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Kansas State cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe (25) tackles Iowa State wide receiver Dimitri Stanley (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (Matthew Putney)
No. 22 Texas expects tougher test vs Cyclones' stout defense

By Mark Rosner Oct. 13, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Alabama coach Nick Saban watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Sarkisian trek from Bama built pipeline to aid Texas rebuild

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 07, 2022 01:16 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, front left, looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Ewers with 2 TD passes in Texas debut, a 52-10 win over ULM

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 04, 2022 12:49 AM EDT

Alabama coach Nick Saban, center, watches from the sideline during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Cincinnati, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Analysis: Alabama confident it can beat Georgia in rematch

By John Zenor Jan. 08, 2022 12:14 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) misses the catch against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama turning to Brooks, others to fill Metchie's void

By John Zenor Dec. 29, 2021 01:15 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating Auburn during the fourth overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Alabama won 24-22. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 3 Alabama rallies late, survives 4 OTs to beat Auburn

By John Zenor Nov. 27, 2021 08:00 PM EST

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) breaks away from Alabama linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) for a first down during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Alabama at Texas A&M 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 09:51 PM EDT

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) breaks through the Mississippi line with Mississippi defensive lineman Tariqious Tisdale (22) holding on to him during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
For one game, No. 1 Alabama reverts to ground-and-pound

By John Zenor Oct. 03, 2021 03:10 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban waves to fans on his arrival before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Ole Miss at Alabama 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 02:29 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral smiles after the team's 61-21 win over Tulane in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Corral, Young meet for No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 12 Mississippi

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks the field after his arrival before an NCAA college football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Southern Miss at Alabama 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:57 PM EDT

Florida safety Trey Dean III, right, is called for pass interference as he hits Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29

By Mark Long Sep. 18, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, leads his team on the field during warm ups before an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida A&M at South Florida 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

CORRECTS YEAR TO 2021 INSTEAD OF 2020 - Football fans shop for souvenirs, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Miami Beach, Fla. Ohio State, and Alabama will play the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Miami Gardens on Monday night. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Sarkisian, Bama stars deliver big numbers in OC's finale

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2021 06:56 PM EST

A security officer checks as fans arrive for an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ohio State at Alabama 1/11/2021

Jan. 11, 2021 06:51 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) gets help against Notre Dame defenders from wide receiver John Metchie III (8) as Smith sprints to the end zone for a touchdown after making a catch in the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Roll Tide! No. 1 Alabama beats Notre Dame 31-14 in Rose Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 01, 2021 07:48 PM EST

Alabama fans tailgate outside AT&T Stadium before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Notre Dame at Alabama 1/1/2021

Jan. 01, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Jones bolsters Heisman case; No. 1 Alabama beats LSU 55-17

By Brett Martel Dec. 05, 2020 11:56 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks to CBS Sports before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Alabama at LSU 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 06:31 PM EST