Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama head coach Nick Saban cheers his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 Alabama still seeking that complete game performance

By John Zenor 19 hrs ago

Florida running back Dameon Pierce, center, scores a touchdown past the Alabama defense including linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 11 Florida finds success despite dumping pass-happy ways

By Mark Long 19 hrs ago

Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) pushes his way past the Alabama defense including defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (2) for a 5-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Mullen: QB Richardson to 'do a little bit more at practice'

By Mark Long Sep. 20, 2021 04:58 PM EDT

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III runs past Northwestern defensive back Bryce Jackson on the way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
STAT WATCH: Spartans' Kenneth Walker top rusher in nation

By Eric Olson Sep. 20, 2021 03:38 AM EDT

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) throws a pass against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: No. 1 rarely slips after ranked win

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 20, 2021 03:35 AM EDT

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) hurdles past Florida defensive players cornerback Kaiir Elam (5), linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper and safety Trey Dean III during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Not-so-super superpowers show cracks

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 18, 2021 10:02 PM EDT

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, left, cuts upfield against Tulsa defensive back Travon Fuller during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: OSU's Henderson runs for 277 yards

By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Florida safety Trey Dean III, right, is called for pass interference as he hits Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29

By Mark Long Sep. 18, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, leads his team on the field during warm ups before an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida A&M at South Florida 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris walks on to the field with her husband Doug Emhoff before an NCAA college football game between Howard and Hampton at Audi Field in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Harris attended Howard University and graduated in 1986. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
USC at Washington State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) hurdles Florida Atlantic defensive back Justin McKithen (11) and safety Armani-Eli Adams (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Tebow praises QB Richardson's mobility, mechanics, mentality

By Mark Long Sep. 17, 2021 05:37 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) gets past South Florida linebacker Brian Norris (29) on an 80-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Week 3 Preview: Tide visits The Swamp; Rare SEC-B1G game

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 17, 2021 03:09 AM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban runs warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 11 Florida welcomes favored, top-ranked Alabama to Swamp

By Mark Long Sep. 16, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 Alabama puts streak on line vs Florida in packed Swamp

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 12:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2021, file photo, Miami coach Manny Diaz watches the NCAA college football team's practice in Coral Gables, Fla. Atlantic Coast Conference coaches are counting on high program vaccination rates to minimize risks of illnesses or lineup-depleting contact tracing for the upcoming season. That's meant teams working through the offseason's final weeks toward an 85% threshold of vaccinated players, coaches and staffers. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
No. 24 Miami, Michigan State to play for 1st time since 1989

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 16, 2021 10:24 AM EDT

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels throws a pass against Clemson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 1 'Bama visits No. 11 Florida in SEC title game rematch

By John Zenor Sep. 16, 2021 03:13 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska's Rich Glover (79) brings down Oklahoma quarterback Jack Mildren (11) as Nebraska defenders Bob Terrio (45) and Dave Mason (25) close in during a college football game in Norman, Okla., on Thanksgiving Day. The game on Thanksgiving 50 years ago is back in the spotlight as Nebraska and Oklahoma renew their rivalry on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)
Nebraska-Oklahoma provided stage for Black stars in '70s

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 15, 2021 11:43 AM EDT

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis, front, rolls out to pass as Texas A&M defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
SEC defenses flexing after 2020 championship game fireworks

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2021 10:45 AM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell speaks with quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) prior to an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio), Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Analysis: USC coaching search casts shadow over season

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 14, 2021 02:31 AM EDT

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is helped by wide receiver Ja'Markis Weston (82) after Richardson was injureed on an 80-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Florida's Mullen ignoring QB calls for Richardson over Jones

By Mark Long Sep. 13, 2021 04:28 PM EDT