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Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9), right, is sacked by Alabama's Brian Branch (14) and Will Anderson Jr. during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
With CFP title on line, Georgia gets another crack at 'Bama

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2022 12:35 PM EST

FILE - Georgia football coach Vince Dooley is carried off the field after Georgia defeated Notre Dame 17-10 in the Sugar Bowl college football game Jan. 1, 1981, in New Orleans. Dooley loves history _ especially the kind he says favors his beloved Bulldogs. Dooley believes a rematch will work in Georgia's advantage against Alabama in the College Football Playoff title game on Monday night in Indianapolis. Dooley also has faith Georgia's defense will fare better in its second chance against Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. (AP Photo/Gene Blythe, File)
Column: State on edge as Bulldogs try to end 41-year drought

By Paul Newberry Jan. 08, 2022 06:51 PM EST

Mario Cristobal, left, Miami's new football coach, makes the sign of the "U" with Harry Rothwell, right, after being introduced at a NCAA college football news conference, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. Cristobal is returning to his alma mater, where he won two championships as a player. Rothwell is a local businessman and Hurricanes fan. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Column: Big-money coaches a symptom of misguided priorities

By Paul Newberry Dec. 10, 2021 03:29 PM EST

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal directs his players during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon's Cristobal takes Miami coaching job after Diaz fired

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 06, 2021 11:17 AM EST

FILE - Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) returns a missed field goal-attempt 100-plus yards to score the winning touchdown as time expires in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against No. 1 Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Nov. 30, 2013. Davis returned the Alabama field goal-attempt that came up short from the back of his own end zone for a touchdown on the final play to send the fourth-ranked Tigers to the 2013 Southeastern Conference title game and eventually the BCS championship game. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Top rivalries: Iron Bowl, The Game, Army-Navy, Red River

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Miami fans celebrate a touchdown against Florida State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Florida State defeated Miami 32-28. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Miami ousts AD Blake James, 2 days after football's FSU loss

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 15, 2021 05:30 PM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, center, celebrates with players after Miami beat Georgia Tech 33-30 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Amid Miami-FSU week, Diaz reveals a tie that binds programs

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 09, 2021 02:50 AM EST

Georgia outside linebacker Nolan Smith (4) blocks a punt by Missouri kicker Grant McKinniss that went into the endzone for a safety in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis ComptonAtlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
QB Daniels returns as No. 1 Georgia dominates Missouri, 43-6

By Charles Odum Nov. 06, 2021 03:39 PM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton (7) makes a catch as Missouri defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine (14) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Missouri at Georgia 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 01:53 PM EDT

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) scrambles for a first down during the second half of the annual NCCA Georgia vs Florida game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Oct. 30, 2021. Georgia won 34-7. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Missouri's Drinkwitz likes challenge against No. 1 Georgia

By Charles Odum Nov. 04, 2021 11:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Miami coach Mark Richt walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Former Georgia and Miami football coach Richt has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Richt, who guided the Bulldogs for 15 seasons and closed out his coaching career at alma mater Miami, made the announcement Thursday, July 1, 2021, on Twitter. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Former Georgia, Miami coach Richt says he has Parkinson's

By Paul Newberry Jul. 02, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

In this Dec. 23, 2014 photo, former Florida Atlantic and Miami head coach, Howard Schnellenberger holds the game balls prior to the start of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game between Marshall and Northern Illinois at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla. Schnellenberger, who coached Miami to the 1983 national championship and built programs at Louisville and Florida Atlantic, died Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the age of 87, Florida Atlantic announced. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Howard Schnellenberger, 87, Miami, Louisville coach, dies

By Steven Wine Mar. 27, 2021 09:54 AM EDT

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

Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz, right, talks with Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops before the start of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri's Drinkwitz seeking more success vs South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 19, 2020 12:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins signals touchdown as Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley tries to stop short of the end zone to control the final minutes of the clock in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Against a conceding opponent, whose only hope was to take advantage of a ballcarrier's natural inclination to find the end zone, Penn State and the Falcons inadvertently took the bait and ended up losing games they pretty much had wrapped up. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Do Not Score! How to avoid touchdowns defenses celebrate

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2020 02:06 AM 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

FILE - Miami defensive lineman Gregory Rousseau (15) celebrates with head coach Manny Diaz in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Miami won 16-12. The Hurricanes open the season Sept. 10 at home against UAB, with Miami looking for much better play from the offense in 2020. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
D'Eriq King is the key to Miami's hopes for success in 2020

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 01, 2020 11:57 AM EDT

University of Georgia football player Shedrick Wynn (91) grabs Tennessee quarterback James Banks as he makes a sack and causes a fumble during an NCAA college football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002. Wynn arrived at Georgia in 1999 to play football but never finished his college degree. Life kept getting in the way. Now, two decades later, he's finally got his cap and gown. (Jeff Blake/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Column: Former Georgia player shows power of persistence

By Paul Newberry May. 18, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

Miami coach Manny Diaz, center, celebrates with players after Miami defeated Louisville 52-27 during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami fires offensive coordinator Dan Enos

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 27, 2019 12:29 PM EST

Miami coach Manny Diaz, center, celebrates with players after Miami defeated Louisville 52-27 during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
‘U’ can go home again: Miami to visit FIU at Marlins Park

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 22, 2019 10:57 AM EST