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FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Minnesota quarterback Demry Croft looks to pass against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. A school official says University of Minnesota starting quarterback Demry Croft will leave the Gophers.University spokesman Paul Rovnak texted the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Sunday night, Nov. 26, 2017, that Croft asked coach P.J. Fleck for his release after Saturday's 31-0 loss to Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Demry Croft departs, leaving Gophers with another QB search

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with fans after beating Georgia Tech 38-7 in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

SEC Rematch: No. 6 Georgia gets another shot at No. 4 Auburn

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Wisconsin inside linebacker Ryan Connelly (43) tackles Minnesota running back Rodney Smith (1) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Minneapolis. Wisconsin won 31-0. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Wisconsin can stop schedule skepticism by beating Ohio State

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos speaking to the press about the firing of the head coach Mike Riley in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

To Husker fans, it’s Frost or bust; Moos leaves options open

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Fort Smith family puts together boxing club

By BUCK RINGGOLD - Associated Press

Julie Cromer Peoples, interim athletic director for the University of Arkansas, talks about the decision to fire Arkansas coach Bret Bielema following a Razorbacks NCAA college football game against Missouri, Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Cromer Peoples at forefront of search for desperate Arkansas

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

Louisville running back Reggie Bonnafon runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/David Stephenson)

Louisville, Lamar Jackson roll past rival Kentucky 44-17

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

Wisconsin girl earns football MVP award at tournament

By ALYSSA MAUK - Associated Press

North Carolina cornerback K.J. Sails (9) is blocked by North Carolina State's Germaine Pratt (3) as North Carolina State running back Nyheim Hines (7) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hines’ career day leads NC State past UNC, 33-21

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

TCU wide receiver Jarrison Stewart (14) catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

No. 10 TCU gets Big 12 title shot with 45-22 win over Baylor

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Boston College running back AJ Dillon (2) runs for a touchdown ahead of Connecticut linebacker Ryan Gilmartin (45) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game at Fenway Park in Boston, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Boston College won 39-16. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Syracuse closes season against old foe Boston College

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm yells to an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in West Lafayette, Ind. Indiana and Purdue head into their regular-season finale with the same Bucket list. Indiana plays Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Bucket Bowl: Indiana, Purdue put postseason hopes on line

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon talks to fellow wide receivers during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, in Berea, Ohio. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)

Browns’ Gordon feeling forgiven in return from suspension

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) scrambles against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Denver. Denver has made its second switch at quarterback, giving Lynch a chance after Trevor Siemian and Brock Osweiler failed in their chances. The Broncos play the Oakland Raiders this week. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Change takes center stage when Broncos visit Raiders

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Seattle. Carroll and the Seahawks have a lot bigger worries than wondering if the San Francisco 49ers are ready to make a quarterback switch to Jimmy Garoppolo. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Seahawks try to turn things around headed into 49ers game

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, center, watches a field goal-attempt by his team in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in College Park, Md. The Wildcats come into Saturday’s game at Illinois on their longest win streak in more than two decades.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Rolling Wildcats look to keep surging as season winds down

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Purdue in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa plays Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24. After a win over Ohio State, Iowa has lost to Wisconsin and Purdue. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Huskers must beat Hawkeyes to avoid worst season since 1961

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Hitchens (59) attempts to stop Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Saints can run and play defense; Rams have dynamic offense

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Grambling's senior quarterback Devante Kincade strikes a &quot;muscleman&quot; pose on the sidelines while waiting for his turn to run plays during practice, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium in Grambling, La. Kincade, who played two seasons at Ole Miss, says playing football at a Historically Black College or University is an experience to savor. Playing at an HBCU is not just about entertaining halftime shows the schools are known for, it's about community. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Former SEC quarterback savoring HBCU experience at Grambling

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Michigan's Chris Evans (12) runs past Wisconsin's T.J. Edwards, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. The unranked Wolverines need Evans to make all the right moves on the field at the Big House against No. 8 Ohio State. To pull off a big upset and spoil the Buckeyes' chances of playing for a national championship, Michigan might need Evans to have the kind of day Tshimanga Biakabutuka had in 1995 when he ran for 313 yards in one of the finest performances in the rivalry. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Michigan’s Chris Evans may have busiest weekends in football

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press