Thoughts, Observations, and Things To Watch For in Week 10

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/6/2015

This is the weekend we’ve all been waiting for, featuring four games that will have an impact on the College Football Playoff race. Here’s a list of thoughts, observations, and things to watch for in week 10. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, please ignore the College Football Playoff rankings. Until the […]

Oct 31, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars running back Ryan Jackson (22) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports

Group of Five Power Poll After Week 9

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/5/2015

This week’s Group of Five Power Poll is a day late because of #MACtion on Tuesday and Wednesday night. With two of the top teams on this list in action, I wanted to wait until all of the results were in before making a decision. As always, remember that these rankings are fluid, and will […]

Urban Meyer, a superstar head coach and a national figure in college football, spoke at Big Ten Media Days on Monday in Chicago. Big Ten Network did not provide live coverage of his session with the media. ESPN deserves plenty of criticism for how it elevates the SEC and undercuts the levels of exposure it gives to conferences such as the ACC and Big 12. However, when BTN can’t provide live coverage of Meyer, Mark Dantonio, and the coaches of its other big-name programs, the collection of factors that feed into conference bias becomes a lot more complicated. It’s not just about ESPN loving the SEC too much; it’s about BTN and Pac-12 Networks being markedly inadequate when covering their own conferences. Conference bias is, in other words, a two-way street and a multi-source problem. ESPN’s competitors have to do a better job.

TSS Top 25 Poll After Week 9

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 11/2/2015

At the conclusion of each week’s games, the staff at the Student Section will team with writers from other Bloguin sites to publish a Top 25 poll. Here’s the latest installment, with some notes and analysis about our panel’s choices. Rank Team Points 1 Ohio State (7) 195 2 Clemson (1) 190 3 Michigan State […]

Thoughts, Observations, and Things To Watch Out for in Week 9

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 10/30/2015

Even though there’s only one game between ranked opponents, week nine features a number of intriguing matchups. Here’s a list of stats, observations, and things to watch out for on Saturday. While there’s still plenty of football left to be played, Notre Dame-Temple is a must-win game for the American Conference in a specific context. […]

Group of Five Power Poll After Week 8

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 10/28/2015

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to reveal the latest edition of the Group of Five Power Poll. As always, remember that these rankings are fluid, and will change from week to week depending on what transpires on the gridiron. With that disclaimer in mind, here’s this week’s installment, which is almost certain to spark […]

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)

Baylor Is Still a College Football Playoff Contender Without Seth Russell

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 10/27/2015

As I was listening to the radio this afternoon, I learned that Baylor quarterback Seth Russell would need neck surgery and would miss the rest of the season. After that, the radio show hosts completely changed their tune. Instead of talking about the anticipated November 27 showdown between Baylor and TCU, they started asking if Oklahoma […]

TSS Top 25 After Week 8

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 10/26/2015

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 24: Justin Davis #22 of the USC Trojans celebrates a touchdown against the Utah Utes to take a 7-0 lead during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 24, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Rapid Reaction: USC’s Big Win Over Utah

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 10/24/2015

Even though the USC Trojans entered Saturday night’s game against the Utah Utes as seven-point favorites, most college football experts expected this contest to be a close one. It wasn’t. Thanks to a couple of interceptions and a costly penalty, the Trojans raced out to a 35-17 lead, turning this one into a laugher late […]

Thoughts, Observations, and Things To Watch Out For in Week 8

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 10/23/2015

The slate in week eight doesn’t look great, but you know how it goes with seemingly dull weekends: They provide the upsets which ambush you and leave you muttering, “I KNEW I should have seen it coming,” even though you were merely exercising logic. * It’s Friday, which means that it’s time for me to […]

LSU’s win over Wisconsin and Auburn’s win over Kansas State did more to shape perceptions (and resumes) in the 2014 college football season than any other non-conference games. This point cannot be forgotten when a full account of the season is ultimately rendered.

Leonard Fournette and the Force-Fed Heisman Narrative

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 10/22/2015

As a friend of mine was listening to the radio Wednesday morning, he heard one of the talk show hosts ask the question, “How can you not have Leonard Fournette on your Heisman list?” Naturally, this friend immediately sent me a text message asking me the same question, since he didn’t see Fournette’s name on […]

TSS Group of Five Power Poll After Week 7

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 10/21/2015

GAINESVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 11: Leonard Fournette #7 of the LSU Tigers carries the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 11, 2014 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

TSS Top 25 Poll After Week 7

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 10/19/2015

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 05: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Louisville Cardinals rolls away from the Auburn Tigers at Georgia Dome on September 5, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

5 Teams With Losing Records That Will Qualify for a Bowl Game

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For most people Monday is the worst day of the week. In fact, it probably is for absolutely everyone except for the Mamas and Papas. With that in mind, I’m going to write something positive to get everyone’s week off to a good start. Here’s a list a five teams with a losing record that […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Travis Wilson #7 of the Utah Utes passes the ball in the second quarter of their game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)

Utah Overcomes Special Teams Gaffes, Arizona State to Take Commanding Lead in Pac-12 South

0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 10/18/2015

It wasn’t pretty, but in the end, Utah took a commanding two-game lead in the Pac-12 South thanks to an outstanding effort from the Ute defense and the precision passing of Travis Wilson. Make no mistake about it: Utah’s defense was outstanding against the Sun Devils. Sure, the scoreboard says the team gave up 18 […]

Watch: Utah Trick Play Fails Spectacularly, Results in Safety for Arizona State

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The tweet below doesn’t even begin to do this play justice. Up 14-13, Utah’s Britain Covey caught the ball nine yards deep in the end zone. Rather than take a knee, he advanced the ball forward as though he was going to run it out of the end zone. Then, he fired the ball across […]

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