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Bill Belichick at a glance

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. A look at Bill Belichick, the former NFL coach who has reached a deal to become North Carolina’s next head coach: Personal Birthdate: April 16, 1952 Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee College: Wesleyan University NFL highlights Head coach of the New England Patriots, winning six Super Bowls Head coach of the Cleveland Browns, reaching the playoffs once Defensive coordinator of the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowls Owns 333 career victories in regular-season and postseason play as a head coach, ranking second to Don Shula for the NFL record. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season.

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6 days ago

AP men’s player of the week: Johni Broome’s big game earns him 2nd award of season

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 6 of the season: Johni Broome, Auburn The 6-foot-10 senior from Plant City, Florida, is the first two-time winner of the AP men’s college basketball player of the week award this …

1 week, 3 days ago

Win or lose at North Carolina, Bill Belichick’s NFL legacy is already cemented: Analysis

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On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Belichick took his eight Super Bowl rings to North Carolina on a mission to build a college program the way he constructed two dynasties during 24 seasons with the New England Patriots. What he’s done for the NFL and the game, we all know where he’ll end …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

North Carolina interviews Bill Belichick for head coaching job, AP sources say

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! North Carolina has interviewed former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick for its head coaching position, two people with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. Belichick’s interview, first reported by Inside Carolina, comes a week after the school fired its winningest …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Hayes, Carson each account for 2 TDs, Air Force beats San Diego State 31-20

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN DIEGO — Quentin Hayes passed for a touchdown and ran for another, Dylan Carson had 125 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 24 carries and Air Force beat Sand Diego State 31-20 Saturday night in the regular season finale for both teams. Air Force took …

4 weeks ago

AP Top 25: Alabama, Mississippi out of top 10 and Miami, SMU are in; Oregon remains unanimous No. 1

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Alabama and Mississippi tumbled out of the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 poll Sunday and Miami and SMU moved in following a chaotic weekend in the SEC and across college football in general. The Buckeyes would play Oregon in the Big Ten championship …

1 month ago

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 16 Buffs double win total and look for more -- lots more, Sanders says

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We dropped a couple that we’re not proud of, but that’s in the past.” The Buffs have won four straight heading into their game Saturday against surging Kansas at Arrowhead Stadium The four-win Jayhawks, coming off a 17-13 victory at BYU, have beaten Top 25 opponents …

1 month, 1 week ago

Lots at stake for No. 14 SMU, the CFP hopeful and newcomer atop ACC hosting Boston College

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SMU is the only of the 17 ACC teams without a league loss, but last season’s American Athletic Conference champion dropped a spot to 14th in the second CFP rankings released this week. Boston College has changed starting quarterbacks going into its final road game and …

1 month, 1 week ago

Minnesota QB Max Brosmer has proven this season the FCS transfer route can lead to success

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “If we had the opportunity to go practice inside, we would’ve done it for sure, but it teaches you a lot of things, I think,” said Brosmer, who transferred to Minnesota this year. “They are really good players and good people, and I think it’s something …

St. John’s, Pitino begin life as a ranked team as part of the week’s AP Top 25 national schedule

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s been even longer for Hall of Famer Rick Pitino to coach a team highlighted in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. Alabama, led by preseason AP All-American Mark Sears, enters the week ranked third in KenPom’s adjusted offensive efficiency while Purdue is ninth. …

1 month, 1 week ago

Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John’s returns

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Kansas remained atop the first Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll of the regular season after winning a matchup of basketball bluebloods, while Gonzaga and Auburn cracked the top five after impressive opening-week wins and St. John’s led by Rick Pitino joined the …

1 month, 1 week ago

AP Top 25 Extra Points: 4 teams in top 5 a first for the Big Ten; SEC is only other league to do it

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Oregon’s dominance in its first year in the Big Ten and Indiana’s monumental turnaround have helped the conference stack four of its teams in the top five of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time. The Big Ten had three teams among the …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

First College Football Playoff Rankings Set for Reveal

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is released each week throughout the season, and the first set of rankings will determine the 12 teams that will participate in the first round of the playoffs. Oregon, currently ranked number one, will be the top seed in the poll, while Miami, BYU, and Indiana are also undefeated and ranked in the …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

