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West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Doege (2) throws a pass while under pressure from Army linebacker Nathaniel Smith (44) during the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
West Virginia rallies to beat Army 24-21 in Liberty Bowl

By Clay Bailey Dec. 31, 2020 07:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken looks on against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Point, N.Y., in the 121st playing of the Army-Navy game. Army has a 9-2 record and was planning to play in the Independence Bowl. When that bowl game was called off because there was not another team available, it suddenly left Army looking for a postseason opponent. The Black Knights could be in line should some bowl-bound team find itself dealing with COVID-19 issues. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
After cancellation, Army finds new bowl, will play WVU

By John Kekis Dec. 21, 2020 06:55 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt walks onto the field to talk to players during an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Army takes Liberty Bowl spot left by Tennessee's withdrawal

Dec. 21, 2020 05:17 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) carries the ball during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Massachusetts on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Va. (AP Photo/Shaban Athuman)
No. 9 Coastal Carolina, No. 23 Liberty face off in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 08:19 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

Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller, right, kicks off as Ryan McCord (27) holds to start the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. With the kick, Fuller became the first female to play in a Southeastern Conference football game. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
SEC revamps December schedule to make up for postponed games

By Charles Odum Dec. 04, 2020 01:15 PM EST

BYU wide receiver Neil Pau'u (2) congratulates running back Miles Davis, right, after his fourth quarter touchdown against North Alabama during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger, Pool)
Plan B as in BYU: Cougars face Chanticleers on short notice

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2020 09:47 AM EST

North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren talks with quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) during the second half against Liberty in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Georgia Tech, NC State look to continue 2020 recoveries

By Charles Odum Dec. 03, 2020 09:25 AM EST

North Carolina coach Mack Brown argues with the official after an interception by Wake Forest defense back Ja'Sir Taylor (6) in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.(Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Tar Heels step out of ACC play to face Western Carolina

By Aaron Beard Dec. 03, 2020 09:00 AM EST

Coastal Carolina's Fred Payton (9) runs against Texas State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in San Marcos, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Liberty, Chanticleers matchup canceled due to COVID issues

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 03, 2020 01:56 AM EST

LSU quarterback TJ Finley looks for a receiver during the third quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
College Football Picks: Alabama-LSU has decided lack of buzz

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 02, 2020 03:05 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, greets Penn State head coach James Franklin after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Penn State won 27-17. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Maryland-Michigan canceled; Wolverines' AD sounds off

By Noah Trister Dec. 02, 2020 02:17 PM EST

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) runs while North Carolina linebacker Jeremiah Gemmel (44) misses the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Elite 8 gridlock for another week

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 30, 2020 02:25 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell waits to lead his team onto the field before an NCAA football game against Georgia State in Atlanta. An unusual college football season has produced some unexpected unbeaten teams dotting the AP Top 25 with about a month left. Led by No. 7 Cincinnati and No. 8 BYU, five teams from outside the Power Five conferences have yet to lose. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
What's the ceiling for UC, BYU, Marshall, Coastal & Liberty?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 19, 2020 04:57 PM EST

BYU wide receiver Neil Pau'u pushes across the goal line defended by Boise State safety Tyreque Jones (21) to score for the Cougars in the third quarter Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
In fashion: No. 8 BYU interested in wins, not style points

By Pat Graham Nov. 19, 2020 11:54 AM EST

Notre Dame wide receiver Javon McKinley (88) reacts after a catch during the third quarter against Clemson in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
College Football Picks: Notre Dame tries to avoid BC letdown

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 11, 2020 06:43 PM EST

Liberty's Alex Barbir (95) celebrates kicking the game-winning field goal in the last second of the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 7 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. Liberty won 38-35. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Could Harbaugh spin coaching carousel?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 07, 2020 07:50 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Latest ACC showdown: No. 1 Clemson vs. No. 4 Notre Dame

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 05, 2020 04:01 AM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) runs past Missouri's Martez Manuel (3) and linebacker Nick Bolton, back left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
College Football Picks: Top-10 matchups shape playoff race

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 04, 2020 01:11 PM EST

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Syracuse hopeful of finishing season on an upswing

By John Kekis Oct. 27, 2020 06:13 PM EDT