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The big job with bigger challenges: Can Steve Sarkisian elevate Texas?

Looking to return to national prominence and Big 12 championships, Texas unexpectedly fired Tom Herman on Saturday and replaced him with Nick Saban protege Steve Sarkisian.

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Grading college football's new coaching hires: How does Sarkisian fit with Texas?

Which teams aced their selections, and which made more questionable picks? We break it down.

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No outrunning his past, Alabama's Steve Sarkisian ready for another head-coaching job

Sarkisian was fired from USC in disgrace in 2015. Five years later, he leads the most potent offensive attack.

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Texas A&M pulls away in instant classic Orange Bowl

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Spiller powers for second rushing TD of first half

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    We present the best of college football bowl season, from the Myrtle Beach Bowl to the national championship.

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    CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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    How Alabama and Ohio State match up in the CFP National Championship

    Here's what to expect when the Crimson Tide and Buckeyes meet on Jan. 11 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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    FIELDS, OHIO STATE CRUSH CLEMSON

    Justin Fields withstands big hit, throws six TDs in win over Clemson

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    Fields and Ohio State earn payback a year in the making

    Behind Fields' gutsy performance, the Buckeyes avenged last year's playoff loss to Clemson in a major way.

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