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FILE - Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell runs on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Campbell was named AP All-Big Ten Defensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
2022 Associated Press All-America Team

Dec. 12, 2022 01:44 PM EST

FILE - Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer paces the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. DeBoer earned AP All-Pac-12 coach of the year honors on Thursday, Dec. 8. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Williams, Phillips highlight AP All-Pac-12 team

By John Marshall Dec. 08, 2022 01:00 PM EST

Utah defensive tackle Simote Pepa (77) celebrates with teammates after making a tackle against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 4 USC slight favorite over No. 12 Utah for Pac-12 title

The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 11:56 AM EST

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks at the scoreboard after taking a timeout against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 14 Utah has outside Pac-12 title shot, focus on Colorado

By Pat Graham Nov. 23, 2022 09:55 AM EST

Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura throws down field while being pressured by Southern California linebacker Shane Lee (53) in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona seeks to snap losing skid vs. No. 12 Utah

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 01:36 PM EDT

Utah safety R.J. Hubert (11) tackles Washington State wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (88) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 12 Utah finds defensive groove again, Arizona up next

By John Coon Nov. 03, 2022 09:10 AM EDT

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) scores a 2-point conversion against Southern California during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
No. 14 Utah, Washington St heading in different directions

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 26, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) signals as he runs out of the pocket during the first half of the tem's NCAA college football game against Washington State on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 7 USC looking for 7th straight win vs No. 20 Utah

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 08:44 AM EDT

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet (24) is tackled by Utah safety R.J. Hubert (11) and cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Thompson-Robinson leads No. 18 UCLA over No. 11 Utah 42-32

By Joe Reedy Oct. 08, 2022 07:23 PM EDT

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham celebrates after his team scores against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 11 Utah visits No. 18 UCLA in top Pac-12 matchup

By Joe Reedy Oct. 06, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) stiff-arms Washington linebacker Carson Bruener during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 11 Utes, No. 18 Bruins to battle in key Pac-12 showdown

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 12:58 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) scores a rushing touchdown against Washington during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 18 UCLA looks for 6-0 start against No. 11 Utah

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) and teammate Quentin Johnston (1) celebrate Duggan's touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won 55-24. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
What To Watch: TCU-Kansas grab national spotlight in Week 6

By John Zenor Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) stiff-arms Washington linebacker Carson Bruener during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Reset welcome 7 new ranked teams

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 03, 2022 02:28 AM EDT

Cincinnati defensive lineman Jabari Taylor (90) runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kennesaw State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
STAT WATCH: Bearcats' 11 sacks ties most in FBS in 3 years

By Eric Olson Oct. 03, 2022 02:22 AM EDT

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) breaks free from Oregon State defensive back Alex Austin (5) before scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Rising's 3 TD passes lead No. 12 Utes past Beavers, 42-16

By John Coon Oct. 01, 2022 05:48 PM EDT

Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) remains in the end zone after Florida linebacker Amari Burney made a game-saving interception near the end of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
No. 13 Utah regroups after Florida loss, hosts Southern Utah

By Pat Graham Sep. 08, 2022 02:42 PM EDT

FILE - Southern California receiver Jordan Addison speaks with reporters on the school's campus in Los Angeles on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Addison was named to The Associated Press preseason All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham, File)
Some of college football's top star duos/trios in 2022

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2022 02:28 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud plays in an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Stroud is a top contender for the 2022 Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
PICK SIX: From the Heisman to the Thorpe, the winners are?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 24, 2022 02:38 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Battle is among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
AP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 22, 2022 12:01 PM EDT