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2 days ago

Cowboys score twice on defense in 38-3 blowout of Patriots, Belichick's worst loss

DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Leighton Vander Esch scooped up a fumble for a score and the Dallas Cowboys blew out the New England Patriots 38-3.

2 days ago

Patriots pull QB Mac Jones after 2 turnovers lead directly to Cowboys touchdowns

The New England Patriots have pulled third-year starting quarterback Mac Jones after two turnovers led directly to touchdowns for the Dallas Cowboys.

Jets' Sauce Gardner says he was hit with a cheap shot to his 'private parts' from Patriots' Jones

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner accused Patriots quarterback Mac Jones of taking things a little too far by hitting him in his "private parts” during New England’s 15-10 victory.

No. 2 pick C.J. Stroud struggles in his preseason debut as the Texans beat the Patriots 20-9

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Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21

Kyle Dugger intercepted Teddy Bridgewater and returned it 39 yards for a go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter, and the New England Patriots kept their playoff hopes alive by rallying to beat the Miami Dolphins 23-21 on Sunday.

Bengals force late red zone turnover, hold off Pats 22-18

Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes and the Cincinnati Bengals forced a late turnover in the red zone to preserve a 22-18 win over the New England Patriots.

Disastrous last play sums up day of mistakes by Patriots

New England coach Bill Belichick used the word “mistake” 10 times during his brief comments after the Patriots lost to the Las Vegas Raiders on a last-play stunner.

Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt

Mac Jones threw for 235 yards, Raekwon McMillan had a crucial fumble return for a touchdown and the New England Patriots earned a 27-13 win on Monday night over the Arizona Cardinals, who lost starting quarterback Kyler Murray in the first quarter to a potentially serious knee injury.

Questions linger as Patriots' offense falls short again

Quarterback Mac Jones was adamant his expletive-laced tirade on the sideline during the Patriots' 24-10 loss to Buffalo was about motivating himself and not an emotional plea about the play-calling or directed at his coaches.

Belichick says Jones to remain Pats' starter at QB vs. Jets

Patriots coach Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will remain the starting quarterback when they visit the New York Jets.

Pats' QB Jones believes he deserves to be starter vs. Jets

Mac Jones says he wants to start this week against the Jets and believes he deserves to remain in the lineup despite struggling in his return to the field following three-game absence because of an ankle injury.

Dolphins safety Brandon Jones out for the season

The Miami Dolphins will be without Brandon Jones.

Fields, Bears score 23 straight points, beat Pats 33-14

Justin Fields threw for 179 yards and a touchdown and ran for 82 yards and another score, and the Bears defense forced returning Patriots starter Mac Jones back to the bench to give Chicago a 33-14 victory over New England.

Patriots QB Brian Hoyer leaves with head injury, Zappe in

Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer left New England’s game with the Green Bay Packers because of a head injury.

Pats QB Jones ruled out vs. Packers despite practice return

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones made a surprise return to the practice field on Friday, but was ruled out for this weekend's game at Green Bay.

Belichick: Hoyer will start if Jones can't play vs. Packers

Patriots coach Bill Belichick says veteran Brian Hoyer will start if Mac Jones is unable to play in their matchup with the Green Bay Packers.

Patriots QB Jones leaves with leg injury after 3rd pick

Mac Jones hopped off the field after his third interception of the game against the Baltimore Ravens, unable to put any weight on his left leg.

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones misses practice with illness

The Patriots say quarterback Mac Jones sat out Thursday’s practice with an illness.

Tua, Jones together again as Pats visit Miami in Week 1

Tua Tagovailoa didn’t seem to celebrate this stat.

Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots

Graham Gano hit a 24-yard field goal as time expired, Daniel Jones was solid in limited work and the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 23-21 on Thursday night to open the preseason.

Heralded 2021 QB class looks for more success in year 2

The performance didn’t come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.

Belichick says Jones will play role in molding new offense

Whatever the Patriots offense looks like in the aftermath of former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ departure, Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will have a role in molding it.

