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FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2013, file photo, Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) returns a field goal attempt 109-yards to score the winning touchdown over Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Davis' 109-yard return of a missed field goal to beat Alabama was one of the Iron Bowl's most memorable plays. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Alabama's Reichard, Auburn's Carlson could decide Iron Bowl

By John Zenor 20 minutes ago

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) heads for a long gain as coach Nick Saban watches during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
No. 1 Bama gets chance to avenge tough loss to No. 22 Auburn

By John Zenor 23 hrs ago

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (21) tries to fend off Kentucky defensive back Kelvin Joseph (1) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
AP Top 25: Alabama now unanimous No. 1; Northwestern to 11

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2020 02:04 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Alabama is unanimous No. 1 as top 8 remain unchanged; No. 11 Northwestern jumps to best ranking in 24 years.

Nov. 22, 2020 02:00 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Alabama is unanimous No. 1 as top 8 remain unchanged; No. 11 Northwestern jumps to best ranking in 24 years. ...

Missouri wide receiver Tauskie Dove (86) catches a touchdown pass against South Carolina defensive back Cam Smith (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Missouri at South Carolina 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 08:55 PM EST

Alabama tight end Jahleel Billingsley (19) hurdles Kentucky defensive back Kelvin Joseph (1) after a catch during NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Smith, No. 1 Alabama rout short-handed Kentucky, 63-3

By John Zenor Nov. 21, 2020 07:29 PM EST

BYU wide receiver Dax Milne makes a reception for a first down in the second quarter against North Alabama during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger, Pool)
No. 8 BYU routs overmatched North Alabama to improve to 9-0

By John Coon Nov. 21, 2020 06:21 PM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va.(Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Tennessee AD Fulmer, Miami coach Diaz isolating for virus

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 20, 2020 08:55 AM EST

CORRECTS NAME AND POSITION TO RUNNING BACK CHRIS RODRIGUEZ INSTEAD OF LINEBACKER CHRIS OATS - Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez, center, runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 1 Alabama returns to the field against grieving Kentucky

By John Zenor Nov. 19, 2020 03:31 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Jones, No. 1 Alabama return to action against Kentucky

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 01:35 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Kentucky at No. 1 Alabama highlight SEC schedule this week

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 19, 2020 04:01 AM EST

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Southeastern Conference officials continue adapting to navigate setbacks in their pursuit of a league title and possible national championship. “We hope to get through the end of the season," Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason said of the SEC. "But I’m not a soothsayer, and I don’t have a crystal ball. I’m just trying to go day to day, week to week.”(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SEC adapting to help league crown champion during pandemic

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 18, 2020 12:53 PM EST

FILE - Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) returns an interception for a touchdown against Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this year, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, extending its record of consecutive seasons with at least one week on top of the rankings to 13. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
No. 1 Alabama preparing for Kentucky after two-week hiatus

By John Zenor Nov. 16, 2020 06:06 PM EST

Indiana tight end Peyton Hendershot (86) jumps over Michigan State cornerback Shakur Brown (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Allen's emotional style fuels turnaround for No. 9 Indiana

By Michael Marot Nov. 16, 2020 04:57 PM EST

Clemson linebacker Baylon Spector (10) celebrates after recovering a Notre Dame fumble in the end zone during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson shows staying power in poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2020 02:14 AM EST

POLL ALERT: Alabama still No. 1 as top 8 unchanged; No. 9 Indiana set for top-10 matchup with Ohio State; Tulsa No. 25.

Nov. 15, 2020 02:00 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Alabama still No. 1 as top 8 unchanged; No. 9 Indiana set for top-10 matchup with Ohio State; Tulsa No. 25. ...

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) leaves the field with his teammates after Clemson lost to Notre Dame 47-40 in two overtimes during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. As virus disruptions mount and the Dec. 19 end of college football's regular season draws closer, the possibility grows that conference championships, major awards and even College Football Playoff participants will be determined by COVID-19. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Virus upheaval strains integrity of college football season

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2020 05:22 PM EST

Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second quarter of a NCAA college football, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Virus postponements hit SEC, Big Ten; 8 games across FBS

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 11, 2020 11:20 AM EST

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher runs off the field before the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 1 Alabama-LSU, No. 5 Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 10, 2020 04:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban leads his team to the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this year, extending its record of consecutive seasons with at least one week on top of the rankings to 13. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
Nick Saban: No. 1 ranking 'even more meaningless this year'

By John Zenor Nov. 09, 2020 04:51 PM EST