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California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) hands off to running back DeShawn Collins (26) against Illinois during the second half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Garbers big day leads Cal past Illinois in Redbox Bowl

By Michael Wagaman Dec. 30, 2019 07:52 PM EST

Former Florida State coach Willie Taggart introduced as Florida Atlantic University's, new football head coach during press conference Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

No Kiffin, no problem: FAU rolls past SMU 52-28 in Boca Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 21, 2019 07:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Florida Atlantic tight end Harrison Bryant plays against Ohio State during an NCAA football, in Columbus, Ohio. Bryant was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)

After-Kiffin era starts for FAU against SMU in Boca Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 11:05 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2013, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury, left, congratulates quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) after he scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Methodist, in Dallas. Mayfield hasn't forgotten what happened between him and Kingsbury. However, it appears the Browns quarterback has forgiven one of his former college coaches. He's buried the hatchet _ and not in Kingsbury's back. “It’s in the past,” Mayfield said Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, of his issues when he played at Texas Tech for Kingsbury, Arizona's first-year coach. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

12 of 26 first-year coaches are taking their teams to bowls

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 08:35 PM EST

SMU running back Xavier Jones (5) scores on a 25-yard touchdown run past Tulane safety Will Harper (25) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Ford Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Dallas. The Mustangs won the game 37-20. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

FAU to play at home in Boca Raton Bowl against SMU

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 05:08 PM EST

SMU cornerback Justin Guy-Robinson (29), place kicker Kevin Miles (93) and safety Brice Madison (34) celebrate with fans after a 37-20 victory over Tulane in an NCAA football game at Ford Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Charlotte 49ers at Tulane Green Wave 11/29/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 05:04 PM EST

Buechele, Jones lead SMU over Tulane 37-20

Nov. 30, 2019 07:29 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — Shane Buechele passed for three touchdowns, Xavier Jones ran for two scores, and SMU closed the regular season with a 37-20 win over Tulane on...

Navy wide receiver Keoni-Kordell Makekau (28) tries to make a catch before SMU defensive back Brandon Stephens (26) knocks the ball on a hit during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Perry leads Navy past No. 21 SMU 35-28

By Todd Karpovich Nov. 23, 2019 07:34 PM EST

SMU wide receiver James Proche, left, catches a touchdown pass while East Carolina cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (21) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

No. 21 SMU, Navy hope to stay alive for AAC West title

Nov. 22, 2019 03:10 PM EST

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry (10) looks to throw during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 52-20. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

No. 21 SMU travels to Navy in pivotal AAC-West matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 06:01 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs as Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) chases him in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2019 08:40 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) dives over Alabama's Raekwon Davis (99) and Markail Benton (36) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 1 LSU holds off No. 2 Alabama 46-41

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2019 05:23 PM EST

No. 23 SMU bounces back by outscoring East Carolina 59-51

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 09, 2019 03:54 PM EST

Cal's Evan Weaver wants more than individual honors

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 08, 2019 02:58 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California linebacker Evan Weaver received word this week that he's among 12 semifinalists for the Dick Butkus award. That came after...