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As college football season returns, everyone has ideas about conference and BCS races. Who to believe? Here now is the Eliminator, which looks at statistical trends every conference and BCS champion has shared -- and thus whittles down the field.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2010

With spring practices over across the country, it's time to take a look at the revised way-too-early 2010 Top 25.

Bruce Feldman highlights the top 10 QB battles of spring football, including a predictable No. 1: Oregon's search to replace Jeremiah Masoli, between Nate Costa and Derron Thomas. Some intriguing intel on Texas Tech and Penn State in here, too.

Blog | Conversation | March 31, 2010

Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl breaks down the performances at Pittsburgh's pro day workout and says QB Bill Stull and TE Dorin Dickerson stood out from the crowd.

Blog | Conversation | March 16, 2010

Signing day is in the books. Underclassmen have declared for the NFL draft. Spring practice is looming. It's the perfect time for a revised look at the top 25 for 2010.

We have talked at length about Florida QB Tim Tebow and whether he can ever be an effective NFL quarterback, but there are just as many questions about the rest of the top quarterback prospects, and NFL teams are no doubt approaching this year's clas...

Blog | Conversation | February 05, 2010

Pitt offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti Jr. says he's not looking to leave the school after only one season.

Mark Schlabach is pegging Alabama as the nation's top 2010 team in his Way-Too-Early Top 25.

After watching Pittsburgh edge out North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl, there were four players that stood out, including Tar Heels OLB Bruce Carter. He is a physical specimen with great range and the ability to fight through traffic. His...

Blog | Conversation | December 28, 2009

Dion Lewis rushed for 159 yards and a touchdown to pass Tony Dorsett as Pittsburgh's top freshman rusher, and Dan Hutchins kicked a 33-yard field goal with 52 seconds left to give the Panthers a 19-17 win over North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl.

Blue Ribbon Bowl Preview: Pittsburgh

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

The view on Pittsburgh has changed drastically since Thanksgiving. On Turkey Day, the Panthers stood at 9-1, were ranked in the Top 10 and had a Big East title in their sights. The next night, they got upended by a last-second field goal at West V...

Tony Pike's 29-yard touchdown pass to Armon Binns with 33 seconds remaining finished No. 5 Cincinnati's frantic comeback from a 21-point deficit, and their second consecutive Big East title

In the December 14, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Ryan Hockensmith profiles five standout freshmen running backs in college football this year: Dion Lewis, Mark Ingram, LeMichael James, Bernard Price and Ryan Williams.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Noel Devine rushed for 134 yards and Tyler Bitancurt kicked four field goals, including a 43-yarder as time expired to lift West Virginia to a 19-16 win over No. 8 Pittsburgh on Friday night.

TCU and Cincinnati can make a case for being the best teams in their respective states.