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National signing day has come and gone, and it's time for another set of preseason rankings. No, not ours (not yet at least), but colleague Mark Schlabach has issued a second version of his way-too-early Top 25 for the 2013 season, taking into accoun...

In the most stunning coaching move of the silly season, Arkansas has hired Wisconsin's Bret Bielema as its next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Colleague Mark Schlabach reports that Bielema still wants to coach the Badgers in their upcoming Rose Bo...

Division I conference commissioners meet today and Wednesday in Chicago. Colleague Mark Schlabach and I will be on hand, so be sure and check the blog and the college football home page for coverage. Speaking of Mr. Cub Schlabach, he reports that...

As the BCS commissioners prepare to meet Wednesday in Chicago, colleague Mark Schlabach examines the two most powerful figures in the negotiation room: Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany and SEC commissioner Mike Slive. It's a good, comprehensive look a...

Not an L.A. Kings fan, but loved watching the Stanley Cup presentation last night. Best trophy in sports. Colleague Mark Schlabach examines the two major players at the playoff negotiating table: Mike Slive and Jim Delany. Here's the latest fro...

I don't like the sound of that. A lot of amenities disappear when an H turns into an M. With no postseason in the picture, Ohio State puts The Game on an even bigger pedestal, colleague Mark Schlabach writes. Kirk Ferentz on Twitter? It actuall...

The BCS powers that be say no final decisions on a future postseason format will be made this week, but one plan is gaining momentum. Colleague Mark Schlabach reports from the BCS meetings in Hollywood, Fla., that if a four-team playoff is approved, ...

It's power rankings day again here at ESPN.com, and while Bennett and I posted our latest Big Ten version, our esteemed colleague Mark Schlabach has issued his national version. For the most part, the forecast isn't favorable for the Big Ten. M...

Colleague Mark Schlabach writes today about the Big Ten's need for a strong postseason showing after last season's New Year's Day debacle and a year marred by scandals at both Ohio State and Penn State. He writes: With those two scandals commandi...

Uh, let's see, suits, laser tag, I say "wait for it" a lot. That's pretty much it. Colleague Mark Schlabach looks at how Penn State moves forward from the sex abuse scandal. Colleague Ryan McGee writes how JoePa's exit marks the end of the coach-...

Your regular Big Ten lunch links will be served a bit later, but in light of what happened in State College, Pa., on Wednesday night, here are some Penn State/Joe Paterno links. Colleague Mark Schlabach: "Finally, adults with backbones and courag...

In case you missed it, colleague Mark Schlabach wrote an excellent piece about Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is used to the underdog role he'll be in tonight against Russell Wilson and No. 6 Wisconsin. From being lightly recruited in h...

The vandalism at Auburn's Toomer's Corner dominated college football talk last week, and angered many of us who love the sport and its sacred traditions. Colleague Mark Schlabach wrote a strong column about the Auburn situation and started off by ...

Remember, I'm chatting right now. It's not too late to join. Colleague Mark Schlabach looks at the top moments from the 2010 season. Wisconsin solidified its defensive staff, but the bigger news is offensive coordinator Paul Chryst will return ...

Ready to go bowling? In case you missed by far the best bowl coverage on the Web, check it out here. Colleague Mark Schlabach's BCS dream matchups include three Big Ten teams, not just two. A BCS bid would have been great for Michigan State, bu...

I'll be tweeting throughout the Big Ten coaches' teleconference, which begins right now. Northwestern's academics, Penn State's uniforms and Ohio Stadium make colleague Mark Schlabach's list of how to build the best college football program. The ...