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College Football Conference Realignment: Tracking all changes

College Football Conference realignment has been one of the major storylines in college football and basketball the last few years. Some moves have been major, such as ACC and Big Ten expansion and another realignm...

25 weeks ago by David Fox Tags: College Football

11 Coaches to Replace Fired Tom O'Brien at NC State

College Football Even though Tom O'Brien went 24-14 in his last three seasons at NC State, the school decided to make a change after Saturday's win against Boston College. O'Brien was a steady coach but couldn't el...

25 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, NC State Wolfpack

2013 NFL Draft Rankings: Quarterbacks

College Football It is never too early to begin looking ahead to next year's NFL Draft. Each year a unique set of prospects enters the professional ranks with a chance to make an immediate impact on the country's m...

25 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, Alabama Crimson Tide, Fresno State Bulldogs, NC State Wolfpack, Tennessee Volunteers, USC Trojans, Virginia Tech Hokies, West Virginia Mountaineers

ACC 2012 Season Recap and Awards

College Football Chalk up 2012 as a year to forget for fans of the ACC. Florida State and Clemson were easily the class of the conference, but in-state SEC rivals handled both teams last Saturday. The Coastal had t...

25 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Boston College Eagles, Clemson Tigers, Duke Blue Devils, Florida State Seminoles, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Maryland Terrapins, Miami Hurricanes, NC State Wolfpack, North Carolina Tar Heels, Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, Wake Forest Demon Deacons

10 Coaches to Replace Fired Danny Hope at Purdue

College Football Even though Purdue will make its second consecutive bowl trip under Danny Hope, the school decided to end his tenure on Sunday. Hope went 22-27 in four seasons at Purdue and never had a conference ...

25 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Big Ten, Purdue Boilermakers

College Football Cheerleaders of Week 13

College Football A look at our favorite cheerleaders from week 13 of the college football season. They can cheer for us anytime! ...

25 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: College Football, Overtime, Cheerleaders, Cheerleaders

10 Coaches to Replace Fired Jon Embree at Colorado

College Football In a bit of a surprise, Colorado decided to end Jon Embree’s tenure after just two years in Boulder. Although Embree didn’t show much progress, he also didn’t inherit a full cupboard and need...

25 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Pac 12, Colorado Buffaloes

SEC 2012 Season Recap and Awards

College Football SEC 2012 Season Recap and Awards The regular season ended on Saturday with a dominating performance by the SEC in its four games against the ACC. Florida, South Carolina, Georgia and Vanderbilt...

20 Coaches to Replace John L. Smith at Arkansas

College Football John L. Smith inherited a difficult situation when he was named Arkansas' head coach in April. After Bobby Petrino was fired, the Razorbacks had an uphill battle to reach preseason expectations. Sm...

25 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Arkansas Razorbacks

10 Coaches to Replace Fired Gene Chizik at Auburn

College Football Auburn has experienced quite the roller coaster ride over the last four years. After going 8-5 in Gene Chizik’s first season, the Tigers completed a 14-0 season and won the 2010 national champion...

25 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, SEC, Auburn Tigers

Pac-12 2012 Season Recap and Awards

College Football Please raise your hand if you had UCLA at Stanford in the 2012 Pac-12 championship game? I am still waiting. Oregon and USC were overwhelming favorites to win their respective divisions out west th...

25 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, Pac 12, Arizona State Sun Devils, Arizona Wildcats, Cal Golden Bears, Colorado Buffaloes, Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, Stanford Cardinal, UCLA Bruins, USC Trojans, Utah Utes, Washington Huskies, Washington State Cougars

Big Ten 2012 Season Recap and Awards

College Football Bizarre might be the best word to describe the 2012 edition of Big Ten football. The best teams with the best player and the best coach won't be playing for a championship of any kind after finishi...

