Football fever. It's catching … literally

Medical experts recommend isolation for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone. So why are schools letting players with flu-like symptoms suit up and knock heads?

CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach David Cutcliffe of the Duke Blue Devils walks the sidelines during the loss to the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium on November 15...

Will the ACC make the BCS leap?

The ACC is chock-full of talent. Will this be the year the conference fields a BCS contender?

...J. Spiller #28 of the Clemson Tigers works to shake off Glenn Williams #24 of the Duke Blue Devils at Memorial Stadium on November 15, 2008 in Clemson, South Carolina. The Tigers defeated the Blue...

Clemson lights up Duke as Kelly sets ACC mark for receptions

C.J. Spiller had an 83-yard touchdown catch and a 24-yard scoring run to help Clemson win its 14th straight over Duke at home 31-7 on Saturday.

These schools put the student back in student-athlete

From real student-athletes to September superlatives to what's ahead in October, the Dash runs through it all.

Holtz building East Carolina; Clemson's Bowden misses on first carry

Pirates Cove East Carolina coach Skip Holtz knew it had been a while since the Pirates had accomplished something that left jaws dropping from coast t...

Week 1 provides some cheers and many jeers

From the Cupcake Roulette to debuts to boo or cheer to fresh faces with fast feet, The Dash runs through it all.

ACC team recruiting needs for the Class of 2009

Steve Muench digs deep to find out what positions ACC teams should target with the Class of 2009.

Hawkeyes, Hoosiers have easiest road in '08

Wondering which teams face the easiest schedules in 2008? Mark Schlabach has the answers.

Happy to be back, The Dash kicks off the season

Back from Beijing, CTD -- that's Columnist The Dash to you -- runs through it all, from debuts to hot seats to turnovers.

ACC forecast: Wait 'til next year again for Tigers

After gazing into the crystal ball, Mark Schlabach reveals his five predictions for the ACC 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.

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.