Dearth of premier passers in draft had QB carousel spinning

This year's quarterback class isn't as heralded as last year's or even next year's.

Allen-led Bills throttle division rival Patriots, 47-17

Josh Allen set a franchise record by throwing five touchdown passes and the Buffalo Bills showed who's king of the AFC East with a 47-17 throttling of the New England Patriots in a wild-card playoff game.

Titans hope third time is charm as top seed in AFC playoffs

The Tennessee Titans are the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs for the first time since 2008.

Patriots blow past Jaguars 50-10, earn playoff berth

Rookie quarterback Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes and Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for two scores apiece to put the New England Patriots in the playoffs with their 50-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

CFP title game QBs: Former 5-star recruit vs. former walk-on

The national championship game quarterbacks are a former five-star recruit already with a Heisman Trophy and a former walk-on ending a long journey with his home state team.

Taylor helps Colts turn table on Patriots with 27-17 victory

Jonathan Taylor ran for 170 yards and scored on a 67-yarder with 2:01 left to help the Indianapolis Colts seal a 27-17 victory over the New England Patriots on Saturday night.

Patriots out-run Bills in 14-10 win in blustery conditions

Damien Harris scored on a 64-yard run in blustery conditions in which Mac Jones attempted just three passes, and the New England Patriots shored up their familiar place atop the AFC with a 14-10 win over the Buffalo Bills.

Jones throws 2 TD passes, Patriots roll past Titans 36-13

Mac Jones had two touchdown passes, New England’s defense forced four turnovers and the Patriots earned their sixth straight win, rolling past the Tennessee Titans 36-13.

Naturally, Falcons vs Patriots brings back memories of 28-3

Tom Brady has moved on to win another title at Tampa Bay.

Packers grab No. 1 spot in AP Pro32 poll; Cards fall to 4th

Aaron Rodgers’ return helped lift the Green Bay Packers four places to the top spot of the latest AP Pro32 poll.

Jones tosses 3 TDs, Mayfield hurt as Pats beat Browns 45-7

Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes, rookie Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for a career-high 100 yards and two scores, and the New England Patriots rolled to a 45-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Cam Newton: Focus is on present, the past is 'irrelevant'

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made it clear in a 30-minute teleconference Friday that he doesn’t hold any grudges about the team releasing him prior to the 2020 season, calling it “irrelevant” to him now.

Jones tosses 2 TDs, Patriots roll 54-13 as Jets lose Wilson

Jones tosses 2 TDs, Patriots roll 54-13 as Jets lose Wilson

Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes, Damien Harris and J.

Winston has 2 TDs, Saints pick Jones 3 times in 28-13 win

Winston has 2 TDs, Saints pick Jones 3 times in 28-13 win

Jameis Winston threw two touchdown passes, Malcolm Jenkins returned an interception for a score and the New Orleans Saints beat the New England Patriots 28-13.

Matt Ryan says he loves Atlanta, not worried about future

Matt Ryan says he loves Atlanta, not worried about future

Matt Ryan has watched Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady switch teams, so he knows there’s a possibility he won’t finish his career with the Atlanta Falcons.

Jones, Patriots breeze past Jets as Wilson throws 4 INTs

Jones, Patriots breeze past Jets as Wilson throws 4 INTs

Mac Jones was smart and efficient, Damien Harris and James White had touchdown runs and the New England Patriots took advantage of a nightmarish outing by Zach Wilson in a 25-6 victory over the New York Jets.

SEC defenses flexing after 2020 championship game fireworks

SEC defenses flexing after 2020 championship game fireworks

Some Southeastern Conference defenses are flexing their muscles after 2020 being a defensive coordinator’s nightmare.

Tua’s TD pass, turnover by Howard lift Dolphins over Pats

Tua’s TD pass, turnover by Howard lift Dolphins over Pats

Tua Tagovailoa threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle in the third quarter and Xavien Howard recovered a fumble in the fourth to help the Miami Dolphins hold on for a 17-16 win over the New England Patriots.

