Irish defense faces big challenge versus Purdue
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comNotre 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.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007
Boise State, Notre Dame eye BCS-bowl berths
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comAdam Rittenberg takes a look at the best and worst of the I-A Independents, MAC, Mountain West, Sun Belt, WAC and C-USA so far.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2006
Colorado State's defense inspires conference title run
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comColorado State's veteran defensive line is among the toughest in the Mountain West -- and the country, writes Adam Rittenberg.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2006
Irish, Horned Frogs look strong at halfway point
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comTake a midseason look at the C-USA, MAC, Mountain West, Sun Belt, WAC and the Independents.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2005
Patterson tries to keep TCU upset in perspective
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comGary Patterson is trying to manage expectations after TCU's upset win at Oklahoma.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2005
A look around the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN InsiderA league that had never sent more than two squads to the postseason reaped five bowl bids this year.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2004
A look around the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN InsiderIn the last two weeks the MAC standings have been shuffled more than a poker deck at the Bellagio.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2004
A look around the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN InsiderAkron's remarkable comeback devastated Marshall and spun the MAC East Division into a tizzy.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2004
A look around the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN InsiderThe Thundering Herd will make a major contribution to the draft, but they'll be distributing defenders this time around.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2004
A look around the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN InsiderLast Saturday's games showed that quarterbacks from the frigid Midwest can pass the ball as well as anyone in the country.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2004
A look around the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN InsiderNorthern Illinois' Garrett Wolfe was overlooked by several schools, but is finally earning some recognition.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2004
A midseason review of the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comWill Marshall, Northern Illinois or Toledo be left out when the MAC goes bowling?
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2004
A look around the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN InsiderOhio's spread offense ambushed Kentucky, giving the Bobcats' program a historic victory.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2004
A look around the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comMarshall and Miami renew a rivalry Wednesday that has been defined by exceptional play, hot tempers and flashes of controversy.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2004
A look around the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comThe MAC failed to register any wins over BCS-member opponents in the first three weeks of the 2004 season.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2004
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