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KALAMAZOO, MI – SEPTEMBER 4: Zach Terrell #11 of the Western Michigan Broncos is sacked by Riley Bullough #30 of the Michigan State Spartans in the second half at Waldo Stadium on September 4, 2015 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Spartans defeated the Broncos 37-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

In spite of all of the wins, Michigan State flies under the radar in 2016

You’ve got to hand it to sports media. No one does a better job not  bothering with reality in search of clicks and attention that fits their agenda, which is clicks and attention. So as an annual rite of summer and fall, Michigan State football isn’t being talked about much, mostly because they don’t garner […]

during the college football game at Michigan Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Top 25 College Football Countdown: No. 13 Michigan State Spartans

Michigan State Spartans 2015 Record: 12-1 overall, 7-1 Big Ten (lost to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl … badly) 1 Burning Question: Can Michigan State Defend its Big Ten Title? Before the arrival of Mark Dantonio in 2007, such a question wouldn’t have been asked with the roster remodeling that is being undertaken this year in […]

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)

Top 25 College Football Countdown: No. 14 Louisville Cardinals

Louisville Cardinals 2015 Record: 8-5 Overall, 5-3 ACC (defeated Texas A&M 27-21 in the Music City Bowl) 1 Burning Question: What will Louisville do in year three under Bobby Petrino? In Petrino’s first stint at Louisville, he guided the Cardinals to an 11-1 record and a top 10 ranking in his second season. At Arkansas, […]

PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 01: Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher reacts to a play against the Oregon Ducks during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

TSS Roundtable: Which Team Will Win the ACC in 2016?

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

CORAL GABLES, FL – DECEMBER 04: New University of Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt makes the ‘U’ sign after he was introduced at a press conference at the school on December 4, 2015 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Joe Skipper/Getty Images)

Top 25 College Football Countdown: No. 16 Miami Hurricanes

Miami Hurricanes 2015 Record: 8-5 overall, 5-3 ACC (lost to Washington State in the Sun Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Will Mark Richt be the difference at Miami? When Miami joined the ACC in 2004, it expected to compete for the conference championship every season. Unfortunately, it hasn’t worked out that way. In fact, the Hurricanes […]

TSS Roundtable: The Biggest Surprise in the ACC will be…

Yesterday, we talked about players to watch out for the ACC this fall. Today and Friday, we’ll talk about the individual teams and make some predictions for the 2016-17 campaign. Q. Which team will surprise in ACC this year? Kevin Causey On Twitter

AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 08: Head coach Gus Malzahn of the Auburn Tigers reacts during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 8, 2014 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Auburn dismisses Jovon Robinson

Gus Malzahn has announced the dismissal of Jovon Robinson. STORY: Gus Malzahn announces dismisal of Jovon Robinson (FREE) https://t.co/mYQqUSvDwY pic.twitter.com/FFtT6J9KYb — Bryan Matthews (@BMattAU)

TSS Roundtable: Who is the Player to Watch in the ACC?

With all only the ACC and SEC remaining, our conference roundtable series is almost complete. We’ll tackle the ACC this week before concluding with the SEC next week. Yesh Ginsburg kicked things off earlier this week by grading the Atlantic and Coastal Division’s non-conference schedules. Today, we’ll discuss players before moving onto surprise teams, and, […]

NCAA’s new social media rule a new headache for coaches

OMG! Jim Harbaugh just RT me! (insert some sort of emoji). As of Monday morning, social media and college sports just got a whole lot more nuts. The NCAA is now allowing coaches to retweet, repost, and “favorite” recruits’ Tweets, but stopped short on actual interaction … which in and of its own right is […]

SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 05: A detailed view of USC Trojans football helmets sitting on the bench against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter of the NCAA Pac-12 Championship game at Levi’s Stadium on December 5, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Top 25 College Football Countdown: No. 19 USC Trojans

USC Trojans 2015 record: 8-6 overall, 6-3 Pac-12 (lost to Wisconsin 23-21 in the National Funding Holiday Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Will Clay Helton lead USC back to national prominence? Although Trojans fans don’t have much experience with feeling self-pity over their program’s storied history, USC’s last seven seasons produced plenty of that. From 2002 […]

CFB Playoff committee finds it’s common sense, but network lobbying still worrisome

Money remains undefeated, taking down “tradition” in blowout style once again. The CFB Playoff committee sobered up and took the Rose colored goggles off (pun intended) and wisely moved their semifinal games from New Year’s Eve, dispensing what was termed in January of 2015 as a “new tradition” per Executive Director Bill Hancock. To be […]

ANN ARBOR, MI – APRIL 01: John O’Korn #8 of the Michigan Wolverines gets ready to run a play during the Michigan Football Spring Game on April 1, 2016 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Get ready. Michigan will meet the hype in 2016.

Hype is a funny thing. It completely and totally influences one’s personal beliefs and slants them in one direction before they ever experience what the hype is about. Observe your own thought process when someone says, “let’s go to Restaurant X to eat. They seriously have the best burgers in the state.” At that point, […]

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 […]

Sep 6, 2014; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Austin Allen (8) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Nicholls State Colonels at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas defeated Nicholls State 73-7. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Top 25 College Football Countdown: No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas Razorbacks 2015 Record: 8-5 overall, 5-3 SEC (beat Kansas State 45-23 in Liberty Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Can the Physicality of the Razorbacks Succeed Long-term under Bret Bielema in the SEC? It has worked for Alabama. Tennessee, Florida, and every other SEC contender has tried to mimic it to some extent. After putting together a stellar defense […]

TUSCALOOSA, AL – SEPTEMBER 19: Chad Kelly #10 of the Mississippi Rebels reacts after passing for a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Top 25 College Football Countdown: No. 22 Ole Miss Rebels

Ole Miss Rebels 2015 Record: 10-3 overall, 6-2 SEC (beat Oklahoma State 48-20 in Sugar Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Can Ole Miss take the next step under Hugh Freeze and win the SEC West? Improvement. That’s been the key word every year for Hugh Freeze since he’s been at Ole Miss. 2012: 7-6 overall; 3-5 […]

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