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Rod Gilmore examines the Stanford Cardinal's chances to win the BCS national championship. While the best team of the Jim Harbaugh-David Shaw era is well-positioned to make a run, some personnel issues remain.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2013

The NCAA should follow the NFL's lead in limiting the amount of contact allowed in practices. Recent research developments, and common sense, demand it.

Rod Gilmore ranks his 10 best defenses of the 2012 season, with the Florida Gators earning the No. 1 spot.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2012

Rod Gilmore evaluates the coaching hires by Auburn and Arkansas of Gus Malzahn and Bret Bielema, analyzing which program is likely to win sooner.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2012

Rod Gilmore writes that instead of chasing after Les Miles and trying to replicate the Alabama and LSU model in the SEC, the Arkansas Razorbacks should try to replicate Texas A&M's approach. He offers a list of ideal coaching candidates for Arkansas.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2012

Rod Gilmore explains why we may have seen the end of BCS busters. Conference realignment and the new playoff system have combined to eliminate the role of underdogs in college football for the foreseeable future.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2012

Rod Gilmore writes that the Big East was toast until Louisville started to put together an undefeated season.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2012

Rod Gilmore writes that unrealistic expectations, a lack of depth and suspect coaching have undone USC. While a win Saturday versus Oregon could save the Trojans' BCS bowl hopes and season, a loss could spell an uncertain future in 2013 and beyond.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2012

Rod Gilmore writes that Notre Dame's BCS title hopes will come to an end against Oklahoma on Saturday because of a limited Irish offense that won't be able to keep pace with the Sooners.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2012

When South Carolina and LSU play each other this weekend, it will be a rare opportunity to see two defenses of this caliber on the field at the same time. Rod Gilmore breaks down both units and decides which one is (slightly) better.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2012

Rod Gilmore looks at three undefeated top-10 teams -- Notre Dame, West Virginia and Georgia -- and writes that they will soon be exposed as pretenders in the BCS national title race.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2012

Rod Gilmore writes that while it's a little shocking to see how bad the Big Ten currently is, it's not a total surprise. As a league struggling from sub-par quarterback play and a lack of speed, the Big Ten really needs Ohio State to make a run.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2012

Rod Gilmore writes that a win over Clemson Saturday won't be enough to make Florida State a front-runner for the BCS championship. The ACC's weak reputation will weigh the Seminoles down, meaning they need a big win, and some help, to build their case.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2012

Rod Gilmore writes that if Arkansas loses to Alabama on Saturday, the Razorbacks could find themselves in a bad spot for not only the 2012 season, but in future seasons as well.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2012

Rod Gilmore writes that even though it's unlikely the Washington Huskies will beat LSU this weekend, the Huskies' defense has the chance to establish a new identity for the program with a physical performance.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2012

Rod Gilmore explains why the USC Trojans shouldn't be ranked No. 1 to start the season, and how depth issues and concerns on defense could get in the way of their BCS championship hopes.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2012