Bottom 10 teams are losing their religion

Everybody hurts sometimes. But this week's crop of Bottom 10 teams have been hurting all season long.

You pay for what you get

In the 11th week of the Bottom 10, college football teams are getting what they pay for.

Michigan is playin' on a prayer

Michigan is one of the latest teams to be livin' on a prayer. Rich Rodriguez and the Wolverines join the pack as it moves to Bon Jovi's beats.

Time to hit the Panic button

There's Widespread Panic circulating through the bottom of the college football barrel.

On The Mark: Plenty of drama left for championship games

Championship Game Previews The Thanksgiving Day holiday and Rivalry Week are behind us. State championships have been decided. So has the Big 12 ...

...Davis (13) drops back to pass in this NCAA college football game between The University of Akron Zips and the Ball State Cardinals at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio. The Cardinals beat the...

...running back MiQuale Lewis (33) carries in this NCAA college football game between The University of Akron Zips and the Ball State Cardinals at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio. The Cardinals beat the...

...running back MiQuale Lewis (33) carries in this NCAA college football game between The University of Akron Zips and the Ball State Cardinals at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio. The Cardinals beat the...

Ball St. 41, Akron 24

Ball St. 41, Akron 24

USC jumps to No. 2; Rutgers, Vols enter top 10

USC jumps to No. 2 and Rutgers makes its first ever top-10 appearance, writes Tom Luginbill.

Texas boasts best early recruiting haul for 2009

With seven months until signing day, Texas' big, bountiful class has hit the mark so far as the nation's best, writes Tom Luginbill.

Can't wait to see these things this fall

Ivan Maisel and Mark Schlabach share the three things they can't wait to see this fall in the MAC.

Mid-American signing day conversation

Join the Mid-American signing day conversation.

Air Force's success, Notre Dame's struggles among midseason surprises

From Hawaii's success to Notre Dame's struggles, here's a look at the non-BCS teams' midseason report.

Irish defense faces big challenge versus Purdue

Notre Dame's defense has struggled, and the Irish's luck doesn't look like it's going to change when it faces Purdue. Check out the non-automatic BCS conferences and independents notes.

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