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Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) reaches for an incomplete pass from tight end Tyler Warren (44) in the third overtime of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Illinois defeated Penn State 20-18 in the ninth overtime. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
AP Top 25: 'Bama jumps OU to No. 3; Penn State falls to 20th

By Ralph D. Russo 14 hrs ago

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) holds the ball in the air while scoring a touchdown against Kansas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: CFP race of Big 12 incoming, outgoing

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2021 09:18 PM EDT

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) scores on a 4-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 24-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa St. wins another close one against No. 8 Cowboys 24-21

By Andrew Logue Oct. 23, 2021 07:27 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 3 Oklahoma holds off Kansas 35-23 behind Williams' runs

Avery Osen Oct. 23, 2021 03:48 PM EDT

Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) shakes off Pine Bluff defender Paul Reeves (35) as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Arkansas 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 02:15 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oklahoma at Kansas 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly runs on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Week 8 Preview: Chip vs. Oregon; Pickett's Heisman chance

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 22, 2021 02:30 AM EDT

Oklahoma wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Kansas tries to right passing game against No. 3 Oklahoma

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 03:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2015, file photo, the American Athletic Conference logo is displayed before during the championship NCAA college football game between Houston and Temple in Houston. Six schools from Conference USA — UAB, UTSA, Rice, North Texas, Charlotte and Florida Atlantic — have applied for membership with the AAC and are expected to be accepted by the end of the week, according to two people with knowledge of the process who spoke with The Associated Press, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Realignment era: 6 C-USA schools leaving for American

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 21, 2021 10:21 AM EDT

Texas Tech quarterback Henry Colombi (3) looks to pass against Kansas during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Texas Tech looking to stack Big 12 wins as Kansas St. visits

Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Baylor cornerback Raleigh Texada, right, and Dillon Doyle, left, bring down West Virginia running back Leddie Brown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
TCU's struggling D tries to correct course vs. West Virginia

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates with fans while walking off the field after the team's team's 52-31 win over TCU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Williams, No. 3 Sooners visit struggling Kansas

By Avery Osen Oct. 20, 2021 10:35 PM EDT

Tulane tight end Tyrick James (80) outruns Houston linebacker Deontay Anderson (2) for a long gain in the first half during an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (A.J. Sisco/The Advocate via AP)
No. 21 SMU takes undefeated record into Tulane matchup

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 20, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs in for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma QB Williams among AP's Big 12 midseason honorees

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 19, 2021 03:43 PM EDT

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. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Blue bloods chasing No. 2 Bearcats

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 18, 2021 03:53 AM EDT

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) throws a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Reaves)
Good deal: Benching doesn't sully Rattler's marketability

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2021 10:07 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
No. 4 Oklahoma beats TCU 52-31 in Williams’ starting debut

By Joe Buettner Oct. 16, 2021 11:35 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) smiles after completing a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
TCU at Oklahoma 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 09:31 PM EDT

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, center, consoles quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) following an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Mullen faces scrutiny; No. 2 Iowa upset

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 16, 2021 08:37 PM EDT

Arkansas defensive back Montaric Brown (21) intercepts a pass intended for Auburn receiver Ze'Vian Capers (80) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Auburn at Arkansas 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 02:05 PM EDT