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AP Top 25: Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas top poll going into playoff; Tide ranked ahead of SMU
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas top poll going into playoff; Tide ranked ahead of SMUGeorgia moved up to No. 2 behind Oregon in The Associated Press college football poll.
College Football Playoff's first 12-team bracket is set with Oregon No. 1 and SMU in, Alabama out
Read full article: College Football Playoff's first 12-team bracket is set with Oregon No. 1 and SMU in, Alabama outSMU captured the last open spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff, bumping Alabama to land in a bracket that placed undefeated Oregon at No. 1.
SEC and Big Ten powers lead the way on signing day as prospects finalize their college selections
Read full article: SEC and Big Ten powers lead the way on signing day as prospects finalize their college selectionsGeorgia, Texas, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State are bringing in the nation's top recruiting class as high school prospects across the country finalize their college plans.
Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee 31-17
Read full article: Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee 31-17Carson Beck threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, leading No. 11 Georgia to a 31-17 win over No. 6 Tennessee that gave a huge boost to the Bulldogs’ College Football Playoff hopes.
Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracket
Read full article: Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracketOregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while the new poll shoved Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi.
AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10Oregon is the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the fourth straight week.
Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'
Read full article: Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'Carson Beck threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns to offset three interceptions and No. 2 Georgia escaped “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” with a 34-20 victory over Florida.
No. 2 Georgia is still the top dog in the SEC after convincing win over previously top-ranked Texas
Read full article: No. 2 Georgia is still the top dog in the SEC after convincing win over previously top-ranked TexasTexas and everyone else are finding that Georgia is still the top dog in the Southeastern Conference.
No. 5 Georgia bounces back from loss at Alabama, makes it 8 in a row over Auburn 31-13
Read full article: No. 5 Georgia bounces back from loss at Alabama, makes it 8 in a row over Auburn 31-13Trevor Etienne ran for two touchdowns as No. 5 Georgia bounced back from its first regular-season loss in almost four years with a 31-13 victory over Auburn.
Milroe-to-Williams TD connection helps No. 4 Alabama beat No. 2 Georgia 41-34 in DeBoer's SEC opener
Read full article: Milroe-to-Williams TD connection helps No. 4 Alabama beat No. 2 Georgia 41-34 in DeBoer's SEC openerRyan Williams caught a 75-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Milroe with 2:18 left and No. 4 Alabama beat No. 2 Georgia 41-34 on Saturday night in a wild Southeastern Conference debut for Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia-Alabama play a thrilling classic, undiminshed by expanded CFP
Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia-Alabama play a thrilling classic, undiminshed by expanded CFPNo. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama played a classic, a wild affair that included a 28-0 run by the Crimson Tide to start the game and a resilient comeback by the Bulldogs.
Pac-12 adding Utah State, in talks with Gonzaga, as Mountain West tries to hold UNLV, AP sources say
Read full article: Pac-12 adding Utah State, in talks with Gonzaga, as Mountain West tries to hold UNLV, AP sources sayThe Pac-12 is adding Utah State as its seventh member and is in discussions with basketball powerhouse Gonzaga to also join the rebuilding conference in 2026, multiple people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping Georgia
Read full article: Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping GeorgiaTexas is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 16 years, replacing Georgia after the Bulldogs struggled to remain unbeaten against Kentucky.
Branson Robinson runs for 3-yard go-ahead touchdown, top-ranked Georgia rallies past Kentucky 13-12
Read full article: Branson Robinson runs for 3-yard go-ahead touchdown, top-ranked Georgia rallies past Kentucky 13-12Branson Robinson rushed for a 3-yard, go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter, and top-ranked Georgia overcame a lethargic performance to rally past and then hold off Kentucky 13-12.
The Week 1 feedback on sideline-to-helmet communications: lots of praise, some frustration
Read full article: The Week 1 feedback on sideline-to-helmet communications: lots of praise, some frustrationHelmet communication has come to major college football, with one player — the quarterback on offense, typically the on-field play-caller on defense — being able to hear voice instructions from the sideline until 15 seconds remains on the play clock.
Beck throws 2 TD passes and No. 1 Georgia manhandles No. 14 Clemson 34-3
Read full article: Beck throws 2 TD passes and No. 1 Georgia manhandles No. 14 Clemson 34-3Carson Beck threw for 278 yards, including a pair of touchdowns, and No. 1 Georgia opened the season by stifling 14th-ranked Clemson 34-3.
Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 and Ohio State No. 2 as expanded SEC, Big Ten flex muscles
Read full article: Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 and Ohio State No. 2 as expanded SEC, Big Ten flex musclesGeorgia is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight year.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest
Read full article: Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrestGeorgia has opened practice without wide receiver Rara Thomas, who has been dismissed from the team following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery.
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery charges
Read full article: Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery chargesGeorgia wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery, adding to the team’s recent legal woes.
Georgia's Kirby Smart becomes the nation's highest-paid college football coach at $13m annually
Read full article: Georgia's Kirby Smart becomes the nation's highest-paid college football coach at $13m annuallyGeorgia’s Kirby Smart has agreed to a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid coach in college football with an annual salary of $13 million.
Sweet 16 nets another big win for Purdue and big man Zach Edey, 80-68 over Gonzaga
Read full article: Sweet 16 nets another big win for Purdue and big man Zach Edey, 80-68 over GonzagaPurdue big man Zach Edey withstood all the abuse Gonzaga could lay on him, finishing with 27 points and 14 rebounds to lift the Boilermakers to an 80-68 victory and move them one win from the Final Four.
Ivy League does it again as No. 13 seed Yale takes down No. 4 seed Auburn 78-76
Read full article: Ivy League does it again as No. 13 seed Yale takes down No. 4 seed Auburn 78-76John Poulakidas scored 28 points, Samson Aletan made a key block during a wild scramble in the final seconds, and 13th-seeded Yale beat No. 4 seed Auburn 78-76 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jayhawks get friendly late whistle to advance in March Madness with 93-89 victory over Samford
Read full article: Jayhawks get friendly late whistle to advance in March Madness with 93-89 victory over SamfordKansas got a kind whistle at the end and Nicolas Timberlake made both his free throws to help the Jayhawks hold off Samford for a 93-89 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
No. 21 Saint Mary's ends No. 17 Gonzaga's monopoly of WCC Tournament championship with 69-60 win
Read full article: No. 21 Saint Mary's ends No. 17 Gonzaga's monopoly of WCC Tournament championship with 69-60 winAidan Mahaney scored 23 points, Mitchell Saxen had 19 points and 15 rebounds and No. 21 Saint Mary’s led nearly the entire way beat No. 17 Gonzaga 69-60 on Tuesday night and interrupt the Bulldogs’ stranglehold on the West Coast Conference Tournament title.
Conference tournaments begin in earnest with plenty of teams on the NCAA tourney bubble
Read full article: Conference tournaments begin in earnest with plenty of teams on the NCAA tourney bubbleConference tournaments across men's college basketball begin in earnest Tuesday and there are plenty of teams riding the NCAA tourney bubble.
Jahmyl Telfort scores 26 points, Butler hangs on in wild finish to upset No. 13 Creighton 99-98
Read full article: Jahmyl Telfort scores 26 points, Butler hangs on in wild finish to upset No. 13 Creighton 99-98Jahmyl Telfort matched his season high with 26 points, DJ Davis added 22 and Butler held off No. 13 Creighton 99-98 in a wild finish Friday night.
Purdue remains No. 1 in AP Top 25, Gonzaga falls to No. 24 but runs poll streak to 142 weeks
Read full article: Purdue remains No. 1 in AP Top 25, Gonzaga falls to No. 24 but runs poll streak to 142 weeksPurdue remained atop the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the third straight week while Gonzaga dropped to No. 24 after a loss to San Diego State but managed to keep alive its streak of 142 consecutive weeks in the poll.
Georgia's Carson Beck details what went into his decision to return to Bulldogs in 2024
Read full article: Georgia's Carson Beck details what went into his decision to return to Bulldogs in 2024There is a silver lining of sorts for Georgia, even after seeing its school-record run of 29 consecutive victories end and not being selected for the College Football Playoff to take a shot at what could have been a third consecutive national championship.
Southern closes with 12-0 run to stun No. 21 Mississippi State, 60-59
Read full article: Southern closes with 12-0 run to stun No. 21 Mississippi State, 60-59Tai’Reon Joseph scored 27 points and blocked Mississippi State’s final shot as Southern closed on a 12-0 run to stun the No. 21 Bulldogs 60-59 on Sunday.
