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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

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)
Week 3 preview: SEC West heats up with 2 top early matchups

By Eric Olson Sep. 14, 2018 09:41 AM EDT

Kansas goes for back-to-back wins, Rutgers tries for rebound

By Dave Skretta Sep. 13, 2018 11:30 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The last time Kansas walked off the field at Memorial Stadium, there were a few thousand fans left that couldn't believe the Jayhawks had just...

Boise State wide receiver Akilian Butler (81) looks up from under the pile of players he dragged in to the end zone for a touchdown against Connecticut in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 62-7. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
College Football Picks: No. 17 Boise State gets a big chance

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 12, 2018 07:45 AM EDT

Indiana defenders break up a pass meant for Virginia on the final play of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (Jeremy Hogan/The Herald-Times via AP)
Hoosiers deliver finishing touch after season of close calls

By Michael Marot Sep. 10, 2018 10:05 AM EDT

Notre Dame defensive lineman Khalid Kareem (53) sacks Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) in the first half of an NCAA football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan at Notre Dame 9/1/2018

Sep. 10, 2018 09:18 AM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) celebrates with offensive lineman Solomon Kindley (66) after scoring a touchdown against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Up with UGA; Down on Notre Dame

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 09, 2018 10:32 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Johnnie Dixon, left, celebrates his touchdown against Rutgers with teammate Binjimen Victor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 4 Ohio State routs Rutgers, looks ahead to bigger test

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 08, 2018 02:38 PM EDT

TCU wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (25) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver TreVontae Hights (87) during the second quarter against SMU in an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Turpin ignites No. 16 TCU in rainy 42-12 win over rival SMU

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 07, 2018 09:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash. It was still uncertain during the week whether Luton would be back in time for the game against Southern Utah on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. He left the opener at Ohio State with concussion-like symptoms after the first series and was replaced by backup Conor Blount. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Beavers QB Luton's status unknown going into Southern Utah

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 07, 2018 01:05 PM EDT

Oregon State quarterback Jack Colletto drops back to pass against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Oregon State 77-31. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Oregon State at Ohio State 9/1/2018

Sep. 05, 2018 11:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs the ball during the first half of the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, in Auburn, Ala. Potential Heisman Trophy contender Stidham will lead No. 9 Auburn against No. 6 Washington in the only opening-week game between top-10 teams. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Alabama at Auburn 11/25/2017

Sep. 03, 2018 07:41 AM EDT

TCU quarterback Shawn Robinson (3) takes off on a 36-yard touchdown run against Southern University during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 07:36 PM EDT

Washington quarterback Jake Browning (3) is stopped by Auburn's Darrell Williams (49) and Jeremiah Dinson (20) after running for a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. Auburn won 21-16. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Pac-12 down not out after UW loss

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 01, 2018 03:30 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Terry McLaurin is lifted in celebration by teammate Jaylen Harris after scoring a touchdown against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Meyer-less No. 5 Ohio State routs Oregon St 77-31 in opener

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 01, 2018 01:35 PM EDT

Appalachian State defenders Thomas Hennigan (5), Corey Sutton (2) and Josh Thomas (7), break up a pass intended for Penn State's KJ Hamler (1) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 10 Nittany Lions survives in OT vs Appalachian State

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 11:57 AM EDT

Second half of Ohio State-Oregon State delayed by lightning

Sep. 01, 2018 09:34 AM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The start of the second half of Ohio State's game against Oregon State has been delayed by lightning. The Ohio...

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2017, file photo, Oregon State Beavers quarterback Jake Luton (6) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Collins, Colo. Oregon State's Luton is back after making it just four games as starter last season before suffering a thoracic spine fracture. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Oregon State at Colorado State 8/26/2017

Aug. 31, 2018 10:37 AM EDT

Mullen Era begins at Florida against Charleston Southern

By Mark Long Aug. 31, 2018 08:47 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It's been nearly a decade since Dan Mullen ran out of the Florida Field tunnel and onto the sideline. It's been 3...

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2018, file photo, Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer makes a statement during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio. Meyer’s current suspension and previous paid leave have restricted him from talking football with his staff and athletes during August with one exception _ a team meeting the day after the suspension was announced. Emails from the senior vice president for human resources show Meyer and athletic director Gene Smith were allowed to meet with the players and coaches last Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio St's Meyer pushes back on reasons for suspension

Aug. 31, 2018 08:02 AM EDT