SMU Soars to New Heights, Lands in AP Top 25 for First Time in 39 Years

Associated Press

SMU's impressive start continues as they climb the AP Top 25 poll to No. 13. The Mustangs' 5-0 record in ACC play is a testament to their early season dominance. Their offense is scoring 40 points per game and has over 450 yards of total offense. The defense ranks among the best in the league, showcasing SMU's overall strength and …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Dakota State Dominates Northern Iowa in Dominant Performance

Associated Press

North Dakota State dominated Northern Iowa in a resounding 42-19 victory. The Bison, ranked number one in the AP Top 25, maintained their impressive winning streak with a strong performance throughout the game. Cam Miller threw touchdown passes to Bryce Lance and Braylon Henderson, while TK Marshall returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. The Bison's defense was equally impressive, …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Strength of Schedule: A Key Factor in the 12-Team Playoff Brackets

Associated Press

The 12-team College Football Playoff selection committee will consider strength of schedule as a factor in determining the bracket. Strength of schedule is a measure of how difficult it is for a team to schedule games against other teams. This factor is not included in the traditional AP Top 25 poll, but it could play a significant role in determining …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Miami's Alumni Flood the sidelines, fueling Hurricanes' resurgence

Associated Press

The Miami football alumni are flooding the sidelines, with several veterans like Michael Irvin, Ray Lewis, Edgerrin James, Jessie Armstead, Bryant McKinnie, Rohan Marley, Bernie Kosar and Clinton Portis making appearances. This is a clear indicator of what's happening on the field, with the Hurricanes looking to build on their unbeaten start this season.

Alabama and Missouri Battle for Playoff Survival

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Alabama and Missouri Battle for Playoff Survival

Associated Press

Alabama and Missouri clash in an elimination game for playoff hopes. The Crimson Tide, ranked 15th, are looking to extend their season, while the Tigers, ranked 21st, fight for their playoff lives. Both teams have dangerous receivers and talented quarterbacks, but Alabama's defense is a force to be reckoned with, while Missouri's offense is a high-scoring threat. The outcome of …

2 months ago

Oregon's Rise to No. 1: A Breathtaking Comeback for the Ducks

Associated Press

Oregon becomes the fourth team to hold the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 college football poll. The Ducks are riding a strong schedule and have shown resilience against potential traps. Iowa State, Indiana, and Pittsburgh are among the top contenders for the top spot, while Alabama and Texas are looking to bounce back after recent losses.

2 months ago

Oregon Takes Top Spot in AP Top 25 Poll for First Time Since 2012

Associated Press

Oregon becomes the top team in the AP Top 25 poll for the first time since 2012, moving into the top spot after 12 years. Vanderbilt makes its first appearance since 2013, at No. 25, while Michigan drops out after a second straight loss. Georgia rises to No. 2 on the strength of its 30-15 win at Texas. No. 3 …

2 months ago

Cougar Cadets Dominate Hawaii in Bowl-Qualifying Victory

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Washington State dominated Hawaii in their bowl-bound matchup, securing bowl eligibility with a 42-10 victory. John Mateer threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more, leading the Cougars to a strong start. The Cougars' defense limited the Rainbow Warriors to two field goals and three points in the first half, solidifying their position in the bowl.

2 months, 3 weeks ago

College football Week 6: Missouri-Texas A&M is the only Top 25 matchup, but other games loom large

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The ebb and flow of the college football season hits a low this week if measured by the number of Top 25 matchups. 38 — Navy has scored at least this many points in its first four games of a season for the first time in …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

UNLV Makes Historic Return to AP Top 25 Poll, Earns Ranking in First Week of Season

Associated Press

UNLV's football program had a week to remember, starting with quarterback Matthew Sluka's decision to sit out the rest of the season. Despite the setback, the Rebels made their first-ever appearance in the AP Top 25, tied with Texas A&M at No. 25. The team's performance was praised by coach Barry Odom, who attributed their success to the team's maturity …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia-Alabama play a thrilling classic, undiminished by expanded CFP

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Milroe stamped himself as maybe the Heisman Trophy favorite, becoming the first player with 300 yards passing, 100 yards rushing and two rushing touchdowns against an AP top-five opponent, according to ESPN Stats & Info. Hunter routinely has logged more than 100 snaps in games as …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

