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FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams smiles after USC defeated Notre Dame 38-27 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams was named the AP Player of the Year in college football, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Heisman winner Williams ready to play for USC in Cotton Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 30, 2022 06:53 PM EST

Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich instructs the offense during practice ahead of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rose Bowl teams remember lessons of 2020's COVID-19 season

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 30, 2022 06:41 PM EST

Utes, Nittany Lions understand opt-outs for Rose Bowl

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 28, 2022 08:19 PM EST
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Not even the “Granddaddy” of all bowl games is immune from opt-outs. There will be some notable names missing when seventh...

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. Ryan Day and the Buckeyes got a second chance on the season. Day says Ohio State's combination of guard and center along the offensive line will be key to opening up running lanes and protecting quarterback C.J. Stroud.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Ryan Day, Buckeyes feel urgency behind second chance at CFP

By Jacob Benge Dec. 13, 2022 04:57 PM EST

Incarnate Word quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. (1) keeps the ball for a touchdown, as teammate running back Marcus Cooper (5) blocks Sacramento State cornerback Dilon Juniel (37) during the second half of an NCAA college football FCS playoffs quarterfinal game Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, Calif. (Xavier Mascareñas/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
Veteran QB Lindsey Scott of UIW leads FCS All-America team

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2022 01:18 PM EST

FILE - Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell runs on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Campbell was named AP All-Big Ten Defensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
2022 Associated Press All-America Team

Dec. 12, 2022 01:44 PM EST

Stanford head coach David Shaw stands near the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Stanford hires Sac State's Troy Taylor to replace David Shaw

Dec. 10, 2022 02:39 PM EST

FILE - Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer paces the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. DeBoer earned AP All-Pac-12 coach of the year honors on Thursday, Dec. 8. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Williams, Phillips highlight AP All-Pac-12 team

By John Marshall Dec. 08, 2022 01:00 PM EST

Penn State coach James Franklin celebrates with his daughter Addy following the team's 35-16 victory over Michigan State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Pac-12 champion Utah faces Penn State in 109th Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 03:35 PM EST

Tulane wide receiver Shae Wyatt (10) breaks free for a touchdown run against Central Florida linebacker Jason Johnson (15) during the second half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Pac-12's Southern Cal faces AAC champ Tulane in Cotton Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 03:16 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Utah, Penn State will meet for first time in the Rose Bowl

By Joe Reedy Dec. 04, 2022 03:07 PM EST

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, right, hands the trophy to quarterback Cameron Rising, center, after Utah defeated Southern California 47-24 in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Whittingham's legacy grows with second straight Pac-12 title

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 03, 2022 01:49 AM EST

A Utah cheerleader makes a confetti angel after Utah defeated Southern California in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
No. 4 USC falls to Utah in Pac-12, all but ending CFP hope

By Mark Anderson Dec. 03, 2022 12:00 AM EST

Utah quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson, right, celebrates with offensive linemen Paul Maile, center, and Michael Mokofisi after running for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 4 USC hopes to break playoff dry spell for Pac-12

By Mark Anderson Dec. 01, 2022 04:39 PM EST

FILE - Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham celebrates with his team after their victory over Oregon to win the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA football game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Pac-12 extends agreement with Las Vegas through 2023

By Mark Anderson Dec. 01, 2022 02:18 PM EST

Utah defensive tackle Simote Pepa (77) celebrates with teammates after making a tackle against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 4 USC slight favorite over No. 12 Utah for Pac-12 title

The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 11:56 AM EST

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) reacts after a tackle for a loss in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Head-to-head losers ranked higher?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Utah quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson, right, is congratulated by offensive lineman Paul Maile after running for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 14 Utah beats CU 63-21, gets spot in Pac-12 title game

By Pat Graham Nov. 26, 2022 07:56 PM EST

Oregon State running back Damien Martinez (6) celebrates his touchdown against Arizona State with Oregon State quarterback Ben Gulbranson (17) and offensive lineman Joshua Gray (67) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Oregon State won 31-7. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 23 Oregon St hosts No. 10 Oregon with plenty on the line

Nov. 23, 2022 10:45 AM EST

Oregon State running back Damien Martinez (6) gets tackled by Arizona State linebacker Connor Soelle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Oregon State won 31-7. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 10 Oregon seeks Pac-12 title game vs No. 22 Oregon St

By Gary Horowitz Nov. 23, 2022 10:44 AM EST