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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 05: Ryan Switzer #3 celebrates with T.J. Logan #8 of the North Carolina Tar Heels after scoring a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers during the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 5, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Top 25 College Football Countdown: No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina Tar Heels 2015 Record: 11-3 Overall, 8-0 in ACC (Lost to 49-38 to Baylor in the Citrus Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Will North Carolina win 10 games for the second straight season? After winning more than 10 games for the first time in almost two decades, the only thing that Tar Heels fans […]

TSS Roundtable: Which Team Will Win the Big Ten in 2016?

We’ve discussed players to watch, surprise teams, and even graded the East and West division non-conference schedules. Today, we’ll answer the all-important question: which team will win the Big Ten? Q. Which team will win Big Ten this year? Kevin Causey On Twitter

TSS Roundtable: The Biggest Surprise in the Big Ten Will Be…

We’ve talked about players to watch and non-conference scheduling grades, now it’s time to take a look at surprise teams. Q. Which team will be the biggest surprise in the Big Ten this year? Bart Doan On Twitter

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittany Lions in action during the TaxSlayer Bowl game against the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Field on January 2, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

TSS Roundtable: Players to Watch in the Big Ten

Our conference roundtable series continues, as we move on to the Big Ten conference.

SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Jake Browning #3 of the Washington Huskies passes the ball as defensive lineman Darryl Paulo #99 of the Washington State Cougars and linebacker Peyton Pelluer #47 of the Washington State Cougars pursue during the second half of a football game at Husky Stadium on November 27, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The Huskies won the game 45-10. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

TSS Roundtable: Who Will Win the Pac-12 in 2016?

We’ve talked about players to watch and surprise teams, now it’s time to answer the most important question: which team is going to win the conference? Q. Who will win the Pac-12 conference this year. Kevin Causey On Twitter

TSS Top 50: No. 28 Utah Utes

Utah Utes 2015 record: 10-3 overall, 6-3 in the Pac-12 (beat BYU 35-28 in the Las Vegas Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Will Utah find enough offense to win for the Pac-12 South title? That is the question for the Utes in 2016. Make no mistake about it: defense won’t be a problem for Utah this […]

TSS Roundtable: The Biggest Surprise in the Pac-12 Will Be…

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for our conference roundtable series to continue. This week, we’ll be discussing the Pac-12. We’ve also included a complete list of all the leagues that we’ve covered at the bottom of the article. Q: Who is the player to watch in the Pac-12 this season? Kevin Causey On Twitter

TSS Roundtable: Players to Watch in the Pac-12

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for our conference roundtable series to continue. This week, we’ll be discussing the Pac-12. We’ve also included a complete list of all the leagues that we’ve covered at the bottom of the article. Q: Who is the player to watch in the Pac-12 this season? Kevin Causey On Twitter

HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 29: Tyrone Swoopes #18 of the Texas Longhorns drops back to pass in the first half of their game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tyrone Swoopes

TSS Top 50: No. 31 Texas Longhorns

Texas Longhorns 2015 record: 5-7 overall, 4-5 in the Big 12 1 Burning Question: Will Texas win enough this season to save Charlie Strong’s job? For the record, I really don’t like asking this question. Charlie Strong is an outstanding coach with a proven track record of doing things the right way. He’d be the […]

TSS Roundtable: Which Team Will Win the Big 12 in 2016?

This week, we’ve covered a number of topics in the Big 12, including non-conference scheduling grades, players to watch, and surprise teams. We’ll conclude our analysis of the league by answering the all-important question: who is going to win the Big 12 conference? Q: Which team will win the Big 12 this fall? Eli Hershkovich […]

Quoting Gomer Pyle, the relationship between rushing yards and Texas Tech’s game results in 2013 rates as a “Suh-PRISE, suh-PRISE, suh-PRISE.”

TSS Roundtable: Which Team Will Be the Biggest Surprise in the Big 12?

Earlier this week, we’ve discussed non-conference scheduling and players to watch. Today, we’ll gaze into our respective crystal balls and predict which team will be the most pleasant surprise in 2016. Q. Which team will be the biggest surprise in the Big 12 Conference? Kevin Causey On Twitter:

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 12: Linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka #54 of the Virginia Tech Hokies hits Clinton Lynch #49 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium on November 12, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. Virginia Tech defeated Georgia Tech 23-21. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)

TSS Top 50: No. 35 Virginia Tech Hokies

Virginia Tech Hokies 2015 Record: 7-6 overall, 4-4 ACC (beat Tulsa 55-52 in the Independence Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Are the Hokies a contender in the Coastal this season? Make no mistake about it: Frank Beamer is a tough act to follow. He took over a struggling Hokie program back in 1987 and molded into […]

of the Oklahoma Sooners against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 12, 2015 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

TSS Roundtable: Who is the player to watch in the Big 12?

Thus far, we’ve covered the Sun Belt, MAC, Conference USA, Mountain West, and American Athletic Conference in our preseason roundtable series. This week, we’ll move on to the Power 5 conferences, starting with the Big 12. Q. Who is the player to watch in the Big 12 Conference? Eli Hershkovich On Twitter @CFBZ As a […]

COLLEGE STATION, TX – NOVEMBER 14: Christian Kirk #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs for a 22-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of a NCAA football game against the Western Carolina Catamounts at Kyle Field on November 14, 2015 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images)

TSS Top 50: No. 36 Texas A&M Aggies

1 Burning Question: Will Texas A&M Have a Big Season To Get Kevin Sumlin off the hot seat? Sumlin’s career in College Station got off to a fantastic start. In his first season at A&M, he led the Aggies to an 11-2 record, which included a victory over eventual national champion Alabama…in Tuscaloosa. He followed […]

WACO, TX – OCTOBER 24: Jarrett Stidham #3 of the Baylor Bears runs against Darian Cotton #23 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the second half at McLane Stadium on October 24, 2015 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Jarrett Stidham Made The Right Choice to Transfer

Jarrett Stidham made the right choice by transferring from Baylor. Make no mistake about it: this article is not an indictment of the program or head coach Jim Grobe. As I wrote in our 2016 Baylor preview, I think the team is going to have a strong season. I also opined that Grobe is a […]

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