RALPH D. RUSSO
Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25: Tennessee, Ohio St tied at 2, UGA next for Vols

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2022 01:40 PM EDT
Tennessee moved into a tie with Ohio State for No. 2 in The Associated Press college

FILE -Incoming Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark speaks during a news conference opening the conference's football media days in Arlington, Texas, July 13, 2022. Yormark described recent discussions with television partners ESPN and Fox as “meaningful” as the conference looks into the possibility of striking a media rights deal almost two years before the current contract expires. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
AP sources: Big 12 agrees to 6-year extension with ESPN, Fox

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2022 11:14 AM EDT
The Big 12 has reached an agreement on a six-year contract extension with ESPN and

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) rolls out to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: UGA, OSU, Tennessee make case for CFP 1

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2022 08:32 PM EDT
In their final games before the first College Football Playoff rankings are released,

Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) celebrates with his teammates Jack Sawyer (33), Zach Harrison (9) and Lathan Ransom (12) after returning an interception for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Tuimoloau shines as No. 2 Ohio St beats No. 13 Penn St 44-31

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2022 04:10 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — For the final act in a spectacular performance, J.T.

FILE - Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin is shown during the Tigers' loss to LSU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Harsin was selected hottest seat in the Associated Press SEC Midseason Awards, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
AP source: Auburn finalizing deal to hire Miss St AD Cohen

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2022 03:20 PM EDT
Auburn is finalizing a deal to hire Mississippi State athletic John Cohen to the same

Alana Gee, the widow of a former University of Southern California football player suing the NCAA for failing to protect her husband from repetitive head trauma, leaves the Stanley Mosk civil courthouse of Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Matthew Gee died in 2018 from permanent brain damage caused by countless blows to the head he took while playing linebacker for the 1990 Rose Bowl winning team, according to the wrongful death suit filed by Alana Gee. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
EXPLAINER: What's at stake in concussion case against NCAA?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 28, 2022 02:48 PM EDT
The NCAA has been defending itself in court against a lawsuit brought by a former

FILE - Signage at the headquarters of the NCAA is viewed in Indianapolis, March 12, 2020. An organization that advocates for reform in college sports has filed a complaint with the U.S Department of Justice against the NCAA, accusing those involved with the governing body of violating antitrust laws by capping compensation to athletes.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
NCAA approves new guidance on player endorsement deals

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 26, 2022 03:27 PM EDT
The NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors approved on Wednesday new guidance to

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher gives instructions to the offense during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
College Football Picks: How bad can it get for A&M, ND, OU?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 26, 2022 11:29 AM EDT
Sometimes it can be difficult to look away from the wreckage. At this

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels scores a touchdown agaanst Mississippi during an NCAA college football game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: LSU-Alabama a big game again

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 24, 2022 05:59 AM EDT
Alabama-LSU is a big game again after a two-year hiatus. LSU moved back

LSU wide receiver Jaray Jenkins (10) celebrates with fans who came onto the field after LSU defeated Mississippi in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
AP Top 25: LSU re-enters at No. 18 ahead of visit from 'Bama

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2022 01:42 PM EDT
LSU re-entered The Associated Press College Football poll at No. 18 on Sunday and No.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) smiles as he scores a touchdown against Mississippi during the second half an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson clears CFP path; 3 unbeatens fall

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 22, 2022 08:40 PM EDT
As the number of unbeaten teams in major college football was whittled to six,

FILE - Signage at the headquarters of the NCAA is viewed in Indianapolis, March 12, 2020. An organization that advocates for reform in college sports has filed a complaint with the U.S Department of Justice against the NCAA, accusing those involved with the governing body of violating antitrust laws by capping compensation to athletes.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Athlete advocacy group files complaint with DOJ against NCAA

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 21, 2022 01:13 PM EDT
An organization calling for reform in college sports has filed a complaint with the U

FILE - The National Championship Trophy is displayed following a news conference Aug. 16, 2022, in Atlanta, announcing that the CFP National Championship NCAA college football game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2025. The conference commissioners who manage the College Football Playoff met for almost seven hours Tuesday, Sept. 27, to work on expanding the postseason system from four to 12 teams as soon as the 2024 season. There is still much work to be done. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
CFP expansion 'not finished,' still working toward 12 in '24

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 20, 2022 07:04 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — The third in-person meeting of conference commissioners who manage the

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) reacts after a 42-32 win over Utah in an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
College Football Picks: Pac-12 gets a rare top-10 showdown

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 19, 2022 01:34 PM EDT
The Pac-12 has not had a game like UCLA-Oregon in four seasons, and only two of them

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders looks on during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi Valley State in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Hannah Mattix/The Clarion-Ledger via AP)
Deion Sanders says HBCUs can be path to NFL for top players

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 19, 2022 09:30 AM EDT
Jackson State coach Deion Sanders says historically Black college football programs

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold before the start of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Midseason analysis: Buckeyes, Tide on title game paths

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 18, 2022 01:07 PM EDT
The first half of the college football season has been defined by coaching changes,

Alabama place kicker Will Reichard (16) walks off the field after missing a field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 52-49. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Fallout from rare Alabama loss

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2022 02:42 AM EDT
Alabama loses so infrequently it seems to shift the shape of the season when it

TCU running back Kendre Miller (33) celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown during the second overtime period of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Vols, Frogs, Wolverines make statements

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2022 10:14 PM EDT
October reveals the truth about a college football season. A Saturday

FILE - Kansas running back Devin Neal can't control a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. This weekend's matchup of undefeated Big 12 teams has No. 8 Oklahoma State at No. 13 TCU. That follows last weekend's thrilling TCU-Kansas game, which Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is quick to point was the site of the most-watched episode of ESPN's “College GameDay” of this season. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
'Nothing replaces winning': Big 12 back from the brink

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 13, 2022 04:59 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark spent part of this week in

FILE -Incoming Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark speaks during a news conference opening the conference's football media days in Arlington, Texas, July 13, 2022. Yormark described recent discussions with television partners ESPN and Fox as “meaningful” as the conference looks into the possibility of striking a media rights deal almost two years before the current contract expires. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Big 12 Commissioner: 'Meaningful' discussions with ESPN, Fox

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 12, 2022 06:30 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark described recent discussions with