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Super seniors: Extra year changes look for football rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EST
The Associated Press asked each FBS program how many scholarship super seniors they expect to have on their rosters heading into spring practice. Super seniors...

FILE - This is April 22, 2019, file photo showing Daronte Jones of the Cincinnati Bengals NFL football team. Jones is the new defensive coordinator for the LSU NCAA college football team. Jones had an introductory media conference on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/File)
New LSU coordinator Jones begins task of fixing defense

By Brett Martel Feb. 02, 2021 03:27 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Notre Dame hires Cincy's Freeman as defensive coordinator

Jan. 08, 2021 06:42 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame has found its new defensive coordinator, hiring Marcus Freeman away from Cincinnati. Freeman, who turns...

Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) is hit by Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush (9) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 6 Cincinnati comes up short as unbeaten season ends

By George Henry Jan. 01, 2021 06:35 PM EST

Georgia place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) and offensive player of the game, holds the championship tropy after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia won 22-21. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Podlesny's FG lifts Georgia past Cincinnati in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Jan. 01, 2021 04:14 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart watches play against Cincinnati during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia at Cincinnati 1/1/2021

Jan. 01, 2021 12:21 PM EST

FILE - Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell shouts instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida in Orlando, in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Fickell knew he might surprise some by suggesting No. 11 Georgia is the best team Cincinnati has faced in his four seasons as head coach. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 6 Cincinnati an underdog in Peach against No. 11 Georgia

By Charles Odum Dec. 31, 2020 12:53 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder runs for a touchdown against Memphis during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder is known for his dual-threat skills. JT Daniels has used his arm strength to add balance to Georgia's attack.The two quarterbacks also boast impressive football intelligence, and that may be the biggest reason neither has lost a game as a starter this season as they prepare to meet in Friday's Peach Bowl.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Unbeaten No. 6 Cincinnati to face No. 11 Georgia in Peach

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:47 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder runs for a touchdown against Memphis during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder is known for his dual-threat skills. JT Daniels has used his arm strength to add balance to Georgia's attack.The two quarterbacks also boast impressive football intelligence, and that may be the biggest reason neither has lost a game as a starter this season as they prepare to meet in Friday's Peach Bowl.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Ridder, Daniels put winning streaks on line in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 29, 2020 04:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pauses during timeout against Florida in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Kirby Smart says rising COVID-19 numbers have him concerned as the No. 11 Bulldogs prepare for Friday's Peach Bowl game against No. 6 Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Georgia's Smart wary of COVID-19 results before Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2020 04:00 PM EST

Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph celebrates after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. Joseph was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team defense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
2020 AP All-America Team

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2020 12:36 PM EST

FILE - Brigham Young offensive lineman Brady Christensen (67) is shown in action in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., in this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, file photo. Christensen was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team offense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2020 12:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, TCU offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie waits for the time out during the second half of the NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, in Lubbock, Texas. In a move announced Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, former Texas Tech quarterback and assistant coach Cumbie is returning to the Red Raiders as their new offensive coordinator after the last seven seasons on TCU's staff. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Cumbie returning to Texas Tech as offensive coordinator

Dec. 21, 2020 11:52 PM EST

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels throws during the first half of an NCAA college football against Missouri game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 6 Cincinnati lands Peach Bowl date with No. 11 Georgia

By Charles Odum Dec. 20, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws against Troy during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Coastal Carolina, Cincinnati headline Bowl Day snubs

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 20, 2020 05:59 PM EST

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels throws during the first half of an NCAA college football against Missouri game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 6 Cincinnati to face No. 11 Georgia in Peach Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 05:05 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 6 Cincinnati beats No. 20 Tulsa in rainy AAC title game

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 20, 2020 12:18 AM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Tulsa at Cincinnati 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 10:07 PM EST

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban and his team react at the end of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Michigan State in Arlington, Texas, in this Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, file photo. Alabama won 38-0 to advance to the championship game. Saban's dominating run at Alabama is more than just wins and championships. He's also ruined the careers of many of his fellow SEC coaches and cost the league's other 13 schools more than $100 million in buyouts -- all in search of someone who can knock the game's greatest coach from his perch.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Column: Alabama's Nick Saban is Coach Killer of the SEC

By Paul Newberry Dec. 18, 2020 02:47 PM EST