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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

Utah wide receiver Luca Caldarella (19) makes a catch during practice ahead of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Penn State, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Utah faces Penn State as the sun sets on a Rose Bowl era

By Greg Beacham Jan. 01, 2023 03:55 PM EST

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) is up-ended against TCU during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
TCU's defense holds on in Fiesta Bowl win over Michigan

By John Marshall Dec. 31, 2022 09:54 PM EST

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) is up-ended against TCU during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Before the shootout, Michigan rues missed 1st half chances

By David Brandt Dec. 31, 2022 09:37 PM EST

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) can't make the catch as TCU cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) defends during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. Hodges-Tomlinson was called for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 3 TCU upsets No. 2 Michigan 51-45 in wild CFP semifinal

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 31, 2022 08:15 PM EST

TCU tight end Jared Wiley (19) and wide receiver Savion Williams (18) celebrate a two-point conversion by Wiley in the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
The CFP semifinalists and the NIL collectives that back them

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 30, 2022 10:40 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh holds the trophy as he celebrates with his team after defeating Purdue in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Michigan won, 43-22. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
TCU brings 'fight for credibility' to CFP against Michigan

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 30, 2022 02:45 PM EST

FILE - Michigan co-offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore looks on before an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 24, 2022. Moore and TCU's Garrett Riley will arrive at the Fiesta Bowl for a College Football Playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, as rising-star offensive coordinators. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rising stars: Michigan's Moore, TCU's Riley guide CFP teams

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2022 06:53 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 - 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)
Confident Edwards a key cog for Michigan at Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 29, 2022 04:08 PM EST

FILE - Boston College's Milan Bolden-Morris (23) avoids a steal attempt by Providence's Kyra Spiwak (5) during an NCAA women's basketball game on Nov. 17, 2019 in Providence, R.I. Bolden-Morris is now a graduate assistant football coach at Michigan. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
Michigan graduate assistant a trailblazer for female coaches

By Larry Lage Dec. 29, 2022 03:59 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 3 1920 — Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells pitcher-outfielder Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000 plus a $350,000 loan. ...

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

Heisman trophy finalist, Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett speaks during an NCAA college football news conference before attending the award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Georgia's Bennett needs 2 wins for rare back-to-back titles

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2022 04:32 PM EST

Heisman trophy finalist and TCU quarterback Max Duggan speaks during a news conference before attending the award ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Ohio State dogged by Michigan loss during Peach Bowl prep

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2022 02:20 PM EST

FILE - Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. Michigan standout defensive lineman Mazi Smith has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, records show. The felony charge was filed Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in an Ann Arbor court, nearly two months after the alleged incident, according to online records. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Michigan's Smith says he delayed applying for weapon permit

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 28, 2022 12:56 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

FILE - TCU cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) returns an interception against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. Hodges-Tomlinson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
TCU's cornerbacks 2 examples of transfer portal success

By David Brandt Dec. 27, 2022 03:15 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 - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a long run against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 56-14. Stroud was named AP All-Big Ten Offensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
QB C.J. Stroud is still defining his legacy at Ohio State

By Jacob Benge Dec. 23, 2022 02:44 PM EST