Gerry Bohanon
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Baylor coach Dave Aranda is doused by offensive lineman Tate Williams (77) after the team's 21-7 victory over Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 6 Baylor tops No. 8 Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl; Corral hurt

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2022 12:53 AM EST

Baylor running back Abram Smith (7) breaks free on a 75-yard run as he is chased by Oklahoma linebacker David Ugwoegbu (2), safety Pat Fields (10) and linebacker Shane Whitter (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Southeastern Conference's most prolific offense clashes with one of the better defenses in the Big 12 when No. 8 Mississippi meets sixth-ranked Baylor in the Sugar Bowl. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Corral's decision sweetens Ole Miss-Baylor Sugar Bowl tilt

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2021 05:03 PM EST

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford carries the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Young leads Tide over Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2021 08:49 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) is tackled by Baylor linebacker Dillon Doyle short of the goal line in the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
Baylor holds on for Big 12 title, knocks Okla St out of CFP

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 04, 2021 04:07 PM EST

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, left, talks to Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, before an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
Shapen starts as Baylor QB for injured Bohanon in B12 game

Dec. 04, 2021 12:17 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon head onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
QB Bohanon uncertain for No. 9 Baylor for Big 12 title game

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 29, 2021 04:31 PM EST

Baylor safety Jairon McVea reacts as Texas Tech place kicker Jonathan Garibay watches his field goal attempt miss in the final seconds of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 9 Baylor in B12 title game after win over Tech, OSU win

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 27, 2021 03:37 PM EST

Texas Tech interim head coach Sonny Cumbie call the referees in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Texas Tech at Baylor 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, left, greets wide receiver Drew Estrada (18) as he runs off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 9 Baylor needs win over Texas Tech, help for Big 12 shot

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 26, 2021 04:31 AM EST

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) tries to break a tackle by Texas defensive back Brenden Schooler during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Smith LB to RB to lead Big 12 quintet of 1,000-yard rushers

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 23, 2021 05:28 PM EST

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) is lifted into the air by running back Zamir White (3) and offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Places change but teams remain same

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2021 03:44 AM EST

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman, right, yells at an official after his team was flagged for interfering on a fair catch on a punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Shapen ushers No. 11 Baylor to 20-10 win over K-State

By Dave Skretta Nov. 20, 2021 09:06 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) tosses the ball to running back Trestan Ebner (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Baylor at Kansas State 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 07:43 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs down the sideline on a long pass reception against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Strange time for Bama to pass Cincy

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 15, 2021 02:31 AM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Florida's Jones throws 7 TDs

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2021 08:38 PM EST

Baylor running back Abram Smith (7) breaks free on a 75-yard run as he is chased by Oklahoma linebacker David Ugwoegbu (2), safety Pat Fields (10) and linebacker Shane Whitter (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 18 Baylor 27-14 win ends No. 4 Oklahoma 17-game streak

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 13, 2021 03:46 PM EST

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, left, and Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, right, shake hands before an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Oklahoma at Baylor 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 11:57 AM EST

FILE - Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, center, talks to an official standing nearby in the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. No. 4 Oklahoma plays at No. 18 Baylor on Saturday, Nov. 13. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
No. 4 Oklahoma back at No. 18 Baylor after big '19 comeback

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 11, 2021 02:18 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) throws a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Morris and TCU beat No. 14 Baylor in first game without GP

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 06, 2021 07:28 PM EDT