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Do not adjust your calendars. It is only the first week of October. And yet, in terms of college football angst, if measured by the importance of the games of the next four Saturdays, there should be a snap in the air and a turkey in the oven. It will be quite a month for college football.

Everything you thought you knew about urban college football programs in NFL markets does not apply to Washington. The insular nature of the Pacific Northwest has proved to be one of the Huskies' greatest assets.

Winning the Holiday Bowl was nice, but it was the game versus Cal that got Washington to turn the corner.

Much has been made about the Pac-10's transformation off the field, but that pales in comparison to the progress the conference has made on the field in 2010.

The past three Heisman Trophy winners have been sophomores. Will the trend continue? Take a look at the top 20 candidates to claim the stiff-arm statue in 2010.

While spring practice might not produce stars or answers, it does generate plenty of optimism across the country.

4 x 25 = 85? The math doesn't add up, but coaches know how to find loopholes in the NCAA Manual. The Houston Nutt Rule and signing day limit aren't exceptions.

With Army and Notre Dame possibly playing football at Yankee Stadium, these other matchups could rekindle memories.

As Ivan Maisel breaks the huddle on spring practice, teams ready to take the next step, a wins controversy and an open house are lined up in the I-Formation.

As Ivan Maisel breaks the huddle on Week 10, Texas Tech's big chance, Florida State's rise and academic matters are lined up in the I-Formation.

As Ivan Maisel breaks the huddle on Week 2, the verdict on off weeks, the state of Florida football and the need for speed are lined up in the I-Formation.

After gazing into the crystal ball, Ivan Maisel reveals his five predictions for the Pac-10 in 2008.

Exile forced Rick Neuheisel to reflect about the kind of coach he had been. His return home to UCLA offers an opportunity for redemption.

The traditional transition of power occurs in January. But now is the time to analyze the candidates and major issues. Let the debate on the 2008 season begin.

As Ivan Maisel breaks the huddle on Week 3, USC's off week, Cincinnati's secondary and Notre Dame's offense are lined up in the I-Formation.

Besides USC, the Pac-10 hasn't been taken seriously in a long time, but the game is cyclical. If there's a conference answer to what's next, it's the Pac-10, writes Ivan Maisel.