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Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Duke hires Jets assistant MacIntyre as defensive coordinator - AP (4:09 PM ET)
Texas junior RB Charles to leave Longhorns for NFL - AP (4:00 PM ET)
Kansas offense, Virginia Tech defense intriguing Orange Bowl matchup - AP (3:53 PM ET)
New Georgia Tech coach Johnson announces coaching staff - AP (3:37 PM ET)
Georgia romps past Hawaii 41-10, ending Warriors' perfect season - AP (3:20 PM ET)
Missouri poised for first Top 5 finish since 1960 - AP (2:42 PM ET)
Kansas QB may lack height, but he's got the Jayhawks in the Orange Bowl - AP (2:38 PM ET)
Hokies linebacker Hall questionable for Orange Bowl - AP (1:53 PM ET)
Glennon's response to demotion enhanced his status as a leader - AP (1:20 PM ET)
Boise State lineman will forgo final year for shot at NFL - AP (12:53 PM ET)
Temple's 281 yards, four TDs run Missouri past Arkansas, shows BCS what it missed - AP (7:48 AM ET)
Late FG lifts Texas Tech over Virginia in Gator Bowl, 31-28 - AP (6:55 AM ET)
Georgia defense puts a Dawg pounding on Hawaii - AP (5:47 AM ET)
Brennan bruised, battered as prolific career comes to end - AP (5:47 AM ET)
Ainge leads Tennessee past Wisconsin 21-17 in Outback Bowl - AP (4:59 AM ET)
USC gets all the bounces and the points in 49-17 win over Illinois - AP (3:56 AM ET)
Michigan upsets No. 9 Florida 41-35 in Capital One Bowl to send Carr out a winner - AP (3:52 AM ET)
Georgia romps past Hawaii 41-10, ending Warriors' perfect season - AP (2:12 AM ET)
McFadden quiet in what might have been his Arkansas finale - AP (2:03 AM ET)
Bowl Capsules - AP (1:05 AM ET)
Sugar Bowl gives a national stage to Hawaiian 'war' dance - AP (12:06 AM ET)
Georgia bullies Hawaii and grabs 38-3 third-quarter lead in Sugar Bowl - AP (12:06 AM ET)

Tuesday, January 1, 2008
USC's defense a dominant force in Rose Bowl victory - AP (11:06 PM ET)
Moreno and Georgia run out to 14-3 lead on Hawaii in Sugar Bowl - AP (10:47 PM ET)
Illini's Mendenhall ends season with flourish, now has decision to make - AP (10:46 PM ET)
USC's Reed shows off NFL-type move, somersaults into end zone - AP (10:43 PM ET)
USC gets all the bounces and the points in 49-17 win over Illinois - AP (10:21 PM ET)
Bowl Capsules - AP (10:11 PM ET)
Behind the scenes: Michigan coach Lloyd Carr's final moments before retiring with win in bowl - AP (9:45 PM ET)
Jayhawks use brains as well as brawn to get to Orange Bowl - AP (9:40 PM ET)
Missouri's fast pace hurt in last year's Sun Bowl - AP (9:25 PM ET)
Retailers Running Out of Hawaii Items - AP (9:16 PM ET)
Texas Tech comes from 14 down to beat Virginia in Gator Bowl, 31-28 - AP (8:30 PM ET)
Sugar Bowl gives a national stage to Hawaiian 'war' dance - AP (8:29 PM ET)
Red Razorbacks look good, play poorly - AP (7:43 PM ET)
Virginia Tech's 20 seniors drove program resurgence - AP (7:42 PM ET)
Jayhawks practice in rain to get ready for Orange Bowl - AP (7:26 PM ET)
Tony Temple's record-setting conjures up Cotton Bowl memories - AP (7:00 PM ET)
Independence Bowl drew 47,043 - AP (6:54 PM ET)
Michigan upsets No. 9 Florida 41-35 to send Carr out a winner - AP (6:47 PM ET)
Don't count on Gee, Tressel to favor dumping bowls to institute playoffs - AP (6:11 PM ET)
Temple outshines 2 Heisman finalists as Missouri shows BCS what it missed - AP (6:02 PM ET)
McFadden quiet in what might have been his Arkansas finale - AP (5:58 PM ET)
