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Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
College coaches working to learn NIL impact on recruiting

By Aaron Beard Jul. 22, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
College coaches, administrators urging players to vaccinate

By John Zenor Jul. 21, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel speaks to reporters during a Southeastern Conference Media Days NCAA college football news conference, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Daniels, Corral, Young make trek from California to SEC QBs

By John Zenor Jul. 20, 2021 05:58 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama, Georgia among SEC powers scoring in transfer portal

By John Zenor Jul. 20, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Miami coach Mark Richt walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Former Georgia and Miami football coach Richt has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Richt, who guided the Bulldogs for 15 seasons and closed out his coaching career at alma mater Miami, made the announcement Thursday, July 1, 2021, on Twitter. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Former Georgia, Miami coach Richt says he has Parkinson's

By Paul Newberry Jul. 02, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 22, 2013, file photo, Derrick Gragg speaks to reporters after he was named Tulsa athletic director during a news conference in Tulsa, Oka.. Northwestern hired Gragg as its athletic director on Friday, June 4, 2021, the Big Ten school's second time filling the position in a little more than a month. Mike Polisky, a longtime deputy AD at Northwestern, was promoted to the job May 3 but stepped down amid backlash because he was named in a sexual harassment lawsuit against the school by former Wildcats cheerleaders. (Tom Gilbert/Tulsa World via AP, File)
AP Top 25 Podcast: UGA's title quest; Northwestern's AD mess

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 09, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) throws from the pocket during the first half in Georgia's spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
JT Daniels uses spring to solidify firm hold of Dogs' QB job

By Charles Odum Apr. 17, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) pulls in a touchdown pass in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Baylor in New Orleans. Replacing Pickens has become Georgia's new top priority for the remainder of its spring practice. His right knee injury this week robs the Bulldogs of their top playmaking wide receiver. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Georgia facing difficult task of replacing injured Pickens

By Charles Odum Mar. 25, 2021 08:13 PM EDT

Georgia WR Pickens needs knee surgery after practice injury

Mar. 24, 2021 01:19 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — In a potentially major blow to one of the nation's top teams, Georgia receiver George Pickens will require knee surgery after being injured...

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron speaks during a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. National Signing Day begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Alabama, SEC powers rake in highly rated recruiting hauls

By John Zenor Feb. 03, 2021 06:53 PM EST

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks to reporters during a Sugar Bowl NCAA college news conference in New Orleans, in this Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, file photo. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Former Gamecocks coach Muschamp lands at Georgia as analyst

By Charles Odum Feb. 03, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Florida adds assistant coach Montinar to revamped secondary

Jan. 22, 2021 04:45 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen filled an open spot on his staff Friday by hiring former South Florida assistant Jules Montinar to work with...

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian watches warmups before an NCAA football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Texas has hired Sarkisian as the Longhorns new coach. The move comes just a few hours after Texas announced the firing of Tom Herman after four seasons with no Big 12 championships. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Sark latest 'Bama assistant multi-tasking before title game

By John Zenor Jan. 06, 2021 05:05 PM EST

Georgia place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) and offensive player of the game, holds the championship tropy after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-21. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Podlesny's FG lifts Georgia past Cincinnati in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Jan. 01, 2021 04:14 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart watches play against Cincinnati during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia at Cincinnati 1/1/2021

Jan. 01, 2021 12:21 PM EST

FILE - Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell shouts instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida in Orlando, in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Fickell knew he might surprise some by suggesting No. 11 Georgia is the best team Cincinnati has faced in his four seasons as head coach. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 6 Cincinnati an underdog in Peach against No. 11 Georgia

By Charles Odum Dec. 31, 2020 12:53 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder runs for a touchdown against Memphis during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder is known for his dual-threat skills. JT Daniels has used his arm strength to add balance to Georgia's attack.The two quarterbacks also boast impressive football intelligence, and that may be the biggest reason neither has lost a game as a starter this season as they prepare to meet in Friday's Peach Bowl.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Ridder, Daniels put winning streaks on line in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 29, 2020 04:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pauses during timeout against Florida in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Kirby Smart says rising COVID-19 numbers have him concerned as the No. 11 Bulldogs prepare for Friday's Peach Bowl game against No. 6 Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Georgia's Smart wary of COVID-19 results before Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2020 04:00 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, center, hugs wide receiver Amari Rodgers, right, during warm-ups before the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP)
Clemson's Swinney votes CFP opponent Ohio State 11th

Dec. 21, 2020 02:30 PM EST

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels throws during the first half of an NCAA college football against Missouri game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 6 Cincinnati lands Peach Bowl date with No. 11 Georgia

By Charles Odum Dec. 20, 2020 06:00 PM EST