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Ryan McGee checks in with administrators from across the country to help generate his ranking of the five schools most likely to be targeted in future conference realignment moves.

Blog | Conversation | December 18, 2012

Brent Sobleski looks at how Boise State, Houston, Memphis, SMU, San Diego State and UCF will have to improve when they join the Big East in 2013.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2012

As part of Insider's 20 teams that can win it all series, Ryan McGee evaluates the Boise State Broncos and their chance to make a run at another undefeated season.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2012

Brian Fremeau of Football Outsiders writes that while Boise State will escape to the Big East in 2013, this season still presents the same schedule challenges in the Mountain West.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2012

Ryan McGee writes that adding five new football teams to the Big East is great news to fans of the conference, but it doesn't hide future problems that still loom. From geography to TV money, the Big East still has issues to face.

Blog | Conversation | December 12, 2011

Bruce Feldman's Week 4 mailbag looks at these topics: the state of the Big East, Taylor Martinez's chances to lead Nebraska to a BCS bowl, Nevada's shot at running the table, and a guess at the score of Alabama-Michigan if played in 2010.

Blog | Conversation | September 24, 2010

Bruce Feldman looks at five storylines for the final weekend of September. Foremost among them: Ryan Mallett's cannon arm vs. Greg McElroy's efficient ball movement. Also: prime time on the blue turf, Big East respect battles and more.

Blog | Conversation | September 21, 2010

Bruce Feldman's Friday mailbag for CFB Week 2 looks at the current state of NCAA sanctions, Steve Spurrier's ability to recruit elite QBs, the effects rain could have on Michigan at ND, whether a Big East team can make the BCS title game, and more.

Blog | Conversation | September 10, 2010

As the nation gears up for the return of college and pro football, Mel Kiper unveils the most NFL-ready prospect at every NCAA program. So while you know all about Jake Locker at Washington, you can discover Kevin Kowalski at Toledo.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2010

ESPN The Magazine's August 24 issue contains previews of every conference in college football. This is the preview using 'The Eliminator' to narrow the Top 10 to one national champion.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

ESPN The Magazine's August 24 issue contains previews of every conference in college football. This is the 'gatecrashers,' or non-traditional powers, preview.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

The WAC is gaining national recognition each week thanks to statement-making nonconference wins.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2004

Travis Haney spent the opening days of the college football season in East Lansing, Mich., and Atlanta, and in his Week 1 takeaways column, he covers the Spartans' big opportunity, Clemson's new defense, the beginning of a new Boise era and more.

Blog | Conversation | September 02, 2012

In the 2010 NFL draft, the SEC led all conferences in players selected -- but the Big 12 had the first four picks. The ACC had claims of its own (a run of years with a top-10 pick) and the Big Ten was No. 2 overall. What does all this mean?

Blog | Conversation | April 26, 2010