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Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) celebrates with offensive lineman Solomon Kindley (66) after scoring a touchdown against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Up with UGA; Down on Notre Dame

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 09, 2018 10:32 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) passes under pressure from Kansas State linebacker Da'Quan Patton (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fitzgerald leads No. 18 Miss St to 31-10 rout of K-State

By Dave Skretta Sep. 08, 2018 10:44 AM EDT

South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) celebrates his touchdown reception with Blake Camper, right, Jake Bentley (19), and Shi Smith (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Coastal Carolina 49-15. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 3 Georgia, No. 24 S. Carolina meet in SEC East showdown

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2018 11:05 PM EDT

Maryland players celebrate in front of Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) after Maryland linebacker Tre Watson, second from right, intercepted a pass intended for Humphrey in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. Maryland won 34-29. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Auburn, Boise State are under-ranked

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 05, 2018 07:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald speaks during the team's media day in Starkville, Miss. Fitzgerald, suspended for last weekend's season opener, is expected to start on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, against Kansas State. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Humbled Fitzgerald returns for No. 18 Mississippi State

By David Brandt Sep. 04, 2018 04:16 PM EDT

TCU quarterback Shawn Robinson (3) takes off on a 36-yard touchdown run against Southern University during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 07:36 PM EDT

Penn State's Amani Oruwariye (21) intercepts a pass intended for Appalachian State's Corey Sutton (2) in the end zone during overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. Penn State won 45-38 in OT. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 10 Nittany Lions edge Appalachian State 45-38 in OT

By Travis Johnson Sep. 01, 2018 04:53 PM EDT