Don't count on Gee, Tressel to favor dumping bowls for playoffs - AP (5:45 PM ET)
`Rookie' Stewart makes debut against BCS veteran Stoops - AP (5:37 PM ET)
Rodriguez attends Michigan's bowl game, says he's disappointed by West Virginia's suit - AP (5:31 PM ET)
Oklahoma and West Virginia prepare for high-scoring Fiesta - AP (5:21 PM ET)
Texas Tech lineman carted off field in Gator Bowl - AP (5:07 PM ET)
Michigan assistant English accepts Louisville offer - AP (5:06 PM ET)
Ainge leads Tennessee past Wisconsin 21-17 in Outback Bowl - AP (5:01 PM ET)
Virginia's Simpson sets NCAA bowl record for running back with 96-yard TD run - AP (3:37 PM ET)
Bowl history vastly different between Virginia Tech and Kansas - AP (11:18 AM ET)
Some redemption for Riley as Cal rallies against Air Force - AP (9:56 AM ET)
Roper, Stewart lead Oregon over South Florida, 56-21, in Sun Bowl - AP (9:22 AM ET)
Michigan trio of Hart, Henne and Long can end skid against Florida - AP (6:22 AM ET)
No. 16 Tennessee tries again to finish season with 10 wins - AP (5:54 AM ET)
Robinson leads Oklahoma State to 49-33 Insight Bowl win over Indiana - AP (3:56 AM ET)
Fresno State uses 27-point run, Smith's late TD to hold off Ga. Tech 40-28 - AP (3:56 AM ET)
Woodson's four TDs hand FSU's Bowden first December bowl loss - AP (3:54 AM ET)
Burns leads Auburn to 23-20 OT win over Clemson in Chick-fil-A Bowl - AP (3:53 AM ET)
Burns leads Auburn to 23-20 OT win over Clemson in Chick-fil-A Bowl - AP (12:46 AM ET)
Tigers top offensive threats can't solve Auburn - AP (12:31 AM ET)

Monday, December 31, 2007
Robinson leads Oklahoma State to 49-33 Insight Bowl win over Indiana - AP (11:52 PM ET)
Bowman passes receiving torch to freshman Bryant - AP (11:51 PM ET)
Bowman passes receiving torch to freshman Bryant - AP (11:45 PM ET)
Bowl Capsules - AP (11:44 PM ET)
Burns leads Auburn to 23-20 OT win over Clemson in Chick-fil-A Bowl - AP (11:37 PM ET)
Gophers' VanDeSteeg charged with assault - AP (11:37 PM ET)
Woodson's 4 TDs hand FSU's Bowden first December bowl loss - AP (10:20 PM ET)
New UCLA coach Neuheisel promises clean, fun program for the Bruins - AP (9:40 PM ET)
Clemson's Vincent sees action in Chick-fil-A Bowl - AP (9:30 PM ET)
From ex-con to Hawaii hero, Brennan closes out record-breaking college career at Sugar Bowl - AP (9:01 PM ET)
New Ga. Tech coach Paul Johnson watches as a fan as Yellow Jackets fall - AP (8:24 PM ET)
Slowed by sprained ankle, Georgia's freshman star won't start Sugar Bowl - AP (8:14 PM ET)
Ex-No. 2's Oregon and South Florida meet in El Paso - AP (8:09 PM ET)
Fresno State uses 27-point run, Smith's late TD to hold off Ga. Tech 40-28 - AP (7:58 PM ET)
Dick returns home for Cotton Bowl - AP (7:52 PM ET)
Air Force quarterback Carney knocked out of Armed Forces Bowl with knee injury - AP (7:34 PM ET)
Cal rallies against Air Force for Armed Forces Bowl victory, winning season - AP (7:31 PM ET)
Wisconsin, Tennessee reject size vs. speed debate - AP (7:26 PM ET)
Illini's Miller overcomes loss of hearing in 1 ear - AP (5:37 PM ET)
Florida A&M; hires Joe Taylor away from Hampton to be head coach - AP (5:32 PM ET)
Georgia vs. Hawaii: A Sugar Bowl no one saw coming - AP (5:21 PM ET)
Missouri hoping to make most of Cotton Bowl matchup with Arkansas - AP (5:20 PM ET)
Missouri's fast pace hurt in last year's Sun Bowl - AP (5:18 PM ET)
Carr's finale, Florida's future provide motivation for Wolverines, Gators - AP (5:06 PM ET)
