Breaking down the C-USA East

Take a look at what C-USA East questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.

It's game day at Kinnick Stadium

...can be found here. Starting outside linebacker Will Patterson is expected to return from a hand injury...regular season with an ankle sprain. True freshman Brandon Wegher makes his first career start at running...

Big Ten position rankings: Linebackers

...finds his way into the offensive backfield. Eric Gordon has developed into a fine outside linebacker, and Brandon Denson takes on a bigger role this fall. The Spartans also can look to their bench for...

What to watch in the Big Ten this spring

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg The seemingly interminable wait for college football gets a little easier about a month from now, when Michig...

Final Big Ten injury report: Week 13

...Payton, ankle, questionableCB Richard Council, knee, questionableLB Will Patterson, knee, questionableCB Richard Council, knee, doubtfulOL Andrew McDonald...Mark Huyge, ankle, outWR Terence Robinson, knee, doubtfulS Brandon Smith, appendix, out (season)G Cory Zirbel, knee...

Final Big Ten injury report: Week 12

...Lewis, ankle, probableQB Ben Chappell, probable, headLB Will Patterson, knee, outCB Richard Council, knee, doubtfulS Joe Kleinsmith...James Ferentz, out, suspension MICHIGAN (vs. Northwestern) RB Brandon Minor, shoulder/wrist/ribs, doubtful RB Carlos Brown...

Big Ten injury updates: Threet, Painter improving

...a 29-6 win at Minnesota. Running back Brandon Minor (shoulder, wrist, ribs) also is improving but...injuries, head coach Bill Lynch said. Linebacker Will Patterson (knee) will miss the Penn State game, while...

Morning Briefing: Clark's play will impact JayPa at Penn State

Breaking down the Big Ten

Take a look at what questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.

Air Force's success, Notre Dame's struggles among midseason surprises

From Hawaii's success to Notre Dame's struggles, here's a look at the non-BCS teams' midseason report.

Breaking down the Mountain West

Take a look at what Mountain West questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.

Breaking down the MAC

Take a look at what MAC questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.

Bobcats blazing new trail

From Ohio turning its season around to Notre Dame extending its streak, the non-BCS and independents are covered here.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2006

Boise State, Notre Dame eye BCS-bowl berths

Adam 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

Horned Frogs closing in on MWC title

What does it take to thrive as a mid-major? It's something that TCU and coach Gary Patterson know all too well.