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Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

FILE - Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell shouts instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida in Orlando, in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Fickell knew he might surprise some by suggesting No. 11 Georgia is the best team Cincinnati has faced in his four seasons as head coach. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 6 Cincinnati an underdog in Peach against No. 11 Georgia

By Charles Odum Dec. 31, 2020 12:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pauses during timeout against Florida in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Kirby Smart says rising COVID-19 numbers have him concerned as the No. 11 Bulldogs prepare for Friday's Peach Bowl game against No. 6 Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Georgia's Smart wary of COVID-19 results before Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2020 04:00 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, watches play against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
AP All-SEC: No. 1 Alabama leads the way for top awards

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 23, 2020 01:18 PM EST

Georgia running back James Cook (4) carries the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Georgia at South Carolina 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 09:27 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pauses during timeout against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia plays at Sanford Stadium for the first time in six weeks when it hosts Mississippi State Saturday night. Since its last home game, a 44-21 victory over Tennessee on Oct. 10, Georgia has taken double-digit losses to SEC powerhouses Alabama and Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 13 Georgia no longer controls fate, hosts Mississippi St

By Paul Newberry Nov. 19, 2020 12:56 PM EST

Georgia students gather in the stands before Georgia's NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Auburn at Georgia 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 06:45 PM EDT

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart runs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt through a drill during team practice for the Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, December 28, 2019, in New Orleans. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 5 Georgia, No. 8 Baylor talk motivation for Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2019 04:13 PM EST

Mississippi athletic director Keith Carter, left, reacts to Lane Kiffin as he answers a reporter's question at a news conference, moments after being introduced to Mississippi fans as their new college football coach, at The Pavilion, a multipurpose arena on the campus in Oxford, Miss., Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Kiffin was previously, the football coach for three years at Florida Atlantic. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Georgia hires ex-Ole Miss coach Matt Luke as OL assistant

By Paul Newberry Dec. 10, 2019 02:25 PM EST

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) is brought down by South Carolina defensive lineman Kobe Smith (95) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 10 Georgia's line braces for Kentucky after wake-up call

By Charles Odum Oct. 18, 2019 10:35 AM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) makes a catch as South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn (1) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 10 Georgia left guard Shaffer ruled out against Kentucky

Oct. 14, 2019 02:28 PM EDT

Georgia placekicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) looks on as his field goal kick goes wide left during the second overtime against South Carolina in an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. South Carolina won 20-17 in double overtime. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Smart wants Georgia players to look in mirror after loss

By Charles Odum Oct. 13, 2019 02:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 file photo, Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) fends off Auburn linebacker Deshaun Davis (57) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. In Mark Whipple’s two stints as the UMass coach covering 11 years and time spent in FCS and FBS, No. 5 Georgia is his pick as the Minutemen’s toughest opponent. Such playmakers as quarterback Jake Fromm and tailback D’Andre Swift make the Bulldogs heavy favorites on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
No. 5 Georgia ranks as 'best team UMass has ever played'

By Charles Odum Nov. 16, 2018 12:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) throws a pass against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. No. 5 Georgia has completed its SEC schedule and now must avoid looking ahead to its SEC championship game against No. 1 Alabama as it finishes its regular season with nonconference games against UMass on Saturday and state rival Georgia Tech the following week. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 5 Georgia's focus to be tested in visit from UMass

By Charles Odum Nov. 12, 2018 03:54 PM EST

Georgia players celebrate victory after defeating Kentucky in an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Georgia focused on team from Alabama _ Auburn, that is

By Paul Newberry Nov. 05, 2018 06:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield (13) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Vanderbilt safety LaDarius Wiley (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Atlanta. Jonathan Ledbetter and Elijah Holyfield say No. 7 Georgia has moved past a lopsided loss at LSU to focus on what's at stake this week. A win over No. 9 Florida would give the Bulldogs the inside track to win the SEC East. Ledbetter and Holyfield sense that Georgia is rejuvenated after an off week and eager to rejoin the national title race at the annual showdown in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Despite loss, Georgia still has clear path to SEC title game

By George Henry Oct. 22, 2018 07:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2016, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, and South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp meet on the field before an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina has made constant improvement since bottoming out at the end of the Steve Spurrier era. But lose to Georgia on a high stakes SEC opener for both teams and the Gamecocks will likely spend another season in the national shadows. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)
Georgia's Smart preps No. 3 Bulldogs for big-game atmosphere

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 07, 2018 10:25 AM EDT