Alabama Football: What to Expect for 2012

Will AJ McCarron lead Alabama back to the national title game in 2012?

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

After falling short in the first meeting against LSU, Alabama left no doubt in New Orleans. The Crimson Tide dominated the Tigers to win their second national title in three seasons. After winning the 2009 title, Alabama followed it up with a 10-3 record. Will the Crimson Tide follow up another championship with a three-loss record or a national title? The pieces are in place for another run, but Alabama will have some key losses to replace.

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LSU Football: What to Expect for 2012

Tyrann Mathieu looks to lead LSU back into national title contention next year.

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

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Alabama Shuts Out LSU to Take the BCS Championship

The Crimson Tide dominated the Tigers to win their second title in three years.

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

The Alabama-LSU rematch resembled the first meeting in some ways, but not on the scoreboard. The Crimson Tide turned in a dominating 21-0 performance, earning their second national title in the last three seasons.

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BCS Championship Preview and Predictions: LSU vs. Alabama

Will it be the Crimson Tide or Tigers hoisting the crystal ball in New Orleans?

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

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College Football 2012: Three Teams on the Decline

Oklahoma State could have trouble repeating its 2011 win total next season.

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

It's never too early to start thinking about next season, and Athlon kicked off our lookahead to 2012 with a very, very early top 25. Of course, a lot is going to change between now and when our official preseason poll is released in May, but we are taking an early glimpse of how things could look.

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Cotton Bowl Preview: Kansas State vs. Arkansas

Can Arkansas find a way to slow down Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein?

by Patrick Snow (@AthlonSnowman on Twitter)

Cotton Bowl
Kansas State vs. Arkansas
Date: Jan. 6, 8:00 PM ET
Location: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas

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College Football 2012: Three Teams on the Rise

Behind quarterback Keith Price, Washington is a team on the rise in 2012.

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

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Gator Bowl Preview: Florida vs. Ohio State

Braxton Miller looks to cap a solid freshman campaign with a bowl win over the Gators.

by Nathan Rush

Gator Bowl
Ohio State (6–6) vs. Florida (6–6)
Date: Jan. 2, 2012 at 1 p.m. ET
Location: EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Fla.

Coined the “Urban Meyer Bowl” this year’s Gator Bowl pits the two-time BCS national title-winning coach’s former team, Florida, where he coached from 2005-10, against his new team, Ohio State, where he will coach beginning in 2012.

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Outback Bowl Preview: Michigan State vs. Georgia

Aaron Murray faces a tough test against Michigan State's stingy defense.

by Rob Doster

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Capital One Bowl Preview: South Carolina vs. Nebraska

Can South Carolina's defense slow down Taylor Martinez?

by Patrick Snow (@AthlonSnowman on Twitter)

Capital One Bowl
Nebraska vs. South Carolina
Date: Jan. 2, 1:00 PM ET
Location: Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, Orlando, Fla.