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Where's the return counter?

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The preseason hype sent the season's stock to an all-time high. Now it feels like we were part of a Ponzi scheme.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Frogs worthy, but will they get a shot?

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

TCU answered all of its critics' questions with a drubbing of No. 16 Utah on Saturday. But the Frogs' future is out of their hands.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Living memorials for those who served

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The teams come and the games go, but the reminders are forever at the college football stadiums constructed as living memorials to those who served the nation.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Ducks reach new heights in USC win

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

It seems so long ago that Oregon's season was bogged down by a LeGarrette Blount punch and a loss to Boise State. After demolishing USC, the Ducks are setting their sights higher.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Ducks bring the noise at Autzen Stadium

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Now a house of horrors for visitors, Autzen Stadium hasn't always been the toughest place to play on the West Coast.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

What does second half offer?

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

No player or team has made the first half of the season sparkle, leaving fans waiting to be dazzled in the second half.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

USC leaves it late, but still beats ND

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

It looked like USC might be on its way to another dominating win over Notre Dame. But the Trojans had to survive a late Irish comeback before earning the win.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009

Irish hope to feast on Trojans

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Notre Dame hopes that seven years of dominance by USC come to end on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Defensive demolition sparks Tide

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Alabama isn't very stylish on stage, but a rocking defense will have the Crimson Tide delivering the hits all season long.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009

Season is beginning to take shape

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The 2009 season began to make sense Saturday, as poseurs were exposed and the top teams began to show their true identities, writes Ivan Maisel.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009

Best to have a backup plan at QB

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

A month into the 2009 season, we've already seen some of the nation's best quarterbacks sidelined by injury, sending previously unknown backups into the fire. But how do you prepare a player for a situation you hope never happens?

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Players, coaches, games to watch

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Here are the players, coaches and games to watch to get a sense of how this season will unfold.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Red River Rivalry rooted in revenge

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

To the three R's most important in Texas and Oklahoma -- Red River Rivalry -- add a fourth. Both teams are looking for revenge.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009

Stage set for historic 2009 season

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Old blood resides at the top of the polls. Established stars are back for more. If you like seeing college football history being made, then watch the 2009 season.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2009

John McKay Conference: USC rules

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The John McKay Conference is a blend of scrappiness and can-do. And once again, USC rises to the top.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009