0 comments by Bart D on 9/15/2016
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 […]
ORLANDO, FL – SEPTEMBER 05: Deondre Francois #12 of the Florida State Seminoles looks to pass the ball in the second half against the Mississippi Rebels during the Camping World Kickoff at Camping World Stadium on September 5, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
0 comments by TSS Staff on 9/14/2016
After a relatively dull week 2 docket, week 3 offers plenty of excitement, featuring four games between ranked opponents. With so many big games on the schedule, it’s easy to wonder, “which of these games is the most meaningful?” That’s a great question, so we will discuss that topic in today’s roundtable. Q. What is […]
EVANSTON, IL – SEPTEMBER 10: Christian Gibbs #12 of the Illinois State Redbirds runs for a first down on the final drive of the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on September 10, 2016 in Evanston, Illinois. Illiinois State defeated Northwestern 9-7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
0 comments by TSS Staff on 9/13/2016
It was an exciting weekend of action on the gridiron. North Dakota beat Eastern Washington in a 50-44 OT thriller, while Illinois State upset Northwestern 9-7. How would these games impact this week’s FCS Top 10 poll? Here’s what our rankings look like after week 2. Rank Team Points 1 North Dakota State (2) 36 […]
0 comments by Yesh Ginsburg
No conversation about the College Football Playoff this week can start with anything other than the Big 12 in general and Oklahoma State in particular. Is the Big 12 the most likely conference to be left out of the Playoff right now? How will the selection committee view Oklahoma State’s loss to Central Michigan? Not […]
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)
0 comments by Kevin Causey
After a rough week one, the SEC had a fairly uneventful week in which the teams that were supposed to take care of business did so and the conference scored a couple of high profile wins. Let’s take a look at what we learned last week in the SEC….. 5. The SEC is struggling, but […]
0 comments by Bart D on 9/12/2016
It doesn’t seem that long ago that the rest of the nation was grave dancing on the diminished success of the Big Ten. Conference pack mentality had taken over college football with the advent of the BCS and the brilliant marketing of mainly the SEC. The victim was the Big Ten, which could “only” point […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – SEPTEMBER 10: Jamaal Williams #21 of the Brigham Young Cougars is tackled by Reginald Porter #29, Chase Hansen #22 and Pita Taumoepenu #50 of the Utah Utes during the first half of an college football game, at Rice Eccles Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)
0 comments by Bart D
Two weeks in, the broad generalization is that it could be a down year for a conference normally in the discussion for best in the country. There are still teams we know very little about, specifically Oregon and Washington, but some of the early results by much of the conference doesn’t trend to anything nice. […]
PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 09: The College Football National Championship trophy sits on display during Media Day for the College Football Playoff National Championship at Phoenix Convention Center on January 9, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
0 comments by TSS Staff
With week two in the books, it’s time to reveal this week’s TSS Power 16 poll. For future reference, this poll will run every Monday afternoon at 4pm, so be sure to check back each Monday as we react to each week’s games. Here’s what this poll looks like: Rank Team Points 1 Alabama (4) […]
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)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson
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, […]
0 comments by Yesh Ginsburg
There are two weeks in the books and a whole lot to boil down, especially in the Big 12. Let’s just start by saying that, very early on, the conference is on the outside looking in as far as the Playoff is concerned. Then again, that was also true of the Big Ten in 2014, […]
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)
0 comments by Phil Harrison
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 […]
STILL WATER, OK – SEPTEMBER 10: Cornerback Ashton Lampkin #6 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys tackles wide receiver Corey Willis #8 of the Central Michigan Chippewas in the end zone during the last play of a NCAA football game, September 10, 2016 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Central Michigan won 30-27 on the last play of the game. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 9/11/2016
I’m deeply disappointed in how most major media outlets are handling Central Michigan’s upset over Oklahoma State. Instead of complaining about the officiating, they should have given the Chippewas credit for winning the game. Make no mistake about it: the botched call was certainly a story. By rule, Central Michigan should not have received an […]
KNOXVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 25: Joshua Dobbs #11 of the Tennessee Volunteers against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium on October 25, 2014 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
0 comments by Eli Hershkovich
In front of a record-setting crowd of roughly 150,000 fans at Bristol Motor Speedway, Tennessee faced plenty of adversity in the first half of its matchup versus Virginia Tech. However, the Volunteers’ defense flipped the game script and possibly produced a season-altering play for head coach Butch Jones’ bunch. With 14:29 left in the second […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – SEPTEMBER 10: Jamaal Williams #21 of the Brigham Young Cougars is tackled by Reginald Porter #29, Chase Hansen #22 and Pita Taumoepenu #50 of the Utah Utes during the first half of an college football game, at Rice Eccles Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson
Even the most casual college football fan knows the saying “defense wins championships”. The Utah Utes proved this point in their 20-19 win over BYU. Make no mistake about it: the Ute defense deserves more than a few helmet stickers for the way it played on Saturday night. The defense got the team on the […]
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)
0 comments by Bart D on 9/10/2016
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, […]
