RALPH D. RUSSO
Michigan defensive lineman Cam Goode celebrates their win over Ohio State after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
College Football Picks: AAC title is glimpse into CFP future

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 30, 2022 01:45 PM EST
There is one game this championship weekend that truly feels like winner takes all.

Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison, left, celebrates his touchdown against Michigan with teammate Emeka Egbuka during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State is 5 in second-to-last CFP rankings behind USC

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2022 07:21 PM EST
Ohio State was No. 5 on Tuesday night in the second-to-last College Football Playoff

Georgia Tech interim head coach Brent Key looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech promotes Brent Key from interim to head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2022 03:40 PM EST
Georgia Tech named interim coach Brent Key to the full-time position on Tuesday after

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze, center, gets ready to take the field with his team to play Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Auburn hires Liberty's Hugh Freeze, who's coming back to SEC

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 04:10 PM EST
Auburn is bringing Hugh Freeze back to the Southeastern Conference as head coach of

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) reacts after a tackle for a loss in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Head-to-head losers ranked higher?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 06:00 AM EST
The college football season goes so fast. Seems like it was just

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25: Michigan up to No. 2 behind top-ranked Georgia

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2022 01:50 PM EST
Michigan moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, with

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell looks on in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Fickell leaves Cincinnati to take over as Wisconsin's coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2022 12:13 PM EST
Wisconsin is bringing Cincinnati's Luke Fickell back to the Big Ten.

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams gestures to fans after USC defeated Notre Dame 38-27 an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Ohio State's Day will face doubters now

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 26, 2022 09:33 PM EST
Welcome to Jim Harbaugh's previous life, Ryan Day. This is the way

Arizona defensive lineman Jalen Harris knocks the ball away from Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet (16) while offensive lineman Emmit Bohle (70) tries to block Harris during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 38-35. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP source: Arizona St on verge of hiring Dillingham as coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 26, 2022 08:24 PM EST
Arizona State was finalizing a deal Saturday night to make Oregon offensive

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze, center, gets ready to take the field with his team to play Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Kiffin staying at Ole Miss; Auburn has interest in Freeze

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 26, 2022 02:48 PM EST
Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin says he has informed school officials he will be

FILE - Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule looks on during an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, on Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Nebraska and former Panthers coach Matt Rhule were finalizing a deal Friday, Nov. 25 2022, to make him the Cornhuskers' coach. A person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that after several days of discussions, Nebraska made Rhule an offer Thursday that persuaded the former Temple and Baylor coach to return to college after two-plus years in the NFL. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
AP source: Nebraska closing in on Matt Rhule as coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 25, 2022 05:21 PM EST
Nebraska and former Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule were finalizing a deal Friday

FILE - Fordham quarterback Tim DeMorat (17) throws a pass against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Fordham (9-2) enters its first-round NCAA Championship Subdivision playoff game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2022, at New Hampshire averaging 612 yards per game while running basically the same scheme as Tennessee, which leads the Bowl Subdivision at 540 yards per game. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Fordham's potent offense brings taste of Rocky Top to Bronx

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2022 10:42 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Coffey Field, capacity 7,000 on the campus of Fordham University

Southern California defensive end Korey Foreman, right, celebrates with defensive back Bryson Shaw, second from left, and defensive lineman Brandon Pili after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
LSU, USC move up behind UGA, Ohio St, Michigan, TCU in CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2022 07:37 PM EST
LSU moved up to fifth and Southern California was sixth Tuesday night in the College

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rivalry week picks: From Egg Bowl to Apple Cup to The Game

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2022 12:10 PM EST
Conference title and playoff hopes are just part of what's on the line during college

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs the ball as Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott (14) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Michigan joins Ohio St. in 900-club

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 21, 2022 05:58 AM EST
Moving toward the latest monumental matchup between Michigan and Ohio State, the Big

Southern California defensive end Korey Foreman, right, celebrates with defensive back Bryson Shaw, second from left, and defensive lineman Brandon Pili after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
AP Top 25: USC moves into top 5 for 1st time in 5 years

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 20, 2022 01:47 PM EST
Southern California moved into the top five of The Associated Press college football

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Top 25 Takeaways: Contenders live on edge, where TCU thrives

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 19, 2022 09:30 PM EST
College Football Playoff contenders lived on the edge in Week 12, with the top four

The exterior of the stadium is seen before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game between Utah and Ohio State Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. Flipping the current college football playoff from four-teams to a 12-teams for the final two years of the current television contract will give those in charge of the postseason a look at how it works before committing to anything long term. But, The Granddaddy of Them All wants the CFP management committee to assure game organizers that their game will continue to be played annually on New Year's Day. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File)
Column: Why CFP expansion can't work around the Rose Bowl

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 17, 2022 02:45 PM EST
When considering College Football Playoff expansion, think of implementing a new

Memorial flowers and stuffed animals line walkway at Scott Stadium after three football players were killed in a shooting on the grounds of the University of Virginia Tuesday Nov. 15, 2022, in Charlottesville. Va. Authorities say three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the University of Virginia and a student suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Universities focus on athletes' mental health after crises

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2022 05:18 PM EST
Police awoke Indiana State athletic director Sherard Clinksdale early on Aug. 21 with

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates a touchdown against Washington during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
College Football Picks: 2 high-stakes showdowns in Pac-12

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2022 04:41 PM EST
The Pac-12's big weekend turned out to be not quite as big as it could have been