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Ryan McGee ranks the head coaches on the five hottest seats at this point in the offseason, with Lane Kiffin of the USC Trojans checking in at the No. 1 spot. Also: why Tommy Tuberville's pay raise has the Texas Tech faculty up in arms.

Blog | Conversation | February 24, 2011

Brian Fremeau runs his post-spring projections for the SEC, giving his projected order of finish as well as win range windows and conference title chances for every team.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2013

Brad Edwards writes that we could see college football's postseason go to a model that puts four teams into a playoff. He says that won't slow the SEC, and could help it even more.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2012

Five things to watch this weekend: West Virginia at LSU The Mountaineers have proven themselves formidable recruiters in their region. Not only do they have 19 commitments and one in the ESPNU 150, but they've also beaten recruiting foes Maryland ...

Blog | Conversation | September 22, 2011

A look at who is off to a good start with their 2013 classes. Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama has a trio of commitments for its 2013 class, headlined by linebacker Reuben Foster (LaGrange, Ga./Troup County). Foster, 6-foot-1 and 225 pound Mike lineba...

Blog | Conversation | September 20, 2011

From the Oregon-LSU and Boise State-Georgia doubleheader on Saturday night to the season-ending Bedlam Series, 2011 promises a number of great matchups.

The Dash is back to say goodbye to five freaks and the Offseason from Hell, and hello to the players, coaches and teams that have us excited for 2011.

Brad Edwards makes his ESPN Insider debut by looking at the stacked SEC West, a division that has the potential to outplay the 2008 Big 12 South and make a case for being the toughest division in college football history.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2011

The SEC's streak of five consecutive national championships has become a badge of honor for the league and a bull's-eye on its back for the rest of the country. Who is most likely to continue the streak in 2011?

The issue of oversigning in recruiting is expected to be addressed at the SEC's spring meetings next week. Given the wide range of opinion on the issue, it will be a tough nut to crack.

Bruce Feldman takes to his mailbag, answering questions on how Michigan's defense will improve, the latest on Jim Tressel's punishment, and 2011 outlooks for several teams. Also: notes from his interview with Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher.

Blog | Conversation | March 18, 2011

Bruce Feldman hits on several topics from this week's mailbag, including why he thinks the Georgia Bulldogs will be the 2011 version of the Auburn Tigers. Plus, lots of recruiting news and analysis.

Blog | Conversation | January 28, 2011

Bruce Feldman looks at the USC Trojans' recruiting plan for 2011, and how they are using their current appeal to get around the NCAA-imposed scholarship sanctions. Also, he provides updates on several key national recruiting developments.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2011

Echoes of 2007 are reverberating through the early weeks of the 2010 season. Football Outsiders compares the campaigns and finds it highly unlikely that even top teams like Alabama and Ohio State will finish the year unbeaten.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2010

ESPN The Magazine presents the only preseason poll that matters, the anonymous player poll that answers many of college football's biggest questions. Here, The Mag picks the brains of the SEC.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2010

As the nation gears up for the return of college and pro football, Mel Kiper unveils the most NFL-ready prospect at every NCAA program. So while you know all about Jake Locker at Washington, you can discover Kevin Kowalski at Toledo.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2010