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Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith, top is hoisted in the air after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 21 Texas A&M runs over Missouri, 35-14

By Joe Walljasper Oct. 16, 2021 03:52 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) runs the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Minnesota RB Potts done for season with undisclosed injury

By Dave Campbell Oct. 11, 2021 12:24 PM EDT

Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 19 Demon Deacons thrive by avoiding turnovers, miscues

By Aaron Beard Oct. 08, 2021 10:56 AM EDT

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs for a touchdown against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas-Oklahoma soon to be part of "SEC! SEC!"

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 07, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

Penn State running back Keyvone Lee (24) is tackled by Indiana linebacker Cam Jones (4) in the first half of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 4 Penn State committed to running back timeshare

Oct. 06, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

Nebraska's Matt Sichterman (70) lifts quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) in celebration of his touchdown alongside Wyatt Liewer (85) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
NCAA waiver will help football teams replace transfers

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power skates during an NCAA college hockey practice in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. Power passed on a chance to make millions this season with the Buffalo Sabres, who selected the defenseman overall in July. He decided to stay in school and return for his sophomore season with the Wolverines, ranked No. 3 in the preseason. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Top NHL picks stay in school, including No. 1 overall pick

By Larry Lage And John Wawrow Oct. 04, 2021 02:51 AM EDT

North Carolina coach Mack Brown applauds during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Mayhem at Mercedes: Ga Tech faces No. 21 UNC at NFL stadium

By Paul Newberry Sep. 23, 2021 10:24 AM EDT

Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) celebrates with defensive back Jalen Kimber (6) and linebacker MJ Sherman (8) after returning an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UAB, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Muschamp faces old team when No. 2 Georgia hosts Gamecocks

By Paul Newberry Sep. 16, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

Baylor running back Abram Smith (7) scores a touchdown against Texas Southern in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Baylor-Kansas features two of Big 12's bright new coaches

By Dave Skretta Sep. 16, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska's Rich Glover (79) brings down Oklahoma quarterback Jack Mildren (11) as Nebraska defenders Bob Terrio (45) and Dave Mason (25) close in during a college football game in Norman, Okla., on Thanksgiving Day. The game on Thanksgiving 50 years ago is back in the spotlight as Nebraska and Oklahoma renew their rivalry on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)
Nebraska-Oklahoma provided stage for Black stars in '70s

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 15, 2021 11:43 AM EDT

East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers is tackled by Appalachian State defensive lineman DeAndre Dingle-Prince during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Beamer wants Gamecocks to clean up penalties for ECU trip

By Aaron Beard Sep. 09, 2021 01:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 1973, file photo, Southern California fullback Sam Cunningham, left, and running back Anthony Davis embraces in locker room after USC.s 42-17 triumph in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Pasadena, Calif. Cunningham, an All-American fullback at Southern California whose performance against Alabama was credited for helping integrate football in the Deep South before he went on to a record-setting career with the New England Patriots, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at his home in Inglewood, Calif., according to USC. He was 71. (AP Photo/File)
Sam Cunningham, who starred at USC and in NFL, dies at 71

By Beth Harris Sep. 07, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Winston-Salem, N.C., Aug. 30, 2019. Hartman and the Demon Deacons host Old Dominion in Friday's season opener. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Rahne makes debut, Old Dominion returns at Wake Forest

By Aaron Beard Sep. 02, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 5, 2021 file photo, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud runs through a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State is one of several national title contenders turning to a new quarterback this season, and C.J. Stroud takes over for the Buckeyes without a single college pass attempt. His debut for the four-time defending Big Ten champions comes on Thursday, Sept. 2 on the road against an experienced Minnesota team. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
No. 4 Buckeyes' new QB opens on road vs experienced Gophers

By Eric Olson Sep. 02, 2021 02:31 AM EDT

FILE - Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day in Los Angeles, in this Tuesday, July 27, 2021, file photo. Herm Edwards has done a solid job in three seasons since taking over as Arizona State’s coach. This season, with a roster primarily made up of players he recruited, the 25th-ranked Sun Devils are expected to take the next step. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
No. 25 Arizona State kicks off season against Southern Utah

By John Marshall Sep. 01, 2021 04:21 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton throws during an NCAA college football practice Aug. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has named Milton, a transfer from Michigan, as his starting quarterback for the Volunteers' season opener Thursday night. (Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee kicks off Josh Heupel era hosting Bowling Green

Al Lesar Sep. 01, 2021 02:40 PM EDT

FILE - Florida State quarterback McKenzie Milton answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., in this Thursday, July 22, 2021, file photo. Milton, who won his last 24 starts at UCF, now is attempting a comeback with Florida State and competing with Jordan Travis for the right to open the season as the Seminoles’ starting quarterback.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Transfer time: New rule brings college football free agency

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 01, 2021 02:47 AM EDT

Kansas coach Lance Leipold, center, watches during NCAA college football practice, Thursday morning, Aug. 19, 2021, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. (Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)
Kansas leans heavily on transfer help as Leipold era begins

By Dave Skretta Aug. 31, 2021 02:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan drops back to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill. Morgan has big goals and an even bigger inspiration in mind for his fourth and perhaps final college season, following his father's death this summer after a bout with brain cancer. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Grieving QB Morgan values connection, support from Gophers

By Dave Campbell Aug. 30, 2021 06:59 PM EDT