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FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018, file photo, Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith (15) reacts after sacking Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson (3) during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship game, in Detroit. Smith was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
2018 AP All-America Team List

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2018 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of a game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Thompson was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2018 12:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Murray the Big 12 offensive player of year, OU's 4th in row

Dec. 07, 2018 11:55 AM EST

Clemson's Wilkins wins top scholar-athlete trophy

Dec. 04, 2018 10:20 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Clemson star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins won the William V. Campbell Trophy on Tuesday night, an award honoring college football's top scholar...

Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) is tackled by Texas Tech defensive back Jah'Shawn Johnson (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Thompson, defense pace K-State to 21-6 win over Texas Tech

By Dave Skretta Nov. 17, 2018 07:00 PM EST

Clemson's Wilkins among 13 finalists for top scholar-athlete

Oct. 31, 2018 11:22 AM EDT
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins and Notre Dame linebacker Drue Tranquill are among the 13 finalists for the William V. Campbell...

Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) gets past Oklahoma State linebacker Calvin Bundage, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Kansas State won 31-12. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Barnes runs for 4 TDs as K-State routs Oklahoma State, 31-12

By Dave Skretta Oct. 13, 2018 03:31 PM EDT

Kansas State Dalton Schoen, left, reaches for an incomplete pass over Baylor Kalon Barnes, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Cowboys, Wildcats meet in crossroads game on Big 12 schedule

By Dave Skretta Oct. 12, 2018 03:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2017, file photo, Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) throws down field against UCLA in the first half during an NCAA college football Cactus Bowl game, in Phoenix. Kansas State begins the season against South Dakota on Saturday night. The Wildcats return both of their starting quarterbacks and their entire offensive line, not to mention Hall of Fame coach Bill Snyder. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Kansas State opens season with visit from South Dakota

By Dave Skretta Aug. 31, 2018 06:45 AM EDT

In this June 28, 2018 photo provided by Arizona State University Media Relations, Arizona State wide receiver Kyle Williams, right, poses with Dr. Anikar Chhabra, the team physician and director of sports medicine, at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz. Summers are hardly a break for most college athletes, especially football players. Almost all take classes to lighten their loads in season. Still, many college football players work summer jobs and internships or do volunteer work. At Arizona State, receiver Kyle Williams is preparing to be a surgeon. (Arizona State University Media Relations via AP)
SUMMER JOBS: Arizona State WR Williams is aspiring surgeon

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 07, 2018 10:28 PM EDT