Dash of ballots, feuding and unbeatens

From a poll discussion to a feud flaring up to the unbeaten but unloved, The Dash runs through it all.

Tim's mailbag: Why doesn't Notre Dame play Big 12 teams?

...Notre Dame more often. They are playing Washington State in San Antonio this season and have plans to play Arizona State in the Cowboys' new stadium. Why...

...game against the Arizona State Sun Devils on October 10...

Time to hand out hardware, Dash style

While the BCS continues to provide annual snafus, The Dash is proud to present his annual awards: The Dashies.

...against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Texas...Carroll against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second...

On The Mark: Most improved teams, teams on the slide

...his own academic troubles and transferred to Kansas State. Here's how Virginia's season started: The...second half of the loss to the Blue Devils, and Virginia fans were calling for Groh's...

BCS disaster looming? Maybe, but it won't involve Ohio State

...quarter pole of the season. USC looks more dominant than ever, albeit against rebuilding Virginia and Ohio State, which has laid more eggs than the Easter bunny. The race to the SEC championship game looks...

Maclin, Spiller headline the list of best kickoff returners

Kickoffs and kickoff returns are more important and are changing more games than ever, and Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay breaks down the best in both areas.

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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.

These coaches leave no doubt as to who is in charge

College football's alpha-male coaches have good looks, booming voices and very deep pockets. From Notre Dame to Ohio State to USC, football coaches tend to rule the roost, writes Mark Schlabach.

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.

...27 Holiday Bowl - Arizona State v Texas 27...the Arizona State Sun Devils during the Holiday...

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.

Bulldogs back at No. 1 in updated Top 25

With the kickoff of football practices rapidly approaching, it's time for another look at the early preseason Top 25 for 2008.