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Which college football stars were brightest this bowl season?

With only Monday's College Football Playoff championship game between No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 Georgia remaining on the Football Bowl Subdivision schedule, The Associated Press is releasing its all-bowl team now as picked by AP staff.

By STEVE MEGARGEE / The Associated Press January 6, 2022

AP photo by John McCoy / Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba runs past Utah cornerback Kenzel Lawler during the Rose Bowl on Saturday in Pasadena, Calif. Smith-Njigba had 15 catches for 347 yards and three touchdowns to help the Buckeyes rally from 14 points down to win 48-45.

What matchups will decide Alabama-Georgia rematch for national title?

The last time No. 1 Alabama faced No. 3 Georgia, things could not have gone much better for the Crimson Tide.

By RALPH D. RUSSO / The Associated Press January 5, 2022

AP photo by Brynn Anderson / Georgia offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer (69) and Warren Ericson block during the SEC title game on Dec. 4 in Atlanta. The Bulldogs must again prepare to face Alabama outside linebacker Will Anderson Jr., who leads the country in sacks and tackles for loss this season.

Georgia’s Bowers a ‘premier’ threat to Alabama’s title chances

Last month's Southeastern Conference championship game might have been a rough few hours for the Georgia Bulldogs, but it wasn't for freshman tight end Brock Bowers.

By David Paschall January 5, 2022

Georgia photo by Tony Walsh / Georgia freshman tight end Brock Bowers hauls in an 18-yard touchdown reception during last month's loss to Alabama in the Southeastern Conference title game. Bowers has six scoring catches in his last four games.

Saban expecting subtle changes in Alabama-Georgia rematch

Alabama has won six college football national championships during the Nick Saban era via multiple routes.

By David Paschall January 3, 2022

5-at-10: Weekend winners (Aaron Rodgers) and losers (‘Yellowstone’), and ESPN’s bowl hypocrisy

Weekend winners: SEC football. The elite teams delivered. Big time.

By Jay Greeson January 3, 2022

Wiedmer: Georgia should get revenge on Bama in CFP title game

Could this major college football season end any other way?

By Mark Wiedmer January 1, 2022

AP photo by Brynn Anderson / Alabama quarterback Bryce Young runs past Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter for a touchdown during the SEC title game on Dec. 4 in Atlanta.

Top-ranked Alabama runs over Cincinnati to reach CFP title game

Brian Robinson Jr. grew up near the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa, watching the Crimson Tide win championships and wanting to play a big part in one.

By STEPHEN HAWKINS / The Associated Press December 31, 2021

AP photo by Michael Ainsworth / Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. carries the ball for a first down as Cincinnati linebacker Deshawn Pace reaches from behind to tackle him during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Friday. Robinson rushed for 204 yards to lead the top-ranked Crimson Tide to a 27-6 victory in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

Alabama the standard, Cincinnati the surprise for College Football Playoff

Friday's Cotton Bowl semifinal will bring together two college football programs that might not seem to have much in common but share the motivation that any team takes to a national championship chase.

By STEPHEN HAWKINS / The Associated Press December 30, 2021

AP photo by John Bazemore / Alabama quarterback Bryce Young looks for a receiver under pressure during the SEC title game against Georgia on Dec. 4 in Atlanta.

Lady Vols offset slow stretch with defense, win SEC opener against Alabama

Jordan Walker scored 16 points, and Tamari Key added 13 with 11 rebounds as No. 7 Tennessee beat Alabama on Thursday night in the SEC women's basketball opener for both schools.

By AL LESAR / The Associated Press December 30, 2021

Knoxville News Sentinel photo by Saul Young via AP / Tennessee guard Jordan Walker, top, and Alabama guard Hannah Barber compete for control of the basketball during the SEC opener for both teams Thursday night in Knoxville. Walker scored a game-high 16 points as the Lady Vols won 62-44.

Wiedmer: Almost time for SEC hoops to take center stage

The SEC may well still be a football conference, but its basketball could be must-see TV this winter starting Wednesday night.

By Mark Wiedmer December 26, 2021

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