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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart runs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt through a drill during team practice for the Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, December 28, 2019, in New Orleans. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 5 Georgia, No. 8 Baylor talk motivation for Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2019 04:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young poses with the The 2019 Bronko Nagurski Award before the awards banquet in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Ohio State's Chase Young wins Nagurski Award

By Steve Reed Dec. 09, 2019 10:03 PM EST

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) works against LSU during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Heisman coronation? Burrow leads LSU past Georgia 37-10

By Paul Newberry Dec. 07, 2019 08:10 PM EST

Georgia tailback Brian Herrien scores while teammate Matt Landers and the official signal the touchdown for the early 10-0 lead over Georgia Tech during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Classic SEC match-up: LSU's offense vs. Georgia's defense

By Paul Newberry Dec. 06, 2019 01:34 PM EST

Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) celebrates with Georgia coach Kirby Smart after making an interception in the first half of a NCAA football game between Georgia and Missouri in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Junkyard Dawgs: No. 5 Georgia's stellar D a team effort

By Paul Newberry Nov. 11, 2019 06:03 PM EST

CORRECTS LOCATION TO ATHENS, INSTEAD OF ATLANTA - Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte goes up to intercept a Missouri pass intended for tight end Albert Okwuegbunam during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AEK Athens FC vs Panathinaikos Athens 11/10/2019

Nov. 09, 2019 10:38 PM EST

Florida running back Lamical Perine (2) is taken down by Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-17. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Missouri, No. 6 Georgia bring strong defenses into key game

By Charles Odum Nov. 08, 2019 10:10 AM EST

Georgia wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (8) celebrates with wide receiver George Pickens (1) after scoring a touchdown in the first half of a NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Atromitos Athens vs AEK Athens FC 11/3/2019

Nov. 02, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) breaks away from a Kentucky defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Swift runs for 2 TDs as No. 10 Georgia tops Kentucky 21-0

By Charles Odum Oct. 19, 2019 09:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2016, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, and South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp meet on the field before an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. Kirby Smart remembers a time he didn’t feel like he could call Georgia teammate Will Muschamp a good friend. After all, Smart was just starting his playing career in 1994 and Muschamp was a senior. Now they will continue their SEC coaching rivalry when Smart’s No. 3 Georgia team plays Muschamp’s South Carolina team on Saturday. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)
Smart, No. 3 Georgia look for 4th straight win over Muschamp

By Charles Odum Oct. 11, 2019 11:58 AM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) makes a catch for a touchdown against Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 23-17. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 3 Georgia holds off No. 7 Notre Dame 23-17

By Paul Newberry Sep. 21, 2019 11:56 PM EDT

Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
All-America Watch: Georgia's JR Reed relies on home lessons

By Paul Newberry Sep. 17, 2019 05:08 PM EDT

Cincinnati defensive back Coby Bryant, right, interferes with Ohio State receiver Austin Mack trying to catch a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Bryant was penalized on the play. Ohio State beat Cincinnati 42-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 7 Michigan escapes with 24-21 2OT win over Army

By The Associated Press Sep. 07, 2019 05:19 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) looks to throw a pass during warm ups for an NCAA football preseason scrimmage in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Something new for Georgia: Road opener against SEC rival

By Paul Newberry Aug. 26, 2019 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after a team photo prior to Alabama's fall camp fan-day college football scrimmage, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama is hardly immune to change, with an assemblage of new assistant coaches and the next wave of blue-chip prospects replacing the old ones. Two constants remain: coach Nick Saban and championship expectations. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Georgia leads SEC pack in hot pursuit of Alabama

By John Zenor Aug. 12, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The Latest: Fisher embraces Texas A&M's tough schedule

Jul. 16, 2019 11:03 AM EDT

Georgia players celebrate victory after defeating Kentucky in an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Georgia focused on team from Alabama _ Auburn, that is

By Paul Newberry Nov. 05, 2018 06:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Georgia's Brenton Cox (1), David Marshall (51) and Michael Barnett (94) tackle Austin Peay running back Ahmaad Tanner (21) during an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Georgia's stifling defense will face its toughest challenge so far in trying to stop quarterback Drew Lock and the Missouri Tigers on Saturday. (Jenn Finch/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
No. 2 Georgia prepared for high-powered Missouri offense

By Charlie Clarke Sep. 21, 2018 06:48 AM EDT