College Football Picks

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College Football Picks | Bowl Projections

Every week on ESPN.com, each blogger in the College Football Blog Network gives their prediction for the upcoming slate of college football games.

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Kelly brings wins, enthusiasm to ND

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Brian Kelly brings walking effervescence and a glossy résumé to Notre Dame. The former will be a breath of fresh air in South Bend. He'll need to keep up the latter to survive the Irish pressure cooker.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

SEC offers biggest game of season

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Florida and Alabama gave us a classic title game last season. This year, the stakes are even higher.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

USC leaves it late, but still beats ND

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

It looked like USC might be on its way to another dominating win over Notre Dame. But the Trojans had to survive a late Irish comeback before earning the win.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009

Coaching "fit" hard to define

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

When a coach wins, he's a good fit. When he loses, not so much. But is it really that simple?

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Coaches strive to find the right balance

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The coverage of recruiting has never been greater. Yet recruiting itself still consists of guesswork. Coaches are making quicker decisions with less information, writes Ivan Maisel.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009

Players, coaches, games to watch

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Here are the players, coaches and games to watch to get a sense of how this season will unfold.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Stage set for historic 2009 season

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Old blood resides at the top of the polls. Established stars are back for more. If you like seeing college football history being made, then watch the 2009 season.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2009

Trademark dominant fourth quarter elevates Tebow, Gators

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Florida is loaded with speed and gifted athletes. Make them work, however, and the Gators will call on heart and guts. That trait served Urban Meyer's team well again on the biggest stage.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009

QB triumvirate share common bond

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow would tell you they are lucky to have college football. It turns out the reverse is true, too.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Bud Wilkinson Conference: Rival heat

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Heated rivalries -- and a new tiebreaker rule -- give Bud Wilkinson Conference an immediate buzz.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009

Pac-10 QBs need to know UCLA's No. 1

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

UCLA cornerback Alterraun Verner does it both on and off the field for the Bruins.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009

USC's QB search has plenty of legs

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

...Mountaineers' basketball team last season. But Brown has to learn to make better decisions (five touchdowns, four picks in 125 attempts) and not rely on his big arm so much. Coach Bill Stewart said after...

Page | Conversation

Knowledge pushes Corp to top

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

USC quarterback Aaron Corp might not be a star, but he's the starter thanks to his knowledge of the offense.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2009

Experience key to Irish revival plans

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

After two years of saying goodbye to the BCS, Charlie Weis and Notre Dame are preparing to say hello.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009

Bradford solves Sooners' problems with ease

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Sam Bradford has passed for staggering numbers this season, but a real accounting of his talents steers away from his right arm and moves above his shoulders.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2009