RALPH D. RUSSO
Pittsburg quarterback Jaden Rashada (5) is pressured by Liberty's Grant Buckey (72) during the second quarter of the 2022 CIF State Football Championship Division 1-A game at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif., on Dec. 10, 2022. Florida has granted Rashada a release from his national letter of intent. It comes three days after he requested to be let go because the Gator Collective failed to honor a four-year name, image and likeness deal worth more than $13 million. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)
Signing day ends recruiting sagas for QB Rashada, CB McClain

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 01, 2023 11:54 AM EST
The opening of college football's traditional signing period for high school

Washington players celebrate their win over Texas in the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Record churn in rankings ... again

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 10, 2023 01:25 PM EST
For the second straight year, there was a record number of teams that started the

Georgia players celebrate a win over TCU after the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Georgia won 65-7. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Georgia becomes 12th back-to-back champ in AP Top 25 history

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 10, 2023 12:44 AM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Georgia was No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) lands in the end zoneafter a catch for a touchdown against TCU during the first half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive title

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2023 11:01 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stetson Bennett flashed a wry grin as he walked off the

FILE - SEC Nation host Tim Tebow listens to his co-hosts during the SEC Nation broadcast in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Tebow, who won the Heisman in 2007, was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, File)
USC's Reggie Bush, Tebow make College Football Hall of Fame

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2023 04:17 PM EST
Reggie Bush, whose Heisman Trophy victory for Southern California in 2005 was vacated

TCU works out during practice ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. The championship football game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
TCU's CFP title game run came at a perfect time for Big 12

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2023 06:00 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — TCU's unlikely run to the College Football Playoff championship

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes speaks during a news conference ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. The championship football game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
No. 1 Georgia tries to launch dynasty against emboldened TCU

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2023 04:28 PM EST
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart was part of college football's

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks during a media day ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. The championship football game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Georgia coach Smart's father unable to attend CFP title game

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 07, 2023 09:15 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart said his father, former high school

TCU linebacker Dee Winters kisses the trophy after the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. TCU defeated Michigan 51-45. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Stars matter? Georgia, TCU both excel in player development

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 07, 2023 06:48 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Based solely on the recruiting rankings, this national

Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) hits Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
CFP matchups: Runnin' Duggan; UGA's TEs; Quentin vs. Kelee

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 06, 2023 01:18 PM EST
TCU is looking to pull another upset. Georgia is trying to win a second straight

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis is presented a belt after being named the most valuable player in the team's win in the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Changes on horizon for bowls as CFP expands to 12 teams

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2023 03:11 PM EST
College football's bowl season began on Dec. 16, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern, with two .500

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett celebrates after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Defending champion Georgia vs. Cinderella TCU for CFP title

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 01, 2023 12:30 AM EST
After the best semifinal day in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) can't make the catch as TCU cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) defends during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. Hodges-Tomlinson was called for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 3 TCU upsets No. 2 Michigan 51-45 in wild CFP semifinal

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 31, 2022 08:15 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU's wild ride has one more stop. The Horned

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a long run against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 56-14. Stroud was named AP All-Big Ten Offensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Mind-bending memes capture vibe of TCU's chaotic season

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 31, 2022 12:03 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The man behind the frenetic, mind-bending memes that TCU has

TCU tight end Jared Wiley (19) and wide receiver Savion Williams (18) celebrate a two-point conversion by Wiley in the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
The CFP semifinalists and the NIL collectives that back them

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 30, 2022 10:40 PM EST
Two days before Christmas, University of Michigan President Santa Ono tweeted out a

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