AP Top 25: Michigan is No. 1 for first time in 26 seasons, Georgia's streak on top ends at 24 weeks
Read full article: AP Top 25: Michigan is No. 1 for first time in 26 seasons, Georgia's streak on top ends at 24 weeksMichigan is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since its won its last the national championship in 1997, and Georgia slipped to No. 6 after its 29-game winning streak was snapped by Alabama.
Kirby Smart says 'no question' Georgia belongs in College Football Playoff after loss to Alabama
Read full article: Kirby Smart says 'no question' Georgia belongs in College Football Playoff after loss to AlabamaGeorgia coach Kirby Smart challenged the College Football Playoff selection committee to believe what that see when judging his No. 1 Bulldogs following the end of their 29-game winning streak.
No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fate
Read full article: No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fateAlabama is again top dog in the Southeastern Conference — and perhaps headed to the College Football Playoff.
No. 1 Georgia bolstered by return of Bowers, Ratledge, McConkey from injuries
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia bolstered by return of Bowers, Ratledge, McConkey from injuriesGeorgia tight end Brock Bowers and right guard Tate Ratledge have returned from injuries to start for the No. 1 Bulldogs against No. 8 Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game.
Could the mighty SEC possibly miss the College Football Playoff for the first time?
Read full article: Could the mighty SEC possibly miss the College Football Playoff for the first time?The Southeastern Conference is the only league to claim a spot — sometimes two spots — in every College Football Playoff.
Georgia's Beck, Alabama's Milroe lead teams to SEC title game after replacing big-name QBs
Read full article: Georgia's Beck, Alabama's Milroe lead teams to SEC title game after replacing big-name QBsGeorgia quarterback Carson Beck and Alabama's Jalen Milroe have led their teams into the Southeastern Conference championship game after replacing big-name stars.
Georgia jumps to No. 1 in CFP rankings past Ohio State. Michigan and Florida State remain in top 4
Read full article: Georgia jumps to No. 1 in CFP rankings past Ohio State. Michigan and Florida State remain in top 4Georgia has moved up to No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, nudging past Ohio State, with third-place Michigan and fourth-place Florida State holding their spots in the top four.
AP Top 25: FSU remains No. 4, Louisville, Oregon State enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: FSU remains No. 4, Louisville, Oregon State enter top 10Georgia extended its streak of weeks being top-ranked in the AP Top 25 to 22, giving the Bulldogs the second-longest run of being No. 1 in the history of the college football poll.
Bowers returns, No. 1 Georgia routs No. 10 Ole Miss 52-17 to punctuate another SEC East title
Read full article: Bowers returns, No. 1 Georgia routs No. 10 Ole Miss 52-17 to punctuate another SEC East titleCarson Beck threw for 306 yards, Kendall Milton ran for 127 yards and Brock Bowers made a triumphant return for No. 1 Georgia, which punctuated its return to the Southeastern Conference championship game with a 52-17 rout of No. 10 Mississippi on Saturday night.
AP Top 25: FSU remains No. 4, USC drops out for first time under Lincoln Riley; Oklahoma State vaults in to No. 15
Read full article: AP Top 25: FSU remains No. 4, USC drops out for first time under Lincoln Riley; Oklahoma State vaults in to No. 15Southern California dropped out of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in more than two years and Oklahoma State vaulted into the rankings for the first time this year at No. 15.
Stackhouse has key late pick as No. 1 Georgia holds off No. 14 Missouri, 30-21
Read full article: Stackhouse has key late pick as No. 1 Georgia holds off No. 14 Missouri, 30-21Defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse’s fourth-quarter interception helped protect No. 1 Georgia’s slim lead and the Bulldogs beat No. 14 Missouri 30-21 for their 26th consecutive win.
AP Top 25: FSU holds at No. 4, Oklahoma slips to No. 10; Kansas, K-State enter poll
Read full article: AP Top 25: FSU holds at No. 4, Oklahoma slips to No. 10; Kansas, K-State enter pollOklahoma dropped four spots to No. 10 after being upset by Kansas, the top five teams held their places and the Jayhawks and rival Kansas State both entered The Associated Press college football poll.
Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in ‘Cocktail Party’
Read full article: Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in ‘Cocktail Party’Carson Beck threw two touchdown passes in his hometown, Daijun Edwards ran for two scores and No. 1 Georgia dominated Florida 43-20 to extend its winning streak to 25.
AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, FSU remains at No. 4
Read full article: AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, FSU remains at No. 4Georgia extended its streak of No. 1 rankings in The Associated Press college football poll to 19 straight weeks, the third best in the history of the rankings.
No. 1 Georgia loses Bowers early, scores 27 straight to beat Vandy 37-20
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia loses Bowers early, scores 27 straight to beat Vandy 37-20Carson Beck threw for 261 yards and a touchdown and ran for a score as top-ranked Georgia shook off both an early kickoff and losing star tight end Brock Bowers to a left foot injury before halftime in beating Vanderbilt 37-20 Saturday.
AP Top 25: FSU jumps a spot to No. 4, Miami slides after epic gaffe and hoops schools make history
Read full article: AP Top 25: FSU jumps a spot to No. 4, Miami slides after epic gaffe and hoops schools make historyOklahoma moved up to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll and Miami’s late-game gaffe nearly cost the 25th-ranked Hurricanes a spot in the rankings.
AP Top 25: Oklahoma jumps to No. 5, Miami slides after epic gaffe and hoops schools make history
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oklahoma jumps to No. 5, Miami slides after epic gaffe and hoops schools make historyOklahoma moved up to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll and Miami’s late-game gaffe nearly cost the 25th-ranked Hurricanes a spot in the rankings.
Beck, Bowers pace No. 1 Georgia's offensive attack in dominant victory over No. 20 Kentucky
Read full article: Beck, Bowers pace No. 1 Georgia's offensive attack in dominant victory over No. 20 KentuckyCarson Beck passed for 389 yards and four touchdowns, Brock Bowers had seven catches for 132 yards and No. 1 Georgia cruised to a 51-13 victory over No. 20 Kentucky.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Turns out, Oklahoma's back; Tide rising in West; coaching malpractice at Miami
Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Turns out, Oklahoma's back; Tide rising in West; coaching malpractice at MiamiThe final Red River Rivalry in the Big 12 before it moves to the Southeastern Conference felt like a chance for No. 3 Texas to lay claim to being the best team in the country.
No. 1 Georgia, No. 20 Kentucky face off for SEC East lead. No. 11 Alabama, Texas A&M clash out West
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia, No. 20 Kentucky face off for SEC East lead. No. 11 Alabama, Texas A&M clash out WestSEC East Division control – for now -- is up for grabs as top-ranked Georgia hosts No. 20 Kentucky in a prime-time showdown between two of the conference’s three unbeaten teams.
AP Top 25: Georgia’s hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter poll
Read full article: AP Top 25: Georgia’s hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter pollGeorgia’s hold on No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll loosened as the Bulldogs received a season-low 35 first-place votes out of possible 62.
Beck-to-Bowers combo rallies No. 1 Georgia to 27-20 win over Auburn
Read full article: Beck-to-Bowers combo rallies No. 1 Georgia to 27-20 win over AuburnWith Georgia’s No. 1 ranking and lengthy winning streak on the line, Brock Bowers caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Carson Beck in the final minutes of a 27-20 win over Auburn.
No. 1 Georgia bounces back from 11-point halftime deficit to beat South Carolina 24-14
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia bounces back from 11-point halftime deficit to beat South Carolina 24-14Carson Beck passed for 269 yards, Daijun Edwards, Dillon Bell and Cash Jones ran for second-half touchdowns, and No. 1 Georgia rallied from 11 points down to beat South Carolina 24-14.
Georgia football staffer Jarvis Jones arrested for speeding, reckless driving
Read full article: Georgia football staffer Jarvis Jones arrested for speeding, reckless drivingFormer Georgia and NFL linebacker Jarvis Jones was arrested for speeding and reckless driving ahead of the Bulldogs’ season opener.
Beck throws and runs for TDs to launch new era as No. 1 Georgia rolls past UT-Martin 48-7
Read full article: Beck throws and runs for TDs to launch new era as No. 1 Georgia rolls past UT-Martin 48-7Carson Beck overcame a sluggish first half to throw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Mekhi Mews and No. 1 Georgia, the two-time defending national champion, leaned on its defense to beat Tennessee-Martin 48-7.
Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State next
Read full article: Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State nextGeorgia begins its drive for an unprecedented college football championship three-peat as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press preseason Top 25.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart still looking for way to slow down his players despite tragedy
Read full article: Georgia coach Kirby Smart still looking for way to slow down his players despite tragedyGeorgia coach Kirby Smart says he is still struggling to find a way to convince his Georgia players to slow down when driving, even after a player and employee were killed in a January crash that involved racing and speeding.
UConn routs Gonzaga 82-54 for first Final Four in 9 years
Read full article: UConn routs Gonzaga 82-54 for first Final Four in 9 yearsJordan Hawkins scored 20 points and UConn overwhelmed its fourth straight NCAA Tournament opponent, earning its first trip to the Final Four in nine years with an 82-54 blowout of Gonzaga.
After derailment, toxic burn, student-athletes seek normalcy
Read full article: After derailment, toxic burn, student-athletes seek normalcyAs spring sports get underway at East Palestine High School in Ohio, organizers are trying to create normalcy for student-athletes while cleanup from the February train derailment and toxic chemical burn continues just over a mile away.
Gonzaga, Timme move to Sweet 16 with 84-81 win over TCU
Read full article: Gonzaga, Timme move to Sweet 16 with 84-81 win over TCUDrew Timme extended his one-of-a-kind college career by at least one more game, scoring 28 points to help third-seeded Gonzaga make its eighth straight Sweet 16 with a come-from-behind 84-81 win over TCU.
Pitt edges Mississippi St in back-and-forth First Four game
Read full article: Pitt edges Mississippi St in back-and-forth First Four gameJamarius Burton made a go-ahead jumper with 10 seconds left and Pitt edged Mississippi State 60-59 in a back-and-forth First Four game that featured 21 lead changes — most in the NCAA Tournament in five years.
Georgia's Carter will try to protect draft status at pro day
Read full article: Georgia's Carter will try to protect draft status at pro dayJalen Carter’s next step in his attempts to preserve his status as a top prospect in next month’s NFL draft will be Georgia’s pro day on March 15, where he is expected to participate in workouts in front of coaches and general managers.
Warrant issued for Georgia football star Jalen Carter in street-racing crash that killed teammate, recruiter
Read full article: Warrant issued for Georgia football star Jalen Carter in street-racing crash that killed teammate, recruiterPolice in Georgia investigating a crash that killed a UGA Football player and a team recruiter in January have issued warrants for the arrest of Jalen Carter, accused of racing and reckless driving.
Georgia star Jalen Carter charged with racing in fatal wreck
Read full article: Georgia star Jalen Carter charged with racing in fatal wreckGeorgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, projected as one of the top players in the NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member.
Georgia's Bennett arrested in Texas for public intoxication
Read full article: Georgia's Bennett arrested in Texas for public intoxicationGeorgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, who led the Bulldogs to their second straight national championship, has been arrested in Dallas after police said he was intoxicated and banging on doors.
UGa football player killed in wreck after title celebration
Read full article: UGa football player killed in wreck after title celebrationGeorgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member have been killed in a car wreck hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship.
No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive title
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive titleStetson Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores in the first half as No. 1 Georgia demolished No. 3 TCU 65-7 to become the first team to win consecutive College Football Playoff national championships.
Stars matter? Georgia, TCU both excel in player development
Read full article: Stars matter? Georgia, TCU both excel in player developmentBased solely on the recruiting rankings, this national championship game between No. 1 Georgia and No. 3 TCU is the most lopsided in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff.
Defending champion Georgia vs. Cinderella TCU for CFP title
Read full article: Defending champion Georgia vs. Cinderella TCU for CFP titleAfter the best semifinal day in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff, the title game will match the defending national champion against the closest thing the sport has had in years to a Cinderella team.
Gonzaga's brutal slate continues with No. 6 Baylor up next
Read full article: Gonzaga's brutal slate continues with No. 6 Baylor up nextGonzaga has already faced a brutal schedule this season with wins over No. 19 Kentucky and No. 20 Michigan State and losses to second-ranked Texas and fifth-ranked Purdue.