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Alabama head coach Nick Saban looks on between plays during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 2 Alabama faces 3-game stretch of ranked foe

By John Zenor Sep. 26, 2022 04:43 PM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts on the sideline after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Ga Tech fires Geoff Collins in 4th season with 10-28 mark

By Paul Newberry Sep. 26, 2022 02:51 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young, No. 2 Alabama top Vanderbilt 55-3 in SEC opener

By John Zenor Sep. 24, 2022 10:50 PM EDT

Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann (13) hands the ball off to Vanderbilt running back Chase Gillespie (46) during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
No. 2 Alabama set to host Vanderbilt in SEC opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:06 PM EDT

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal, right, argues a call with Field Judge Jake Dishaw during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
No. 25 Miami offense seeking improvement against MTSU

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 22, 2022 10:57 AM EDT

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 2 Alabama opens SEC play against heavy underdog Vandy

By John Zenor Sep. 22, 2022 03:15 AM EDT

Former Alabama split end Dennis Homan, left, poses with his daughter Missy Homan, center, and grandson Kneeland Hibbett, a current Alabama long snapper, outside Bryant-Denny Stadium at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Hibbett has pledged to donate a share of his name, image and likeness proceeds to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, which has worked with ex-football players and others who developed traumatic brain injuries from repeated hits to the head. (Homan family photograph via AP)
Grandson of Alabama champ pledges NIL money to CTE research

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 20, 2022 04:57 PM EDT

Alabama place kicker Will Reichard (16) watches his game winning field goal against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Alabama defeated Texas 20-19. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
No. 2 Bama's Reichard has flipped script for Saban kickers

By John Zenor Sep. 18, 2022 02:38 PM EDT

Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Chandler Rogers (6) runs the ball against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young, No. 2 Alabama roll over Louisiana-Monroe, 63-7

By John Zenor Sep. 17, 2022 07:38 PM EDT

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) is picked up by Texas offensive lineman Jake Majors (65) after scoring a touchdown against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
No. 21 Texas moving on after loss, now faces tough UTSA

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 03:53 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 52-0. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 11 Michigan State, Washington both seeking validation

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 02:28 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) is chased out of bounds by Texas defensive back Anthony Cook during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Alabama defeated Texas 20-19. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
No. 2 Alabama hosts Louisiana-Monroe after Texas squeaker

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian waves to the fans after an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Alabama won 20-19. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Sarkisian: Texas must avoid 'rat poison' praise against UTSA

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 15, 2022 10:35 AM EDT

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) eludes Samford linebacker Brayden DeVault-Smith (22) as he looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 again, Georgia visits South Carolina in SEC opener

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2022 01:35 AM EDT

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech and new coach McGuire among 7 Big 12 teams at 2-0

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 15, 2022 01:34 AM EDT

Texas running back Jordan Whittington is tackled by Alabama defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (2) during the first half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
No. 2 Alabama hosts Louisiana-Monroe after close call

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2022 01:32 AM EDT

Baylor offensive lineman Connor Galvin (76) warms up before an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Week 3 Preview: 'Bama, Baylor out to avoid more Sun upsets

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 15, 2022 01:30 AM EDT

Marshall's Koby Cumberlander (32) and Eric Meeks (57) celebrate after the team defeated Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Marshall won 26-21. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Herd Rising: Marshall basks in storybook win over Notre Dame

By John Raby Sep. 14, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) is chased out of bounds by Texas defensive back Anthony Cook during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Alabama defeated Texas 20-19. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
Lessons learned? Saban, now-No. 2 Alabama sure hope so

By John Zenor Sep. 12, 2022 04:39 PM EDT

Marshall defensive back Steven Gilmore (3) jumps into the stands after returning an interception for a score against Notre Dame during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Marshall won 26-21. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Sun Belt gets slighted in rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 12, 2022 02:05 AM EDT