West Virginia Mountaineers 2012 Spring Preview

Geno Smith leads a dangerous Mountaineer offense in 2012.

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

The journey to claim the 2012 national title begins in February, March and April, as 124 college football teams open up spring practice over the next three months. Athlon will preview some of the top teams and storylines across the nation, as the countdown to 2012 inches closer.

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2012 Big 12 Football Schedules

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2012 Big 12 Schedules

Baylor

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2012 Big 12 Schedule Analysis

Can Landry Jones lead Oklahoma to the Big 12 title next season?

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

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Very Early 2012 Big 12 Predictions

Is Texas ready to challenge for the Big 12 crown in 2012?

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

Very Early 2012 Big 12 Predictions

1. Oklahoma

Key Returnees: QB Landry Jones, RB Roy Finch, FB Trey Millard, RB Dominique Whaley, WR Kenny Stills, LG Gabe Ikard, RG Tyler Evans, LB Corey Nelson, LB Tom Wort, CB Demontre Hurst, S/LB Tony Jefferson, K Michael Hunnicutt

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Very Early 2012 Big East Predictions

Teddy Bridgewater has Louisville on the rise in 2012.

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

(Published January 16th, 2012)

Very Early 2012 Big East Predictions

1. West Virginia

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2012 College Football Non-Conference Match-ups to Watch

The schedules aren't fully set yet, but there is already a long list of games to watch in 2012.

-by Braden Gall (@BradenGall on twitter)

The ink is barely dry on the 2011 college football season and Athlon Sports is already fired up about 2012.

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2012 Heisman Trophy Early Favorites

Who are the front-runners for the 2012 Heisman Trophy?

-by Braden Gall (@BradenGall on twitter)

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Clemson's Orange Bowl Defeat Caps Another Disappointing Season

West Virginia trounced Clemson in the Orange Bowl. Another disappointing finish for the Tigers.

by Josh Kipnis

Michigan players were rocking shirts that read “Pour some Sugar on me.” After their victory in LA, the Oregon Ducks “Rose to power.” Oklahoma State proclaimed to Stanford fans that the Fiesta Bowl was “Nacho Victory.”

West Virginia asked Clemson, “Orange you glad we won?”

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Orange Bowl Preview: Clemson vs. West Virginia

Expect plenty of fireworks in this ACC-Big East matchup.

By Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven on Twitter)

Orange Bowl
Clemson (10-3) vs. West Virginia (9-3)
Date: Jan. 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Fla.

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2012 Quarterback Rankings: Big 12

Looming decisions for Griffin III, Jones and the courts will play major role in 2012.

-by Braden Gall (follow at @BradenGall)

There is no doubt this is the Era of the Quarterback.