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Memphis quarterback Brady White (3) celebrates with teammates after defeating Florida Atlantic in the Montgomery Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Montgomery, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Memphis QB White wins Campbell Trophy as top scholar-athlete

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2021 12:01 PM EST

FILE - Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa, in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, file photo. The Cyclones, who at No. 8 have their highest ranking ever in The Associated Press poll, play No. 12 Oklahoma on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
No. 12 Iowa State faces No. 25 Oregon in Fiesta Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) looks to pass as he escapes the tackle of Oklahoma defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey (8) during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Oklahoma won 27-21. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Purdy and Shough return to their roots at the Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 30, 2020 03:14 PM EST

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal watches his offensive linemen warm up before an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No longer the Civil War, Oregon plays Oregon State on Friday

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 26, 2020 01:30 AM EST

UCLA and Oregon players get into a posing match during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Shough throws 3 TDs and No. 11 Oregon survives Bruins 38-35

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 21, 2020 07:17 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, right, throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
No. 11 Ducks set to host UCLA a day later than planned

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 19, 2020 02:07 PM EST

Stanford head coach David Shaw walks on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Is time right for USC to hire Franklin?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 14, 2020 09:47 PM EST

Oregon's CJ Verdell, right, celebrates a first-quarter touchdown with teammate George Moore during an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 11 Oregon tries to shut down Washington State

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 03:41 PM EST

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) slides into the end zone, under Oregon State inside linebacker Avery Roberts (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Washington State won 38-28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Rolovich makes home debut as Washington St hosts Oregon

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 12, 2020 01:40 PM EST

Oregon's Tyler Shough, left, throws downfield against Stanford during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 12 Oregon opens with 35-14 victory over Stanford

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 07, 2020 11:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough, left, throws a pass against Nevada during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Expected to finish atop the Pac-12, the Ducks open at home with Stanford. The rivalry game against Oregon State will still be Thanksgiving weekend. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
No. 12 Oregon opens short season with Stanford at Autzen

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 04:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough, left, throws a pass against Nevada during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Expected to finish atop the Pac-12, the Ducks open at home with Stanford. The rivalry game against Oregon State will still be Thanksgiving weekend. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
Cristobal coy about starting QB for Oregon against Stanford

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2020 01:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers looks to throw against Arizona State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif. Garbers has emerged as a reliable option under center at a school that has produced its share of star quarterbacks but most recently had shined on the defensive side of the ball. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Pac-12 embarks on short season with lots of new faces at QB

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Oregon quarterback Tyler Shough, left, throws a pass against Nevada during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Expected to finish atop the Pac-12, the Ducks open at home with Stanford. The rivalry game against Oregon State will still be Thanksgiving weekend. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
Oregon looks to Tyler Shough to replace Justin Herbert

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2020 02:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La. Burrow is a posible first round pick in the NFL Draft Thursday night, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
What is 'It'? Identifying and developing intangibles in QBs

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 21, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon throws a pass during the first half of the team's Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Air Force, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon's Herbert, Utah State's Love head Senior Bowl QBs

By John Zenor Jan. 24, 2020 02:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) tackles Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) for a loss during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. Jennings was selected to The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.(AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Herbert, other Senior Bowl players hope staying put pays off

By John Zenor Jan. 23, 2020 03:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, South Carolina defensive lineman Aaron Sterling, right, recovers a fumble by Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) after being hit by Javon Kinlaw (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. Kinlaw was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Javon Kinlaw's humble beginning fuels his aggressive play

By John Zenor Jan. 22, 2020 04:41 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa announces his intentions to declare for the 2020 NFL football draft, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa says he is entering 2020 NFL draft

By John Zenor Jan. 06, 2020 12:23 PM EST