Dishing out some October mea culpas

From the art of the apology to coaches on the hot seat to players trending up and down, The Dash runs through it all.

Hokies, Dawgs take on all comers

Which teams are taking the nonconference hard road this season? Which ones have a soft landing? Mark Schlabach examines the schedules.

...16 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack drops back to...

Noles, Ducks, Yellow Jackets look like bowl winners

Bruce Feldman rolls out his second set of bowl predictions.

Separating winning quarterbacks from just good ones

...Game, set, Axe. Michigan freshman quarterback Tate Forcier fumbled once in his own end zone, giving Ohio State a touchdown. With the Wolverines trailing 21-10 in the fourth quarter, Forcier threw two interceptions deep...

2009's most erratic teams

Using a standard deviation calculation, Football Outsiders shows which teams have been the most, and least, consistent this year.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Dash of forgiveness and fallen powers

From Tennessee forgiveness to who isn't in the top 20 to waiting for signs from Woody Hayes, The Dash runs through it all.

Championships are won in November

...their conference. AP Photo/Jay LaPreteTerrelle Pryor will need to take care of the ball for Ohio State to win in Happy Valley. Few conferences maintain that focus like the Big Ten. The trip to...

The BCS race hasn't changed much at the top

...games: home against Vanderbilt on Saturday, 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...

Oklahoma State has not been treated well by Texas recently

Any Candy For Pokes? By Rece Davis, ESPN.com Trick or treat! For 11 years, Oklahoma State has dressed up like a cowboy, usually one named Pistol Pete. Its players take along the biggest...

The results didn't change much, but the journey was interesting

...that other top teams struggled, TCU's dominance of a ranked team indicates that No. 4 Boise State may have trouble holding on to its status as the top wannabe among the non-automatic-bid...

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.

FBO: Predicting the BCS

The remaining undefeated teams certainly have a lead on the BCS, but recent history shows the second half of the season isn't always so easy. Football Outsiders looks at the chances one-loss teams have to crack the title game.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

A weekend of returns sparks victorious teams

...a touchdown and Jordan Shipley took a punt back 74 yards for a score. No. 9 Ohio State took two interceptions and a kickoff for three of its four touchdowns in a 31-13 victory...

Dash of lessons, forecasts and fibs

From September's lessons to October's forecasts to the coaches' corner, The Dash runs through it all.