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North Carolina's Drake Maye (10) looks to pass against Florida A&M's Dre Jones (40) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 13 NC State, FSU face tough games in ACC's Week 1 slate

By Aaron Beard Sep. 01, 2022 02:01 AM EDT

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney questions an official after a play during the first half of the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Clemson had won six straight ACC titles heading into last season, but started 4-3 and fell out of contention for a seventh. The team rebounded, though, to win their last six games — the longest current win streak among Power Five teams — and look to a slimmer, more confident quarterback DJ Uiagalelei to start a new championship run. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Clemson QB Uiagalelei slimmer, mentally ready for season

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 31, 2022 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims bobbles the snap during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Georgia Tech is set to kick off its season of Sept. 5, 2022, against Clemson. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Ga Tech's Collins at crossroads after rash of 3-win seasons

By Paul Newberry Aug. 17, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
PICK SIX: Key transfers to watch, and not just at QB

By Steve Megargee Aug. 17, 2022 02:40 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws before Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage on April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Led by the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, the Crimson Tide are preseason No. 1 and looking every bit a contender for the seventh national championship of coach Nick Saban’s tenure.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 1 Alabama not interested in a 'participation trophy'

By John Zenor Aug. 16, 2022 10:16 AM EDT

FILE - Mississippi quarterback Luke Altmyer (7) looks downfield during NCAA college football practice on Aug. 3, 2022, in Oxford, Miss. Altmyer was the backup last season but replaced an injured Matt Corral in the Sugar Bowl. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Kiffin, Ole Miss leaning on transfers to keep winning going

By John Zenor Aug. 16, 2022 10:14 AM EDT

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
PICK SIX: Frost, Harsin among coaches in precarious spot

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 16, 2022 02:50 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Collins must back up words with wins to keep job at Ga Tech

By Paul Newberry Aug. 06, 2022 06:20 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Atlanta, Thursday, July 21, 2022. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
ACC, SEC reap benefits from transfers moving between leagues

By Aaron Beard Jul. 22, 2022 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, front right, stands for the national anthem before the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Iowa hired Lorenda Holston as assistant athletic director for diversity, equity and inclusion and Anthony Embry for the newly created position of athletics academic and diversity coordinator, the university announced Friday, July 22, 2022. The announcement comes as the university and head football coach Kirk Ferentz and others face a lawsuit by former football players who allege they faced discrimination and harassment from coaches and staff because they are Black.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Iowa, facing race litigation, hires 2 new diversity staffers

Jul. 22, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Media predict Alabama will beat Georgia in SEC championship

Jul. 22, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

Duke linebacker Shaka Heyward answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Narduzzi raises bar for defending ACC champion Pitt

By Steve Reed Jul. 21, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells to the sideline during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama's Saban denies tampering with Louisville transfer

May. 11, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Arik Gilbert (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the G - Day game at Sanford Stadium Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Several players to watch in the Southeastern Conference

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:35 PM EDT

FILE - Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong, center left, is sacked by Miami defensive lineman Jahfari Harvey (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Harvey has had strong showings this spring that have impressed new coach Mario Cristobal. While Harvey missed the spring game, he will likely get a long look at starting this fall. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
14 players in ACC ready to break out in 2022

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 25, 2022 07:05 PM EDT

Vanderbilt lineman Tyler Steen transferring to Alabama

Apr. 12, 2022 01:06 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Vanderbilt offensive tackle Tyler Steen says he is transferring to Alabama. The three-year starter, who played both tackle...

FILE - Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts during an NCAA college football game against North Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. Fourth-year coach Geoff Collins is coming off his third consecutive three-win season as Georgia Tech opens spring practice on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Collins eager for restart at Georgia Tech after 3-win finish

By Charles Odum Feb. 24, 2022 03:17 PM EST

Georgia Tech's Collins hires former Florida assistant Turner

Feb. 15, 2022 05:30 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins has hired former Florida assistant David Turner as assistant head coach for defense. Turner, who also...

FILE - Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin walks along the sideline during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Nov. 20, 2021. College football's traditional signing period, which starts Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, is now overshadowed by transfer moves and Kiffin has assembled one of the best groups of transferring players in the country. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Top transfer portal classes heading into signing day

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 01, 2022 01:33 AM EST