RALPH D. RUSSO
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, center, runs onto the field for the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
LSU hires Kelly away from Notre Dame to be Tigers next coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2021 09:22 PM EST
LSU is hiring Brian Kelly away from Notre Dame, a stunning move by one of the

FILE - Fresno State coach Kalen DeBoer watches the team play Connecticut during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. Washington is in talks with Fresno State's Kalen DeBoer to be its next head coach, two people familiar with the discussions between the Bulldogs' coach and the Pac-12 school told AP on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian, File)
Washington hires Fresno State's Kalen DeBoer as head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2021 03:23 PM EST
Washington hired Fresno State’s Kalen DeBoer on Monday to lead the Huskies,

Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates (13) is tackled by Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Unanimous No 1 UGA chasing record

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2021 02:32 AM EST
Georgia is putting together an historic run at No. 1. The

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) celebrates a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
AP Top 25: Michigan rises to No. 2; Oklahoma State up to 5th

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2021 02:05 PM EST
Michigan jumped to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center left, shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center right, after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
AP Top 25 Takeaways Harbaugh's breakthrough; Harsin's miscue

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2021 09:18 PM EST
Jim Harbaugh has always been a good coach. Now he's a good

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell signals his team on a play against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Who will fill all these coaching jobs?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2021 12:50 PM EST
Florida has been added to the lengthy list of schools looking for a head coach

FILE - Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy takes the field for the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. Oklahoma State plays against Texas Tech on Saturday, Nov. 20. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt, File)
Week 13: Rivalries, championship hopes, CFP implications

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2021 12:41 PM EST
No rivalry has produced more big games than Michigan-Ohio State.

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy looks down the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
College Football Picks: Big stakes from ACC to Mountain West

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2021 04:51 AM EST
There is still so much to be decided heading into this week's Thanksgiving

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 48-14. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cincinnati moves into College Football Playoff position

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2021 07:38 PM EST
Cincinnati moved into position to make the College Football Playoff on Tuesday

FILE - Army wide receiver Camden Harrison (88) is pulled down by Navy safety Kevin Brennan (10) Perry during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. The rivalry game is in many ways the purest form of college football. A game with built-in stakes regardless of circumstances. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
On College Football: What is the value of a rivalry game?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2021 03:04 PM EST
Being an Army football fan is a little like living in time capsule.

FILE - Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) returns a missed field goal-attempt 100-plus yards to score the winning touchdown as time expires in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against No. 1 Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Nov. 30, 2013. Davis returned the Alabama field goal-attempt that came up short from the back of his own end zone for a touchdown on the final play to send the fourth-ranked Tigers to the 2013 Southeastern Conference title game and eventually the BCS championship game. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Top rivalries: Iron Bowl, The Game, Army-Navy, Red River

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2021 03:02 PM EST
The best college football rivalries can change over time depending on the state

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) is lifted into the air by running back Zamir White (3) and offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Places change but teams remain same

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2021 03:44 AM EST
It took 12 weeks of regular-season play to have a turnover-free AP Top 25.

Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson, right, celebrates his touchdown against Michigan State with teammate Chris Olave during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25: Ohio State jumps to No. 2 past 'Bama, Cincinnati

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 21, 2021 02:04 PM EST
Ohio State is No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, surging

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Superpowers flex with titles in sight

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 20, 2021 09:05 PM EST
The superpowers asserted themselves over the upstarts Saturday.

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente is shown during a timeout in an NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech and football coach Justin Fuente have mutually agreed to part ways with two games left in his sixth season with the Hokies. In a statement, athletic director Whit Babcock said co-defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator J,C. Price will lead the Hokies through their final two regular season games. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
AP Top 25 Podcast: College football's silliest silly season

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 18, 2021 11:34 AM EST
Less patience and more money have made hiring a college football coach riskier

Georgia fans celebrate their 41-17 win over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
College Football Picks: Fall cupcakes are back in the South

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 17, 2021 12:41 PM EST
While most of the country breaks out the sweaters and fleece jackets to embrace

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) looks to pass as he rolls out against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
CFP top 4 unchanged: Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2021 07:32 PM EST
Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State held their places in the College

FILE - The NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis is shown in this Thursday, March 12, 2020. The NCAA on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, set the stage for a dramatic restructuring of college sports that will give each of its three divisions the power to govern itself. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Emmert says NCAA efforts to reform not motivated by fear

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 15, 2021 07:58 PM EST
The NCAA's move to restructure college sports is not being driven by fear, but

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs down the sideline on a long pass reception against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Strange time for Bama to pass Cincy

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 15, 2021 02:31 AM EST
Timing is everything in life and this week was a strange-looking time for

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs down the sideline on a long pass reception against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25: Alabama jumps Cincy to No. 2; OU falls to 12th

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 14, 2021 02:07 PM EST
Alabama jumped Cincinnati to No. 2 behind Georgia in The Associated Press