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With the first 2012 BCS standings out, Brad Edwards looks ahead and projects the five BCS bowl matchups, plus the next teams in line for each bid.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2012

Heading into Saturday's USC-Notre Dame showdown, Brad Edwards looks back at the numbers that show the Irish have been stuck in a state of mediocrity for nearly two decades. A win over the Trojans could start Notre Dame back on the right path.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2011

USC opens the season in a familiar spot in ESPN The Magazine's preseason Power 16.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2007

With the 12 remaining unbeatens residing in five conferences, the BCS scenarios are easier to identify this season.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2005

Six teams still have BCS title-game aspirations, but LSU and Kansas will meet for the championship if each team wins out, writes Brad Edwards.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2007

It's down to five teams with a realistic chance at the BCS title game. That means the participants might not be decided until the last day of the regular season, writes Brad Edwards.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2007

LSU is in the driver's seat for the No. 2 spot in the BCS standings but it might be possible for Kansas to leapfrog the Tigers by winning out, writes Brad Edwards.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007

There's no way for Michigan or Florida to reach the BCS title game without UCLA beating USC, writes Brad Edwards.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2006

Keeping Michigan No. 2 in the BCS standings was a show of respect, but USC is still in the driver's seat, writes Brad Edwards.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2006

Not as many scenarios are in play after the recent upsets, but there are still plenty of possibilities in the race for the BCS title game.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2006

While Louisville is still in fine shape for a bowl game, it's position at No. 3 is not rock solid.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2006

And they're off! As many as 10 teams had their BCS title game hopes lifted when USC lost to Oregon State.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2006

This weekend turned out a lot of excitement but very little action in the latest BCS standings.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2006

It's shaping up to be a three-team race to reach the BCS National Championship Game.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2006

If things stay the same, many will be surprised when the first BCS Standings are released Sunday, writes Brad Edwards.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2006