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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

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

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

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

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma, Oklahoma State take improving defenses into Bedlam

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 29, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Parnell Motley (11) intercepts a pass intended for Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver La'Michael Pettway (7) during the NCAA football game between the against the Iowa State Cyclones and the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 10 Oklahoma looks to get defense on track against Baylor

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 11, 2019 06:34 PM EST

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley high-fives fans following an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Oklahoma won 52-14. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
No. 5 Sooners tries to stay in playoff contention at K-State

By Dave Skretta Oct. 25, 2019 02:00 AM EDT

Oklahoma defensive lineman Neville Gallimore (90) tackles Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oklahoma's defense shines under new coordinator Grinch

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 07, 2019 06:00 PM EDT

Texas Tech wide receiver Erik Ezukanma (84) catches the ball in front of Arizona cornerback Lorenzo Burns (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Oklahoma QB Hurts considers Heisman talk "rat poison"

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 27, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts throws during an NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla. Houston plays at Oklahoma on Sunday, Sept. 1. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 4 Oklahoma wary of Houston QB D'Eriq King

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 31, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma opens the season against Houston. Last time that happened, the Cougars pulled a stunner in 2016 that crippled Oklahoma's chances of reaching the College Football Playoff. The Sooners are well aware and don't want a repeat. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma looks to avoid repeat of 2016 slip-up vs. Houston

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 26, 2019 04:30 PM EDT

Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks warms up with teammates during an NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla., Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Defense may holds keys to Oklahoma's title hopes

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 12, 2019 01:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley gestures in the second of an NCAA college football game against Army in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma's hopes of making the college football playoff went washing down the Red River, after losing to Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Army at Oklahoma 9/22/2018

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