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CFB: Week 12 Preview

Nov 20th, 2009

As you settle in for another weekend of college football, Michael Bradley takes you around the country with players, storylines and games to watch.

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CFB: Week 11 Big Ten Notebook

Nov 18th, 2009

Jim Tressel may take flack for his conservative approach, but his Buckeyes clinched a share of their fifth consecutive Big Ten title last week.

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CFB: Week 10 Big Ten Notebook

Nov 11th, 2009

After a hot start (4-0) Michigan has fallen apart. With just two games left the Wolverines are in jeopardy of missing out on a second straight bowl season. Where has it all gone wrong for the Wolverines?

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CFB: Week 9 Big Ten Notebook

Nov 4th, 2009

Illinois quarterback Juice Williams' senior season should have gone much smoother than it has up to this point, but this past weekend, Williams got the Illini their first Big Ten win.

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CFB: Five Burning Questions Week 10

Nov 3rd, 2009

Athlon’s editors debate five burning questions about Week 10 in college football including the Big 12 North, coaches on their way out and the likely end of USC's dynasty.

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CFB: Week 8 Big Ten Notebook

Oct 28th, 2009

The race for the 2009 Heisman will conclude in just more than a month, but no Big Ten player has been part of the discussion, even though the conference is home to some very recognizable names.

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Week 8 in Review

Oct 26th, 2009

Athlon takes a look at the five most important things to take away from Week 8, key injuries and what key games are on the schedule for Week 9.

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Game Day, Part II

Oct 24th, 2009

This afternoon, Alabama’s Terrence Cody blocked two field goals — including a potential game-winner — in a close-call win over Tennessee, while Iowa remained undefeated with a last second win at Michigan State.

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CFB: Week 7 Big Ten notebook

Oct 21st, 2009

No one is paying attention to Iowa, but the Hawkeyes are 7-0 with a very manageable slate ahead of them. Time to start believing.

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CFB: Week 6 Big Ten notebook

Oct 14th, 2009

Mid-season conference awards are a treat. They’re also predictable. Most fans are well aware of who the top quarterback and freshman are to this point. Instead, this week we offer a few alternative mid-season Big Ten awards.

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CFB: Week 5 Big Ten notebook

Oct 7th, 2009

Another year, another fast start for Wisconsin. Could it be a rebound for the perennial Top 25 contender, or déjà vu for fans who’ve learned to get their hopes high in September, only to see them crushed in the months of October and November?



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CFB: Week 5 national notebook

Oct 5th, 2009

Idaho, Michigan State, Maryland and Virginia earned team of the week recognition while Florida State, California and Houston were far from it. Find these and other notes in this edition of the national notebook.

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Game Day, Part I

Oct 3rd, 2009

West Virginia rode Noel Devine to a Thursday night win over Colorado, while Michigan State made history against Michigan early on today and Kentucky lost to a top-three team for the second straight week.

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CFB: Week 4 Big Ten notebook

Sep 30th, 2009

No one expected Illinois to beat Ohio State last week, but Illinois was expected to compete at least in 2009. Yes, one could say that the season has barely started, but nothing in Champaign suggests the Illini can pull off the kind of reversal they’ll need to save face.



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CFB: Week 3 Big Ten notebook

Sep 23rd, 2009

Both Indiana and Michigan enter the week undefeated, but when they face each other Saturday, history suggests the matchup won't be as close as the records might indicate.

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CFB: Week 2 Big Ten notebook

Sep 16th, 2009

Minnesota played and won its first game in TCF Bank Stadium last Saturday as the school celebrated the return of football to its campus. Around the rest of the league, it was a high and low type of weekend.

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Game Day, Part I

Sep 12th, 2009

So far today, Tim Tebow accounted for five touchdowns as the Gators devoured Troy at The Swamp, while Central Michigan upset Michigan State thanks to an onside kick and offside penalty.

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CFB: Week 1 Big Ten notebook

Sep 9th, 2009

Not so fast Big Ten backers. Before you get excited over the conference’s opening weekend 10-1 record, take a closer look at the results and what they may suggest about the season ahead.

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News From Around the Web

One Game Video Snapshot: Donald Spencer

Nov 30th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) $article->rating stars

Earlier this week, SpartanMag.com profiled future Spartan receiver Bennie Fowler in our Thanksgiving Week series One Gam...

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One Game Video Snapshot: Blake Treadwell

Nov 29th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) $article->rating stars

Spartan coach Mark Dantonio has made it a priority to sign quality interior defensive linemen in each recruiting class. ...

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Fowler shows his stuff

Nov 28th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) $article->rating stars

Michigan State wide receiver commitment Bennie Fowler has had an outstanding senior campaign for Detroit Country Day. Hi...

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Ohio Spartans honored

Nov 28th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) $article->rating stars

Since the hiring of Head Coach Mark Dantonio, Michigan State has made recruiting the state of Ohio a top priority. The S...

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One Game Video Snapshot: Larry Caper

Nov 28th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) $article->rating stars

Earlier this week SpartanMag.com showed highlights of Rivals100 running back Edwin Baker. We continue our Thanksgiving W...

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It only gets tougher for MSU hockey team

Nov 28th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) $article->rating stars

EAST LANSING ---- MSU hockey coach Rick Comley is frustrated watching his team's inability to score but says the Spartan...

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One Game Video Snapshot: Tyquan Hammock

Nov 27th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) $article->rating stars

When Tyquan Hammock committed to Michigan State in July, the Spartans secured one of the best linebacker classes in the ...

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Spartans are 'amped' for Old Spice challenges

Nov 26th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) $article->rating stars

Michigan State faces several challenges as it embarks on an ambitious task against a tough field at the Old Spice Classi...

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One Game Video Snapshot: Bennie Fowler

Nov 26th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) $article->rating stars

Country Day star Bennie Fowler is quick, explosive, and he has the size to thrive in a pro-style offense. Click through ...

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Recruiting Notes: New names emerge?

Nov 25th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) $article->rating stars

The Spartan staff is on the road this abbreviated week looking to put the finishing touches on the class of 2009 and get...

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2009 CFB Weekend On Tap: Week 12

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CFB: Week 11 Pac-10 Notebook

If for some reason Stanford’s 51-42 win over Oregon didn’t get your attention, Saturday’s shockingly easy 55-21 rout of USC in Los Angeles did the trick. Where did the Cardinal come from?

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