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Oregons' CJ Verdell runs against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Whittingham among AP's Pac-12 award winners for 1st half

By Pat Graham 3 hrs ago

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 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

California wide receiver Kekoa Crawford is tackled by Oregon cornerback DJ James during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 9 Oregon holds off tenacious California 24-17

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 16, 2021 02:30 AM EDT

California wide receiver Kekoa Crawford is tackled by Oregon cornerback DJ James during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
California at Oregon 10/15/2021

Oct. 15, 2021 11:53 PM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) passes against Washington State in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
No. 9 Oregon regroups after Stanford loss, ready to host Cal

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 14, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Oregons' Travis Dye (26) walks off the field after losing to Stanford after overtime in an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Ninth-ranked Oregon looks to rebound at home against Cal

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 11:55 AM EDT

Texas A&M wide receiver Demond Demas (1) gets away from Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: UGA joins No. 1 club; Tide slips

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 11, 2021 02:21 AM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, right, avoids a tackle by Arizona State defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott as he runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. Arizona State won 42-23. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
UCLA heads to the desert to face winless Arizona

By John Marshall Oct. 07, 2021 06:40 PM EDT

Oregons' Travis Dye (26) walks off the field after losing to Stanford after overtime in an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Pac-12's CFP chances not quite dead even after Oregon loss

By John Marshall Oct. 05, 2021 04:52 PM EDT

Penn State returner Jahan Dotson (5) breaks away from Indiana's Jonathan Haynes (17) on a punt return during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Penn State defeated Indiana 24-0. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers surge into October

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 04, 2021 03:14 AM EDT

Illinois running back Chase Brown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Charlotte Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 24-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Tide's Robinson runs for 4 TDs

By The Associated Press Oct. 02, 2021 10:07 PM EDT

CORRECTS ID TO ELIJAH HIGGINS NOT JAYLON REDD - Stanford's Elijah Higgins makes a touchdown catch against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford rallies late to beat No. 3 Oregon 31-24 in OT

By Josh Dubow Oct. 02, 2021 07:49 PM EDT

Stanford's Tanner McKee throws against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Oregon at Stanford 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

Oregon running back CJ Verdell (7) runs through hole in during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 3 Oregon visits Stanford in search best start in 8 years

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 01:54 PM EDT

Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright (2) celebrates his interception with Oregon safety Verone McKinley III (23) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 3 Oregon takes opportunistic defense into Stanford

By Josh Dubow Sep. 30, 2021 12:23 PM EDT

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) rolls out to throw a pass against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 25, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State at No. 20 UCLA tops the Pac-12 this week

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 02:42 AM EDT

Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright (2) celebrates his interception with Oregon safety Verone McKinley III (23) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Interceptions a point of pride for No. 3 Oregon Ducks

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 29, 2021 06:16 PM EDT

North Carolina State's Savion Jackson (90) tackles Clemson's D.J. Uiagalelei (5) as the left leg of Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) gets caught with North Carolina State's Tanner Ingle (10) also defending during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Preseason perception v small sample

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 27, 2021 03:30 AM EDT

Oregon safety Bennett Williams (15) dives to make an interception in front of Arizona offensive linemen Josh McCauley (50) and Donovan Laie (78) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 3 Oregon has big 4th quarter in 41-19 win over Arizona

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 26, 2021 02:16 AM EDT