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FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin will head into spring practice with plenty of questions as the Badgers attempt to replace their top playmakers from a team that reached the Rose Bowl last season. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Chryst stays patient as Badgers prepare for spring practice

By Steve Megargee Mar. 09, 2020 03:25 PM EDT

Oklahoma hires DeMarco Murray as running backs coach

Jan. 27, 2020 04:41 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma hired DeMarco Murray as its running backs coach Monday, bringing back the school's career leader in all-purpose yards, career...

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Baylor defensive tackle James Lynch, top, sacks Stephen F. Austin's Trae Self in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Waco, Texas. Lynch was selected to The Associated Press All-America Team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Baylor All-America DE Lynch bypassing senior season for NFL

Jan. 13, 2020 11:53 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, right, celebrates with wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. after scoring against Clemson during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The Latest: LSU extends lead vs Clemson early in 4th quarter

Jan. 13, 2020 02:05 PM EST

Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) celebrates after his interception against Ohio State during the final minute of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Chip off old block: Nolan Turner follows in dad's footsteps

By Paul Newberry Jan. 11, 2020 06:37 PM EST

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney celebrates after Clemson defeated Ohio State 29-23 in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Column: Long layoff, regional dominance tarnish title game

By Paul Newberry Jan. 10, 2020 05:17 PM EST

FILE - In this July 8, 1976, file photo, George Perles, defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, displays two Super Bowl rings as the team opened training camp in Latrobe, Pa. Perles, who coached Michigan State to a Rose Bowl victory in 1988 and was a key defensive assistant for the dominant Pittsburgh Steelers teams of the 1970s, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. He was 85. (AP Photo/MK, File)
George Perles, longtime Michigan State coach, dies at 85

By Larry Lage Jan. 08, 2020 01:02 PM EST

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cristobal's new-look Oregon looks to build on Rose Bowl win

By Dan Greenspan Jan. 02, 2020 02:21 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates after scoring against Wisconsin during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 7 Oregon beats No. 11 Wisconsin 28-27 in Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2020 09:07 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Aron Cruickshank runs for a touchdown against Oregon during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Herbert has 3 TD runs, Oregon beats Wisconsin in Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Jan. 01, 2020 08:54 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

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

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, right, and Baylor head coach Matt Rhule shake hands as they pose with the trophy during a Sugar Bowl NCAA college news conference in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. The two teams meet on New Year's Day. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 8 Baylor eyes landmark Sugar Bowl win vs. No. 5 Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019 12:51 PM EST

Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun (56) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 7 Oregon faces No. 11 Wisconsin in 106th Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019 11:10 AM EST

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) breaks away from the pack to throw the ball during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Perkins' brilliant Virginia run ends with Orange Bowl loss

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 31, 2019 12:37 AM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, stands with running back Lamical Perine (2) after the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida won 36-28. Perine was the MVP. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Perine leads No. 6 Gators past Virginia 36-28 in Orange Bowl

By Steven Wine Dec. 30, 2019 11:54 PM EST

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor poses with trophy after winning the Doak Walker Award for being the nation's best running back Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor rushes into elite company

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 30, 2019 08:26 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert walks off the field after Oregon defeated Utah 37-15 in an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship, in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon QB Herbert caps stellar career in his 1st Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Dec. 30, 2019 07:55 PM EST

Arizona State players hold up the Territorial Cup after their 24-14 win over Arizona during their NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona St, Florida St meet in Sun Bowl without top RBs

Dec. 30, 2019 05:31 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Underdogs again, Clemson heading to another CFP title game

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 30, 2019 03:53 PM EST