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Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown (2) celebrates his game-clinching interception with Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia-Alabama play a thrilling classic, undiminished by expanded CFP
By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer
Sat,09/28/24-7:53PM , 362 Reads
No. 2 Georgia and No.
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An Oregon cheerleader waves a flag following an Oregon touchdown against Oregon State during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: SEC, Big Ten grab 16 spots in poll, monopolizing rankings like never before
By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer
Sun,09/15/24-11:28PM , 178 Reads
The Southeastern Conference and Big Ten occupy 64% of this week's AP Top 25, with 16 ranked teams combined, the most ever by two conferences in one poll.
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Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) scores a touchdown on a 43-yard pass reception against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. South Florida linebacker Mac Harris (24) and defensive back Tavin Ward (2) trail the play. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: SEC takeover could last a while with few nonconference challenges left
By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer
Mon,09/09/24-12:01AM , 331 Reads
The Southeastern Conference has taken over The Associated Press college football poll, grabbing six of the first seven spots.
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Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman (87) celebrates a touchdown against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

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CFP Bracket Watch: More Southeastern Conference teams in 12-team field after Week 2
By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer
Sun,09/08/24-1:16PM , 418 Reads
Haters of the Southeastern Conference got a glimpse of a nightmare College Football Playoff scenario two weeks into the season.

Using the AP Top 25 to set a projected 12-team bracket, half of the field would be SEC teams, including two-thirds of the top nine seeds.
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