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FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence holds the trophy after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama in Santa Clara, Calif. The 13-member College Football Playoff selection committee gathered at a resort hotel in Grapevine, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, to hammer out its first top 25 of the season. It will be revealed Tuesday night. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
The Latest: Ohio St, LSU, Alabama, Penn St top CFP rankings

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2019 09:40 PM EST

AP NewsAlert

Nov. 05, 2019 09:34 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Ohio State is No. 1 in initial College Football Playoff rankings, followed by LSU, Alabama and Penn State. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Maryland head coach Michael Locksley, center, looks on as he is about to lead his team out of the tunnel for the first half of an NCAA college football against Temple, in Philadelphia. One year ago, Maryland took Ohio State into overtime before a failed 2-point conversion resulted in a 52-51 defeat. In the rematch Saturday, the Terrapins are a 43-point underdog. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Skidding Maryland a 43-point underdog vs No. 3 Ohio State

By David Ginsburg Nov. 05, 2019 02:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence holds the trophy after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama in Santa Clara, Calif. The 13-member College Football Playoff selection committee gathered at a resort hotel in Grapevine, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, to hammer out its first top 25 of the season. It will be revealed Tuesday night. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Ohio State, LSU, Alabama, Penn State top 1st CFP rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2019 02:20 AM EST

In this Aug. 30, 2019 photo, Pickerington North's Jack Sawyer (40) tries to break free of Olentangy Liberty's Andrew Barrett during the first quarter of a high school football game in Lewis Center, Ohio. As college football teams across the South benefit from deep talent pools in their backyards, in the Midwest and Northeast the selection is getting thinner, especially when it comes to blue chip recruits. (Eric Albrecht/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)
Ohio facing troubling trends when it comes to prep football

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 04, 2019 04:02 PM EST

Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) does the "gator chop" with fans in celebration after after the team's win over Florida in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Giving Group of 5 teams their due

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 04, 2019 02:59 AM EST

Oregon QB Herbert among 12 finalists for top scholar-athlete

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 10:22 AM EDT
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert and Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship were among the 12 finalists selected for the Campbell Trophy, given to the top scholar...

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) carries for a touchdown in front of Auburn defensive back Jeremiah Dinson (20) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Looking ahead to 1st playoff rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2019 03:24 PM EDT

In this Sept. 28, 2019, photo, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost follows his players warming up before an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Lincoln, Neb. The Cornhuskers have underachieved in a season in which they were a popular pick to win the Big Ten West. They are 4-4 and well behind Minnesota in the West race. Tension is palpable inside and outside the program. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Frost's rebuilding project at Nebraska hits sticking point

By Eric Olson Oct. 30, 2019 01:46 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Maryland head coach Mike Locksley gestures during the first half of an NCAA football game against Indiana in College Park, Md. In his first year at Maryland, Locksley has formed a close rapport with his players. Although the Terrapins (3-4, 1-3) have dropped four of five and appeared destined for a fourth consecutive losing season, no one has asked for a redshirt. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Maryland staggering to finish in Locksley's first season

By David Ginsburg Oct. 29, 2019 03:05 PM EDT

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins celebrates his touchdown against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Wisconsin 38-7. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Dobbins among best running backs in nation

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 28, 2019 02:33 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 26, 2019 10:43 PM EDT

Ohio State defenders Chase Young (2) and Tyreke Smith (11) cause Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan to fumble the ball on fourth down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Wisconsin 38-7. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Heisman Chase, upset Saturday in Big 12

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 26, 2019 09:22 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) greet each other after their NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 48-41. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State deals blow to No. 5 Oklahoma's title hopes

By The Associated Press Oct. 26, 2019 05:01 PM EDT

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) is tackled by Wisconsin defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Dobbins, Young, No. 3 Ohio State roll No. 13 Badgers 38-7

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 26, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
No. 13 Wisconsin looks for redemption against No. 3 Buckeyes

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 25, 2019 11:45 AM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
All eyes turn to showdown of the Tigers in Death Valley

By Tim Booth Oct. 25, 2019 03:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. Taylor was selected to the AP Midseason All-America NCAA college football team, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
No. 13 Wisconsin will try to rebound against No. 3 Ohio St

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 02:04 PM EDT

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) is sacked by Wisconsin's Chris Orr (54) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct.19, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
No. 3 Buckeyes face toughest test to date vs No. 13 Badgers

By Eric Olson Oct. 24, 2019 02:13 AM EDT

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day looks out over the field during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Northwestern Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Ohio State won 52-3. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Day: Wisconsin loss doesn't diminish matchup with Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 22, 2019 03:15 PM EDT