Newton believes COVID testing mishap contributed to release

Newton believes COVID testing mishap contributed to release

Former Patriots quarterback Cam Newton says he was caught by surprise by his release by New England and believes his weeklong absence near the end of training camp due to a mishap related to COVID-19 testing protocols contributed to coach Bill Belichick’s decision.

Young throws 4 TDs, No. 1 Alabama routs No. 14 Miami 44-13

Young throws 4 TDs, No. 1 Alabama routs No. 14 Miami 44-13

Top-ranked Alabama looks very much like a team capable of making another run at a national title.

Newton, Peterson, Bell and Gurley among unsigned big names

Newton, Peterson, Bell and Gurley among unsigned big names

They were once at the top of the NFL.

Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

Cam Newton followed Mac Jones along the sideline, holding his right hand up, waiting for the rookie quarterback to slap it after the No. 15 overall pick threw a touchdown in a preseason game Sunday night.

Patriots cut Cam Newton, clearing way for Mac Jones to start

Patriots cut Cam Newton, clearing way for Mac Jones to start

The New England Patriots have released quarterback Cam Newton.

Tua vs. Mac: Patriots name rookie QB Jones starter ahead of Week 1 vs. Dolphins

Tua vs. Mac: Patriots name rookie QB Jones starter ahead of Week 1 vs. Dolphins

The New England Patriots made a surprising move Tuesday morning, releasing veteran QB Cam Newton and naming rookie Mac Jones their starter, according to multiple reports.

Newton to miss time after traveling to medical appointment

Newton to miss time after traveling to medical appointment

The Patriots say quarterback Cam Newton will miss at least three days of practice this week after traveling to a team-approved, out of town medical appointment over the weekend.

Newton, Jones star at QB for Patriots in 35-0 rout of Eagles

Newton, Jones star at QB for Patriots in 35-0 rout of Eagles

Cam Newton passed for 103 yards and a touchdown, Mac Jones threw for 146 yards and the New England Patriots routed the Philadelphia Eagles 35-0 on Thursday night.

Alabama's Young embraces expectations, says not distractions

Alabama's Young embraces expectations, says not distractions

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has made lucrative deals before starting his first college game, but he doesn’t think that or the preseason hype surrounding him will be a distraction.

Chasing Tide: Alabama is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 again

Chasing Tide: Alabama is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 again

Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason college football poll for fourth time in the past six seasons.

From 6 a.m. texts to criticism, Pats' Jones taking it all in

From 6 a.m. texts to criticism, Pats' Jones taking it all in

Mac Jones had probably his best day so far during Day 9 of Patriots training camp.

Reunion Tour: College teammates getting back together in NFL

Reunion Tour: College teammates getting back together in NFL

Six NFL teams used the draft to reunite college teammates.

Lower-round QBs face long odds to make it in NFL

Lower-round QBs face long odds to make it in NFL

History dictates that it’s likely at least a couple of the five first-round quarterbacks won’t fulfill the hopes of the teams that drafted them.

SEC still most coveted conference, 3 more QBs taken

SEC still most coveted conference, 3 more QBs taken

Not much changed on the second night of the NFL draft.

Betting millions on QBs who can turn clubs around on a dime

Betting millions on QBs who can turn clubs around on a dime

Following the highest-scoring season in league history, the NFL draft proved its clubs are more committed than ever to keep lighting up the scoreboard.

13 players, 5 from Alabama, to attend NFL draft in Cleveland

13 players, 5 from Alabama, to attend NFL draft in Cleveland

Thirteen prospects will attend next week’s NFL draft in person.

Alabama's Smith headlines players attending NFL draft

Alabama's Smith headlines players attending NFL draft

Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith of Alabama is scheduled to appear in person in Cleveland at the NFL draft later this month.

Jones, Smith, Harris reconnect at Alabama's pro day No. 2

Jones, Smith, Harris reconnect at Alabama's pro day No. 2

Patrick Surtain II and Mac Jones had the spotlight at Alabama's Pro Day, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)DeVonta Smith was there for quarterback Mac Jones once again, this time it was at Alabama's latest pro day. “He didn't have to do that,” Jones told the SEC Network, which aired the pro day. '”Jones showcased his arm strength a week after participating in the Crimson Tide's first pro day. “Mac was just on me like, ‘Bro, come catch, come catch, come catch,’” Smith told the network.

