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Brad Edwards runs the numbers on Michigan State and writes that the Spartans' profile matches the track record of success for recent BCS teams. Four other teams starting outside the AP top 10 also fit the bill.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2012

After comparing teams' on-field success to the salaries earned by their head coaches, Travis Haney provides his list of the top 10 bang-for-the-buck coaches in the nation.

Blog | Conversation | July 11, 2012

Brian Fremeau looks at the most critical QB battles of the offseason based on how integral each departing quarterback was in his program's success. The results show us which teams could have an easier time transitioning to a new passer.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2012

Brock Huard analyzes the personnel situations for five contending teams from 2011 that have major voids to fill this offseason.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2012

With Andrew Luck and Stanford falling to the Oregon Ducks, Heisman Predictor developer Ryan McCrystal writes that Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden is now the leader in the race. Luck and Landry Jones are still very much alive, however.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2011

Steve Bisheff wonders how much attention Matt Barkley would get if he wasn't in the same conference as Andrew Luck and sings the praises of Boise State QB Kellen Moore.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2011

Ryan McCrystal draws on projected individual statistics from AccuScore to predict the winner in four different Heisman scenarios. Andrew Luck and Trent Richardson could produce one of the closest races ever, while other candidates aren't out of it yet.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2011

Steve Bisheff raves about Andrew Luck and Oregon's ability to overcome injuries while wondering what happened to Tony LaRussa in Game 5.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2011

Ryan McCrystal uses his Heisman Predictor formula to project how the Heisman favorites figure to rank at season's end. Denard Robinson is still the current favorite, but Andrew Luck and others have a good chance of passing him.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2011

The Heisman Predictor is back, as Ryan McCrystal kicks off Week 1 by giving odds for six preseason Heisman favorites, plus a look at some dark horses who could potentially factor into the conversation. The Predictor's early favorite? Landry Jones.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2011

Bruce Feldman explains his early preseason top 10 rankings, which feature the Oklahoma Sooners at the top and some surprises rounding out the list.

Blog | Conversation | April 13, 2011

Brian Fremeau improves upon the traditional passing efficiency rating stat by adjusting for strength of opposing defenses, and finds four QBs who could be ready to break out in 2011. Also: How well do the top passers do against the best defenses?

Story | Conversation | March 03, 2011

Jeff Dooley uses the 'Eliminator' model -- basically, determining stats of value and applying them to game predictions -- for the Orange and Sugar bowls. OSU and Stanford seem to be slight favorites in these contests as a result.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2011

Brian Fremeau of Football Outsiders looks at Monday's Orange Bowl. How can Bud Foster and Virginia Tech's D slow down a guy like Andrew Luck, especially considering a similar QB, Matt Ryan, was 2-0 vs. Tech? There's a way: It's all about field position.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2011

Bruce Feldman's mailbag is stuffed with questions. After all, it's not just the coaching moves that are and could be taking place, it's where they are -- a litany of powerhouse programs are seemingly up for grabs.

Blog | Conversation | December 10, 2010

Bruce Feldman surveys the college football landscape, noting that Andrew Luck is delivering on the massive hype with which his coach used to tout him 15 months earlier. Plus, notes on LSU's close shave, Wisconsin's beatdown of the Michigan D and more.

Blog | Conversation | November 21, 2010