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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

Clemson hires former Tigers DE Nick Eason as assistant coach

Jan. 07, 2022 09:35 AM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Former Clemson defensive end Nick Eason was hired as the Tigers defensive tackles coach. Eason received a three-year contract at ...

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams runs against Oregon during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Oklahoma QB Williams enters portal, says Sooners an option

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 03, 2022 05:16 PM EST

Oklahoma wide receiver Drake Stoops (12) makes a touchdown catch over Oregon cornerback Trikweze Bridges (11) during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Brooks' 3 TDs push Oklahoma past Oregon 47-32 in Alamo Bowl

Dec. 30, 2021 01:13 AM EST

FILE - Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) looks on before an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Oklahoma will play Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett, File)
Sooners' Williams faces Oregon and his future in Alamo Bowl

Dec. 28, 2021 03:22 PM EST

FILE - Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) looks on before an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Oklahoma will play Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett, File)
Oklahoma and Oregon meet in Alamo Bowl with interim coaches

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2021 02:50 PM EST

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 27-17. Clemson and Iowa State are scheduled to play in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Clemson, Iowa State close down seasons in Cheez-It Bowl

By John Denton Dec. 28, 2021 12:15 PM EST

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and defensive coach Brent Venables talk during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, in Clemson, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Oklahoma is targeting Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables to be its new head coach. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Changing Clemson: Swinney navigating coaching staff changes

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 16, 2021 01:40 PM EST

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and defensive coach Brent Venables talk during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, in Clemson, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Oklahoma is targeting Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables to be its new head coach. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Clemson's Swinney names coordinators, promotes assistants

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 14, 2021 04:48 PM EST

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, center, is greeted by his wife Mary Beth Smart, right, after a win over Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Smart was named The Associated Press All-SEC coach of the year in results released Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Texas A&M joins 'Bama, Georgia in race for recruiting title

By Steve Megargee Dec. 14, 2021 12:24 PM EST

Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables answers a question at an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Coaching changes cause uncertainty as signing period arrives

By Steve Megargee Dec. 12, 2021 11:25 AM EST

FILE - Clemson co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott speaks during media day for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, on Jan. 11, 2020, file photo. Virginia has hired Elliott as its next football coach, Cavaliers athletic director Carla Williams announced Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Virginia names Clemson's Tony Elliott as next football coach

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 10, 2021 04:39 PM EST

Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables answers a question at an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
New Oklahoma coach Venables hires Lebby, Roof as assistants

Dec. 10, 2021 03:46 PM EST

Michigan tight end Erick All (83) celebrates after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan OC Josh Gattis wins Broyles Award

Dec. 07, 2021 08:22 PM EST

Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables, left, answers a question at an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Looking on at right is Joe Castiglione, athletics director. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
New Oklahoma coach Brent Venables turns attention to players

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 06, 2021 05:26 PM EST

AP source: Oklahoma has hired Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables as its head coach

Dec. 05, 2021 08:51 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — AP source: Oklahoma has hired Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables as its head coach. ...

FILE - Brent Venables, Oklahoma associate head coach/defensive coordinator/linebackers, is pictured during Oklahoma football media day in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Oklahoma is targeting Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables to be its new head coach. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma Media Day Football

Dec. 05, 2021 10:33 AM EST

FILE - Brent Venables, Oklahoma associate head coach/defensive coordinator/linebackers, is pictured during Oklahoma football media day in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Oklahoma is targeting Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables to be its new head coach. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma hires Clemson's Brent Venables to replace Riley

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 05, 2021 10:12 AM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney yells towards the players in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 13 Wake Forest looks to end Clemson's ACC reign with win

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 18, 2021 10:41 AM EST

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) slips in front Clemson linebacker James Skalski (47) and defensive end Xavier Thomas (3) as he attempts to score on the last play an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Clemson won 30-24. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Down, not out: Close wins keep Clemson in ACC contention

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 08, 2021 03:30 PM EST