Expect a postseason of surprises

The 2009 season had its share of surprises. From unranked Cincinnati transforming into a national title contender to Ndamukong Suh becoming a Heisman candidate, the message for the postseason is clear: Expect the unexpected.

...Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) chases against Michigan Wolverines running back Michael Shaw (20) at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes beat the Wolverines 42-7. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-US...

Pryor shines as Buckeyes seize control of Big Ten race

Terrelle Pryor threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in his return to his home state and (No. 16 BCS, No. 15 AP) Ohio State won a duel of the Big Ten's top two defenses with a 24-7 victory against No. 11 Penn State on Saturday.

Big Ten lunch links

...should fear Illinois' talent, as well as other reasons the Wolverines could lose Saturday, annarbor.com's Michael Rothstein and Dave Birkett write. Even at 4-4, Michigan State still has some goals out there...

The Dash dishes out a midterm test

From players, coaches and games to surprises and busts, The Dash's midterm exam runs through it all.

...Ohio State Buckeyes at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 17, 2009 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images

Big D -- Dallas, Domers and defense

From Dallas, Domers and defense to midweek madness and the Moscow miracle, The Dash runs through it all.

What should the first BCS standings include or exclude?

Hoping To See ... The first Bowl Championship Series standings will be released Sunday. With most of the country's teams already reaching the midpoi...

Pryor says he's making progress

Terrelle Pryor believes he is making progress as a quarterback and if given a chance would again wear Michael Vick's name in his eyeblack.

Buying and selling season futures

Where Do We Stand? Where do you begin after another wild weekend in college football? Four teams ranked in the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25...

Behind the Big Board: Where's Tebow?

Mel Kiper defends his current Big Board selections with an emphasis this week on one guy who may never make it on there -- Tim Tebow. Also, he shares his take on Colt McCoy's arm strength and a USC lineman who helped his stock against Ohio State.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Dash of trouble, phenoms and grudges

From scheduling trouble to Week 3 grudge games to freshman phenoms, The Dash runs through it all.

Time to make some picks

I had a shaky opening week going against the line; I went one under .500, 8-9 in games on the board. The good: picking Oklahoma State to handle Georgi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Irish-Wolverines hype feels right for a change

Glorious Return By Rece Davis, ESPN.com Who knew that turning a pistol into a popgun would shake down the thunder? Who would've imagined that buckin...

Tressel says Pryor 'compassionate'

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said Tuesday that quarterback Terrelle Pryor included a tribute to Michael Vick on his face during the Buckeyes' opener because "there's probably not a more compassionate human being in the world than Terrelle."