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.

Big 12, SEC continue to dominate

With spring practices over, and the start of the season less than four months away, it's time to take a look at the revised way-too-early 2009 Top 25.

...USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Chris Wells (28) runs as guard Steve Rehring (71) blocks against Michigan Wolverines linebacker John Thompson (49) at Ohio Stadium

...USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Chris Wells (28) runs as guard Steve Rehring (71) blocks against Michigan Wolverines linebacker John Thompson (49) at Ohio Stadium

Longhorns, Trojans played in game for the ages

From a star-studded Rose Bowl thriller to a remarkable Fiesta Bowl surprise, the BCS bowls have created excitement. Chris Low ranks the 10 best BCS bowl games.

Breaking down the Big Ten

Take a look at what questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.

Buckeyes, Trojans, Vols on the rise in updated Top 25

With underclassmen declared for the NFL draft and signing day in the books, it's time for a revised look at the Top 25 for 2008.

Battle in trenches one to watch in Ohio State-Michigan

The premier matchup in the Ohio State-Michigan game will be Wolverines senior left tackle Jake Long against the Buckeyes' defensive end duo of Vernon Gholston and Cameron Heyward.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007

BCS contenders ready to rock the vote

...nothing to assure the voters they have the gravitas to make it to the top. USC: Fred Thompson The Trojans get a bump from their Hollywood connection, but once they got on the stump, they...

Trinity's Lateralpalooza rocks Division III and beyond

From a Holy Trinity moment to the November nine to rating the top gunslingers, The Dash laterals his way through it all.

Possible trap games, Pac-10 shootouts and O-line play

Week 5's Under-The-Radar Games By Jim Donnan, ESPN.com Week 5 features a few favored teams -- in some instances, heavily favored teams -- taking on pe...

Class of 2008 Big Ten team recruiting needs

Tough weather and tougher players make recruiting for specific positions a must in the Big Ten, writes Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2007

Trojans sit atop preseason Power 16

USC opens the season in a familiar spot in ESPN The Magazine's preseason Power 16.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2007

Breaking down the Big Ten

Take a look at what Big Ten questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.

Trojans, Wolverines top revised look at 2007

After finding out which college football players are staying and going, Mark Schlabach has revised his early top 25 for 2007.