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FILE - In this Jan. 1, 1948, file photo, Michigan halfback Bob Chappuis (49) is hauled down by a Southern California defender after chalking up a 7-yard gain and a first down during the Rose Bowl college football game in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/File)

College football’s 12-team playoff arrives after 100 years, a few billion dollars and many detours

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

RFK Stadium is visible from Air Force One as it takes off from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, as President Donald Trump flies to St. Louis to speak at a tax reform rally. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

RFK Stadium opposition by Trump, Musk frustrates D.C. lawmakers and Commanders fans

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

This 2022 image provided by Brett White shows a display of Indiana Hoosiers Rose Bowl sports memorabilia at White's home in Bloomington, Ind. White and other Indiana fans are riding the euphoria of a great season that culminated in a berth in the College Football Playoff. The Hoosiers will meet Notre Dame on Friday night in South Bend, Ind. (Brett White via AP)

Notre Dame-Indiana playoff game a twist for those with dual loyalties in the Hoosier State

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Fans hold a flag before the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Bolton at Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, Wednesday Jan. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Tim Hales, File)

Friedkin Group completes purchase of Everton and becomes 10th U.S. owner in Premier League

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

FILE - Princeton's Jordan Culbreath, center, fights for an extra yard as he is tackled by Yale's Jay Pilkerton, left, Bobby Abare, center, and Brady Hart, right during Yale's 14-0 victory in an NCAA college football game in New Haven, Conn., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham, File)

Ivy League to compete in FCS playoffs beginning next season

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File)

Kirk Cousins ‘didn’t forget how to play quarterback’ after losing starting job to Michael Penix Jr.

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes watches play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Chiefs’ Mahomes has high-ankle sprain, status for Texans game unclear

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) missed a two point conversion in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Commanders survive Saints’ comeback attempt in New Orleans

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

New North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick holds up a UNC branded sleeveless hoodie presented to him during an NCAA college football press conference announcing his hiring, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

NFL world reacts with excitement, disbelief after Belichick is hired to coach UNC

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb stands on the sidelines during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)

Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb eyes return after his major knee injury in 2023

By Alanis Thames - Associated Press

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III led a football camp for military families on Wednesday with USAA and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation in the lead-up to the 125th Army-Navy college football game in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Joy Asico-Smith/AP Images for USAA)

Robert Griffin III returns to D.C. with football camp for military families

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter gestures after pulling in a pass for a first down in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Oregon’s Gabriel, Colorado’s Hunter, Boise State’s Jeanty, Miami’s Ward named Heisman finalists

By Eric Olson - Associated Press

UNLV head coach Barry Odom looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Purdue hires UNLV’s Barry Odom as its next football coach

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) passes the ball in the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Clemson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

SMU edges Alabama for last spot in first 12-team College Football Playoff

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Army quarterback Bryson Daily, second left, celebrates with teammates after the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulane Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in West Point, N.Y. Army won 35-14. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Bryson for Heisman? Army coach thinks QB Daily deserves to be considered

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

NFL upholds 3-game suspension for Texans’ Al-Shaair after hit on Jaguars’ Lawrence

Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair suspended 3 games without pay after violent hit on Trevor Lawrence

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Purdue head coach Ryan Walters watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

New college football landscape presents new ripples for coaching searches

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Protecting quarterbacks from violent late hits like the one that leveled Lawrence isn’t easy

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Stanford alumni Andrew Luck, left, watches the game in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Former Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck becomes school’s general manager

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times