Big 12 Football Championship Game
Baylor's new head football coach Dave Aranda addresses the media during an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
New Baylor coach Aranda sensed something special with Bears

Stephen Hawkins Jan. 20, 2020 02:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2016, file photo, LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda is shown during a press conference in Baton Rouge, La. Baylor hired LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda as its new head coach Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, three days after the Tigers completed their undefeated national championship. (G. Andrew Boyd/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP, File)
Baylor hires LSU's Aranda as head coach

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 16, 2020 05:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Baylor defensive tackle James Lynch, top, sacks Stephen F. Austin's Trae Self in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Waco, Texas. Lynch was selected to The Associated Press All-America Team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Baylor All-America DE Lynch bypassing senior season for NFL

Jan. 13, 2020 11:53 PM EST

Baylor head coach Matt Rhule talks to reporters during a Sugar Bowl NCAA college news conference in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Baylor plays Georgia on New Year's Day. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Rhule successor at Baylor will start in different situation

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 07, 2020 08:58 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) is upended by Baylor linebacker Blake Lynch (2) during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Pickens leads No. 5 Georgia past No. 8 Baylor in Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2020 12:57 AM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Alamo Bowl a chance for Utah, Texas to shake disappointment

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 30, 2019 01:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) celebrates a tackle during an NCAA college football game against TCU in Norman, Okla. Major improvements on defense have pushed Oklahoma and Baylor into the Big 12 championship game. Oklahoma led the Big 12 in total defense during conference play after finishing last a season ago. Baylor led the Big 12 in scoring defense and ranked third in total defense in league play a year after finishing seventh in total defense and eighth in scoring defense.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Sooners count on experience, speed to handle LSU's offense

By George Henry Dec. 25, 2019 08:12 AM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron and team members celebrate after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. LSU won 37-10. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU's Ed Orgeron is AP college football coach of the year

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 17, 2019 12:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, TCU linebacker Garret Wallow (30) tackles West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) in an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Wallow was selected to The Associated Press All-Big 12 Conference team, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
Hubbard, Lynch, Hurts lead AP Big 12 awards; Rhule top coach

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 13, 2019 12:48 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 8 Baylor, No. 5 Georgia seek to recover in Sugar Bowl

By Steve Megargee Dec. 08, 2019 03:37 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) holds his MVP trophy after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. LSU won 37-10. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Burrow, No. 1 LSU vs. Hurts, No. 4 Oklahoma in Peach Bowl

By Paul Newberry Dec. 08, 2019 02:24 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) runs behind the blocking of Oklahoma wide receiver Lee Morris (84) during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. Oklahoma won 30-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Top 25: LSU finishes season No. 1, Ohio St, Tigers, OU next

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2019 11:46 AM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to pass against Georgia during an NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta, Ga. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2019 09:30 PM EST

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) escapes the tackle attempt by Virginia cornerback Heskin Smith (23) and Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack (4) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Etienne scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
No. 1 LSU locks up playoff spot, routing No. 4 Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2019 08:37 PM EST

Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin celebrates his team's final touchdown during an NCAA college football game against UAB for the Conference USA championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Who's in CFP is easy; But Who's No. 1?

Ralph D. Russo Dec. 07, 2019 08:33 PM EST

Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) and defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (31) sack Baylor Bears quarterback Jacob Zeno (14) in overtime in an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 6 Oklahoma beats No. 8 Baylor 30-23 in OT for B12 title

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 07, 2019 04:08 PM EST

Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) sacks Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) during an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Baylor QB Brewer out of Big 12 championship after big hit

Dec. 07, 2019 02:42 PM EST

Baylor linebacker Jordan Williams, left, and Baylor cornerback Grayland Arnold, right, make the tackle on Oklahoma wide receiver Jadon Haselwood, center, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Oklahoma won 34-31. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 6 Oklahoma, No. 8 Baylor on playoff edge in Big 12 game

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 06, 2019 02:41 AM EST

Georgia running back James Cook (4) moves the ball passed Georgia Tech defensive back Tre Swilling (3) in the second half of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Georgia Tech on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Georgia won 52-7. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Utah, Oklahoma, Baylor need LSU to win SEC championship game

By Steve Megargee Dec. 05, 2019 03:46 PM EST