Granddaddy of 'Em All feels more like an undercard this year - AP (5:04 PM ET)
Cavaliers seeking respect against fast-attack Texas Tech in Gator Bowl - AP (4:59 PM ET)
All-American McFadden ruled eligible to play for Arkansas in Cotton Bowl - AP (4:53 PM ET)
Speedy Alabama rolls past Colorado in Independence Bowl, 30-24 - AP (4:53 PM ET)
McFadden ruled eligible to play in Cotton Bowl - AP (4:35 PM ET)
Beaten out at QB, Meier's adjustment creates good will among Kansas teammates - AP (3:40 PM ET)
Bulldogs defensive coordinator Johnson to join staff at Petrino at Arkansas - AP (2:33 PM ET)
3 Cal starters held out of lineup for rules violations - AP (2:31 PM ET)
Bulldogs' Johnson to join staff at Arkansas - AP (1:59 PM ET)
Coaches with Ohio backgrounds busy with bowl games, like always - AP (1:34 PM ET)
1 year later, Sooners try to erase Boise State memories in Fiesta Bowl - AP (1:24 PM ET)
Oklahoma DT Granger sent home from Fiesta Bowl for disciplinary reasons - AP (1:14 PM ET)
Granger sent home for disciplinary reasons - AP (1:00 PM ET)
Arkansas running backs form a trio to remember - AP (7:23 AM ET)
After Alamo Bowl, Penn State and Texas A&M; head in different directions - AP (7:17 AM ET)
No TV watching on Jan. 1 for Missouri - AP (5:45 AM ET)
Hawaii's much-improved defense hoping to slow down Georgia's running attack - AP (5:21 AM ET)
Kansas is busy preparing for an offense they've never seen before - AP (5:17 AM ET)
Daniel, Missouri will be tough to slow - AP (1:33 AM ET)
2 Tech players sent home from Gator Bowl over rule violations - AP (12:13 AM ET)

Sunday, December 30, 2007
Speedy Alabama rolls past Colorado in Independence Bowl, 30-24 - AP (11:58 PM ET)
Head coach Jay Paterno? Not at Penn St. now, JoePa says - AP (11:44 PM ET)
Umpire injures rotator cuff in last game as official - AP (11:42 PM ET)
Williams feels vindicated with Illini in Rose Bowl - AP (10:39 PM ET)
Georgia quarterback not worried about stats, only wins - AP (10:35 PM ET)
Once on verge of No. 1, Cal trying for winning season vs. Air Force in Armed Forces Bowl - AP (9:31 PM ET)
Hawaii's improved defense hoping to slow Georgia's running attack - AP (8:34 PM ET)
No TV watching on Jan. 1 for Missouri - AP (8:06 PM ET)
After Alamo, Penn St. and Texas A&M; head in different directions - AP (8:05 PM ET)
Dick returns home for Cotton Bowl - AP (7:52 PM ET)
Success through diversity: A team like no other goes for perfect season - AP (7:47 PM ET)
Back from injury, Sooners' English now fighting flu bug - AP (6:29 PM ET)
USC's Cushing looks for another big Rose Bowl - AP (6:26 PM ET)
Hampton sets news conference to announce Taylor as new football coach - AP (6:24 PM ET)
Emotions run high as Hoosiers, Cowboys meet in Insight Bowl - AP (6:21 PM ET)
Slaton won't make decision on future until after Fiesta Bowl - AP (6:21 PM ET)
Ex-No. 2's Oregon and South Florida meet in El Paso - AP (6:16 PM ET)
Who put the sugar into the Sugar Bowl? - AP (6:08 PM ET)
No. 16 Vols shuffle Outback lineup to fill holes from suspensions - AP (5:45 PM ET)
Role reversal for Kentucky, Florida State in Music City Bowl - AP (5:33 PM ET)
Former backup Robinson develops into leader for Oklahoma State - AP (5:13 PM ET)
Mountaineers' White has plenty to prove against Sooners in Fiesta Bowl - AP (5:07 PM ET)
Arkansas running backs form a trio to remember - AP (4:17 PM ET)
Later Gators: Given a second chance, Zook comes out smelling like roses - AP (3:28 PM ET)
