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Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches his team during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Column: Another boring blowout in the era of super teams

By Paul Newberry Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 AM EST

Tennessee signs Virginia Tech QB Hooker as graduate transfer

Jan. 08, 2021 02:48 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has signed Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker as a graduate transfer, bolstering the position after a pair of Volunteers...

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 file photo, LSU coach Ed Orgeron shouts instructions to players on the field during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla. LSU coach Ed Orgeron has hired Jake Peetz as his offensive coordinator and DJ Mangas as passing game coordinator, luring both coaches away from the NFL's Carolina Panthers. Peetz and Mangas, whose hirings were announced Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 both worked as offensive assistants alongside Panthers offensive coordinator and former LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
LSU taps Peetz, Mangas as top offensive coaches

Jan. 06, 2021 05:03 PM EST

LSU assistant coaches Ensminger, Johnson retiring

Dec. 22, 2020 09:55 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger and defensive line coach Bill Johnson are retiring from their regular coaching duties but...

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban and his team react at the end of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Michigan State in Arlington, Texas, in this Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, file photo. Alabama won 38-0 to advance to the championship game. Saban's dominating run at Alabama is more than just wins and championships. He's also ruined the careers of many of his fellow SEC coaches and cost the league's other 13 schools more than $100 million in buyouts -- all in search of someone who can knock the game's greatest coach from his perch.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Column: Alabama's Nick Saban is Coach Killer of the SEC

By Paul Newberry Dec. 18, 2020 02:47 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) tries to avoid a flying tackle by LSU safety Todd Harris Jr. (4) and cornerback Eli Ricks (1) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Unrecognizable LSU trudges into Swamp to face No. 6 Florida

By Mark Long Dec. 10, 2020 12:47 PM EST

Southern California wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) runs for a first down against Washington State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
STAT WATCH: TD catches come in bunches for USC's St. Brown

By Eric Olson Dec. 07, 2020 10:52 AM EST

FILE- In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan in Orlando, Fla. Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and Auburn's Bo Nix have taken different paths to their starting jobs. Now, they'll lead their teams into the Iron Bowl for the second straight year. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 1 Alabama primed to prolong its primacy at LSU

By Brett Martel Dec. 03, 2020 03:05 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrate Smith's touchdown against Auburn during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
College Football Picks: Alabama-LSU has decided lack of buzz

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 02, 2020 03:05 PM EST

LSU coach Ed Orgeron walks on the sidelines against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 5 Texas A&M looks for 5th straight win in visit from LSU

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 27, 2020 04:14 PM EST

Clemson linebacker Baylon Spector (10) celebrates after recovering a Notre Dame fumble in the end zone during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson shows staying power in poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2020 02:14 AM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, center, celebrate with fans in the stands after the Gators defeated Georgia in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
SEC has a new look in 2020 with rise of Aggies and Gators

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 11, 2020 06:30 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks for a receiver during the first quarter against Penn State in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson gives scary glimpse into future

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 31, 2020 09:35 PM EDT

LSU quarterback TJ Finley (11) throws against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Matchup of unranked LSU, Auburn highlights Week 6 in SEC

By Brett Martel Oct. 29, 2020 12:41 PM EDT

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) dances after breaking a Mississippi tackle and scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Orgeron star-turn could be short-lived

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 10, 2020 10:18 PM EDT

Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak warms up before an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Storm sends No. 17 LSU to Mizzou to face new starting QB

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt talks with Will Albright (46) before the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 14 Tennessee seeks 9th straight win vs No. 3 Georgia

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 08, 2020 04:05 AM EDT

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Air Tide: Alabama, SEC teams cranking up passing games

By John Zenor Oct. 07, 2020 04:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, LSU Tigers quarterback Myles Brennan (15) passes during an NCAA football game against Georgia Southern in Baton Rouge, La. LSU enters Saturday's season opener with Myles Brennan taking over at quarterback for Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow while Mississippi State has a new coach in Mike Leach whose reputation for high-flying offenses precedes him. (AP Photo/Michael Democker, File)
No. 6 LSU and Miss. St. clash in test of new faces, systems

By Brett Martel Sep. 24, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2020, file photo, New Mississippi State NCAA college football head coach Mike Leach speaks at a news conference in Starkville, Miss., after being officially introduced as the head coach. Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. 6 LSU and the Rebels hosting No. 5 Florida. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
No. 6 LSU opens title defense vs. Mississippi State

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 02:22 PM EDT