College football Week 5: Georgia-Alabama is nation’s highest-ranked September matchup since 2017

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Broncos, based on this week’s Top 25, have overtaken Northern Illinois as the front-runner for the Group of Five’s spot in the College Football Playoff. Their top player, national rushing leader Ashton Jeanty, got limited snaps but still ran for 127 yards against Portland State …

3 months ago

AP Player of the week: James Madison’s Alonza Barnett III accounts for 7 TDs in win over Tar Heels

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 4 of the season: Alonza Barnett III, James Madison The Dukes’ quarterback had a hand in a program-record seven touchdowns and amassed 487 yards of total offense in his team’s 70-50 win over …

3 months ago

No. 11 USC favored by almost a TD in Big Ten football debut against No. 18 Michigan at the Big House

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Wolverines have won a school-record 25 straight Big Ten games, including three for conference championships, and have been ranked for 50 straight weeks since early in the 2021 season. FACTS & FIGURES The traditional college football powers are meeting in the regular season for the …

3 months ago

No. 11 USC to visit No. 18 Michigan with a tip from Wolverines coach — get ready for Alex Orji

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! When Moore was asked at his weekly news conference if Alex Orji would start for the 18th-ranked Wolverines, the first-year coach said the junior quarterback would take the first snap Saturday against No. Michigan’s Colston Loveland, a preseason All-America tight end, left last week’s game with …

3 months ago

College football Week 4: As conference play ramps up, more mismatches are on the slate for top teams

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We aren’t quite in the throes of conference play as the first month of the college football season winds down. Utah hopes to have quarterback Cam Rising back, though true freshman Isaac Wilson filled in admirably against Utah State last week in his first start. USC …

3 months, 1 week ago

AP Player of the Week: Alabama’s Jalen Milroe has hand in 5 TDs against Wisconsin and 14 for season

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 3 of the season: Jalen Milroe, Alabama Milroe threw for three touchdowns and ran for two in the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide’s 42-10 win at Wisconsin. Milroe has had a hand in 14 touchdowns …

3 months, 1 week ago

Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping Georgia

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3 months, 1 week ago

South Alabama gives new coach Major Applewhite first victory with 87-10 romp over Northwestern State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MOBILE, Ala. — Gio Lopez threw three touchdown passes and Fluff Bothwell ran for 143 yards and two scores — in the first half — as South Alabama steamrolled FCS-member Northwestern State 87-10 on Thursday night, setting the school’s scoring record and giving new coach Major …

3 months, 1 week ago

Texas A&M and Florida look to get above .500 with Emmitt Smith on hand at the Swamp

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Johnson has 177 yards rushing and three touchdowns in two games and could find space against the Aggies, who rank 15th in the SEC against the run. PLAYERS TO WATCH Texas A&M: Junior Le’Veon Moss leads the Aggies with 154 yards rushing and three touchdowns, including …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Top 25: SEC grabs six of the first seven spots in rankings as Notre Dame tumbles to No. 18

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! After the first shake-up of the college football season, the Southeastern Conference grabbed six of the top seven spots in the AP Top 25 — a first in the 88-year history of the rankings — and Notre Dame tumbled all the way to No. Notre Dame’s …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cook runs for 2 TDs, Burden scores before leaving with illness as No. 9 Mizzou blanks Buffalo 38-0

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Most of the talk about Missouri in the offseason centered around quarterback Brady Cook and All-American wide receiver Luther Burden III, and the way the ninth-ranked Tigers’ high-octane offense could put them in the College Football Playoff mix. New defensive coordinator Corey Batoon’s bunch blanked …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Marcus Freeman again is explaining a stunning loss at Notre Dame 3 years in

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman still has not mastered the most underrated part of being a college football coach at a blue-blood school: Beat the teams you’re supposed to beat. Notre Dame came in ranked fifth, coming off a quality road win over Texas A&M and …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Boston College follows up victory over Florida State by thrashing FCS Duquesne 56-0

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOSTON — Thomas Castellanos threw for 234 yards and four touchdowns in the first half before new Boston College coach Bill O’Brien went to his bench on Saturday as the Eagles followed up their upset of then-No. “I just know that Duquesne is a tough football …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pitt roars back from 21-point deficit for 28-27 win over Cincinnati and 2-0 start