Playmakers wanted: Defending champ Alabama replacing stars

Playmakers wanted: Defending champ Alabama replacing stars

Saban and Alabama opened spring practice Friday, March 19, 2021l with an immediate goal. For now, they need to find replacements for three of college football's top offensive weapons. Patterson, File)Nick Saban and Alabama opened spring practice Friday with an immediate goal. He also didn't get a spring practice last year because of the pandemic. The Crimson Tide holds its spring game on April 17 and opens the regular season against Miami on Sept. 4 in Atlanta.

Despite no combine, NFL releases list of who merited invites

Despite no combine, NFL releases list of who merited invites

The last NFL event not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was the 2020 combine in Indianapolis. A year later, with the 2021 combine canceled, the league has released a list of players who would have merited invitations. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)The last NFL event not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was the 2020 combine in Indianapolis. A year later, with the 2021 combine canceled, the league has released a list of players who would have merited invitations. Cornerbacks got the most invitations with 44, including all-Americans Shaun Wade of Ohio State, and Patrick Surtain of national champion Alabama.

Alabama follows up title by finalizing star-studded class

Alabama follows up title by finalizing star-studded class

The recruiting class that Alabama finalized Wednesday has the highest rating in the history of the 247Sports Composite team rankings, which go back to 2010. Steve Wilfong, the director of recruiting for 247Sports, notes this celebrated Alabama class arrives as most of the Tide’s decorated 2017 class departs. Ad“You’re replacing one of the best recruiting classes ever for what they accomplished with maybe the best recruiting class on paper coming in,” Wiltfong said. While plenty of SEC teams joined Alabama in signing impressive classes, Ohio State stood out from its Big Ten foes. All three were quarterbacks, with Bryce Young enrolling at Alabama, DJ Uiagalelei selecting Clemson and CJ Stroud selecting Ohio State.

Franks-to-Yeboah TD seals National's 27-24 Senior Bowl win

Franks-to-Yeboah TD seals National's 27-24 Senior Bowl win

National Team running back Michael Carter of North Carolina (7) is tackled by American Team linebacker Jabril Cox of LSU (19) and American Team defensive lineman Chauncey Golston of Iowa (90) during the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. Fitzpatrick had six catches for 90 yards in the showcase game for senior and graduate NFL prospects. Jamie Newman then completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Trevon Grimes with 49 seconds left for the American team. AdJamie Newman then completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Trevon Grimes with 49 seconds left for the American team. The American team was without two of national champion Alabama’s biggest offensive weapons.

Alabama QB Mac Jones heads into Senior Bowl on gimpy ankle

Alabama QB Mac Jones heads into Senior Bowl on gimpy ankle

The next game he plays is for his NFL draft stock, provided the Alabama quarterback's gimpy left ankle is good to go. Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy said the plan is for Jones to dress out and see how his ankle feels. “Just being in that room, I already learned so much about NFL football,” he said. Mond started 44 games for the Aggies, Ehlinger logged 43 starts for the Longhorns,Mond led the Aggies into College Football Playoffs contention in his final season. I just wanted to come and kind of learn more about NFL football and learn a new playbook, which I thought I did a good job with.

NFL draft early entry list has 3 national title-winning QBs

NFL draft early entry list has 3 national title-winning QBs

Those 128 players, plus three more who inquired about their draft status but didn't need special eligibility, were on the NFL's official list released Friday as available to be drafted after giving up their remaining college eligibility. The 30 players with college eligibility remaining after completing their degree requirements had to notify the NFL of their intentions for the draft. As for those 98 players granted special eligibility without yet finishing their degrees, that was one fewer than last year and the lowest total since 95 in 2017. Players less than four years removed from high school who have not completed a degree need to be granted special entry to the draft by the NFL. Southern California has the most players leaving early for NFL draft eligibility with six.

