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FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian watches warm-ups before an NCAA football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Sarkisian made the most of his final game with Alabama and three of the most dangerous weapons in college football during the College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
New Texas coach Sarkisian defends "The Eyes of Texas"

By Mark Rosner Jan. 12, 2021 08:00 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Perfect Alabama finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 12th time

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 01:09 AM EST

Texas A&M players pose for photos at the end of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Texas A&M defeated North Carolina 41-27. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Texas A&M runs past North Carolina in Orange Bowl, 41-27

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 02, 2021 11:49 PM EST

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) runs to score a touchdown during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against North Carolina, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Texas A&M at North Carolina 1/2/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 08:39 PM EST

Title-winning coaches to square off in Orange Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 11:24 AM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Orange Bowl: No. 5 Texas A&M (8-1) vs. No. 14 North Carolina (8-3), at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, Saturday, 8 p...

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) speaks to head coach Jimbo Fisher during an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Texas A&M, North Carolina look forward, await Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 01, 2021 11:13 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, watches play against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
AP All-SEC: No. 1 Alabama leads the way for top awards

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 23, 2020 01:18 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws against Troy during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Coastal Carolina, Cincinnati headline Bowl Day snubs

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 20, 2020 05:59 PM EST

North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs the ball as Miami cornerback Te'Cory Couch (23) and Bubba Bolden (21) give chase during the first half of an during an NCAA college football game at Hard Rock Stadium In Miami Gardens, Fla, Saturday, Dec, 12, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
Orange Bowl: Texas A&M's 1st since 1944, UNC's 1st ever

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 03:02 PM EST

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) speaks to head coach Jimbo Fisher during an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Snubbed by committee, Texas A&M will face UNC in Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 20, 2020 02:55 PM EST

Clemson wide receiver E.J. Williams (6) hauls in a pass with one hand in front of Notre Dame cornerback Clarence Lewis (26) for a gain of 22-yards during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left out

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 20, 2020 12:39 PM EST

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) celebrates a touchdown against Tennessee during an NCAA college football game in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
AP Top 25: Notre Dame over A&M in final regular-season poll

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 20, 2020 11:04 AM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon (8) runs for the end zone to score past Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell (21) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2020 08:33 PM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon (8) runs for the end zone to score past Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell (21) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Notre Dame's blowout loss brings A&M into playoff picture

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2020 08:22 PM EST

Tennessee linebacker Henry To'o To'o (11) tackles Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during an NCAA college football game in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
No. 5 Texas A&M makes last CFP case in 34-13 win over Vols

Al Lesar Dec. 19, 2020 03:25 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) throws during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 5 Texas A&M finally makes first trip to Tennessee

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 03:56 PM EST

Texas A&M running back Ainias Smith (0) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tennessee looking to ruin No. 5 Texas A&M's playoff hopes

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 17, 2020 01:09 PM EST

Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) reacts with teammate DeMarvin Leal (8) after intercepting a pass from LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
CFP buzz muted for No. 5 Texas A&M, despite just one loss

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 16, 2020 05:41 PM EST

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
College Football Picks: What happens if upset bug bites?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2020 03:46 PM EST