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Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan is transported to the locker room after being injured in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Gophers' Ibrahim big challenge for No. 16 Penn State defense

By Eric Olson Oct. 20, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day walks before an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State and Michigan are making the Big Ten look like the Big Two and Little 12, rekindling memories of Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler turning the chase for a conference championship into a two-team race. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Ohio State, Michigan making Big Ten look like Big Two

By Larry Lage Oct. 18, 2022 03:51 PM EDT

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold before the start of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Midseason analysis: Buckeyes, Tide on title game paths

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 18, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker passes against Ball State during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. No. 17 Pittsburgh hosts No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday. Hooker was selected the top offensive player in the Associated Press SEC Midseason Awards, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Tennessee QB Hooker leads AP midseason All-America team

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

Alabama place kicker Will Reichard (16) walks off the field after missing a field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 52-49. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Fallout from rare Alabama loss

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2022 02:42 AM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) is tackled by Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Can No. 2 Ohio St keep foot on the gas in season's 2nd half?

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 16, 2022 01:50 PM EDT

Tennessee fans tear down the goal post after defeating Alabama 52-49 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25: Tennessee up to No. 3, 'Bama's top-5 streak ends

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 16, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

TCU running back Kendre Miller (33) celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown during the second overtime period of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Vols, Frogs, Wolverines make statements

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2022 10:14 PM EDT

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

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) carries against LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (40) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
What To Watch: Title chances at stake throughout Power Five

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 13, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - Illinois head coach Bret Bielema smiles after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. Less than two full years on the job, Bret Bielema and his Illinois football team are achieving at a rate not seen in the program in a long time. Bielema is the pick for top coach in the Associated Press Big Ten Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Bielema, surging Illini collect AP Big Ten midseason honors

By Eric Olson Oct. 11, 2022 01:42 PM EDT

Air Force running back John Lee Eldridge III (24) spins away from Utah State linebacker AJ Vongphachanh (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)
STAT WATCH: Air Force on pace for 3rd rushing title in row

By Eric Olson Oct. 10, 2022 05:55 AM EDT

Ohio State coach Ryan Day, left, and Michigan State coach Mel Tucker shake hands after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
CJ Stroud throws 6 TDs, No. 3 Ohio St tops Michigan St 49-20

By Larry Lage Oct. 08, 2022 07:40 PM EDT

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson rushes for a one-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 3 Ohio State RB Henderson hurt against Michigan State

Oct. 08, 2022 05:15 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State heavy favorite at Michigan State

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

Ohio State defensive back Josh Proctor, top, linebacker Steele Chambers, right, and defensive back Lathan Ransom, front, tackle Rutgers running back Al-Shadee Salaam during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan State hopes to slow down Stroud, No. 3 Ohio State

By Bob Tripi Oct. 06, 2022 01:06 PM EDT

FILE - TCU safety Mark Perry (3) sacks Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Transfers have made major impacts around the Big 12, none more than at surprising unbeatens TCU and Kansas. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Transfers making a big impact for Big 12's early leaders

By Eric Olson Oct. 04, 2022 06:27 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)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Reset welcome 7 new ranked teams

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

Ohio State running back Miyan Williams, right, drags Rutgers defensive lineman Wesley Bailey, left, and linebacker Tyreem Powell to make a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Williams rushes for 5 TDs, No. 3 OSU beats Rutgers 49-10

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 01, 2022 07:22 PM EDT

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema smiles after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bielema returns to Camp Randall as Illinois visits Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 11:24 AM EDT