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Brian Fremeau ranks the top 10 college football teams from the past five seasons that did not play in the BCS title game, examining how each -- including the 2012 Oregon Ducks and Kansas State Wildcats -- would have fared in a four-team playoff.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2013

Brian Fremeau ranks the 10 BCS title game participants of the last five seasons, explaining what it means for this season's matchup between Alabama and Notre Dame.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2013

Brad Edwards digs into the numbers to dispel four "myths" for bowl season, including the idea that Johnny Manziel will have a huge game against the Oklahoma defense in the Cotton Bowl.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2012

Brian Fremeau examines the five teams that were the unluckiest in college football this season and how they could take a step forward next year.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2012

Brian Fremeau examines the five teams that were the luckiest in college football this season and what they need to do next year to avoid taking a step back.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2012

Brad Edwards projects the four-team playoff field and the rest of the major bowls as if the playoff system were in effect this year.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2012

Brad Edwards gives his projected matchups for every BCS bowl game, ahead of Sunday's bowl announcements.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2012

Brad Edwards breaks down the scenarios that will allow the MAC to get a team into a BCS bowl game. Ultimately, it's not so unrealistic.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2012

Brad Edwards updates his projected BCS bowl matchups, plus the next teams in line for each bid. Notre Dame is a lock for the BCS National Championship Game, and Alabama figures to be its opponent.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2012

Brad Edwards explains why the Florida State Seminoles will almost certainly be shut out of the BCS title game even if they beat the Florida Gators this weekend, by taking a deeper look at the Noles' lackluster ratings in the BCS computers.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2012

After both Oregon and Kansas State went down on Saturday, Brad Edwards has a new BCS title game matchup. Plus, the latest projections for the other four BCS bowls, including the next teams in line for each bid.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2012

Phil Steele offers up four bold predictions for Week 12, including why he thinks at least one of the four remaining undefeated teams will lose this weekend.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2012

Brian Fremeau compares the weaknesses and remaining hurdles for the top three teams in the BCS standings and writes that Oregon faces the longest odds despite being perhaps the best team on paper.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2012

After Alabama's loss, Brad Edwards has a new BCS title game matchup. Plus, the latest projections for the other four BCS bowls, including the next teams in line for each bid.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2012

Brad Edwards takes a look at the 12 remaining games that could have the most impact on the BCS title race.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2012

Brian Fremeau examines how Ohio State would have fit into the BCS title picture if the Buckeyes were postseason-eligible, evaluating how they stack up against the top four teams in the BCS standings, and their chances to finish the season undefeated.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2012