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Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Ole Miss out to prove offense can work vs SEC competition

By David Brandt Oct. 08, 2018 04:18 PM EDT

Florida wide receiver Josh Hammond, right, catches a 35-yard pass in front of LSU cornerback Kary Vincent Jr., left, to set up a Florida touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
LSU at Florida 10/6/2018

Oct. 08, 2018 09:14 AM EDT

North Carolina State's Reggie Gallaspy II (25) runs the ball as Boston College's Isaiah McDuffie (55) misses the tackle during the first half an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Boston College at North Carolina State 10/6/2018

Oct. 08, 2018 04:37 AM EDT

Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) forces Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) to fumble as he attempts to pass during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Mississippi State won 23-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Too much SEC? 8 is more than enough

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 08, 2018 03:18 AM EDT

Auburn running back JaTarvious Whitlow (28) picks up yards against Mississippi State during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Fitzgerald leads Miss St to 23-9 win over No. 8 Auburn

By David Brandt Oct. 06, 2018 11:03 PM EDT

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren reacts during the second half an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. North Carolina State won 28-23. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Texas tops Big 12; SEC East revival

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 06, 2018 09:27 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen celebrates with fans as he leaves the field after defeating LSU in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Trickery, defense help No. 22 Florida edge No. 5 LSU 27-19

By Mark Long Oct. 06, 2018 09:11 PM EDT

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry stands back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 19 Texas beats No. 7 Oklahoma 48-45 on late FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2018 05:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, in Durham, N.C. The Hokies have made a change behind center, with Kansas transfer Ryan Willis stepping in last week after sophomore co-captain Josh Jackson broke a bone in his leg in a stunning loss at Old Dominion. No. 24 Virginia Tech hosts No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Week 6: A ranked Red River matchup, road test for Irish

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 05, 2018 06:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, in Auburn, Ala. LSU (5-0, 2-0) is looking for a third resume-building win away from Death Valley. The Tigers opened the season by thumping Miami in Texas and then eked out a win at Auburn two weeks later. They play Florida in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Sold-out Swamp awaits No. 5 LSU, could help No. 22 Florida

By Mark Long Oct. 05, 2018 12:16 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) carries as LSU cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. LSU won 45-16. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Ole Miss at LSU 9/29/2018

Oct. 05, 2018 10:08 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops waves to fans after defeating Florida 21-16 in an NCAA college football game, in Gainesville, Fla. Unbeaten Kentucky may be the SEC’s biggest surprise.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
LSU, Kentucky undefeated starts only part of SEC's surprises

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 03, 2018 04:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018 file photo LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles as he looks for a receiver in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southeastern Louisiana in Baton Rouge, La. The stage is set for another thriller for LSU at Auburn. Burrow, good but not great so far, will have to contend with a raucous crowd at Jordan-Hare Stadium and an inspired Auburn defense. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)
Southeastern Louisiana at LSU 9/8/2018

Sep. 26, 2018 11:44 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Texas A&M wide receiver Kendrick Rogers (13) breaks a tackle by Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) after a reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. The Tigers have questions to answer about their dominant defense, which gave up 501 yards and three second-half touchdowns in Texas A&M's rally in a 28-26 loss. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Clemson at Texas A&M 9/8/2018

Sep. 23, 2018 12:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher talk before the start of an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. An example of the SEC's depth is No. 22 Texas A&M, which plays at No. 1 Alabama this week. The Aggies' only loss was to No. 3 Clemson, 28-26. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
SEC has top 2 teams, but depth may be league's real strength

By Charles Odum Sep. 19, 2018 06:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks for a receiver against Portland State during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. A couple of Pac-12 stars have a chance to put themselves into the Heisman mix on Saturday night when No. 7 Stanford visits No. 20 Oregon. Herbert has put up nice numbers in the first three weeks of the season, with 10 touchdown passes, no interceptions and 10.4 yards per attempt. He is not quite at the Tua level, but he’s not that far off. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd, File)
College Football Picks: Stanford-Oregon, Heisman showcase

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 19, 2018 05:11 PM EDT

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 9 Auburn seeking more big plays, fewer penalties

By John Zenor Sep. 18, 2018 08:14 PM EDT

Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) runs past Boise State defensive end Durrant Miles, center, and teammate Marcus Keyes (75) and into the endzone with a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Should LSU be No. 1 in rankings?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 17, 2018 06:12 AM EDT

Suspended LSU wide receiver arrested again

Sep. 16, 2018 11:32 PM EDT
BATON ROGUE, La. (AP) — Suspended LSU wide receiver Drake Davis has been arrested for a second time on charges of beating his former girlfriend. ...

LSU players celebrate after they defeated Auburn on a last second field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. LSU won 22-21. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Top 25: LSU jumps to No. 6; Wisconsin tumbles from top 10

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 16, 2018 06:15 PM EDT