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Will the ACC make the BCS leap?

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

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 ...

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From revenge to rage, intriguing games provide story lines

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

These might not be the biggest games of the 2008 season, but they offer some of the most intriguing story lines, writes Mark Schlabach.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008

What is 'it' about the clutch players?

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Calm in the huddle. Cool under pressure. An air of confidence. Clutch players share similar traits, but can their "it" factor be defined?

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2008

New coaches, systems, addresses among top spring stories

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

With spring practice about to kick off, Mark Schlabach breaks down the stories worth tracking.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2008

Team selection an extended process for Chick-fil-A Bowl

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Step inside the bowl selection process to see how surprises, upsets and other factors impacted the Chick-fil-A Bowl's invitation decision.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2007

Sorting through the season's surprises, disappointments

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

With one week left in the regular season, On the Mark sorts through the surprises and disappointments of the most unpredictable college football season on record.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2007

Beamer undecided on starter at QB for Florida State game

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer on Tuesday wouldn't say whether junior Sean Glennon or freshman Tyrod Taylor will start at quarterback in Saturday's home game against Florida State.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007

No matter the circumstances, Navy scores big win

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Navy's win for the ages was definitely on the mark. But Army's decision to drop a game against Georgia Tech was not.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2007

Noles end Boston College's dream start to season

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Florida State isn't the power it used to be, when it was a virtual lock for the national championship game. But the Noles proved they're still good enough to pull the upset, writes Mark Schlabach.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007

Richt's motivational gamble pays off for Georgia

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Motivational ploys are tricky things. Mark Richt's tactic was on the mark. Florida's nonexistent running game was off.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2007

Ryan sparks furious Boston College comeback

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Doug Flutie's improbable heave 23 years ago sealed his Heisman run. A magical final 2:11 against Virginia Tech validated Matt Ryan's 2007 candidacy and kept No. 2 Boston College's title hopes alive.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2007

Stanford ends USC's dynasty with upset victory

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

With its historic win, Stanford ended the dynasty of USC. Big upsets (like Stanford and Army) were on the mark. Tommy Bowden was not, writes Mark Schlabach.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2007

Fresh start has Ryan, Eagles flying high

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Matt Ryan is enjoying his fresh start at Boston College, while Duke has its first winning streak since 2005. QBs that can do it all were on the mark. Auburn's Brandon Cox was not, writes Mark Schlabach.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2007

Hurricanes, Seminoles will challenge Hokies for ACC crown

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

After peering into his crystal ball, Mark Schlabach conjured up five predictions for the 2007 ACC season.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007