Bama hires ex-Texans coach O'Brien as offensive coordinator

Bama hires ex-Texans coach O'Brien as offensive coordinator

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien watches during an NFL football training camp in Houston. Alabama has hired former Texans coach O'Brien as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – National champion Alabama has hired former Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. O'Brien also served as offensive coordinator for the Nittany Lions and won national coach of the year honors after going 8-4 in 2012. A 28-year coaching veteran and former Brown defensive player, O'Brien was also offensive coordinator at Duke.

New Texas coach Sarkisian defends "The Eyes of Texas"

New Texas coach Sarkisian defends "The Eyes of Texas"

(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)AUSTIN, Texas – Fresh off a national title with Alabama, Steve Sarkisian plans big changes to Texas' football program. Sarkisian said that while discussion about "The Eyes of Texas "and other issues are welcome, “'The Eyes of Texas' is our school song. Texas, without a conference championship since 2009, is itching to see if Sarkisian can produce similar results in Austin. Texas expects quick results from Sarkisian, recent winner of the Broyles Award given to college football’s top assistant coach. Asked about scheduling A&M again, Sarkisian said “I would love to play that game.”Sarkisian is Texas’ fourth head coach since 2009.

Perfect Alabama finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 12th time

Perfect Alabama finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 12th time

(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Alabama finished the season No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the 12th time, extending its record by completing the program’s first perfect season since 2009. With 12 AP titles overall — Paul “Bear” Bryant was coach for five and Gene Stallings for one — Alabama has four more than Notre Dame, in second place with eight. The Big 12 finished with a perfect record in five bowl games. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25___This story has been updated to correct the number of national titles for Alabama to 12, not.

Unstoppable Tide: Alabama routs Ohio St for national title

Unstoppable Tide: Alabama routs Ohio St for national title

1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff national championship game 52-24 against No. 7 overall, breaking a tie with Alabama great Paul “Bear” Bryant for the most by a major college coach. “To me this is the ultimate team,” Saban said. “To me this team accomplished more than almost any team," Saban said. “Heaven's knows what he would have done if he played the whole game,” Saban said.

Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclear

Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclear

Now the question is will he be able to play in the title game Monday night against Ohio State? “I think you absolutely have to prepare as if he's going to play,” Ohio State defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs said. Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson posted photos on Twitter showing her visiting with coach Ryan Day and the team in the school's indoor practice facility. WEST COAST EXPORTSThe West Coast will be well represented in the national championship game among the players, if not the football programs themselves. Alabama All-America tailback Najee Harris, Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave and Buckeyes All-America guard Wyatt Davis are all from California.

Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years

Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years

Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons Tuesday night, breaking the monopoly quarterbacks have had on the award by beating out three of them. “Just to be one of the very few that played receiver to win the Heisman, it means a lot to me,” Smith said. Smith is the third Alabama player to win the Heisman, all since 2009. 1 receiver, Smith shined. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

Alabama, Ohio State travel different paths to title game

Alabama, Ohio State travel different paths to title game

Ohio State won 49-28. “This team, this program, we persevered through so much,” Ohio State running back Trey Sermon said Monday. In addition to Sarkisian's imminent departure, Alabama has to take care of some Heisman Trophy business while preparing for the matchup with Ohio State. Ohio State (7-0) won that meeting en route to the national title. OHIO STATEOverview: Like many teams, Ohio State faced major obstacles during the pandemic.

Alabama in record 5th CFP title game vs 1st champ Ohio State

Alabama in record 5th CFP title game vs 1st champ Ohio State

Ohio State is back for the first time since winning the inaugural title in the CFP era. After the SEC champion Crimson Tide rolled past Notre Dame 31-14 in a Rose Bowl played deep in the heart of Texas, the No. 3 Buckeyes of the Big Ten beat Clemson 49-28 in the other CFP semifinal at the Sugar Bowl on Friday night. The Tigers were trying, like Alabama, to get to the title game for the fifth time in the seven seasons of the four-team playoff. Alabama was the top seed in the first four-team playoff, but Ohio State beat the Tide 42-35 in the semifinal Sugar Bowl.

