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The BCS race hasn't changed much at the top

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

...at South Carolina on Nov. 14, home against Florida International on Nov. 21 and home against Florida State on Nov. 28. The Gators clinched the SEC East title Saturday, and as long as they take...

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Hits keep coming for Big 12

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

The Big 12 had another disappointing week and finds itself behind the Pac-10 for a second consecutive week. Is it time to bump the Big Ten above it as well?

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

What should the first BCS standings include or exclude?

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

...Carolina on Nov. 14. Because of its soft nonconference schedule, which looks even worse with rival Florida State struggling, Florida can't afford even a single hiccup. 3. USC is ahead of Ohio State Unlike...

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Sizing up the coaching hot seat

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Which coaches enter the 2009 season on the hot seat? There are nearly 20 of them, although some of their backsides are warmer than others.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Tigers aim to return pride to program

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Gene Chizik's hire was a tough sell to many Auburn alumni and fans. But he's determined to return pride to the Tigers' program.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009

Tigers' haphazard search leads to Chizik

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Auburn needed to think outside the box in its coaching search. But hiring Gene Chizik, 5-19 in two years at Iowa State, was not the answer, writes Mark Schlabach.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2008

On The Mark: Plenty of drama left for championship games

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Championship Game Previews The Thanksgiving Day holiday and Rivalry Week are behind us. State championships have been decided. So has the Big 12 South winner, whether it was the right decision...

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On The Mark: Red Raiders set to prove critics wrong

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

...the first time in school history, no one gave them much of a chance of beating Oklahoma State, another highly ranked opponent. Douglas Jones/US PresswireTexas Tech coach Mike Leach will be looking for his...

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On The Mark: How the BCS bowl games will shake out

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

...bowl games: FedEx BCS National Championship Game Alabama Crimson Tide The No. 1 Crimson Tide blasted Arkansas State 35-0 on Saturday, staying healthy and staying unbeaten against an overmatched Sun Belt Conference opponent. Alabama...

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Starting with Saturday, big matchups litter upcoming schedule

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Matchups To Watch The first Saturday of October proved to be the calm before the storm. Dustin Bradford/Icon SMIA win in the Red River Rivalry could...

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BCS disaster looming? Maybe, but it won't involve Ohio State

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

...quarter pole of the season. USC looks more dominant than ever, albeit against rebuilding Virginia and Ohio State, which has laid more eggs than the Easter bunny. The race to the SEC championship game looks...

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Hawkeyes, Hoosiers have easiest road in '08

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008

It's a make-or-break season for a handful of coaches

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Over the past two seasons, more than one-third of the 119 teams in Division I-A college football changed coaches. Heading into the 2008 season, more than a few coaches need good results to keep their jobs, writes Mark Schlabach.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008

Big 12, Big Ten, SEC dominate bowl forecast

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Which teams in each conference will compete for a BCS bowl? Which teams will be home for the holidays? Mark Schlabach breaks it all down.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2008

Early forecast predicts Buckeyes, Bulldogs in title game

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Mark Schlabach gazes into the crystal ball and rolls out his bowl projections for the 2008 season.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2008