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Conference titles shouldn't affect title-game eligibility

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

There have been cries that if a team doesn't win its conference, it shouldn't be eligible for the BCS title game. That's not a good idea, writes Brad Edwards.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Even a late loss won't eliminate Texas from BCS chase

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

In the old days, it was thought an early loss was better than a late one. But with computers in the BCS formula, that has changed and that's good news for Texas, writes Brad Edwards.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008

History warns us against counting out one-loss teams

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

We've been down this road in 2007. A bad loss early in the season won't end any team's title chances in the current BCS climate, writes Brad Edwards.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008

Teams at the top vying for spots in the BCS title game

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

Losses by West Virginia and Missouri left the BCS Championship Game in the hands of the voters -- which means as many as eight teams have a chance, writes Brad Edwards.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 01, 2007

Which team tops two-loss heap?

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

If a two-loss team sneaks into the BCS title game, there's going to be plenty of debate as to which team belongs at the top of the heap, writes Brad Edwards.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 25, 2007

LSU, Kansas only ones assured of anything if each wins out

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 18, 2007

BCS might not be decided until last day of regular season

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 11, 2007

Kansas could make the leap; Oregon likely needs help

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007

Rivalry games can make a career

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

From rivalry game stars to record-breaking games to Trev's, Mark's and Rece's final thoughts.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2004

Unbeaten teams cut in half

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

From the dwindling number of perfect teams to second chances to Trev's, Mark's and Rece's final thoughts.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2004

New BCS will have fewer plot twists

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

Notes and trends -- as well as the projections -- heading into the first week of BCS Standings.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2004

Streakin' returns to college campuses

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

From the losers becoming winners to streaking all over the country to Trev's, Mark's and Rece's final thoughts.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2004

Orton, Quinn set South Bend ablaze

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

From the offensive display at Notre Dame Stadium to a power failure to Trev's, Mark's and Rece's final thoughts.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2004

The final word on college football

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

A look back at all of the weekend's action with the crew from College GameDay Final.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2004

First impressions not always right

Brad Edwards, Special to ESPN.com

Don't read too much into the initial BCS Standings that come out on Monday. Plenty can still happen.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2003