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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

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after their win against Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cristobal's new-look Oregon looks to build on Rose Bowl win

By Dan Greenspan Jan. 02, 2020 02:21 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Washington's Nick Harris lines up during an NCAA college football game against Southern Cal, in Seattle. Harris was selected to The Associated Press All-Pac 12 Conference team, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Ducks' Cristobal takes AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors

By Anne. M. Peterson Dec. 12, 2019 01:54 PM EST

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) throws downfield in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Colorado Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah seeks Pac-12 title, playoff berth vs. Oregon

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 02:27 PM EST

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin, left, avoids a tackle by Oregon State defensive back Jaydon Grant during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
No. 6 Oregon aiming to keep CFP hopes against Arizona State

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 03:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. Taylor was selected to the AP Midseason All-America NCAA college football team, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
AP Midseason All-America Team: Burrow, Taylor lead 1st team

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 file photo ,Oregon running back C.J. Verdell, center, and Oregon State safety Jeffrey Manning Jr. (15) during an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore. College football starts better than it ends. The sport has evolved through numerous postseason systems that have clumsily crowned champions, and while the College Football Playoff does a better job than its predecessors it has also spawned a month’s worth of tedious debate over the meaningfulness of bowl games. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)
No. 11 Oregon-No. 16 Auburn opener 9 years after title game

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 30, 2019 03:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2018, file photo, Auburn offensive lineman Prince Tega Wanogho (76) watches from the sideline in the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game against Purdue, in Nashville, Tenn. Prince Tega Wanogho came to Alabama from Nigeria wanting to be the next LeBron James. He became Auburn’s left tackle instead. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
No. 11 Oregon-No. 16 Auburn 1st meeting since '11 title game

Aug. 29, 2019 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 file photo ,Oregon running back C.J. Verdell, center, and Oregon State safety Jeffrey Manning Jr. (15) during an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore. College football starts better than it ends. The sport has evolved through numerous postseason systems that have clumsily crowned champions, and while the College Football Playoff does a better job than its predecessors it has also spawned a month’s worth of tedious debate over the meaningfulness of bowl games. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)
Week 1 Preview: Pac-12 statement; transfer QBs; USC's start

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 28, 2019 05:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) avoids a tackle attempt from Washington State defensive lineman Taylor Comfort (56) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Herbert has thrown for 6,904 yards with 62 TDs and 17 interceptions in his career, with Oregon averaging 39.4 points per game in his 27 career starts. Oregon plays Michigan State in the Redbox Bowl on Monday. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Herbert's return gives Oregon win before bowl game

By Josh Dubow Dec. 30, 2018 03:19 PM EST