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FILE - Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) rush the ball against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. No. 2 Michigan brings its smash-mouth ways into the College Football Playoff semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 to face No. 3 TCU. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Power vs. speed: Michigan, TCU present unfamiliar challenges

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 27, 2022 05:08 PM EST

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema points to fans following his team's 26-9 victory over Nebraska in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Improved Illinois extends contract of OC Barry Lunney Jr.

Nov. 09, 2022 01:00 PM EST

Alabama place kicker Will Reichard (16) walks off the field after missing a field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 52-49. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Fallout from rare Alabama loss

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2022 02:42 AM EDT

FILE - Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels (4) runs in for a touchdown as offensive tackle Adam Karas, right, looks to set a block on Louisville defensive back Josh Minkins (25) during the first half of the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Dallas. The offensive linemen for Air Force call themselves “Diesel,” a nickname invented a few seasons ago to personify the grit and toughness they use to help power the Falcons. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Air Force's high-powered ground game runs on 'Diesel'

By Pat Graham Sep. 30, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara looks to pass against Georgia during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. After leading Michigan to its first Big Ten championship in 16 years, McNamara could be excused for expecting to be the quarterback getting the most attention at Saturday, April 2, 2022 spring game. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
McNamara will share the spotlight at Michigan spring game

By Dave Hogg Apr. 01, 2022 02:55 PM EDT

Alabama's Nick Saban hires 3 assistant coaches

Feb. 02, 2022 03:02 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban has hired three new assistants. The school announced Wednesday that Coleman Hutzler will coordinate...

Georgia defensive back Derion Kendrick intercepts a pass intended for Michigan wide receiver Daylen Baldwin during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Angry Dawgs: No. 3 Georgia beats No. 2 Michigan 34-11 in CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 31, 2021 11:10 PM EST

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Georgia meet in Orange Bowl semifinal

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 11:27 AM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (left) and offensive lineman Xavier Truss walk to team practice for the Orange Bowl at Barry University on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in Miami Shores, Fla. Georgia plays Michigan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., in the Orange Bowl CFP Semifinal. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Smart: Stetson to start at QB; Daniels health still unclear

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2021 06:06 PM EST

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) runs from Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Blueprint: Can 'Bama's success help Michigan vs. Georgia?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 27, 2021 03:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70) blocks Arkansas defensive lineman Mataio Soli (11) as Alabama offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. (55) offers support during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Leatherwood is likely to face his biggest challenge of the year when Alabama meets Ohio State in the national championship game on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Prolific offenses in title game powered by tough O-lines

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 08, 2021 05:50 PM EST