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Alabama quarterback Jake Coker (14) tries to escape Michigan State defense during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Alabama knocks out Michigan State 38-0 in Cotton Bowl

Alabama quarterback Jake Coker (14) tries to escape Michigan State defense during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

December 31, 2015, 9:01pm College

Jake Coker played the game of his career as second-ranked Alabama aired it out to beat No. 3 Michigan State 38-0 Thursday night and advance to the national championship game. Read story

Derksen powers San Francisco past Portland 107-95

December 31, 2015, 7:29pm College

Tim Derksen had 22 of his career-high 27 points in the second half and San Francisco rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit to beat Portland 107-95 on Thursday night. Devin Watson added 22 points and seven assists for the Dons (8-5, 2-1 West Coast Conference), who conceded… Read story

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins, right, dribbles next to Santa Clara guard KJ Feagin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga won 79-77.

Perkins, Gonzaga hold off Santa Clara 79-77

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins, right, dribbles next to Santa Clara guard KJ Feagin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga won 79-77.

December 31, 2015, 5:41pm College

Josh Perkins had 18 of his career-high 26 points in the second half and Gonzaga beat Santa Clara 79-77 on Thursday. Read story

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs with the ball as Oklahoma defensive tackle Matthew Romar (92) attempts to stop him, during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Clemson headed to national title game

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs with the ball as Oklahoma defensive tackle Matthew Romar (92) attempts to stop him, during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

December 31, 2015, 5:36pm College

Deshaun Watson turned in another stellar two-way performance, running for one touchdown, passing for another to lead top-ranked Clemson to a 37-17 victory over Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl on Thursday. Read story

Washington State players hoist the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game trophy after defeating Miami 20-14 on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in El Paso, Texas. Washington State ead coach Mike Leach, lower left, looks on.

Washington State beats Miami 20-14 in snowy Sun Bowl

Washington State players hoist the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game trophy after defeating Miami 20-14 on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in El Paso, Texas. Washington State ead coach Mike Leach, lower left, looks on.

December 26, 2015, 3:34pm College

Luke Falk threw two touchdown passes to lead Washington State to a 20-14 victory over Miami on Saturday in the snowy Sun Bowl. Read story

Washington players celebrate their 44-31 victory over Southern Mississippi following the Heart of Dallas Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in Dallas.

Gaskin leads Huskies past Southern Miss

Washington players celebrate their 44-31 victory over Southern Mississippi following the Heart of Dallas Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in Dallas.

December 26, 2015, 3:19pm College

Myles Gaskin broke a third-quarter tie with an 86-yard run and finished with a season-high 181 yards and four touchdowns to help Washington beat Southern Mississippi 44-31 on Saturday in the Heart of Dallas Bowl. Read story

Washington State quarterback Luke Falk (4) passes as he is hit by Arizona State linebacker Ismael Murphy-Richardson (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars seek strong finish against Hurricanes in Sun

Washington State quarterback Luke Falk (4) passes as he is hit by Arizona State linebacker Ismael Murphy-Richardson (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash.

December 25, 2015, 5:41pm College

Teams playing in the Sun Bowl in recent seasons often have brought long bowl droughts with them and left them at the border. Read story

Washington quarterback Jake Browning drops to pass against Utah State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Southern Miss, Huskies showcase their resiliency

Washington quarterback Jake Browning drops to pass against Utah State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

December 25, 2015, 5:39pm College

Southern Mississippi was coming off a 12-win season and Conference USA championship when cornerback Kalan Reed decided to join the Golden Eagles. Read story

Washington State guard Ike Iroegbu (2) passes off the basketball while being defended by New Mexico forward Tim Williams (32) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, in Honolulu. Washington State won 82-59.

Washington State beats New Mexico 82-59 in Hawaii

Washington State guard Ike Iroegbu (2) passes off the basketball while being defended by New Mexico forward Tim Williams (32) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, in Honolulu. Washington State won 82-59.

December 25, 2015, 2:42pm College

Josh Hawkinson and Ike Iroegbu each posted a double-double, and Washington State beat New Mexico 82-59 on Friday for seventh place in the Diamond Head Classic. Read story

Washington State center Valentine Izundu (45) blocks the shot of Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield (24) duirng the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, in Honolulu.

WSU falls to No. 3 Oklahoma at Diamond Head Classic

Washington State center Valentine Izundu (45) blocks the shot of Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield (24) duirng the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, in Honolulu.

December 22, 2015, 11:14pm College

Buddy Hield scored 25 points as No. 3 Oklahoma cruised to an 88-60 win over Washington State in a quarterfinal-round game of the Diamond Head Classic Tuesday night. Read story