8 Fresno State players suspended for Monday's Humanitarian Bowl - AP (3:07 PM ET)
Florida's Tebow unfazed by Heisman jinx heading into Capital One Bowl - AP (2:27 PM ET)
Auburn to try to match Clemson's offense in Chick-fil-A Bowl - AP (2:13 PM ET)
Buckeyes climbed from No. 7 to No. 1 in BCS rankings in 3 short weeks - AP (2:00 PM ET)
Even as showdown with Kansas looms, Virginia Tech won't forget 32 killed in campus shooting - AP (1:47 PM ET)
It was 10 years ago that Cougs broke Rose Bowl jinx - AP (1:11 PM ET)
Stinging loss ends Aggies' tumultuous season - AP (9:41 AM ET)
Stinging loss ends Aggies' tumultuous season - AP (1:28 AM ET)
Royster's TD run caps comeback for Penn St in JoePa's 500th game - AP (1:18 AM ET)
Royster's TD run caps comeback for Penn St in JoePa's 500th game - AP (12:00 AM ET)

Saturday, December 29, 2007
UCF's Smith stopped short of single-season rushing record by speedy Miss. St. - AP (10:52 PM ET)
Monk: No regrets about coming back - AP (9:37 PM ET)
Dixon, Pegues power Miss. St. to 10-3 win over C. Florida in Liberty Bowl - AP (9:37 PM ET)
Bowl Capsules - AP (9:14 PM ET)
Brennan believes Hawaii's ``Dreadheads'' are the best supporting cast in the nation - AP (8:51 PM ET)
Moreno & Brown: Georgia's 1-2 punch at running back - AP (8:39 PM ET)
Arkansas RB McFadden not concerned about being eligible for Cotton Bowl - AP (8:38 PM ET)
Leman draws attention while leading Illini to Rose Bowl - AP (8:12 PM ET)
Missouri's junior NFL prospects figure to be back - AP (8:11 PM ET)
2 new starters in secondary for No. 3 Sooners at Fiesta Bowl - AP (8:08 PM ET)
After 50 years, Broyles looks back on 'charmed' run at Arkansas - AP (7:46 PM ET)
Pinkel's staff loaded with loyal long-timers - AP (7:45 PM ET)
Coach not worried about scandal's effect on coaching legacy - AP (7:25 PM ET)
10 years later, bowl game in frigid Idaho is still kicking around - AP (7:18 PM ET)
Rick Neuheisel returning to UCLA as head coach - AP (7:17 PM ET)
Pinkel's staff loaded with loyal long-timers - AP (7:07 PM ET)
Two new starters in secondary for No. 3 Sooners at Fiesta Bowl - AP (7:05 PM ET)
Colorado faces Alabama on Sunday in Independence Bowl - AP (6:57 PM ET)
Junior NFL prospects figure to be back - AP (6:20 PM ET)
Athletic director Lew Perkins made wise decision to keep Mangino - AP (6:19 PM ET)
Auburn's offense unique Chick-fil-A Bowl challenge for Clemson - AP (6:09 PM ET)
Tulsa to depart for GMAC Bowl - AP (6:07 PM ET)
Wake Forest rallied to beat UConn in 2nd straight bowl appearance - AP (6:07 PM ET)
Zook wins coach of year award for leading Illinois turnaround - AP (5:57 PM ET)
Forget Tebow, Gators already pushing Harvin for '08 Heisman Trophy - AP (5:40 PM ET)
Booty to play final game for USC in the Rose Bowl - AP (5:38 PM ET)
Rose Bowl holds big cards, but not the only ones, in BCS mess - AP (5:31 PM ET)
Fulmer, Vols balance Outback Bowl prep with search to replace assistant coaches - AP (4:23 PM ET)
Oklahoma, West Virginia prepare for high-scoring Fiesta Bowl - AP (3:05 PM ET)
Tulane's Cowen spearheaded new bowl rules - AP (2:54 PM ET)
Tressel: Schoenhoft still at TE, Henton is backup QB - AP (2:44 PM ET)
Humble Laurinaitis doesn't believe he belongs among Ohio State's great linebackers - AP (12:53 PM ET)
Tulsa viewers will get to watch Insight Bowl after all - AP (12:03 PM ET)
Yvenson Bernard runs over Maryland in Oregon State's Emerald Bowl win - AP (11:28 AM ET)
