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Utah running back Zack Moss (2) carries the ball against Idaho State in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 10 Utah looks for historic win over up-and-down USC

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 01:09 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center, reacts looking up at the scoreboard in the second quarter of an NCAA football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
College Football Picks: Michigan tries to change narrative

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 18, 2019 04:16 PM EDT

BYU defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga (95) tries to knock down a pass from Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Provo, Utah. BYU defeated USC 30-27. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Big man's game: USC needs more from O-line vs. No. 10 Utah

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 17, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

Alabama's during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:52 AM EDT

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Helton's hot seat; Narduzzi's bad call

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 15, 2019 12:23 AM EDT

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates with fans on the field after defeating Southern California on an interception in overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Wilson, BYU beats No. 24 USC 30-27 in overtime

By John Coon Sep. 14, 2019 07:57 PM EDT

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) is chased by the Arkansas State defense as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) celebrates after a 45-20 win over Stanford during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 24 USC takes potent offense on the road to BYU

By John Coon Sep. 13, 2019 12:47 PM EDT

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga linebacker Justin Sanders (42) hits Eastern Illinois running back Jaelin Hayes-Benefield (4) at Finley Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.(C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
Winless Vols seeking breakthrough against Chattanooga

By Steve Megargee Sep. 13, 2019 12:15 PM EDT

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon, right, throws a pass to wide receiver Brandon Arconado during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Colorado in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington State plays Houston in first big test for Cougs

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 12, 2019 05:29 PM EDT

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) hands the ball off to running back Ty'Son Williams (5) for what would be the game-winning 5-yard touchdown run during the second overtime against Tennessee in a NCAA football game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 in Knoxville, Tenn.(C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
No. 24 USC tests new Air Raid offense on road at BYU

By Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Southern California defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu gets ready to run a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State, in Los Angeles. Southern California assistant coach Chad Kauha’aha’a always knew defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu could be a special player. Kauha’aha’a believed it when he tried to recruit Tuipulotu to Oregon State, and he is seeing it in his first season working with the redshirt sophomore for the No. 24 Trojans. “I knew he had the potential to be a great one,” Kauha’aha’a said Wednesday night, Sept. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Tuipulotu's effort lifts defensive line at No. 24 USC

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 12, 2019 03:26 PM EDT

Tennessee running back Ty Chandler (8) runs for yardage trying to avoid defense by Brigham Young defensive back Austin Lee (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
BYU rallies to beat Tennessee 29-26 in OT

By Steve Megargee Sep. 07, 2019 11:00 PM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) runs for yardage as he is chased by Georgia State safety Cedric Stone (9) and linebacker Ed Curney (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee, BYU trying to bounce back from miserable openers

By Steve Megargee Sep. 06, 2019 10:24 AM EDT

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells at side judge Eduardo Balbis in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee aiming to continue BYU's turnover troubles

By Steve Megargee Sep. 05, 2019 01:22 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt watches from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Pruitt: Vols need to 'look in the mirror' to get better

By Steve Megargee Sep. 02, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

BYU defensive back Dayan Ghanwoloku (5) takes down Utah running back Zack Moss (2) in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Moss runs for TD, No. 14 Utah beats BYU 30-12 in opener

By John Coon Aug. 30, 2019 02:29 AM EDT

BYU coach Kalani Sitake yells at an official during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
No. 14 Utah-BYU game resumes after 54-minute lightning delay

By John Coon Aug. 30, 2019 01:37 AM EDT

Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) out runs Georgia Tech's Tariq Carpenter to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Etienne leads No. 1 Clemson to 16th straight win

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2019 12:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 file photo ,Oregon running back C.J. Verdell, center, and Oregon State safety Jeffrey Manning Jr. (15) during an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore. College football starts better than it ends. The sport has evolved through numerous postseason systems that have clumsily crowned champions, and while the College Football Playoff does a better job than its predecessors it has also spawned a month’s worth of tedious debate over the meaningfulness of bowl games. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)
Pac-12, Oregon have something to prove in marquee matchup

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 28, 2019 07:48 PM EDT