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Good, old-fashioned college pranks are as much a part of college football as tailgating and bowl games. But what happened to Howard's Rock at Clemson was a crime and there's no place for that in the sport, writes Mark Schlabach.

Along with the elimination of longtime rivalries like Texas vs. Texas A&M, Missouri vs. Kansas and Notre Dame vs. Michigan, one of the most negative effects of recent conference expansion is the proliferation of permanent crossover opponents in l...

With a clearer path to perfection, Ohio State overtakes Alabama at No. 1.

Three of last season's biggest surprises -- Louisville, Ohio State and Texas A&M -- will play their spring games on Saturday. Meanwhile, Florida State, Oklahoma and USC hope to begin to sort out their heated quarterback battles.

Coaches have shuffled, players have declared, and recruits have pledged. It's time to take a second look at the 2013 Top 25.

Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel proved to his teammates, and the country, that he can step up in big games after the Seminoles beat Clemson on Saturday.

Examining the differences and similarities between Clemson and Florida State, Tale of the tape style.

Can Florida State stop Clemson? Can Notre Dame reach a BCS bowl game? On The Mark mailbag answers those questions and more.

There's nothing better than cheering for a winning team. But if you can't win, taking your frustration out on a rival coach -- or your own -- is a time-honored tradition.

Mark Schlabach offers a post-spring way-too-eaarly look at the top 25 teams for the 2012 season.

Here are the five things we learned in the ACC this spring. 1. We've been saying this for the last couple of seasons, but it might finally ring true in 2012: Florida State has enough talent to return to the upper echelon of college football. The S...

2011 overall record: 10-4 2011 conference record: 6-2 (1st) Returning starters: Offense: 6; defense: 7; kicker/punter: 1 Top returners QB Tajh Boyd, WR Sammy Watkins, WR DeAndre Hopkins, RB Andre Ellington, C Dalton Freeman, DE Malliciah Good...

During its first eight games last season, Clemson had one of college football's most efficient and explosive offenses. In offensive coordinator Chad Morris' high-paced spread attack, the Tigers scored points in bunches, had few penalties and even ...

The weather might not agree, but colleges are starting spring practices. And there are plenty of questions to be answered.

Players have declared for the NFL draft. Recruits have signed their letters of intent. It's time to take a second look at the 2012 top 25.

Mark Schlabach offers up his 2012 All-bowl team.