Jahmyr Gibbs
FILE - Tennessee coach Josh Heupel congratulates players after a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 38-33. Heupel was named Coach of the year for the AP All-SEC team announced Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP All-SEC: Hooker, Anderson, Heupel, win individual honors

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2022 12:59 PM EST

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin, right, talks to quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 10 Alabama aims to rebound on visit to No. 11 Ole Miss

By John Zenor Nov. 10, 2022 01:05 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) rolls out against Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 6 Alabama meets No. 15 LSU with SEC West lead at stake

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 12:14 PM EDT

Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs for a 22-yard touchdown past Florida cornerback Avery Helm (24) and defensive lineman Princely Umanmielen (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Pair of 2s sets up 1 vs. 2 matchup

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 31, 2022 02:33 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws to a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 52-49. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 6 Alabama, No. 24 Mississippi State meet on the rebound

By John Zenor Oct. 20, 2022 02:17 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker passes against Ball State during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. No. 17 Pittsburgh hosts No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday. Hooker was selected the top offensive player in the Associated Press SEC Midseason Awards, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Tennessee QB Hooker leads AP midseason All-America team

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young greets quarterback Jalen Milroe after Milroe's touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 6 Vols hope to snap 15-game skid vs No. 3 Alabama

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 08:35 AM EDT

FILE - Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin is shown during the Tigers' loss to LSU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Harsin was selected hottest seat in the Associated Press SEC Midseason Awards, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Heupel, Anderson, Hooker headline AP's SEC midseason awards

By John Zenor Oct. 12, 2022 02:48 PM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson (14) is tackled by Mississippi State defensive end De'Monte Russell (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi State won 42-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Texas A&M, No. 1 Alabama meet with QBs nursing injuries

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 08:51 AM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) stiff-arms Washington linebacker Carson Bruener during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Reset welcome 7 new ranked teams

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 03, 2022 02:28 AM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Ga Tech fires Geoff Collins in 4th season with 10-28 mark

By Paul Newberry Sep. 26, 2022 02:51 PM EDT

Marshall defensive back Steven Gilmore (3) jumps into the stands after returning an interception for a score against Notre Dame during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Marshall won 26-21. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Sun Belt gets slighted in rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 12, 2022 02:05 AM EDT

Alabama coach Nick Saban watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young gets 6 TDs, No. 1 Alabama routs Utah State 55-0

By John Zenor Sep. 03, 2022 11:04 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs (13) runs the ball during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage on April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Gibbs gained 5.2 yards per carry each of his two seasons at Georgia Tech and had a combined 1,206 yards rushing and 773 yards receiving during that stretch. He now figures to have a featured role for Alabama, which had two running backs selected in the first round and two more taken in the third round over the last four drafts. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
'Electric' tailback Jahmyr Gibbs set to make Alabama debut

By John Zenor Sep. 02, 2022 01:50 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs (13) runs the ball during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage on April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Gibbs gained 5.2 yards per carry each of his two seasons at Georgia Tech and had a combined 1,206 yards rushing and 773 yards receiving during that stretch. He now figures to have a featured role for Alabama, which had two running backs selected in the first round and two more taken in the third round over the last four drafts. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 1 Alabama opens as huge favorite over Utah State

By John Zenor Sep. 01, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, center, is greeted by his wife Mary Beth Smart, right, after a win over Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia is No. 3 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll, released Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
SEC: Alabama, Georgia, Texas A&M in hunt for national title

By John Zenor Aug. 24, 2022 11:53 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Battle is among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
AP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 22, 2022 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims bobbles the snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Georgia Tech is set to kick off its season of Sept. 5, 2022, against Clemson. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Ga Tech's Collins at crossroads after rash of 3-win seasons

By Paul Newberry Aug. 17, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
PICK SIX: Key transfers to watch, and not just at QB

By Steve Megargee Aug. 17, 2022 02:40 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws before Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage on April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Led by the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, the Crimson Tide are preseason No. 1 and looking every bit a contender for the seventh national championship of coach Nick Saban’s tenure.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 1 Alabama not interested in a 'participation trophy'

By John Zenor Aug. 16, 2022 10:16 AM EDT