Dalton, Watts lead TCU to 20-13 win over Houston in Texas Bowl - AP (8:58 AM ET)
Missouri's overlooked Temple set for possible finale - AP (5:48 AM ET)
Cox's first comeback at Auburn is still his most impressive - AP (4:54 AM ET)
Ryan's 3 TD passes help No. 14 Eagles edge Spartans 24-21 in Champs - AP (4:10 AM ET)
Yvenson Bernard runs over Maryland in Oregon State's Emerald Bowl win - AP (1:20 AM ET)
Dalton, Watts lead TCU to 20-13 win over Houston in Texas Bowl - AP (1:13 AM ET)

Friday, December 28, 2007
Dalton, Watts lead TCU to 20-13 win over Houston in Texas Bowl - AP (11:51 PM ET)
Tardy Virginia Tech RB Ore to be benched for first quarter of Orange Bowl - AP (11:20 PM ET)
Ryan's 3 TD passes help Eagles edge Spartans 24-21 in Champs - AP (10:32 PM ET)
North Dakota officials announce Dale Lennon's resignation - AP (10:14 PM ET)
Former Razorback Jerry Jones meets with Arkansas players - AP (9:51 PM ET)
Coach June Jones resurrects dying program to lead Hawaii to BCS bowl - AP (9:28 PM ET)
SIU hires North Dakota's Lennon as Salukis' new football coach - AP (8:07 PM ET)
SIU taps North Dakota's Lennon as Salukis' new football coach - AP (7:51 PM ET)
Kinder, gentler Herring holds down the fort at Arkansas - AP (7:50 PM ET)
Tigers polish off 400 pounds at Lawry's Beef Bowl - AP (7:35 PM ET)
Illini running back Mendenhall has decision to make: Turn pro or stay in school? - AP (7:30 PM ET)
Georgia lineman Lemon carries after deaths of mother, best friend - AP (7:28 PM ET)
Stellar USC seniors stayed and got another Rose Bowl trip - AP (7:15 PM ET)
Parry appointed national coordinator of college football officials - AP (6:53 PM ET)
Florida State subs to see plenty of action against Kentucky in Music City Bowl - AP (6:39 PM ET)
Kentucky's Burton is 50-50 for Music City Bowl game against Florida State - AP (6:27 PM ET)
Containing Juice Williams is a key for Trojans in Rose Bowl - AP (6:14 PM ET)
Big Fav gets lyrical about BCS championship in his hometown - AP (6:09 PM ET)
Holiday Bowl win a good end to difficult season for Longhorns - AP (5:50 PM ET)
WVU may get stuck paying $1 million for unused Fiesta tickets - AP (5:45 PM ET)
Paterno will coach 500th game when Penn State meets Texas A&M; - AP (5:43 PM ET)
Central Florida's record-breaking Smith is Mississippi State's target in Liberty Bowl - AP (5:01 PM ET)
Hoosiers arrive late but ready for Arizona bowl game - AP (4:34 PM ET)
Hawaii enjoying New Orleans while preparing for Sugar Bowl - AP (4:32 PM ET)
Jaguars end Broussard's season, placing rookie wide receiver on injured reserve - AP (4:14 PM ET)
Florida's Derrick Harvey, Cornelius Ingram hope another strong bowl game will boost NFL stock - AP (3:12 PM ET)
JoePa forgoes yard work for coaching Penn St. at Alamo Bowl - AP (3:01 PM ET)
Meineke Bowl features sought-after coaches in UConn's Randy Edsall, Wake Forest's Jim Grobe - AP (2:47 PM ET)
Texas A&M; apologizes over student's remarks about Paterno needing a 'casket' - AP (1:17 PM ET)
A&M; leaders apologize over remarks about Paterno - AP (1:14 PM ET)
Georgia's Munson scraps plans to call Sugar Bowl game - AP (12:55 PM ET)
FOR USE IN holiday weekend editions, Dec. 29-Jan.1. THIS STORY MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST OR POSTED ONLINE BEFORE Dec. 29 - AP (11:59 AM ET)
Texas beats Sun Devils 52-34 in wacky Holiday Bowl - AP (9:28 AM ET)
Clemson hopes to avoid letdown like last year's bowl game - AP (4:50 AM ET)