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Baylor's new head football coach Dave Aranda addresses the media during an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
New Baylor coach Aranda sensed something special with Bears

Stephen Hawkins Jan. 20, 2020 02:01 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

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, in Baton Rouge, La. Chase was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Trevor vs Justin; Bama vs LSU and other top stories in 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 04:39 AM EST

Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) is upended by Baylor linebacker Blake Lynch (2) during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Pickens leads No. 5 Georgia past No. 8 Baylor in Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2020 12:57 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates after scoring against Wisconsin during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 7 Oregon beats No. 11 Wisconsin 28-27 in Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2020 09:07 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart runs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt through a drill during team practice for the Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, December 28, 2019, in New Orleans. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 5 Georgia, No. 8 Baylor talk motivation for Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2019 04:13 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, right, and Baylor head coach Matt Rhule shake hands as they pose with the trophy during a Sugar Bowl NCAA college news conference in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. The two teams meet on New Year's Day. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 8 Baylor eyes landmark Sugar Bowl win vs. No. 5 Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019 12:51 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 8 Baylor, No. 5 Georgia seek to recover in Sugar Bowl

By Steve Megargee Dec. 08, 2019 03:37 PM EST

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) escapes the tackle attempt by Virginia cornerback Heskin Smith (23) and Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack (4) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Etienne scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
No. 1 LSU locks up playoff spot, routing No. 4 Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2019 08:37 PM EST

Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) and defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (31) sack Baylor Bears quarterback Jacob Zeno (14) in overtime in an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 6 Oklahoma beats No. 8 Baylor 30-23 in OT for B12 title

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 07, 2019 04:08 PM EST

Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) sacks Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) during an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Baylor QB Brewer out of Big 12 championship after big hit

Dec. 07, 2019 02:42 PM EST

Baylor linebacker Jordan Williams, left, and Baylor cornerback Grayland Arnold, right, make the tackle on Oklahoma wide receiver Jadon Haselwood, center, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Oklahoma won 34-31. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 6 Oklahoma, No. 8 Baylor on playoff edge in Big 12 game

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 06, 2019 02:41 AM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pursued by Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma QB Hurts, Baylor QB Brewer create havoc as runners

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 05, 2019 02:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCLA, in Pasadena, Calif. Baylor coach Matt Rhule and Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley took over their teams under drastically different circumstances. Now they will coach against each other in the Big 12 championship game. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Rhule, Riley take much different paths to Big 12 title game

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 04, 2019 12:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) celebrates a tackle during an NCAA college football game against TCU in Norman, Okla. Major improvements on defense have pushed Oklahoma and Baylor into the Big 12 championship game. Oklahoma led the Big 12 in total defense during conference play after finishing last a season ago. Baylor led the Big 12 in scoring defense and ranked third in total defense in league play a year after finishing seventh in total defense and eighth in scoring defense.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Stout defenses push Oklahoma, Baylor into Big 12 title game

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 03, 2019 06:01 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 11 Baylor routs Kansas 61-6 behind Hasty’s big day

By Maddy Tannahill Nov. 30, 2019 07:24 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix reacts after a penalty gave Auburn a first down and secured the win over Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 48-45. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dobbins, Fields power No. 2 Ohio State past No. 10 Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2019 04:23 PM EST

Baylor head coach Matt Rhule yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 11 Baylor heads to Kansas to prep for Big 12 title game

By Dave Skretta Nov. 29, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims (5) and tight end Ben Sims (86) celebrate a third-quarter touchdown against Texas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Baylor to tune up for Big 12 title game vs Kansas

Nov. 27, 2019 05:50 PM EST

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) scores a touchdown against Texas during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
Texas Longhorns at California Golden Bears 11/22/2019

Nov. 23, 2019 07:06 PM EST