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Luis Rivera, left, sanitizes seats in Bridgestone Arena after the remaining NCAA college basketball games in the Southeastern Conference tournament were canceled Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The tournament was cancelled Thursday due to coronavirus concerns. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

‘Controlled environment’: NCAA plunges ahead with tourneys

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressMarch 11, 2021

Alabama wide receiver Xavier Williams celebrates after a catch during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Video game maker EA Sports announces return of NCAA Football

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressFebruary 2, 2021

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood hold the trophy after their win against Ohio State in the NCAA national championship game, Tuesday, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24.

Perfect Alabama finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 12th time

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressJanuary 12, 2021

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III, left, congratulates wide receiver DeVonta Smith, after Smith scored a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St

by Ralph D. Russo AP College Football WriterJanuary 12, 2021

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. Heisman Trophy finalists Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith have been selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, leading a contingent of five Alabama players on the first-team offense. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Heisman Trophy Preview: Loads of offense in four finalists

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressJanuary 4, 2021

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Sugar Bowl: Unfinished business for Clemson and Ohio State

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressDecember 31, 2020

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2020, file photo, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly directs his team during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File

The Gap: Superpowers hoard talent, leaving ND, others behind

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PRessDecember 30, 2020

Alabama's DeVonta Smith (6) returns a punt for a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. DeVonta Smith is The Associated Press college football player of the year, becoming the first wide receiver to win the award since it was established in 1998, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.(AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Tide’s DeVonta Smith the 1st WR to win AP Player of the Year

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressDecember 29, 2020

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback coach Jedd Fisch coaches players during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Arizona is hiring New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Fisch is filling the vacancy created when Arizona fired Kevin Sumlin earlier this month after the Wildcats finished the season winless, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the school was still preparing an official announcement. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool, File)

Arizona hires Patriots assistant Fisch as head coach

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressDecember 23, 2020

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book throws a pass against Clemson during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP)

CFP matchups: Alabama vs. Notre Dame; Clemson vs. Ohio State

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressDecember 20, 2020