Texas is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 college football poll for first time in 16 years as Georgia drops to No. 2
NEW YORK (AP) — Texas is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 college football poll for first time in 16 years as Georgia drops to No. 2.
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Former Liverpool defender Joël Matip confirms retirement from football
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Composed midfielder demonstrated the ability to do the right thing again and again that is vital to his position
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Rising sons, shifting shadows: how Japan football left Australia in the shade
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Arsenal injury update: Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard latest news and return dates
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Lee Carsley plunges England future into further doubt with bizarre press conference
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Frazer Clarke left with dent in head after sickening KO by Fabio Wardley
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USMNT wins Mauricio Pochettino's debut, led by the star who'll guide his reboot
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NFL fines Steelers WR George Pickens $10K for profane message on eye black
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