...AZ, USA; Oregon State Beavers running back...touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first...

James runs for 150 yards, three scores as No. 13 Ducks crush Arizona State

As LeGarrette Blount awaited his first chance to play since his suspension, LaMichael James ran for 150 yards and three touchdowns for the Ducks (No. 13 BCS, No. 14 AP) in a 44-21 victory over Arizona State on Saturday night.

Will 2009 see the fall of Troy?

The rest of the Pac-10 has heard the gibes from across the college football landscape. The "Pac-1" or the "Lack-9." Will 2009 be the year the field ends the Trojans' league dominance?

John McKay Conference: USC rules

The John McKay Conference is a blend of scrappiness and can-do. And once again, USC rises to the top.

25 October 2008: Arizona State linebacker Mike Nixon...the Arizona State Sun Devils 54-20 at...

...OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Zac...25 Oregon at Arizona State 25 October...the Arizona State Sun Devils 54-20 at...

...Ducks beat the Arizona State Sun Devils 54-20 at...

Johnson, Blount carry Oregon past sloppy Sun Devils

Jeremiah Johnson and LeGarrette Blount ran for two touchdowns apiece and Oregon routed Arizona State 54-20 Saturday night and remain in a tie for the Pac-10 lead.

Three weeks in, three teams stand out

...a potent Missouri offense. And of those three, USC stands on its own plane after making Ohio State look like Ohio State can look when it plays the big boys: slow, weak, soft and overmatched...

From revenge to rage, intriguing games provide story lines

These might not be the biggest games of the 2008 season, but they offer some of the most intriguing story lines, writes Mark Schlabach.

Pac-10 team recruiting needs for Class of 2009

What positions should Pac-10 teams be targeting in this year's recruiting class? Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench takes a hard look at each depth chart.

Offensive questions won't stop USC from winning the Pac-10 -- again

After gazing into the crystal ball, Ivan Maisel reveals his five predictions for the Pac-10 in 2008.

What's hot (and not) for 2008

SEC? Still hot. Notre Dame? Warming up. ACC? Not so much. What else is hot (and not) for the 2008 college football season? Mark Schlabach has the answers.

Hitting the 2008 campaign trail

The traditional transition of power occurs in January. But now is the time to analyze the candidates and major issues. Let the debate on the 2008 season begin.

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.