...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.

Early forecast predicts Buckeyes, Bulldogs in title game

Mark Schlabach gazes into the crystal ball and rolls out his bowl projections for the 2008 season.

Midsummer night's dream reveals puckish prognostications for '08

Notre Dame going bowling. Texas' streak coming to an end. Tommy Bowden breaking into a sweat. JoePa barricading the door. Pat Forde's midsummer night's dream revealed some surprising 2008 predictions.

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.

...Bowl against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Qualcomm Stadium...