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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws under pressure from Oregon defensive lineman Taki Taimani (55) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Should Georgia be No. 1?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 07, 2022 01:33 AM EDT

FILE - Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) stands with head coach Jim Harbaugh during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Harbaugh has decided to start Big Ten championship-winning quarterback Cade McNamara when No. 8 Michigan opens its season against Colorado State, and to give J.J. McCarthy a shot to take the first snap next week against Hawaii. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Harbaugh hopes players get a revenue share from 12-team CFP

By Larry Lage Sep. 05, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
McNamara unhappy after No. 8 Michigan beats Colorado St 51-7

By Larry Lage Sep. 03, 2022 03:37 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 15 Michigan State sputters in 35-13 win over W. Michigan

By Larry Lage Sep. 02, 2022 10:37 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Central Michigan, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sanders helps No. 12 Oklahoma State beat Central Michigan

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 01, 2022 10:53 PM EDT

FILE -Nevada head coach Jay Norvell works the sidelines against New Mexico State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Michigan is coming off its best season under Jim Harbaugh, finally breaking through to beat rival Ohio State and ending its longest drought without a Big Ten championship. The eighth-ranked Wolverines host Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at home in the opener for both teams. Former Nevada coach Jay Norvell will make his debut with the Rams.(AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes, File)
No. 8 Michigan aiming higher, hosts Colorado State in opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 02:08 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara throws during an NCAA college football intra-squad spring game, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Coach Jim Harbaugh has decided to start Big Ten championship-winning quarterback Cade McNamara when No. 8 Michigan opens its season against Colorado State, and to give J.J. McCarthy a shot to take the first snap next week against Hawaii.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 8 Michigan hosts Colorado State, aims higher this season

By Larry Lage Sep. 01, 2022 09:45 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Fighting Irish open the season at No. 2 Ohio State, facing an offense that led the FBS in total yards and scoring last season and is only expected to improve in C.J. Stroud's second season as the starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 2 Buckeyes vs No. 5 Irish: Big Ten's featured matchup

By Eric Olson Sep. 01, 2022 08:24 AM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh's Issac Bennett leans into the end zone past West Virginia's Keith Tandy during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Nov. 25, 2011, in Morgantown, W.Va. The rivalry between the longtime rivals will be renewed following an 11-year hiatus on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, when the 17th-ranked Panthers host the Mountaineers. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner, File)
PICK SIX PLUS: A dream road trip to see every Top 25 team

By Noah Trister Aug. 31, 2022 02:41 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara throws during an NCAA college football intra-squad spring game, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Coach Jim Harbaugh has decided to start Big Ten championship-winning quarterback Cade McNamara when No. 8 Michigan opens its season against Colorado State, and to give J.J. McCarthy a shot to take the first snap next week against Hawaii.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Harbaugh plans to start McNamara, McCarthy in opening games

By Larry Lage Aug. 29, 2022 05:03 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney laughs with teammates during the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
South Carolina to retire DE Jadeveon Clowney's No. 7 jersey

Aug. 26, 2022 02:42 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walk along the sideline during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. A propensity to pass down the family business often stokes a passion to follow in Dad's footsteps, but it has also helped perpetuate a lack of racial and ethnic diversity at the highest levels of football coaching.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Family members working on coaching staffs across Power Five

Aug. 23, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

FILE — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, in this file photo from July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. Nine months later, the sting of losing to Michigan is still fresh for Ohio State. Coach Ryan Day said it's been the source of motivation for everyone at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Buckeyes out to restore Big Ten order; Badgers pick in West

By Eric Olson Aug. 22, 2022 01:55 PM EDT

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. UCLA won 62-33. If the Bruins are going to contend for the Pac-12 title, it will need big seasons again from quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and running back Zach Charbonnet. UCLA opens the season on Sept. 4 against Bowling Green. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Running back Zach Charbonnet emerging as leader for UCLA

By Joe Reedy Aug. 22, 2022 01:21 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Battle is among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
AP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 22, 2022 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - Texas' Xavier Worthy (8) runs with ball against Kansas State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Nov. 26, 2021. Texas starts the season unranked after a 5-7 finish in 2021. And yet, there is optimism in Austin. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Texas unranked and hoping to ride Robinson to turnaround

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 19, 2022 11:19 AM EDT

Connecticut head football coach Jim Mora speaks to reporters during the opening day of NCAA college football training camp on July 29, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. Mora is trying to rebuild the football program as an independent in an era of conference mega-mergers.(AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)
Mora trying to make an independent UConn competitive

By Pat Eaton-Robb Aug. 19, 2022 02:40 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. A Buckeyes attack that led the nation with 561 yards and nearly 46 points per game returns quarterback C.J. Stroud, leading receiver Smith-Njigba, 1,200-yard rusher TreVeyon Henderson and an experienced offensive line anchored by 6-foot-8, 360-pound right tackle Dawand Jones. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Pouring caution on that optimism

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 16, 2022 03:02 AM EDT

FILE - Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh watches an NCAA college football intrasquad spring game April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Harbaugh’s eighth team is his first at Michigan that is coming off a win over Ohio State. The eighth-ranked Wolverines’ new challenge is to beat the Buckeyes on the road for the first time since 2000. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Harbaugh's eighth team at Michigan out to build on 2021

By Larry Lage Aug. 15, 2022 01:41 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT