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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – OCTOBER 08: Kermit Whitfield #8 of the Florida State Seminoles riushes for a touchdown during a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on October 8, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Conference Rankings: Week 6

We’re in that annual mud pit where everyone starts eating their own for the most part, so it’s a fantastic time for hyperbolic “transitive property” arguments to take center stage. Team X from my conference beat team Y from yours, and team Y beat a good team from their conference, so clearly team X from […]

PALO ALTO, CA – OCTOBER 08: Isaac Dotson #31, Shalom Luani #18 and Garrett McBroom #99 of the Washington State Cougars celebrates after Dotson intercepted a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the second half of their NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on October 8, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Pac 12 football: 5 things we learned from week 6

This isn’t … well … your tween’s Pac-12, assuming you have a tween child. For the first time in eight years, it looks like someone other than Stanford or Oregon will be winning the conference. They lost by a combined 112-37 to Washington State and Washington respectively. There’s more to know, but that’s the main part. […]

SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 30: Wide receiver John Ross #1 of the Washington Huskies is congratulated by wide receiver Dante Pettis #8 after scoring a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal in the second quarter on September 30, 2016 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Three Points from Washington’s Smoking of Stanford

Only you can prevent forest fires, so says Smokey the Bear. Step 1: don’t let 2016 Washington football onto the grounds. The Huskies smoked the Stanford Cardinal to the tune of 44-6 Friday night, announcing the fact that they’re damn well for real, and the Pac-12 as well as the nation had better heed notice. The […]

NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Urban Meyer speaks out against early signing period

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer once again expressed his stance against the early signing period Monday. “I hear the reasoning is because there’s so many decommitments,” Meyer said. “What the hell does that mean? So because 17-year-olds are decommitting, let’s give them a legal document so they can’t decommit. That’s not very smart. Young people […]

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 22: Justin Thomas #5 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets is sacked by Ryan Carter #31 of the Clemson Tigers at Bobby Dodd Stadium on September 22, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ACC Football: 5 lessons learned after week 4

Week 4 was a successful week for ACC football, as the league went undefeated in non-conference play. Here are a few lessons that we learned about the conference after this weekend’s exciting action on the gridiron. 5. Duke is still in the mix for a bowl game After the Devils suffered back-to-back losses to Wake […]

north dakota state IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive end Anthony Nelson #98 of the Iowa Hawkeyes grabs the ankle of quarterback Easton Stick #12 of the North Dakota State Bisons in the second quarter, on September 17, 2016 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

North Dakota State to the Big 12? Honestly, it’d make sense

In case you’ve been living in a ditch that doesn’t get radio frequency or Wifi, the Big 12 is potentially looking to expand. Or not. It sort of depends on the week. It’s more fickle than a high school relationship, but either they will or won’t … that’s for sure. What it gives the world […]

north dakota state IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive end Anthony Nelson #98 of the Iowa Hawkeyes grabs the ankle of quarterback Easton Stick #12 of the North Dakota State Bisons in the second quarter, on September 17, 2016 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

North Dakota State beat No. 13 Iowa thanks to game-winning FG as time expires

For some reason, FBS teams continue to schedule North Dakota State. The Bison are an FCS dynasty, and have shown no problem in stepping up and taking on their supposedly superior FBS opponents. Entering today’s game with the No. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes, the Bison were 5-0 in their last five match ups with FBS teams. However, the Hawkeyes were […]

Dabo Swinney. True Tolerance. And Ole No Comment Road.

Darned if ya do, darned if ya don’t, Dabo. That’s how it works these days it seems. If the 24/7 microwave news cycle that’s come into existence in such a powerful way has caused one reaction from celebrities or public figures in general, it’s that the desire to cling to “no comment” generic-type comments on […]

LOUISVILLE, KY – OCTOBER 24: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Louisville Cardinals runs with the ball against the Boston College Eagles at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium on October 24, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

5 Things We Learned about the ACC in Week 2

Although there were a couple of disappointing losses in non-conference play, week 2 was a very positive one for the ACC. Here is a list of 5 things we learned about the conference in week 2. 5. Pittsburgh’s ground game is solid Heading into the season, it looked like this would be the case. Yet, […]

EVANSTON, IL- SEPTEMBER 03: Pat Fitzgerald head coach of the Northwestern Wildcats coaches against the Western Michigan Broncos during the second half on September 3, 2016 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. the Western Michigan Broncos won 22-21. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

5 B1G Things We Learned — Post Week Two

We are now two weeks into the season and we’re getting a much better feel for the landscape of the Big Ten. There have been some mild surprises already in the young season, and there’s sure to be more. Here’s a look at five things we learned after week two in the heartland: 5. Don’t […]

FORT WORTH, TX – SEPTEMBER 10: Austin Allen #8 of the Arkansas Razorbacks throws against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Wooo Pig … Shooweee: Austin Allen puts on clutch performance for the ages in Hogs’ win

If they gave the Heisman Trophy out after two weeks of football, Arkansas quarterback Austin Allen would have a nice prize to go along with his bumps and bruises Saturday night in a stirring 41-38 victory over top-15 Texas Christian at their place. Allen wouldn’t be denied on the last play. Down three, on third down, […]

EVANSTON, IL- SEPTEMBER 03: Pat Fitzgerald head coach of the Northwestern Wildcats coaches against the Western Michigan Broncos during the second half on September 3, 2016 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. the Western Michigan Broncos won 22-21. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

More discouraging Saturday … Mike Gundy or Pat Fitzgerald?

September 10, 2016 wasn’t a good day for beloved coaches of their alma mater who’ve been annually coveted by other teams but have opted to stay close to home. Granted, that pool isn’t necessarily a large one, but for Mike Gundy of Oklahoma State and Pat Fitzgerald of Northwestern, the bitterness will last a solid […]

DUBLIN, IRELAND – AUGUST 30: Penn State Head Coach James Franklin reacts during the Croke Park Classic American Football match between Penn State v Central Florida at Croke Park Stadium on August 30, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Patrick Bolger/Getty Images)

James Franklin and Penn State’s Missed Opportunity

It’s been a while since We Are! has meant something. In fact, it has to feel more like We Were! for Penn State fans under James Franklin. When Franklin was hired, he was coming off a very successful run at Vanderbilt, bringing the Commodores to a more than respectable place in a crowded SEC despite […]

East Carolina’s James Summers (11) runs for a 27-yard touchdown during the first half against North Carolina State at DowdyâFicklen Stadium in Greenville, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 10. 2016. East Carolina won, 33-30. (Ethan Hyman/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS via Getty Images)

East Carolina Pirates defeat NC State, prove they are expansion worthy

When the Big 12 recently trimmed its list of expansion candidates, East Carolina Pirates didn’t make the cut. Based on the Pirates’ play this afternoon, the league might eventually regret that decision. Powered by a high-octane offense, East Carolina defeated NC State 33-30 to move to 2-0. Make no mistake about it: the Pirate offense […]

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