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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

Ohio State receiver Johnnie Dixon, left, celebrates his touchdown against Rutgers with teammate Binjimen Victor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 4 Ohio State routs Rutgers, looks ahead to bigger test

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 08, 2018 02:38 PM EDT

TCU wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (25) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver TreVontae Hights (87) during the second quarter against SMU in an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Turpin ignites No. 16 TCU in rainy 42-12 win over rival SMU

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 07, 2018 09:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash. It was still uncertain during the week whether Luton would be back in time for the game against Southern Utah on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. He left the opener at Ohio State with concussion-like symptoms after the first series and was replaced by backup Conor Blount. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Beavers QB Luton's status unknown going into Southern Utah

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 07, 2018 01:05 PM EDT

Oregon State quarterback Jack Colletto drops back to pass against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Oregon State 77-31. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Oregon State at Ohio State 9/1/2018

Sep. 05, 2018 11:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs the ball during the first half of the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, in Auburn, Ala. Potential Heisman Trophy contender Stidham will lead No. 9 Auburn against No. 6 Washington in the only opening-week game between top-10 teams. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Alabama at Auburn 11/25/2017

Sep. 03, 2018 07:41 AM 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

Washington quarterback Jake Browning (3) is stopped by Auburn's Darrell Williams (49) and Jeremiah Dinson (20) after running for a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. Auburn won 21-16. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Pac-12 down not out after UW loss

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 01, 2018 03:30 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Terry McLaurin is lifted in celebration by teammate Jaylen Harris after scoring a touchdown against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Meyer-less No. 5 Ohio State routs Oregon St 77-31 in opener

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 01, 2018 01:35 PM EDT

Appalachian State defenders Thomas Hennigan (5), Corey Sutton (2) and Josh Thomas (7), break up a pass intended for Penn State's KJ Hamler (1) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 10 Nittany Lions survives in OT vs Appalachian State

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 11:57 AM EDT

Second half of Ohio State-Oregon State delayed by lightning

Sep. 01, 2018 09:34 AM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The start of the second half of Ohio State's game against Oregon State has been delayed by lightning. The Ohio...

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2017, file photo, Oregon State Beavers quarterback Jake Luton (6) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Collins, Colo. Oregon State's Luton is back after making it just four games as starter last season before suffering a thoracic spine fracture. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Oregon State at Colorado State 8/26/2017

Aug. 31, 2018 10:37 AM EDT

Mullen Era begins at Florida against Charleston Southern

By Mark Long Aug. 31, 2018 08:47 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It's been nearly a decade since Dan Mullen ran out of the Florida Field tunnel and onto the sideline. It's been 3...

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2018, file photo, Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer makes a statement during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio. Meyer’s current suspension and previous paid leave have restricted him from talking football with his staff and athletes during August with one exception _ a team meeting the day after the suspension was announced. Emails from the senior vice president for human resources show Meyer and athletic director Gene Smith were allowed to meet with the players and coaches last Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio St's Meyer pushes back on reasons for suspension

Aug. 31, 2018 08:02 AM EDT

Herman says he'll talk to NCAA if asked about strip club

Aug. 30, 2018 03:31 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas football coach Tom Herman said Thursday he's willing to talk to the NCAA about a 2014 visit to a Florida strip club with Zach...

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2018 file photo, Ohio State University trustee Jeffrey Wadsworth attends a meeting of Ohio State University trustees to discuss the future of NCAA college football coach Urban Meyer in Columbus, Ohio. Wadsworth, who thought football coach Urban Meyer deserved more than a three-game suspension and resigned from the board over it, said Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, that he was alone in advocating a stiffer penalty when trustees discussed the matter. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio State trustee resigns, calls Meyer's penalty too light

By John Seewer And Kantele Franko Aug. 30, 2018 01:35 PM EDT

The Latest: Ohio State trustee chair backs Meyer process

Aug. 30, 2018 01:02 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Latest on the resignation of an Ohio State trustee over football coach's suspension (all times local): 6:05 p.m....

FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Washington quarterback Jake Browning looks to pass during an NCAA college football practice, in Seattle. Potential Heisman Trophy contender Browning will lead No. 6 Washington against No. 9 Auburn in the only opening-week game between top-10 teams. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Game of Week 1? Easy. No. 6 Washington vs No. 9 Auburn

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2018 12:42 PM EDT

Fired Ohio State assistant Zach Smith lashes out in tweets

Aug. 29, 2018 11:14 AM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fired Ohio State assistant coach Zach Smith denies that he abused his ex-wife and blames the university president for an...

File-This Nov. 25, 2017, file photo shows Michigan defensive lineman Maurice Hurst (73) reaching for Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. The major obstacle to Haskins becoming Ohio State’s next starting quarterback was erased when Joe Burrow decided to transfer to LSU after spring practice rather than battle it out with Haskins in fall camp. Haskins already secured his place in Buckeyes lore by winning last year’s Michigan game, takes the keys from four-year starter J.T. Barrett. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Ohio State at Michigan 11/25/2017

Aug. 28, 2018 09:28 AM EDT