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FILE - SEC Nation host Tim Tebow listens to his co-hosts during the SEC Nation broadcast in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Tebow, who won the Heisman in 2007, was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, File)
USC's Reggie Bush, Tebow make College Football Hall of Fame

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2023 04:17 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan speaks to reporters in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. TCU plays Georgia in the national championship NCAA college football game on Monday. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Column: A round of applause, please, for playoff-crasher TCU

By Paul Newberry Jan. 06, 2023 03:58 PM EST

FILE - Texas' head coach Chris Beard, left, meets with Tyrese Hunter (4) and Marcus Carr (5) at the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in the Jimmy V Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in New York. Texas fired basketball coach Chris Beard on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, while he faces a felony domestic family violence charge stemming from a Dec. 12 incident involving his fiancée. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Texas fires Chris Beard amid felony domestic violence charge

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 05, 2023 02:41 PM EST

Florida State wide receiver Johnny Wilson (14) makes a reception while defended by Oklahoma defensive back Justin Broiles (25) during the second half of the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Gore's record performance headlines AP all-bowl selections

By Steve Megargee Jan. 05, 2023 09:37 AM EST

TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston and head coach Sonny Dykes hold the trophy after the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. TCU defeated Michigan 51-45. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
'Extra juice': Title-seeking TCU used to underdog label

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 03, 2023 06:14 PM EST

Alabama NCAA college football head coach Nick Saban introduces Alabama juniors declaring for the NFL draft, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama's Young, Anderson, Gibbs, Branch declare for draft

By John Zenor Jan. 02, 2023 11:25 AM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Duggan vs. Bennett: 2 onetime underdogs fight for CFP title

By David Brandt Jan. 01, 2023 04:38 PM EST

LSU head coach Brian Kelly walks off the field after a loss at the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Citrus Bowl pits No. 16 LSU vs. Purdue for 1st time ever

By Alanis Thames Jan. 01, 2023 12:32 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Young throws for 5 TDs, Alabama tops K-State in Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2022 03:42 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
For Alabama, Kansas State, mentality matters in Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2022 06:12 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama, Kansas State clash for first time at Sugar Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2022 02:05 PM EST

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0) scores a touch down in the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Dykes: Nine-game Big 12 schedule a grind others don't face

By David Brandt Dec. 29, 2022 06:26 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama, Kansas St extol virtues of opting in at Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 29, 2022 06:19 PM EST

FILE - The Heisman trophy finalists, from left, Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, TCU quarterback Max Duggan, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, stand for a photo with the trophy before attending the award ceremony on Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. Duggan has thrown for 3,321 yards with 30 touchdowns and only four interceptions, and run for 404 yards with six more scores, heading into the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)
Max's wild ride: TCU QB Duggan goes from lost job to playoff

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 28, 2022 04:44 PM EST

FILE - Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) rush the ball against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. No. 2 Michigan brings its smash-mouth ways into the College Football Playoff semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 to face No. 3 TCU. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Power vs. speed: Michigan, TCU present unfamiliar challenges

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 27, 2022 05:08 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) and head coach Sonny Dykes, right, watch in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
TCU's Sonny Dykes at home, coaching 1st CFP team from Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 26, 2022 06:17 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama's Young, Anderson sticking around for Sugar Bowl

By John Zenor Dec. 19, 2022 02:20 PM EST

FILE - TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) stands at a tunnel exit during team introductions before an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 22, 2022. Duggan’s 41st career start for third-ranked TCU will come in the Big 12 championship game on Saturday, Dec, 3, 2022, with the undefeated Horned Frogs on the brink of making the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
TCU QB Max Duggan heading to NFL draft after playoff

Dec. 19, 2022 12:46 PM EST

FILE - TCU head coach Sonny Dykes walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. TCU won 62-14. TCU's Sonny Dykes won The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Monday, Dec. 19, after leading the No. 3 Horned Frogs to the College Football Playoff in his first season with the school.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
TCU's Sonny Dykes named Associated Press coach of the Year

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2022 11:58 AM EST

FILE - Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell runs on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Campbell was named AP All-Big Ten Defensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
2022 Associated Press All-America Team

Dec. 12, 2022 01:44 PM EST