The bowl busters

In the December 28, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Alan Grant picks one key player for each of the non-championship BCS bowl games. Here's a hint: Rose Bowl? Think one QB (JM), not the other (TP).

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Dashing through the bowls

From the starting block in Albuquerque to the finish line in Pasadena, The Dash sprints through all 34 bowls -- and picks the winners.

Cincy introduces Jones

Fourth-ranked Cincinnati went right back to Central Michigan to get its next coach.

Mike and Mike in the Morning

Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic discuss the beginning of a new era at Notre Dame with coach Brian...

Kelly brings wins, enthusiasm to ND

Brian Kelly brings walking effervescence and a glossy résumé to Notre Dame. The former will be a breath of fresh air in South Bend. He'll need to keep up the latter to survive the Irish pressure cooker.

It's a no-brainer for No. 1

Ranking the best and worst bowl games, those decisions were no-brainers. The games in between were the fun part.

Kelly a perfect fit to revive the Irish

Brian Kelly has the right stuff to revive Notre Dame. The move would crush Cincinnati fans, but they are used to losing coaches.

Mike and Mike in the Morning

Cincinnati football coach Brian Kelly talks about his team's quarterback situation with starting QB Tony Pike almost ready to play coming back from in...

Dash of bowl talk and '09 developments

From a return to reality to a BCS bowl manifesto to possible big-names bowling gutter balls, The Dash runs through it all.

It's all about the bottom line for top three

Forget Style So you're still not impressed with No. 1 Florida's sputtering offense? Or No. 2 Alabama's passing game? Or No. 3 Texas' slow starts? Al ...

Championships are won in November

Here And Now By Rece Davis, ESPN.com They remember what you do in November. This is the month when championships are won. Seven teams remain undefeat...

...Bearcats linebacker Rick Tonelli (center) celebrates an interception on a pass intended for Syracuse Orange wide receiver Mike Williams (not shown) in his own end zone in the 2nd quarter at the Carrier Dome in...

The BCS race hasn't changed much at the top

What Are The Odds? The calendar turned to November, but college football's race for the BCS National Championship looks just like it did when the seas...

Backup QB Collaros tosses 4 TDs as Cincinnati rocks Syracuse

Zach Collaros threw four touchdown passes, the Cincinnati defense forced two critical turnovers and the Bearcats beat Syracuse 28-7 on Saturday.

Searching for at least one great team

From examining the résumés of the BCS top 8 to Halloween fashion, The Dash runs through it all.