25 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, Big Ten, Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana Hoosiers, Iowa Hawkeyes, Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Wolverines, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Northwestern Wildcats, Ohio State Buckeyes, Penn State Nittany Lions, Purdue Boilermakers, Wisconsin Badgers

Big East Post-Week 13 Power Rankings

College Football Say this for the Big East: The title chase won’t be without intrigue. Losses by Louisville and Rutgers last week gave Syracuse and Cincinnati a chance to claim shares of the Big East title. ...

25 weeks ago by David Fox Tags: College Football, Big East, Cincinnati Bearcats, Connecticut Huskies, Louisville Cardinals, Pittsburgh Panthers, Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Syracuse Orange, Temple Owls, USF Bulls

The Legends Poll Top 25: College Football Week 13

College Football Notre Dame did its part. The Irish knocked off USC on Saturday and earned a spot in January's BCS championship game. But even though Notre Dame finished the regular season unbeaten and even tho...

25 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: College Football, Alabama Crimson Tide, Legends Poll

What Fired Gene Chizik's Next Book Should Be Called

College Football Poor Auburn fans. They went from celebrating a national championship in 2010, to a horrible 3-9 season in 2012 that was punctuated by an embarrassing beating from in-state rival Alabama. Back i...

25 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: College Football, Overtime

College Football Post-Week 13 BCS Analysis

College Football Notre Dame’s goal-line stand -- or USC’s blunders, depending on your point of view -- erased any mystery for the BCS standings as far as the national championship is concerned. Notre Dam...

25 weeks ago by David Fox Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, MAC, Mountain West, Pac-12, SEC

College Football Post-Week 13 Bowl Projections

College Football College football's bowl season is inching closer, and it's never too early to take a look at what the matchups might look like. With 13 weeks of results in the books, the bowl picture for nearly ev...

25 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Conference USA, Independents, MAC, Mountain West, Pac 12, SEC, Sun Belt, WAC

College Football Week 13 Recap: Notre Dame seals No. 1

College Football For all the complaints of losing the tradition of rivalry week, the Thanksgiving holiday was a turn back the clocks kind of weekend. Notre Dame wrapped up a chance to play for its first nation...

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC Trojans Preview and Prediction

College Football The mission for Notre Dame on Saturday night is very simple. The Fighting Irish are 60 minutes away from playing for a national championship in early January. With a win, Notre Dame can go ahead an...

25 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Independents, Pac 12, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, USC Trojans

College Football Betting Against the Spread: Week 13

College Football Every Friday for entertainment purposes only, I will bring you my top college football picks against the spread. I do not condone, approve or encourage gambling on sports in any way. But if yo...

25 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football

Has UCLA Surpassed USC as the Pac-12's Top Team in Los Angeles?

College Football Has the torched in the Pac-12 South passed from USC to UCLA? Before the win over the Trojans on Saturday, the Bruins had won only one out of the last 13 matchups in the annual battle for bragging r...

25 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Pac 12, UCLA Bruins, USC Trojans

College Football Post-Week 12 Award Watch

College Football Just as the Heisman race is becoming more cloudy, the field for other national awards is starting to become more clear. The finalists for the Davey O’Brien, Doak Walker, Biletnikoff, Lombardi, Na...

25 weeks ago by David Fox Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12, SEC, WAC, Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, Texas A&M Aggies, Tulane Green Wave

Should Tom O’Brien return to NC State in 2013?

College Football Despite three bowl appearances in his last four years at NC State, Tom O'Brien sits on the hot seat entering the season finale against Boston College. Although there's plenty of discontent from the...

25 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, NC State Wolfpack

Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers Preview and Prediction

College Football Despite last week’s loss to Stanford, Oregon still has a chance to play for the Pac-12 Championship. However, the Ducks first have to take care of their business against in-state rival Oregon Sta...

25 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, Pac 12, Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers

Clemson Tigers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Preview and Prediction

College Football With conference play finished for South Carolina and Clemson, it’s all about bragging rights in the Palmetto State this Saturday. And even though the emotions will always keep this as a spirited ...

25 weeks ago by Steven Lassan Tags: College Football, News, ACC, SEC, Clemson Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks

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