Anfernee Jennings
FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) tackles Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) for a loss during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. Jennings was selected to The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.(AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Herbert, other Senior Bowl players hope staying put pays off

By John Zenor Jan. 23, 2020 03:53 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries against Texas A&M linebacker Buddy Johnson (1) and defensive back Keldrick Carper during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. LSU won 50-7. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU's Burrow, Auburn's Brown named AP SEC players of year

By Steve Megargee Dec. 09, 2019 11:06 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (5) lines up against Georgia during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Brown has been a play making, blockbusting force for No. 16 Auburn heading into the Iron Bowl. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Iron Bowl stakes: Bragging rights _ and maybe the playoffs

By John Zenor Nov. 29, 2019 10:21 AM EST

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) evades Mississippi State safety C.J. Morgan (29) on his way to a 19-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Alabama won 38-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mac Jones leads No. 5 Alabama against Western Carolina

By John Zenor Nov. 22, 2019 10:05 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) makes a catch for a touchdown as LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Just being 'Bama might not be enough

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2019 09:57 PM EST

Vanderbilt tight end Jared Pinkney (80) is brought down by Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SEC showing off most promising crop of 1st-round NFL talent

By Mark Long Oct. 23, 2019 01:20 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver Jonathan Mingo, left, gets away from Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) for a touchdown catch during an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Alabama's McKinney a standout safety who can draw, too

By John Zenor Oct. 10, 2019 03:36 PM EDT

Mississippi State cornerback Tyler Williams (13) recovers a Southern Mississippi quarterback Jack Abraham (15) fumble in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
No. 2 Alabama hosts Mississippi before first open date

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 02:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow attends warmups before the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against UCF in Glendale, Ariz. This year, a group of talented and experienced quarterbacks could help the Southeastern Conference produce a little more drama. Georgia’s Jake Fromm, LSU’s Burrow, Florida’s Feleipe Franks and Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond are among the biggest reasons all those teams feel they have a realistic chance of knocking Alabama off its title perch. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Talented group of QBs hope to give SEC hierarchy a jolt

By David Brandt Jul. 15, 2019 02:21 AM EDT

Alabama defensive back Saivion Smith (4) holds onto the foot of Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26), during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Alabama DB Saivion Smith declares for NFL draft

Jan. 12, 2019 04:55 PM EST

Clemson's Trevor Lawrence throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Clemson offensive line confident it could succeed vs Tide

By Michael Wagaman Jan. 08, 2019 01:58 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Clelin Ferrell (99) rushes into the backfield during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern in Clemson, S.C. Clemson’s defensive line came into the season with a ton of hype after Christian Wilkins, Austin Bryant and Ferrell all bypassed the chance to go to the NFL after 2017. Ferrell, an explosive pass rusher, has the most NFL upside. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Bama-Clemson loaded with NFL draft picks along D-line

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 05, 2019 02:40 AM EST

Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) is greeted by teammates after being shaken up on a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Citadel, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tied at half, No. 1 Alabama romps past The Citadel 50-17

By John Zenor Nov. 17, 2018 03:20 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mississippi State at Alabama 11/10/2018

Nov. 10, 2018 03:28 PM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron leads his team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Tagovailoa, No. 1 Alabama roll past No. 4 LSU, 29-0

By Brett Martel Nov. 03, 2018 11:30 PM EDT