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CINCINNATI — Eli Holstein threw touchdown passes on three consecutive drives, Ben Sauls kicked a 35-yard field goal with 17 seconds left and Pittsburgh rallied from 21 points down to take a 28-27 win over Cincinnati on Saturday. That’s how I started playing the second half.” …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

College football Week 2: No. 3 Longhorns visit No. 10 Michigan for matchup of traditional powers

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Longhorns also were in the College Football Playoff last season and lost to Washington, the team Michigan beat in the title game. Texas QB Quinn Ewers can put himself squarely into the Heisman Trophy mix with a big performance at the Big House against one …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Big Ten goes 17-1 with new coaches, QBs in Week 1’s full non-conference slate

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! With no league contests in Week 1 for the first time since 2019, the league finished a 17-1 weekend with Miller Moss’ dramatic last-minute touchdown drive to give Southern California a 27-20 victory over then-No. “There’s some pretty good Big Ten football today,” Trojans coach Lincoln …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

CFP Bracket Watch: Georgia, Ohio State, Utah and Miami are top seeds using AP Top 25 after Week 1

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The college football season opened with plenty of excitement, but few surprises as AP Top 25 teams mostly plowed through overmatched opponents — Florida State being the main exception. The CFP selection committee doesn’t start ranking teams until November but if the AP Top 25 was …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson’s feeble performance against Georgia confirms demise of Dabo’s Tigers

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Nebraska’s highly touted freshman quarterback, Dylan Raiola, was rock solid in his first career game, throwing for 238 yards and two scores as the Cornhuskers rolled past UTEP 40-7, setting up an tasty Week 2 game against Colorado. The 300-yard receiving game was the first in …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pitt and Kent State begin the season with questions but few answers at quarterback

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KEY MATCHUP Pitt’s offensive line against Kent State’s defensive front. FACTS & FIGURES Narduzzi is beginning his 10th season with the Panthers, making him the program’s longest-tenured coach since John Michelosen spent 11 seasons leading the Panthers from 1955-65. Narduzzi’s 65 career wins are second all-time …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

College football Week 1: Race for the 12 playoff spots is on with Clemson-Georgia topping schedule

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! College football season begins in earnest this week with a full slate of games highlighted by three Top 25 matchups. The Seminoles’ 24-21 loss to Georgia Tech last week as a double-digit favorite dropped their odds of getting picked this year from 3-2 to 5-1, according …

4 months ago

Gophers QB Max Brosmer makes strong impression as quick study, natural leader in arrival from FCS

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — Max Brosmer has given the Minnesota Gophers an abundance of confidence in their new starting quarterback, a studious and dedicated player whose mind and passion for chess has helped fuel his mastery of the offense and a natural leader who hosted a dozen teammates …

4 months ago

New Indiana coach relies on familiar blueprint to help Hoosiers recreate a winning formula in 2024

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! So when the 63-year-old son of a Hall of Fame coach accepted the Indiana job, hopeful fans immediately began contemplating how Cignetti could extend his 13-year streak of winning seasons as a head coach and 17 straight overall — despite taking over a team picked to …

4 months ago

New Boston College coach Bill O’Brien brings experience, energy and excitement to The Heights

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOSTON — New Boston College coach Bill O’Brien stood in the middle of the practice facility surrounded by his players, loudly reminding them it’s time to believe they can beat anyone. “It’s not like, ‘We can win it.’ It’s, ‘We’re gonna win it.’” O’Brien’s players seem …

4 months ago

Coast-to-coast conferences and expanded playoff mark a season of change in college football

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! College Football Playoff The expanded playoff will be spread over a month beginning Dec. 20-21 and could require the last two teams standing to play an unprecedented 17 games. The 12 playoff teams will be the five conference champions ranked highest by the CFP selection committee, …

4 months, 1 week ago

Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 and Ohio State No. 2 as expanded SEC, Big Ten flex muscles

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason college football poll for the second straight year as the superconference era begins with the SEC and Big Ten dominating the top 10 of the rankings. Title game finalists The defending national champion Wolverines said goodbye to coach …

5 months ago

EA Sports College Football 25, among most anticipated sports video games in history, hits the market

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market as gamers who waited more than a decade for the franchise’s next installment rush to play. “To say we’ve been blown away by the excitement, energy …

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