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

Oklahoma completes magical comeback behind Baker Mayfield

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This past week, Oklahoma linebacker Eric Striker, in true Brian Bosworth style, delivered fresh bulletin board material to Tennessee and the entire SEC. While Striker said that he did not buy the hype around the SEC (with words that cannot be repeated for the sake of employment at TSS), and that the Sooners would bring […]

Toledo Defense Comes Up Big, Defeats Arkansas

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Earlier this week, Bret Bielema mentioned that his team would have to play eight ranked opponents this year. After Saturday’s contest, he’ll need to amend that number to nine. Thanks to an impressive performance by its defense, Toledo upset Arkansas 16-12, and likely vaulted itself into the AP Top 25. Make no mistake about it: […]

ANN ARBOR, MI – SEPTEMBER 12: De’Veon Smith #4 of the Michigan Wolverines runs one yard for a second quarter touchdown during the game against the Oregon State Beavers on September 12, 2015 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

The New Michigan Football evident in plowing of Oregon State

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BLACKSBURG, VA – SEPTEMBER 7: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes rushes the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 7, 2015 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)

Ohio State in context: The Bucks will only get better on offense

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The biggest question about Ohio State throughout the entire offseason was who was going to be under center. However, after the opener, a bigger question is how are the Buckeyes going to be spreading the touches around with the explosive weapons that they have on the entire offensive side of the ball. When looking at […]

Boise State running back Jay Ajayi (27) stretches for a touchdown in the first half against Brigham Young University at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014. (Kyle Green/Idaho Statesman/MCT via Getty Images)

Thoughts, Observations, and Things To Watch Out for in Week 2

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Week 2 of the college football season promises to be an exciting one with three matchups between ranked teams on the docket this weekend. Here’s what you need to know about this week’s games: Make no mistake about it: Oregon at Michigan State will be one of the ten best games of the year. Sure, […]

Flashback Friday: Chuckie Keeton leads Utah State over Utah

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After finishing 8-5 in it’s debut season in the Pac-12, the Utah Utes were looking to get off to a great start in 2012. Utah won their first game against Northern Colorado by pitching a shutout. Utah’s second opponent in 2012 was the Utah State Aggies of the Mountain West Conference. In 2011, Utah State […]

Uniform of the Week: Hawaii tastes the rainbow, as they always should

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Often times we see college football programs move away from their history and tradition when it comes time to throw together an alternate uniform. Sometimes we get some solid efforts with retro-inspired uniforms, but it seems they are few and far between. So when word broke about the uniform Hawaii plans to wear this weekend […]

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Joshua Dobbs #11 of the Tennessee Volunteers attempts a pass during the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Iowa Hawkeyes at EverBank Field on January 2, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

5 Key Questions: Oklahoma Sooners vs. Tennessee Volunteers

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In a meta sense, this weekend’s matchup between Oklahoma and Tennessee feels like two programs on converging trajectories. Now in his third year in Knoxville, UT coach Butch Jones is earning rave reviews for putting the Volunteers back on what appears to be a path to respectability. On the other sideline, Bob Stoops is fighting to […]

When you consider Chris Fowler’s remarks, you’re free to arrive at your own conclusions. Just be sure to look at them from various perspectives: from a corporate perspective; from the GameDay production truck’s perspective; from Fowler’s own perspective; from the perspective of how different college football media coverage would have been if Ohio State had thumped Florida in January of 2007; and other vantage points you might not have previously considered.

The ideal college football schedule: week two

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When the notion of an “ideal” college football schedule emerges, it’s easy to think about better matchups and fewer cupcakes. True enough. However, for purposes of this season-long series, we’re focusing on time-slotting for games so that fans get to see more fourth quarters of more games, thereby gaining access to more of the day’s […]

Does the SEC really deserve 10 teams in the Top 25?

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In week one of the college football season, the SEC delivered by going 12-1. In the latest AP Poll, 10 were voted into the Top 25. TSS associate editors Bart Doan and Terry Johnson join staff writer Kevin Causey in our weekly roundtable to discuss this topic. Before you read our roundtable make sure to bookmark our college […]

SEC Spotlight: 5 big questions after week one

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After week one, the SEC has made quite an impact on the college football world. The conference went 12-1  and placed 10 teams in the AP Top 25 (we have eight in our poll). With the SEC flying high, let’s take a look at the biggest questions in the SEC coming out of week one…. […]

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh answers questions following the first day of spring practice at a press conference at Schembechler Hall Tuesday. (ALLISON FARRAND / Daily)

Week Two’s Sampler Platter: 5 unique games to watch this weekend

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We head to week two of the season after an exciting, and somewhat unpredictable, opening slate of games that set the tone for the season to come. Week two has its share of goodies to share with the country, so let’s dig in. * GAME OF THE WEEK: OREGON at MICHIGAN STATE Like this isn’t […]

Boise State running back Jeremy McNichols (13) scores the game’s first touchdown as Boise State quarterback Ryan Finley (15) celebrates against the University of Washington at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, on Friday, Sept. 4. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman/TNS via Getty Images)

Group of Five Power Poll After Week 1

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Even though the Gang of Five will probably get shut out of the College Football Playoff, there’s still plenty to play for. After all, the highest ranked team from this group will get the chance to square off against one of the big boys in a New Year’s Day Bowl Game. With that in mind, […]

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