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FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, then-Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is shown before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, , in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, file photo. Sarkisian is the new head football coach at the University of Texas. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Sarkisian's road from rehab to Texas

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 17, 2021 02:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks with players before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Florida and Alabama in Atlanta. Florida coach Dan Mullen finally acknowledged making some “regrettable” comments last year. None of those were more head-scratching than Mullen wanting to pack Florida Field during a pandemic. But he offered no apologies about staying quiet after ESPN reported he has interest in moving to the NFL. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Mullen focuses on Florida amid college football concerns

By Mark Long Feb. 16, 2021 05:50 PM EST

FILE - Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes against LSU during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, in this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, file photo. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields was among 98 juniors granted eligibility by the NFL into the draft, while national championship-winning QBs Mac Jones from Alabama and Trevor Lawrence from Clemson were among another 30 players eligible after completing their degrees and deciding not to play more in college. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Expected top pick Lawrence throws for Meyer, NFL teams

Feb. 12, 2021 12:20 PM EST

Clemson leads the way, again, in ACC recruiting battle

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 03, 2021 07:37 PM EST
Clemson's most recent berth in the College Football Playoff was arguably its least successful, but a 49-28 semifinal loss to Ohio State didn't appear to damage...

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to his team during their NCAA college football practice, in Columbus, Ohio. As Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, Oregon, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Florida prepared to play for conference championships, they signed top-10 recruiting classes for 2021 they hope to fuel their next title contenders..(AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Alabama follows up title by finalizing star-studded class

By Steve Megargee Feb. 03, 2021 06:41 PM EST

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Terps' hope top-20 recruit class brings improvement on field

By Eric Olson Feb. 03, 2021 06:28 PM EST

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Day says Ohio St will have 'somewhat normal' spring practice

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 03, 2021 01:17 PM EST

American Team head coach Matt Rhule (Carolina Panthers) jokes with American Team quarterback Kellen Mond of Texas A&M (12) during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Alabama QB Mac Jones heads into Senior Bowl on gimpy ankle

By John Zenor Jan. 29, 2021 03:52 PM EST

Importance of Senior Bowl increases for NFL teams, prospects

By John Zenor Jan. 26, 2021 05:34 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — With whistles blowing and players moving from station to station, everything appeared to be business as usual Tuesday at the Senior Bowl —...

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day yells during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in New Orleans, in this Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, file photo. Ohio State stars leaving early for the NFL happens every winter, but perhaps the more surprising news this time is about the number of important players who've decided to stay.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Day encouraged by returning players who put off NFL dreams

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 22, 2021 01:52 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans. In an announcement posted on social media, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, Olave said he is returning to Ohio State for his senior year. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Ohio State QB Fields declares for draft; WR Olave returning

By The Associated Press Jan. 18, 2021 08:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian watches warm-ups before an NCAA football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Sarkisian made the most of his final game with Alabama and three of the most dangerous weapons in college football during the College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
New Texas coach Sarkisian defends "The Eyes of Texas"

By Mark Rosner Jan. 12, 2021 08:00 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Alabama fans celebrate in the street in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Monday night, Jan. 11, 2021, after Alabama defeated Ohio State 52-24 in the NCAA college football national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Benjamin Flanagan/Alabama Media Group via AP)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Kentucky Wildcats 1/12/2021

Jan. 12, 2021 10:51 AM EST

Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood holds the trophy for his teammates to touch after an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Thousands party in streets after Alabama win, despite virus

Jan. 12, 2021 09:29 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs for a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
STAT WATCH: Smith's big night ends with SEC, playoff records

By Eric Olson Jan. 12, 2021 02:59 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Perfect Alabama finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 12th time

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 01:09 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs past Ohio State cornerback Marcus Williamson during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Analysis: DeVonta Smith, in just a half, wasn't half bad

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 12, 2021 12:00 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields passes against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Unstoppable Tide: Alabama routs Ohio St for national title

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2021 11:56 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches his team during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
COVID-19 shadows title game as college football season ends

By Steven Wine Jan. 11, 2021 11:37 PM EST