By Mitch Light (@AthlonMitch)

Here are previews and predictions for the 10 best college football games this weekend.

Michigan State has been the talk of the college football world this week after beating undefeated Wisconsin with an improbable Hail Mary pass on the game’s final play.

The greatest sport in the world is under assault from many different sides. Conference realignment talk has replaced conversation about who’s number one. Cheating coaches are ruining their schools’ reputations and jeopardizing future success. And players are succumbing to temptation out of anger because they feel exploited.

What a mess.

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

Athlon sums up a full slate of college football with the most important things to take away from this weekend.

Winners

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

10 Key Storylines to Watch for Week 8

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

At the midpoint of the 2011 season, it's time to take a look at the first half and predict how the second half will turn out in the Big Ten.

First-Half Awards

There seems to be a constant debate in the college football world over the best player in the country. Is it the best performer on a top team, the player with the best statistics, or the best pro prospect?

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

As we hit the midpoint of the college football season, it's time to take a conference-by-conference look at where things stand in realignment/expansion. 

ACC

Added: Pittsburgh, Syracuse
Lost: None

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

The annual Michigan-Michigan State matchup always has plenty of intrigue, but the stakes are even higher this season. Both teams are ranked inside of the top 25 and are in the mix to win the Legends Division.