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FILE - Santa Margarita defensive lineman Hero Kanu (45), seen pursuing Servite's Noah Fifita during a Trinity League game at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana on April 15, 2021. American colleges are again tapping the European pipeline for football recruits. The early signing period begins Wednesday when high school kids make their final decisions. Recruits from Germany, Sweden, Denmark and England plan to sign with programs including Michigan, Vanderbilt, West Virginia, Illinois and Texas A&M. At the top of the European list is defensive lineman Hero Kanu of Germany. The 17-year-old Kanu outgrew soccer and only started training for American football two years ago. (Leonard Ortiz/The Orange County Register via AP)
Hero Kanu heads international class of college FB signings

By Ken Maguire Dec. 13, 2021 02:01 PM EST

FILE - Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)
AP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2021 12:02 PM EST

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson rushes in on Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md.. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson wins Lott IMPACT Trophy

Dec. 12, 2021 11:56 PM EST

FILE - Dan Lanning, assistant coach outside linebackers, takes questions during a news conference on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in New Orleans. Oregon has hired Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning as its next head coach, a person involved in the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Oregon hires Georgia DC Dan Lanning as head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 11, 2021 05:39 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Heisman gets defensive with Hutchinson, Anderson in top 5

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2021 04:45 PM EST

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates with the trophy after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
QB Bryce Young of Alabama voted AP Player of the Year

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2021 12:01 PM EST

FILE - Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) is shown in action against Charleston Southern during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Bowers was selected to The Associated Press All-SEC team in results released Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama QB Young, LB Anderson named SEC players of year

By John Zenor Dec. 08, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins speaks to an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Former Ga Tech DB Travares Tillman returns as coach

Dec. 07, 2021 08:39 PM EST

Michigan tight end Erick All (83) celebrates after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan OC Josh Gattis wins Broyles Award

Dec. 07, 2021 08:22 PM EST

Michigan tight end Luke Schoonmaker (86) celebrates with teammates at the end of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan-Georgia set to meet in Orange Bowl CFP semifinal

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 03:43 PM EST

Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis (8) is tackled by Michigan defensive lineman Donovan Jeter (95) and linebacker Michael Barrett (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Michigan won 59-18. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
CFP: Orange Bowl semi pits star defenses in Michigan-Georgia

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Michigan tight end Luke Schoonmaker (86) celebrates with teammates at the end of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Historic playoff: Alabama-Cincinnati, Michigan-Georgia

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 05, 2021 12:34 PM EST

College Football Playoff set: Alabama-Cincinnati in Cotton Bowl, Michigan-Georgia in Orange Bowl on New Year's Eve

Dec. 05, 2021 12:29 PM EST
IRVING, Texas (AP) — College Football Playoff set: Alabama-Cincinnati in Cotton Bowl, Michigan-Georgia in Orange Bowl on New Year's Eve. ...

Alabama wide receiver Shatarius Williams (31) celebrates the teams win after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Alabama won 41-24. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
AP Top 25: Alabama reclaims No. 1; Georgia slips to No. 3

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 05, 2021 11:29 AM EST

POLL ALERT: Alabama reclaims No. 1 in AP Top 25, Georgia slips to No. 3; Michigan stays at No. 2, Cincinnati is No. 4

Dec. 05, 2021 11:27 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Alabama reclaims No. 1 in AP Top 25, Georgia slips to No. 3; Michigan stays at No. 2, Cincinnati is No. 4. ...

Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier, soon to be Florida head coach, wipes his eye after the team defeated Appalachian State in the Sun Belt Conference championship NCAA college football game in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
AP source: Napier gets 7-year, $51.8M contract at Florida

By Mark Long Dec. 04, 2021 09:31 PM EST

Alabama offensive lineman Chris Owens (79) celebrates a touchdown against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama's O-line comes up big in SEC championship vs Georgia

By John Zenor Dec. 04, 2021 09:29 PM EST

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Proud Georgia defense humbled in SEC title game loss to Tide

By Charles Odum Dec. 04, 2021 09:16 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

Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception and touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Playoff bound: Bama rolls No. 1 Georgia 41-24 for SEC title

By Paul Newberry Dec. 04, 2021 07:51 PM EST