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FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. There’s no easy road to the AFC playoffs. But the Baltimore Ravens are facing a three-week pathway to the postseason deprived of danger. Don’t tell Harbaugh that, though.(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Winless Browns blocking Ravens’ path to playoffs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Colorado State extends coach Mike Bobo through 2022 season

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Zac Brown Band to perform national anthem at CFP title game

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In this Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 photo, Willie Taggart, left, is greeted by Florida State University president John Thrasher before as Taggart is introduced as the Seminoles' coach during an NCAA college football news conference in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Florida State president opens up about facilities, Fisher

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

New Browns GM Dorsey rips predecessor in radio interview

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2017, file photo, Jimbo Fisher speaks as he is introduced as Texas A&amp;M's new head football coach, in College Station, Texas. A potential new tax on seven-figure salaries for employees of non-profits hasn’t deterred schools from doling out huge contracts to new coaches. Football powers aiming for a national title have continued to pay the market rate for proven coaches, topped by the 10-year, $75 million deal for Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&amp;M. (Dave McDermand/College Station Eagle via AP, File)/College Station Eagle via AP)

College coaches’ salaries increase despite threat of new tax

By BEN NUCKOLS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 1966, file photo, Tommy Nobis of the Atlanta Falcons poses. Nobis, the first player ever drafted by Atlanta in 1966 and a hard-hitting linebacker who went on to spent his entire 11-year career with the team, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, after an extended illness, the team announced. He was 74. (AP Photo/File)

Former Atlanta Falcons, Texas great Tommy Nobis dies at 74

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn speaks during an NCAA college football news conference for the Southeastern Conference championship game against Georgia in Atlanta, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Malzahn, No. 7 Auburn set to begin Peach Bowl preparations

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

In this Nov. 25, 2017, photo, Alabama punter JK Scott throws the ball against Auburn defensive lineman Marlon Davidson during the second half of the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. We have some bad news. Well, it's not really news because it happened months ago, but since there is a good chance you were not paying attention when the Poinsettia Bowl passed away back in January you might be saddened to find out there are less FBS bowl games this season than last. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Watch every bowl game? Yes, there is a reason why for each

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins' safety Su'a Cravens (36) walks to the field during the first day of the NFL football teams minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, June 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Su’a Cravens intends to return to football in 2018

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

$10M in donations to help Arkansas State renovate stadium

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File-This Dec. 10, 2017, file photo shows Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson answering questions during a news conference after in an NFL football game, in Cleveland. Jackson is confident owner Jimmy Haslam will stick to his plan and bring him back next season. Jackson, who is 0-13 this season and 1-28 in two years with Cleveland, laughed on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, when asked about a report that new general manager John Dorsey wants to hire his own coach. Dorsey was named the club’s new GM last week by Haslam, who fired vice president of football operations Sashi Brown.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Browns coach Jackson dismisses idea job still in jeopardy

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Chris Del Conte holds up the Hook'em sign at a news conference where he was introduced at the new vice president and athletics director for the University of Texas, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Del Conte moves from TCU to athletic director at Texas

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) slips the tackles of Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker C.J. Mosley (57), left, and Eric Weddle, rear, for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Steelers lock up AFC North with 39-38 win over Ravens

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Austrian coach Peter Stoeger talks to the media at a press conference of Borussia Dortmund, where he is presented as the new head coach of the Bundesliga soccer club in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Borussia Dortmund displaced Dutch head coach Peter Bosz Saturday after a defeat against Werder Bremen. Stoeger was dismissed as head coach of FC Cologne earlier this month. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Winless Cologne wastes 3-goal lead to lose 4-3 to Freiburg

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) fumbles the football after getting hit by Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. The Lions won the game 24-21. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Bucs’ Winston, Koetter deny there’s tension between them

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) throws against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Broncos end 8-game skid with 23-0 win over Jets

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, center, holds his Most Outstanding Player trophy as he celebrates with the team after their 41-17 win in the the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU, in Arlington, Texas. Baker Mayfield is the AP player of the year, becoming the fourth Oklahoma quarterback to win the award since it was established in 1998. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Heisman favorite Mayfield is unconventional NFL prospect

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Bills trainers assists cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) off the field after being injured on a late hit by New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes, File)

Ugly times in NFL: Brawls, dirty hits, malicious moves

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

South Alabama names Central Arkansas’ Campbell its coach

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