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Sark latest 'Bama assistant multi-tasking before title game
Steve Sarkisian is the latest Alabama coordinator to be drawing up game plans for a national title showdown before leaving for a new head coaching job. The top-ranked Crimson Tide's offensive chief is trying to treat the transition as business as usual, saying Wednesday that his “week has been as normal as...
Podlesny's FG lifts Georgia past Cincinnati in Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) — Jack Podlesny told Georgia coaches before Friday's Peach Bowl that he felt confident attempting field goals from as long as 55 yards — a full 4 yards past his career best. Podlesny made good on his claim, kicking a 53-yard field goal with three seconds remaining, and No. 11 Georgia...
No. 6 Cincinnati an underdog in Peach against No. 11 Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Luke Fickell knew he might surprise some by suggesting No. 11 Georgia is the best team Cincinnati has faced in his four seasons as head coach. After all, then-No. 5 Ohio State crushed the Bearcats 42-0 early in the 2019 season. Cincinnati has another opportunity against what he refers to as...
Ridder, Daniels put winning streaks on line in Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) — Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder is known for his dual-threat skills. JT Daniels has used his arm strength to add balance to Georgia's attack. The two quarterbacks also boast impressive football intelligence, and that may be the biggest reason neither has lost a game as a starter this season as...
Georgia's Smart wary of COVID-19 results before Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) — Rising COVID-19 numbers have Georgia coach Kirby Smart concerned as the No. 11 Bulldogs prepare for Friday's Peach Bowl game against No. 6 Cincinnati. Smart said four players, including defensive standouts Eric Stokes and Monty Rice, will miss the game due to opting out for the NFL draft or...
Clemson's Swinney votes CFP opponent Ohio State 11th
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney had long discussed the inequality of teams that play double-digit games against those who play shorter seasons. He applied that reasoning when he voted in the final Amway Coaches' rankings, placing the Tigers' College Football Playoff opponent Ohio State at...
No. 6 Cincinnati lands Peach Bowl date with No. 11 Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Coach Luke Fickell believes No. 6 Cincinnati has a lot on the line in its Peach Bowl game against No. 6 Georgia, even though the Bearcats didn't land in the College Football Playoff. Fickell said the Jan. 1 bowl game is a chance for the Bearcats to show they deserve the same respect given to...
No. 6 Cincinnati to face No. 11 Georgia in Peach Bowl
No. 6 Cincinnati (9-0, American Athletic Conference) vs. No. 11 Georgia (7-2, Southeastern Conference), Jan. 1, 12:30 p.m. ET LOCATION: Atlanta TOP PLAYERS Cincinnati: RB Gerrid Doaks and QB Desmond Ridder combined for 19 rushing touchdowns and almost 1,300 yards. Ridder passed for 2,090 yards with 17 touchdowns...
Column: Alabama's Nick Saban is Coach Killer of the SEC
ATLANTA (AP) — They keep trying to knock him off. Occasionally, they're successful. A Kick Six here. A Joe Burrow there. In the end, though, no one in the Southeastern Conference comes close to Nick Saban. He's the ultimate Coach Killer. Over his 14-year reign at Alabama, the other 13 SEC schools have...
Bama, Ohio St add 5-stars while preparing for champ games
As Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, Oregon, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Florida prepared to play for conference championships, they signed top-10 recruiting classes for 2021 they hope to fuel their next title contenders. The most unusual college football season in memory brought the convergence Wednesday of the start...
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