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Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield grimaces as he walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
12 of 26 first-year coaches are taking their teams to bowls

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 08:35 PM EST

Appalachian State coach Eliah Drinkwitz talks with quarterback Zac Thomas (12) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Troy on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Source: Mizzou hiring Appalachian State's Eli Drinkwitz

By Dave Skretta Dec. 08, 2019 08:00 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) smiles after putting on his conference championship hat after Oklahoma's 30-23 overtime victory over Baylor in an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Back to Atlanta: No. 1 LSU vs. No. 4 Oklahoma in Peach Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 02:30 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) holds his MVP trophy after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. LSU won 37-10. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Burrow, No. 1 LSU vs. Hurts, No. 4 Oklahoma in Peach Bowl

By Paul Newberry Dec. 08, 2019 02:24 PM EST

Ohio State offensive lineman Branden Bowen (76) holds the trophy as he leaves the field following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The Latest: Toledo left out of bowl berths despite 6-6 mark

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EST

Ohio State players celebrate the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Playoff showdowns: LSU vs. Oklahoma; Ohio State vs. Clemson

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs behind the blocking of Oklahoma wide receiver Lee Morris (84) during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. Oklahoma won 30-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Top 25: LSU finishes season No. 1, Ohio St, Tigers, OU next

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2019 11:46 AM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to pass against Georgia during an NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta, Ga. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2019 09:30 PM EST

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) escapes the tackle attempt by Virginia cornerback Heskin Smith (23) and Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack (4) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Etienne scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
No. 1 LSU locks up playoff spot, routing No. 4 Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2019 08:37 PM EST

Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) and defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (31) sack Baylor Bears quarterback Jacob Zeno (14) in overtime in an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 6 Oklahoma beats No. 8 Baylor 30-23 in OT for B12 title

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 07, 2019 04:08 PM EST

Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) sacks Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) during an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Baylor QB Brewer out of Big 12 championship after big hit

Dec. 07, 2019 02:42 PM EST

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) defends as Arizona guard Nico Mannion (1) looks for space during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
No. 18 Baylor beats No. 12 Arizona 63-58 in freebie for fans

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 07, 2019 02:35 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Heisman chase and playoff race cross paths in champ weekend

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 06, 2019 03:53 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney greets Trevor Lawrence (16) after a touchdown against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 3 Clemson, No. 22 Virginia square off for ACC title

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 06, 2019 01:51 PM EST

Baylor linebacker Jordan Williams, left, and Baylor cornerback Grayland Arnold, right, make the tackle on Oklahoma wide receiver Jadon Haselwood, center, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Oklahoma won 34-31. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 6 Oklahoma, No. 8 Baylor on playoff edge in Big 12 game

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 06, 2019 02:41 AM EST

Georgia running back James Cook (4) moves the ball passed Georgia Tech defensive back Tre Swilling (3) in the second half of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Georgia Tech on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Georgia won 52-7. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Utah, Oklahoma, Baylor need LSU to win SEC championship game

By Steve Megargee Dec. 05, 2019 03:46 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 6 Oklahoma-No. 8 Baylor for Big 12 title, possible CFP

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 03:12 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pursued by Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma QB Hurts, Baylor QB Brewer create havoc as runners

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 05, 2019 02:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Baylor head coach Matt Rhule gestures to an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, in Stillwater, Okla. Baylor coach Matt Rhule and Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley took over their teams under drastically different circumstances. Now they will coach against each other in the Big 12 championship game. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt, File)
Big 12 top players are OSU RB Hubbard and Baylor DE Lynch

Dec. 04, 2019 06:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCLA, in Pasadena, Calif. Baylor coach Matt Rhule and Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley took over their teams under drastically different circumstances. Now they will coach against each other in the Big 12 championship game. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Rhule, Riley take much different paths to Big 12 title game

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 04, 2019 12:23 PM EST