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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

BYU players hold the championship trophy after defeating UCF in the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.(Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
Baylor hires BYU's Jeff Grimes as new offensive coordinator

Jan. 04, 2021 03:26 PM EST

UCF linebacker Tatum Bethune (15) chases BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) in the fourth quarter in the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.(Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
BYU quarterback Zach Wilson entering NFL draft

Jan. 01, 2021 06:52 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws to an open receiver during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Charlotte, N.C. Lawrence has been named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. The Heisman will be awarded Jan. 5 during a virtual ceremony as the pandemic forced the cancellation of the usual trip to New York that for the presentation that usually comes with being a finalist. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 24, 2020 08:03 PM EST

Central Florida's Greg McCrae is tackled after making a reception in the first quarter against BYU in the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Wilson carves up UCF in likely final game for No. 13 BYU

Dec. 22, 2020 11:02 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 13 BYU, UCF bring explosive offenses to Boca Raton Bowl

By Pat Graham Dec. 21, 2020 03:42 PM EST

Wilson leads No. 13 BYU into Boca Raton Bowl vs Gabriel, UCF

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2020 11:49 AM EST
Boca Raton Bowl: No. 13 BYU (10-1) vs. Central Florida (6-3), Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: BYU by 6 1/2. Series...

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) looks to throw the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey, Pool)
No. 13 BYU goes for 11th win in Boca Raton Bowl vs. UCF

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 03:07 PM EST

Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell, center, walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
New Year's Six bowl berth at stake in Sun Belt championship

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 17, 2020 11:54 AM EST

San Diego State coach Brady Hoke talks to his defense during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against BYU on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey, Pool)
No. 14 BYU shuts down San Diego State for 28-14 victory

By John Coon Dec. 13, 2020 01:36 AM EST

San Diego State running back Jordan Byrd (15) runs against Nevada the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)
After 1st loss, No. 14 BYU looks to bounce back against SDSU

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:56 PM EST

San Diego State quarterback Jordon Brookshire, left, tries to avoid a tackle by Colorado safety Isaiah Lewis during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Undefeated season over, No. 14 BYU regroups for San Diego St

By Pat Graham Dec. 10, 2020 04:23 PM EST

Colorado running back Jarek Broussard (23) runs for a first down against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
College Football Picks: Conference title game spots on line

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2020 04:06 PM EST

West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) is upended by Iowa State defensive back Arnold Azunna, left, as Iowa State defensive back Greg Eisworth (12) works to finish the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 42-6. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: IU, I-State reach historic heights

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 07, 2020 02:12 AM EST

BYU's Dax Milne (5) and Coastal Carolina's Grayson McCall (10) walk off the field after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Conway, S.C. Coastal Carolina won 22-17. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: More games like BYU-Coastal Carolina?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 05, 2020 10:42 PM EST

Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell, center, walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
No. 14 Coastal Carolina holds off No. 8 BYU 22-17

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 05, 2020 09:12 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) runs as Syracuse defensive lineman Jonathan Kingsley (9) pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2020 09:04 PM EST

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson drops back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Liberty at Coastal Carolina 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 07:31 PM EST

Coastal Carolina's Grayson McCall (10) scrambles past Texas State's Nico Ezidore (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in San Marcos, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Take Two: No. 8 BYU steps in to face No. 14 Coastal Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 04, 2020 02:25 AM EST

Coastal Carolina's CJ Marable (1) runs for a touchdown against Texas State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in San Marcos, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Week 14: Ohio State returns and BYU-Coastal square off

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 04, 2020 02:24 AM EST