RALPH D. RUSSO
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh holds the trophy as he celebrates with his team after defeating Purdue in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Michigan won, 43-22. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
TCU brings 'fight for credibility' to CFP against Michigan

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 30, 2022 02:45 PM EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A day before facing off in the College Football Playoff, TCU

FILE - Michigan co-offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore looks on before an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 24, 2022. Moore and TCU's Garrett Riley will arrive at the Fiesta Bowl for a College Football Playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, as rising-star offensive coordinators. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rising stars: Michigan's Moore, TCU's Riley guide CFP teams

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2022 06:53 PM EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU's Garrett Riley seemed destined to follow his big

FILE - Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. Michigan standout defensive lineman Mazi Smith has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, records show. The felony charge was filed Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in an Ann Arbor court, nearly two months after the alleged incident, according to online records. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Michigan's Smith says he delayed applying for weapon permit

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2022 12:56 PM EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith said Wednesday he was

FILE - Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) rush the ball against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. No. 2 Michigan brings its smash-mouth ways into the College Football Playoff semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 to face No. 3 TCU. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Power vs. speed: Michigan, TCU present unfamiliar challenges

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 27, 2022 05:08 PM EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Asked to consider what previous opponents were similar to

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
NIL casts cloud over college football's early signing period

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2022 06:06 PM EST
The early signing period for college football opened Wednesday and in many ways it

FILE - TCU head coach Sonny Dykes walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. TCU won 62-14. TCU's Sonny Dykes won The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Monday, Dec. 19, after leading the No. 3 Horned Frogs to the College Football Playoff in his first season with the school.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
TCU's Sonny Dykes named Associated Press coach of the Year

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2022 11:58 AM EST
TCU's Sonny Dykes was named The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Monday after

Purdue wide receiver Tyrone Tracy (3) celebrates after running for a 20-yard gain during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Don't look now but it's bowl season! 42 picks for them all

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 15, 2022 12:47 PM EST
The bowl season is now three years removed from the last time every postseason game

Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) follows the block of offensive lineman Cole Smith (57) for a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State hires DC Zach Arnett to replace Leach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2022 05:08 PM EST
No. 24 Mississippi State is promoting defensive coordinator Zach Arnett to head coach

In this Oct. 2, 2015 photo, a student walks past the entrance to the Colorado School of Mines, a public research university devoted to engineering and applied science, in Golden, Colo. Quarterback John Matocha, who has led Colorado School of Mines to the Division II championship game, leads The Associated Press D-II All-America team. Matocha has passed for 4,558 yards and 50 touchdowns with only six interceptions for the Orediggers (13-2), who face Ferris State in the title game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Mines QB Matocha, Ferris DE Murphy lead D-II All-Americans

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2022 02:30 PM EST
Quarterback John Matocha, who has led Colorado School of Mines to the Division II

Incarnate Word quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. (1) keeps the ball for a touchdown, as teammate running back Marcus Cooper (5) blocks Sacramento State cornerback Dilon Juniel (37) during the second half of an NCAA college football FCS playoffs quarterfinal game Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, Calif. (Xavier Mascareñas/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
Veteran QB Lindsey Scott of UIW leads FCS All-America team

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2022 01:18 PM EST
Incarnate Word quarterback Lindsey Scott, who started his college football career at

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2022 09:10 AM EST
Gruff, pioneering and unfiltered, Mississippi State's Mike Leach was one of the most

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
USC's Williams, Alabama's Anderson lead AP All-America team

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2022 12:02 PM EST
Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams was one of three Southern California players

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs with the ball against Clemson during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Heisman 2023: Maye? Harrison Jr.? Who challenges Williams?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 11, 2022 10:44 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — After Caleb Williams won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the eighth

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams waves after winning Heisman Trophy on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. (Todd Van Emst/Pool Photo via /AP)
USC's Williams wins Heisman after leading Trojan turnaround

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2022 09:05 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Caleb Williams brought sizzle, excitement and star power back to

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) looks for an open receiver in the first half of the Southeastern Conference Championship football game against the LSU Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia QB Bennett is old-school Heisman Trophy contender

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2022 05:45 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — At a time when Heisman Trophy winners are usually on their way to

FILE - Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom yells to the team near the end of a 19-14 win over Auburn in an NCAA college football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., Sept. 15, 2007. Croom had a Hall of Fame career as an offensive lineman at Alabama, and was among the first Black players to become a star and team leader under coach Bear Bryant. Three decades later, Croom became the Southeastern Conference's first Black head football coach with Mississippi State. That was 2004. Since then, there have only been four others and currently there are no Black head football coaches in the SEC. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Hall of Famer Croom: 'Not enough progress' for Black coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 06, 2022 06:52 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sylvester Croom had a Hall of Fame career as an offensive lineman at

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) runs with the ball as Purdue safety Sanoussi Kane (21) defends during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Future of CFP: How would 12-team playoff look this season?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 05, 2022 06:00 AM EST
The College Football Playoff is two years away from expanding, and those involved in

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud looks for an open pass against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
CFP: Georgia vs Ohio St in Peach; Michigan vs TCU in Fiesta

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 04, 2022 12:27 PM EST
For this college football season, the BCS probably would have been fine.

Georgia players hoist the trophy after defeating LSU in the Southeastern Conference Championship football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25: Georgia, Michigan, TCU, Ohio State on top

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 04, 2022 11:29 AM EST
Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State were the top four in the final Associated Press

AP source: USF hiring to Tennessee OC Golesh as head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2022 10:23 PM EST
South Florida is hiring Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh to be its head