Clemson star QB Lawrence sputters in Superdome again

Clemson star QB Lawrence sputters in Superdome again

And with that, Lawrence’s bid to finish an extraordinary college football career with his second national championship in three seasons slipped away. 2 Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl on Friday night. “Obviously they kicked our butt tonight," Lawrence said. Lawrence is one of four finalists, along with Alabama QB Mac Jones, Crimson Tide receiver Davonta Smith and Florida QB Kyle Trask. Still, he'll be remembered as one of the faces of college football — on the field and off — during a tumultuous junior year.

Roll Tide! No. 1 Alabama beats Notre Dame 31-14 in Rose Bowl

Roll Tide! No. 1 Alabama beats Notre Dame 31-14 in Rose Bowl

(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)ARLINGTON, Texas – A truly untraditional Rose Bowl setting, a very common result for Alabama in the College Football Playoff. 4 Notre Dame in a CFP semifinal Rose Bowl played inside about 1,400 miles from Pasadena, California. “I don't think there’s anything quite like the Rose Bowl, the tradition, the setting, the mountains. 3 Ohio State, which beat Clemson 49-28 in the other CFP semifinal at the Sugar Bowl on Friday night. PERFECT AT COWS HOMEAlabama is 5-0 at AT&T Stadium, with a pair of convincing CFP semifinal wins there.

Tide's DeVonta Smith the 1st WR to win AP Player of the Year

Tide's DeVonta Smith the 1st WR to win AP Player of the Year

DeVonta Smith is The Associated Press college football player of the year, becoming the first wide receiver to win the award since it was established in 1998, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. Jones received nine first-place votes and 67 points as he and Smith became the first teammates to finish 1-2 in the voting for AP player of the year. Smith is also the first Alabama player to win the award. Derrick Henry won the 2015 Heisman for the Tide, but Stanford's Christian McCaffrey was AP player of the year. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

Alabama's Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans

Lawrence, the likely first pick in the next NFL draft, made AP All-America for the first time in his career. ___The 2020 AP All-America team:FIRST TEAMOffenseQuarterback — Mac Jones, junior, Alabama. Running backs — Najee Harris, senior, Alabama; Breece Hall, sophomore, Iowa State. Guards — Ben Cleveland, senior, Georgia; Tommy Kraemer, senior, Notre Dame. Safeties — Kyle Hamilton, sophomore, Notre Dame; Tykee Smith, sophomore, West Virginia.

Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask

Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask

(AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Jones and Smith are the eighth set of teammates to be finalists together since the tradition started in 1982. The Crimson Tide is the second team to have three players in the top five in Heisman voting. In 1946, Army running back Glenn Davis won the Heisman, fellow running back Doc Blanchard finished fourth and quarterback Arnold Tucker was fifth. Iowa State running back Breece Hall was sixth this year, followed by Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts.

Harris scores 5 TDs, No. 1 Bama escapes No. 11 Florida 52-46

Harris scores 5 TDs, No. 1 Bama escapes No. 11 Florida 52-46

11 Florida in a 52-46 shootout for the Southeastern Conference championship Saturday night. “The resiliency this team has shown this season to win 11 games is pretty phenomenal.”After falling behind 35-17 by halftime, Florida (8-3, No. Alabama had won every game in the pandemic-affected season by at least 15 points until Florida gave the Tide a scare. Florida: The Gators might’ve pulled off the upset if not for some crucial mistakes in the first half. But Florida also had two silly penalties on apparent third-down stops, extending a pair of drives that turned into touchdowns.

Smith, Pitts are the real stars of SEC's Alabama, Florida

Smith, Pitts are the real stars of SEC's Alabama, Florida

Alabama receiver DeVonta Smith and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts are the real stars of the leagues most potent offenses. Alabama receiver DeVonta Smith and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts are the real stars of the league’s most potent offenses. “He’s great at the point of attack.”Added Smith: “Pitts, he just makes unbelievable plays.”Pitts was in the middle of a cautious and costly decision last week. Pitts is a lock for the Mackey Award given annually to college football’s top tight end. But anyone who has watched even a little bit of Alabama and Florida this season knows who the real stars are.

