Denzel Mims
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

Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) is upended by Baylor linebacker Blake Lynch (2) during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Pickens leads No. 5 Georgia past No. 8 Baylor in Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2020 12:57 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

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

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, TCU linebacker Garret Wallow (30) tackles West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) in an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Wallow was selected to The Associated Press All-Big 12 Conference team, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
Hubbard, Lynch, Hurts lead AP Big 12 awards; Rhule top coach

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 13, 2019 12:48 PM EST

Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims (5) and tight end Ben Sims (86) celebrate a third-quarter touchdown against Texas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Baylor to tune up for Big 12 title game vs Kansas

Nov. 27, 2019 05:50 PM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) meets Baylor head coach Matt Rhule on the field after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
No. 13 Baylor in Big 12 title game with 24-10 win over Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 23, 2019 07:05 PM EST

Texas' Devin Duvernay (6) is knocked out of bounds by Kansas State's Da'Quan Patton during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 13 Baylor faces Texas with chance for Big 12 title spot

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 22, 2019 03:55 AM EST

Texas' Devin Duvernay (6) runs as Kansas State's Elijah Sullivan (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 13 Baylor another chance vs Texas for Big 12 title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 03:54 PM EST

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley signals in a play from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Oklahoma-Baylor rematch for Big 12 title seems inevitable

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 17, 2019 04:54 PM EST

Oklahoma cornerback Parnell Motley (11) and quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrate the 34-31 victory over Baylor following an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Hurts, No. 10 Oklahoma rally to beat No. 12 Baylor 34-31

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 16, 2019 11:23 PM EST

TCU running back Sewo Olonilua (33) is tackled by Baylor safety Will Williams (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 12 Baylor not breaking in defensive undefeated season

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 13, 2019 04:00 PM EST

Baylor cornerback Grayland Arnold (1) intercepts the ball as TCU safety Keenan Reed (4) looks on to end the game in the third overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Baylor won 29-23 in triple overtime. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 12 Baylor keeping it close and undefeated with OU next

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 10, 2019 08:43 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) dives over Alabama's Raekwon Davis (99) and Markail Benton (36) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 LSU holds off No. 2 Alabama 46-41

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) looks to throw against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 11 Baylor needs 3 OTs against TCU to stay undefeated

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 09, 2019 04:18 PM EST

Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims (5) catches a pass for a touchdown next to West Virginia cornerback Keith Washington Jr. (28) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 11 Baylor takes Big 12 lead into I-35 rivalry vs. TCU

Nov. 07, 2019 03:14 PM EST

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) is tackled by West Virginia safety Kerry Martin Jr. (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 12 Baylor beats West Virginia 17-14 to improve to 8-0

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 11:53 PM EDT

Baylor defensive tackle Bravvion Roy (99), blocks a field goal attempt by West Virginia's Casey Legg (48) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. Baylor won 17-14. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 12 Baylor still undefeated after 17-14 win over WVU

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 31, 2019 11:45 PM EDT

Texas Tech running back SaRodorick Thompson (28) runs against Baylor linebacker Jordan Williams (38) during the first half of a NCAA college football game in Waco, Tex.,Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.(AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 22 Baylor needs 2 OTs to beat Texas Tech 33-30

Oct. 12, 2019 08:20 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy looks downfield before throwing against Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Lauryn Amy/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Red River rivalry Big 12 highlight on October's 2nd Saturday

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 10, 2019 03:00 AM EDT