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FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
USC's Williams, Alabama's Anderson lead AP All-America team

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2022 12:02 PM EST

California cornerback Tyson McWilliams pushes Southern California running back Travis Dye (26) out of bounds during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 8 Trojans get Friday night tuneup vs Buffaloes

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 12:31 PM EST

Southern California tight end Lake McRee, from left, defensive back Briton Allen (25) and wide receiver Michael Jackson III celebrate a touchdown against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 8 USC focused on short-week visit from woeful Colorado

By Greg Beacham Nov. 10, 2022 11:45 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, right, hands off the ball to running back Noah Whittington in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 6 Ducks host No. 24 Washington, go for 9th win in row

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 08:10 AM EST

Southern California wide receiver Michael Jackson III breaks away for a touchdown against California during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Caleb Williams' 4 TD passes propel No. 9 USC past Cal, 41-35

By Greg Beacham Nov. 06, 2022 01:29 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Transfer of power: Riley rebuilds USC with veteran arrivals

By Greg Beacham Aug. 10, 2022 05:10 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates with fans while walking off the field after the team's team's 52-31 win over TCU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Caleb Williams is transferring to Southern California, following his former coach Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to the Trojans. Williams posted his long-awaited announcement on social media Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, a video that included the former five-star recruit in a USC uniform and famous Trojans fan Snoop Dogg rapping. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)
Former Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams is transferring to USC

By Greg Beacham Feb. 01, 2022 12:20 PM EST

Washington linebacker Carson Bruener spins a football on his finger before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Washington at Colorado 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 02:31 PM EST

Oregon running back Byron Cardwell (21) heads to the end zone during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Colorado at Oregon 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

Oregon running back Travis Dye (26) celebrates after a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No more booing: Ducks return to Autzen to face Colorado

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2021 04:31 PM EDT

California tight end Keleki Latu, left, catches a touchdown pass against Colorado linebacker Quinn Perry during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Colorado at California 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura warms up before an NCAA football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Washington State at California 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
USC at Colorado 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 01:33 PM EDT

Injured Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim looks on as teammates warm up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minnesota at Colorado 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

An American flag is rolled out for the playing of the national anthem before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Texas A&M and Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 5 Texas A&M escapes with 10-7 win over Colorado

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 11, 2021 07:34 PM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Haynes King warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Texas A&M at Colorado 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

Northern Colorado head coach Ed McCaffrey looks on as his players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Buffs spoil McCaffrey's debut, beat Northern Colorado 35-7

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 04, 2021 12:54 AM EDT

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs for a touchdown against Colorado during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas at Colorado 12/29/2020

Dec. 29, 2020 10:01 PM EST

Utah wide receiver Britain Covey, center, raises his arm as he warms up with teammates in sub-freezing temperatures and light snow before the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Utah at Colorado 12/11/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:07 AM EST

Colorado cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, bottom, pulls down San Diego State wide receiver Kobe Smith during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Diego State at Colorado 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 06:49 PM EST