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What Will be Clemson's Record Against the SEC in 2013?

College Football With quarterback Tajh Boyd turning down the NFL for one more season at Clemson, the Tigers are poised to make a run at playing for a national championship. Even though receiver DeAndre Hopkins ...

9 hours ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Clemson Tigers

Oregon or Stanford: Who Wins the Pac-12 North in 2013?

College Football The Pac-12 North Division is set to be one of the most interesting conference title races in 2013. Stanford and Oregon could both rank in the top five of some preseason polls and should be the ...

1 day ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Pac 12, Oregon Ducks, Stanford Cardinal

Will Notre Dame Play in a BCS Bowl in 2013?

College Football Notre Dame had a disappointing end to the 2012 season, but the loss to Alabama in the BCS Championship shouldn’t overshadow what’s taking place in South Bend. The Fighting Irish have made m...

1 day ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Independents, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Will Texas A&M Match Last Season's Win Total in 2013?

College Football Texas A&M took the SEC by storm in his debut season, recording an 11-2 record and producing a Heisman Trophy winner in quarterback Johnny Manziel. After last year’s 11-win season, the Agg...

2 days ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Texas A&M Aggies

Will the Louisville Cardinals Go Undefeated in 2013?

College Football Thanks to a win over Florida in the Sugar Bowl, Louisville entered the offseason with momentum for its final season in the Big East/American Athletic Conference. The Cardinals return a Heisman ...

5 days ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big East, Louisville Cardinals

How Many SEC Games Will LSU Win in 2013?

College Football LSU had national title aspirations in 2012 but losses to Florida and Alabama pushed the Tigers to a 10-2 mark at the end of the regular season. Getting LSU to a spot in the national championshi...

6 days ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, LSU Tigers

Is Florida's Jeff Driskel a Top-Five Quarterback in the SEC?

College Football If Florida wants to win the SEC East, its offense has to take a step forward in 2013. The Gators ranked last in the SEC in passing offense last season and averaged only 334.4 yards per game. Qu...

1 week ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Florida Gators

Will Michigan Play in a BCS Bowl in 2013?

College Football After recording an 11-2 record in Brady Hoke’s first season, Michigan slid to an 8-5 mark in 2012. A challenging schedule certainly hurt the Wolverines’ win total, as they lost to Alabama, Notr...

1 week ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Michigan Wolverines

How Many Games Will Florida State Win in 2013?

College Football Despite a revamped coaching staff and a handful of new starters, hopes are high in Tallahassee for the Seminoles to win 10 games in 2013. New quarterback Jameis Winston turned in a terrific per...

1 week ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Florida State Seminoles

Texas A&M or LSU: Which Team Finishes Higher in the SEC West in 2013?

College Football With Alabama expected to be the No. 1 team in most preseason polls in 2013, combined with potential top-10 teams in LSU and Texas A&M, the SEC West should be one of the deepest divisions in col...

1 week ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, LSU Tigers, Texas A&M Aggies

Is Oklahoma State's Clint Chelf the Big 12's Best Quarterback for 2013?

College Football The Big 12 should have one of the most wide-open battles at quarterback for first-team all-conference honors in 2013. TCU’s Casey Pachall is back after a suspension, but he isn’t guaranteed...

1 week ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big 12, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders

Georgia, South Carolina or Florida: Who Wins the SEC East in 2013?

College Football With three likely top-10 teams in 2013, the battle to win the SEC East is going to be one of the most heated conference battles in college football. Georgia is the defending East Division champ...

1 week ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, South Carolina Gamecocks

Oklahoma or Texas: Which Team Will Have More Wins in 2013?

College Football With uncertainty looming over the top of the Big 12 in 2013, should Texas and Oklahoma still be considered the favorites? Or is it Oklahoma State or TCU? What about Kansas State or Baylor? All ...

1 week ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big 12, Oklahoma Sooners, Texas Longhorns

Who Should Start at Quarterback for Wisconsin in 2013?

College Football Wisconsin had three different quarterbacks make a start last season. Maryland transfer Danny O’Brien was thought to be the answer, but he struggled early in the year, which prompted the coach...

1 week ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Wisconsin Badgers

How Many Big Ten Games Will Northwestern Win in 2013?

College Football With Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska and Northwestern each deserving of consideration for the No. 1 spot, the Big Ten Legends Division should be one of the most competitive conference title race...

2 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Northwestern Wildcats

10 Teams That May End the SEC's National Title Streak in 2013

College Football Spring practice has finished for all 125 Football Bowl Subdivision teams for 2013. And with spring workouts over, the picture for the national championship battle is starting to come into focus. ...

Is Notre Dame a Top-Five Team for 2013?

College Football Notre Dame is always one of the most polarizing teams when it comes to preseason rankings. The Fighting Irish are coming off a 12-1 season but was handled by Alabama in the national championshi...

2 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Independents, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Will the Missouri Tigers Make a Bowl in 2013?

College Football As expected, Missouri found life in the SEC more difficult than the week-to-week grind of the Big 12. The Tigers had their streak of seven straight winning seasons snapped, slipping to 5-7 and ...

2 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Missouri Tigers

Boise State or Fresno State: Who Wins the Mountain West in 2013?

College Football Three teams tied for the Mountain West title last season, but with the addition of Utah State and San Jose State, determining a conference champion will much easier in 2013. With 12 teams, the ...

2 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Mountain West, Boise State Broncos, Fresno State Bulldogs

Which Team Will Win the Pac-12 South in 2013?

College Football The power in the Pac-12 is clearly titled to the North Division, which should have Oregon and Stanford ranked among the top-10 in most preseason polls. The South Division lacks a top-15 team bu...

2 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Pac 12, Arizona State Sun Devils, Arizona Wildcats, UCLA Bruins, USC Trojans

Which Team Will Win the Big 12 in 2013?

College Football Unpredictable is the best word to sum up the Big 12 heading into the 2013 season. The defending Big 12 champs (Kansas State) lost several key pieces, including quarterback Collin Klein and line...

2 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big 12, Baylor Bears, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Longhorns

Is Michigan the Favorite for the 2013 Legends Division Title?

College Football With four teams battling for the top spot, the Legends Division should be one of the most competitive title races in college football this season. Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska and Northwe...

3 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Wolverines, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Northwestern Wildcats

Which Team is the Favorite to Win the ACC Coastal in 2013?

College Football Georgia Tech, North Carolina and Miami all finished 5-3 in ACC play last season, making the Coastal Division one of the tightest races in college football. Another close division battle should ...

3 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Miami Hurricanes, North Carolina Tar Heels, Virginia Tech Hokies

Kansas State's Tyler Lockett Makes Crazy, Juggling Catch in Spring Game

College Football Spring practice and final scrimmages aren’t always the most exciting part of college football, but there are a few noteworthy highlights each year. Kansas State’s Tyler Lockett provided one...

3 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big 12, Kansas State Wildcats

Ranking the SEC's Running Backs for 2013

College Football Eddie Lacy, Mike Gillislee and Zac Stacy are gone, but the SEC isn’t hurting for options at running back. Georgia’s Todd Gurley and Alabama’s T.J. Yeldon are back after standout freshman ...

3 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Alabama Crimson Tide, Arkansas Razorbacks, Auburn Tigers, Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, Kentucky Wildcats, LSU Tigers, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Missouri Tigers, Ole Miss Rebels, South Carolina Gamecocks, Tennessee Volunteers, Texas A&M Aggies, Vanderbilt Commodores

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