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Cal perseveres through steady rain to upset Oregon

Marcus Ezeff recovered Oregon's fumble on a punt return to set up Shane Vereen's 2-yard touchdown run with 8:57 to play, and California persevered through a steady rain for a 26-16 victory over the 24th-ranked Ducks on Saturday.

...Jahvid Best #4 of the California Golden Bears runs with the ball against...

...Nate Longshore #6 of the California Golden Bears passes against the Oregon Ducks...

...Zack Follett #56 of the California Golden Bears during an NCAA football game...

On The Mark: Sizing up conference races

Conference Races The first BCS standings were released Sunday and, as expected, Texas, Alabama and Penn State grabbed the top three spots. But if tw...

LSU faces quarterback questions; talented freshmen everywhere in Week 1

Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench examines Week 1 story lines, including the LSU and UCLA quarterbacks, Alabama's offense and potential fireworks between Michigan State and Cal.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2008

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.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2008

Pac-10 team recruiting needs for Class of 2009

What positions should Pac-10 teams be targeting in this year's recruiting class? Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench takes a hard look at each depth chart.

Offensive questions won't stop USC from winning the Pac-10 -- again

After gazing into the crystal ball, Ivan Maisel reveals his five predictions for the Pac-10 in 2008.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trojans had no BCS peer once Carroll arrived

There have been plenty of high moments from the Pac-10 during the BCS era. But no team stands out like the USC Trojans, writes Ted Miller.