Smith's TD return sparks No. 1 Tide's 52-3 tour of Arkansas

Smith's TD return sparks No. 1 Tide's 52-3 tour of Arkansas

Alabama punt returner DeVonta Smith (6) returns a punt for a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. – DeVonta Smith returned a punt 84 yards for a touchdown as No. 1 Alabama scored 28 points in a span of 11 minutes in the first half and rolled past Arkansas 52-3 on Saturday. Mac Jones, whose day was finished in the third quarter, threw for 208 yards on 24 of 29 passing for Alabama. Alabama: Another trip to Atlanta for the SEC title game, the Tide's third in five years.

Jones bolsters Heisman case; No. 1 Alabama beats LSU 55-17

Jones bolsters Heisman case; No. 1 Alabama beats LSU 55-17

1 Alabama used a slew of explosive plays to run away from LSU 55-17 on Saturday night. Jones threw three of his touchdown passes to Louisiana native DeVonta Smith, who went to the same high school as Louisiana Gov. Smith's first two touchdowns went for 65 and 61 yards to cap three-play, 75-yard drives for Alabama (9-0, 9-0 SEC). Each score pulled LSU as close as two touchdowns, but the Tide answered each with the two deep connections between Jones and Smith. LSU: Visits sixth-ranked Florida in a game rescheduled from Oct. 17 because of a COVID-19 outbreak affecting the Gators.

Week 14: Ohio State returns and BYU-Coastal square off

Week 14: Ohio State returns and BYU-Coastal square off

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. 3 Ohio State is playing as much as who will be play playing for the Buckeyes this weekend. Ohio State seems to be on track to play at Michigan State on Saturday after a spike in COVID-19 cases in the program forced a cancellation of last week's road trip to Illinois. If Ohio State has one more game canceled it would be unable to meet the Big Ten's minimum game played to be eligible for the conference title game. UNDER THE RADARNebraska at PurdueNeither team is in the Big West race, but the interesting thing is the Boilermakers (2-3) have won two straight against the Cornhuskers (1-4).

College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test

College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) hands off to running back Najee Harris (22) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test

College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test

Alabama won 63-48. 2 Alabama in a game that could very well be first of three meetings between the SEC superpowers. A conference title rematch in Atlanta would surprise no one and another meeting in the College Football Playoff would hardly be shocking. UCF (minus 3 1/2) at Memphis — @alanwooten19Knights have won 13 straight against the Tigers; average score in the last three: 50-42 ... UCF 45-44. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

Jones throws deep, No. 2 Alabama tops No. 13 Texas A&M 52-24

Jones throws deep, No. 2 Alabama tops No. 13 Texas A&M 52-24

Briefly threatened early, Jones and the Crimson Tide (2-0) flexed their considerable big-play muscle in the passing game to put away the Aggies (1-1). “Our guys stayed the course and kept competing in the game,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “We won, so it's a good game,” Jones said, when asked if it was his best performance. Smith, a converted receiver, emerged as another needed threat in the passing game. Alabama: Any questions about production of the Tide's passing game after Tua Tagovailoa, Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III have been answered.

Roll redemption: No. 3 Alabama aims to restore dominance

Roll redemption: No. 3 Alabama aims to restore dominance

3 Crimson Tide received that programs equivalent of a humbling last season, if an 11-2 record can qualify as such. Alabama failed to make the College Football Playoffs for the first time thanks largely to a 48-45, regular season-ending loss to rival Auburn. Making matters worse, that followed a 2018 season that ended with national championship game thrashing at the hands of Clemson. Speculation abounded that highly recruited freshman Bryce Young might push Jones for the starting job before COVID-19 canceled spring practice. Harris emerged as Alabamas latest star runner last season, gaining 1,224 yards and scoring 20 combined touchdowns rushing and receiving.

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