensive back Dell Pettus (31), Troy defensive lineman DeVon Reaves (47), and Troy linebacker Carlton Martial (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 9 Coastal Carolina, No. 23 Liberty meet in Cure Bowl

Dec. 25, 2020 01:14 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) misses a reception under coverage from Appalachian State defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles (8) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool)
Sun Belt co-champ La-Lafayette vs UTSA in 1st Responder Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 12:08 PM EST

FILE - Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) runs back an interception for a score against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, file photo. Zaven Collins is a small-town player with big-time talent. He was overlooked after a stellar high school career in Hominy, Okla., a town with about 3,500 people. He’s got the nation’s attention now -- the 6-foot-4, 260-pound linebacker is a finalist for the Butkus and Nagurski Awards. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Tulsa LB Zaven Collins wins Nagurski Trophy

The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2020 02:56 PM EST

Appalachian State running back Camerun Peoples (6) runs past North Texas defensive back Upton Stout (18) during the inaugural Myrtle Beach Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C. Peoples gained 319 yards and scored five touchdowns on 23 carries to lead Appalachian State to a 56-28 win. (Keith Jacobs/The Sun News via AP)
Peoples sets bowl rushing mark, App State tops North Texas

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 21, 2020 06:30 PM EST

Buffalo wide receiver Antonio Nunn (41) is stopped by Ball State cornerback Antonio Phillips (21) during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Shrunken bowl season makes it more important to watch'em all

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2020 06:16 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 13 BYU, UCF bring explosive offenses to Boca Raton Bowl

By Pat Graham Dec. 21, 2020 03:42 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, center, hugs wide receiver Amari Rodgers, right, during warm-ups before the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP)
Clemson's Swinney votes CFP opponent Ohio State 11th

Dec. 21, 2020 02:30 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws against Troy during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 9 Coastal Carolina, No. 23 Liberty face off in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 08:19 PM EST