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FILE - Troy head coach Jon Sumrall reacts after his team defeated Marshall in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Troy, Ala. The Trojans were 1-2 and reeling from a demoralizing loss on an Appalachian State Hail Mary. They haven’t lost since. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 22 UTSA, No. 23 Troy meet for first time in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 11:33 PM EST

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) throws under pressure from Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) in the second half of the Southeastern Conference Championship football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 16 LSU, Purdue to meet for the first time in Citrus Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 06:22 PM EST

Tulsa wide receiver Keylon Stokes (2) reaches for a pass as he is defended by Memphis defensive back Quindell Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
First Responder Bowl pairs 6-6 teams in Utah State, Memphis

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:21 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Utah, Penn State will meet for first time in the Rose Bowl

By Joe Reedy Dec. 04, 2022 03:07 PM EST

Kansas State players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Sugar Bowl pits Alabama vs. Kansas State for first time

By Brett Martel Dec. 04, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) escapes Michigan State safety Angelo Grose (15) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
CFP's first top 4: Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia, Clemson

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 01, 2022 02:03 AM EDT

FILE - Florida quarterback Tim Tebow throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Gainesville, Fla., Oct. 11, 2008. Tebow, who led Florida to two national championships and won a Heisman Trophy, is among the former players making their first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot this year. The National Football Foundation announced on Monday, June 6, 2022, the players and coaches eligible for election into the Hall of Fame, and 11 of the 80 FBS players will be debuting on the ballot. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Tim Tebow among first-timers on College Football HOF ballot

By Eric Olson Jun. 06, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) is grabbed by Louisville defensive back Chandler Jones (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Iowa, Kentucky will meet for the first time in Citrus Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 04:48 PM EST

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) celebrates next to wide receiver Britain Covey after scoring on a 2-point conversion against Oregon during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Utah heads to Rose Bowl for first time to face Ohio State

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 03:52 PM EST

FILE - UTSA quarterback Frank Harris (0) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill., in this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo. UTSA is ranked for the first time in program history and will have to beat the sub-.500 Bulldogs to keep it that way. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
No. 24 UTSA aims to preserve first ranking at Louisiana Tech

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley, foreground, watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Howard, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland prepares for program's first road game at Illinois

By Noah Trister Sep. 14, 2021 06:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2020, file photo, Coastal Carolina running back CJ Marable (1) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Grayson McCall (10) during an NCAA football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Lafayette, La. Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell sees a new challenge for his surprising Chanticleers this fall: staying as hungry at chasing success as they were during their landmark 2020 season. Coastal Carolina is ranked No. 22 in the preseason this year, are not alone in the AP Top 25 with Louisiana-Lafayette right behind them at No. 23. It's the first time the league has had a pair of teams in the preseason rankings. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Kansas first Power 5 to play at Coastal Carolina

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2021 05:08 PM EDT

VMI receiver Michael Jackson breaks down the sideline after making a reception to score against The Citadel during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 17,2 021, in Lexington, Va. (David Hungate/Roanoke Times via AP)
VMI earns first FCS playoff bid, beats The Citadel 31-17

Apr. 17, 2021 05:24 PM EDT

Bucknell plays first game in 490 days, beats Lafayette 38-13

Mar. 27, 2021 07:26 PM EDT
LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Logan Bitikofer and Tarrin Earle each threw a pair of touchdown passes as Bucknell played for the first time in 490 days and beat...

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) and coach Lane Kiffin talk before the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 31-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ole Miss-LSU makes friends Kiffin, Orgeron first-time foes

By Brett Martel Dec. 17, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Will Levis (7) looks to pass as Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) closes in during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Iowa beats Penn State; Nittany Lions 0-5 for first time

Travis Johnson Nov. 21, 2020 07:22 PM EST

LSU schedules first football games vs Grambling, Southern

Jun. 01, 2020 05:16 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Defending national champion LSU has for the first time scheduled football games with Southern and Grambling State, LSU athletic...

Charlotte bowl eligible for first time, beats Marshall 24-13

Nov. 23, 2019 07:25 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Victor Tucker scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and Charlotte is bowl eligible for the first time with its 24-13 victory over...