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FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks with the media during NCAA college football media day on Aug. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. It's championship or bust for Nick Saban and Alabama, with no pretensions otherwise. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Young, No. 1 Alabama open against Utah State

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Jimmy Kimmel, center left, host of television show Jimmy Kimmel Live, presents Utah State head coach Blake Anderson with a championship belt after they won the LA Bowl NCAA college football game 24-13 over Oregon State in Inglewood, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Legas comes off bench to lead Utah State past Oregon State

By Joe Reedy Dec. 18, 2021 11:09 PM EST

Utah State head coach Blake Anderson holds up the trophy after defeating San Diego State during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
LA Bowl features Kimmel, Oregon State and Utah State

By Joe Reedy Dec. 17, 2021 08:15 PM EST

Craig Thompson, Mountain West Conference commissioner, stands next to Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner (1) who kisses the trophy after defeating San Diego State during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Inaugural Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl features Oregon St, Utah St

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 09:28 PM EST

Utah State wide receiver Deven Thompkins (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against New Mexico during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State at New Mexico 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 03:03 PM EST

San Jose State cornerback Kenyon Reed (18) runs back an interception for a touchdown against Utah State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Utah State at San Jose State 11/13/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 12:47 AM EST

BYU quarterback Baylor Romney (16) pass the ball in the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Utah State hosts No. 13 BYU with 'Old Wagon Wheel' on line

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

Washington State students enter Martin Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Utah State at Washington State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 09:49 PM EDT

FILE - Washington State quarterbacks Jayden de Laura (4), Cammon Cooper (2), and Jarrett Guarantano (18) stand together on the first day of NCAA college football practice in Pullman, Wash., in this Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, file photo. WSU head coach Nick Rolovich would like for attention going into the 2021 season to be focused on players on the field, but he is getting just as much attention around his decision not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
QB questions abound as Washington State hosts Utah State

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 02, 2021 01:29 PM EDT

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan (10) looks downfield during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah survives late rally, edges Oregon State 30-24

John Coon Dec. 06, 2020 02:16 AM EST

Cardboard cutouts are displayed in the seats before an NCAA college football game between Oregon State and Utah, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Oregon State at Utah 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 08:33 PM EST

Utah tight end Brant Kuithe (80) lands in the end zone ahead of Oregon State defensive back Nahshon Wright (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 15 Utah routs Oregon State 52-7

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 12, 2019 11:36 PM EDT