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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

Ex-Charleston Southern assistant Giardina returning as coach

Nov. 30, 2022 04:36 PM EST
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Albany State coach Gabe Giardina is returning to take over as Charleston Southern coach. The school announced Giardina's...

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams gestures to fans after USC defeated Notre Dame 38-27 an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Ohio State's Day will face doubters now

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 26, 2022 09:33 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) salutes the fans as he leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young, No. 8 Alabama roll past Auburn 49-27 in Iron Bowl

By John Zenor Nov. 26, 2022 07:28 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) departs the field after a 34-0 win over Austin Peay at an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 8 Alabama hosts Auburn in Iron Bowl for braggin' rights

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 02:53 AM EST

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Alabama, Auburn play for bragging rights, bowls

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2022 02:39 AM EST

Auburn interim head coach Carnell Williams reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Resurgent Auburn rides Cadillac into Iron Bowl — once again

By John Zenor Nov. 21, 2022 05:35 PM EST

Alabama defensive back Brian Branch (14) celebrates his interception with defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis (91) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Austin Peay, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
McClellan has career day, No. 8 Bama tops Austin Peay 34-0

By Katie Windham Nov. 19, 2022 03:19 PM EST

Mississippi wide receiver Malik Heath catches a pass past Alabama defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Column: Enjoy a couple of months without Bama and Nick Saban

By Paul Newberry Nov. 18, 2022 02:05 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Title hopes gone, No. 8 Alabama hosts FCS Austin Peay

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Alabama hosts Austin Peay without typical stakes

By John Zenor Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 AM EST

Miami quarterback Jacurri Brown throws in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Miami's Cristobal hopes to emulate No. 9 Clemson's success

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 AM EST

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (24) celebrates a touchdown with running back Jaylen Wright (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 66-24. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
SEC resources, right hires can help programs rebound quickly

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 16, 2022 04:18 PM EST

West Virginia coach Neal Brown reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia fires AD Shane Lyons as football team falters

Nov. 14, 2022 12:45 PM EST

Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) fights off Mississippi safety Otis Reese (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Young's 3 TD passes lifts No. 10 'Bama past No. 11 Ole Miss

By Chris Burrows Nov. 12, 2022 07:56 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
No. 10 Alabama visits No. 11 Mississippi in SEC West clash

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 01:48 PM EST

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin, right, talks to quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 10 Alabama aims to rebound on visit to No. 11 Ole Miss

By John Zenor Nov. 10, 2022 01:05 PM EST

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh, right, fends off Tennessee defensive lineman Byron Young during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
In the SEC, the powers that be still care about the run game

By Brett Martel Nov. 09, 2022 04:04 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. LSU won 32-31 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
College Football Picks: Tide try to avoid rare 2-game skid

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2022 12:53 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) is defended by LSU defensive end BJ Ojulari (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. LSU won 32-31 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
No. 10 Alabama in unfamiliar territory -- out of contention

By John Zenor Nov. 07, 2022 03:01 PM EST