The charismatic former N.F.L. star known as “Prime Time” turned around the program at Jackson State over three seasons and would be expected to do the same for the Buffaloes.
An interception off a helmet? A touchdown after a blocked field goal? They helped fuel No. 1 Georgia’s win and, if the Bulldogs have their way, a clinching of the top playoff seed.
Southern California entered the Pac-12 championship game with expectations of a College Football Playoff berth. It lost in a rout, and gave new hope to teams like Ohio State and Alabama.