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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables, left, talks to Kansas State coach Chris Klieman after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables hits rough patch in 1st year

By Cliff Brunt 7 hrs ago

Washington State running back Jaylen Jenkins carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington St. eager to end No. 6 USC's unbeaten start

By Greg Beacham 8 hrs ago

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, left, avoids a tackle by Arizona State defensive back Jordan Clark during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Surprising Cougars out to end No. 6 Trojans' unbeaten start

By The Associated Press 9 hrs ago

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) scores a rushing touchdown against Washington during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 18 UCLA looks for 6-0 start against No. 11 Utah

By The Associated Press 18 hrs ago

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) and teammate Quentin Johnston (1) celebrate Duggan's touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won 55-24. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
What To Watch: TCU-Kansas grab national spotlight in Week 6

By John Zenor 18 hrs ago

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams rolls out during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Caleb Williams runs, passes No. 6 USC past Arizona St. 42-25

By Greg Beacham Oct. 02, 2022 01:59 AM EDT

FILE - Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the ACC media days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Last month, the Division I Board of Directors adopted three proposals to modernize the infractions process and also committed to “identifying appropriate types of penalties and modifying current penalty ranges, including identifying potential alternative penalties to postseason bans.” That goal is already well under way. "The reality is the current system is broken," said Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips, a member of the transformation committee. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
NCAA steering farther and farther away from harsh penalties

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 29, 2022 01:48 PM EDT

Southern California linebacker Shane Lee (53) sacks Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
No. 6 USC hosts Arizona St. with renewed focus after scare

By Greg Beacham Sep. 29, 2022 01:15 PM EDT

Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay runs away from Utah defensive end Gabe Reid (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 6 Trojans return home to face reeling Sun Devils

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 08:52 AM EDT

Stanford head coach David Shaw, left, and Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer shake hands after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 40-22. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Pac-12 looking stronger at top after early-season losses

By John Marshall Sep. 27, 2022 07:48 PM EDT

Oregon State running back Jam Griffin is brought down by Southern California defensive back Max Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Addison's late TD gives No. 7 USC 17-14 win over Oregon St

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 25, 2022 01:10 AM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Minnesota won 34-7. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Takeaways: After rush to give Tucker megadeal, MSU slips

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 24, 2022 09:23 PM EDT

Southern California tight end Malcolm Epps, left, can't get to a pass in the end zone as Fresno State defensive back Evan Williams defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 7 USC faces challenge in determined Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 22, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, left, celebrates his touchdown with tight end Lake McRee, center, and running back Austin Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 7 Trojans head north to face the determined Beavers

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan drops back to pass against Montana State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Oregon State faces No. 7 USC, seeks 1st 4-0 start since 2012

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 03:09 AM EDT

Kansas running back Torry Locklin celebrates after his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
College Football Picks: SEC test for A&M; Hoops powers clash

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 21, 2022 01:05 PM EDT

Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 34-17. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Pac-12's northern schools still factor into title game chase

By Joe Reedy Sep. 20, 2022 07:54 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback J.T. Shrout (5) looks to throw against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Dorrell, Colorado feeling the pressure after 0-3 start

By Pat Graham Sep. 19, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

Fresno State wide receiver Zane Pope, left, catches a pass as Southern California defensive back Ceyair Wright defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Williams accounts for 4 TDs, No. 7 USC beats Fresno St 45-17

By Joe Reedy Sep. 18, 2022 02:18 AM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) walks off the field after his team's victory over Stanford in an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
No. 7 USC back home to face always-dangerous Fresno State

By Greg Beacham Sep. 15, 2022 01:37 PM EDT