0 comments by Bart D on 11/1/2015
Well, Michigan has had an interesting last few weeks, now, hasn’t it? “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” quoted Charles Dickens in A Tale of Two Cities back in 1859, probably without the slightest hint of college football on his mind. After all, we were still 10 years from […]
SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 19: Will Fuller #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs after a reception against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 19, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Georgia Tech 30-22. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
0 comments by Mike Abelson
For one night only, Philadelphia was the epicenter of the college football world, as Temple and Notre Dame slugged it out deep into the Saturday night. In the end the Irish escaped with a 24-20 win that left both programs at turning points in their seasons as the calendar flips to November. … The Irish […]
0 comments by Matt Zemek
In the state of Texas, the coaching dramas surrounding Charlie Strong of Texas and Kliff Kingsbury of Texas Tech are simultaneously very similar and very different. These two stories, in the cities of Austin and Lubbock, affect a pair of schools with noticeably different national profiles and levels of resources. Yet, they boil down to […]
0 comments by Matt Zemek
Nebraska. The name speaks to continuity and consistent success in college football. What’s about to be said does not promote stability, and so in that vein, this commentary contains a richly ironic center. However, let us establish up front that this unstable period in Nebraska football history was unleashed by a quick-trigger reaction from a […]
0 comments by Matt Zemek
Before Saturday night’s game between his Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Michigan Wolverines, Tracy Claeys spoke movingly to his team. He spoke about the people who wear the Minnesota uniform, who owe a debt to former coach Jerry Kill for improving the Golden Gopher program and giving a lot of men — 20 years old […]
0 comments by Matt Zemek
This is a first look at the Miami kickoff return against Duke. It will not be the last. On Monday, you can expect a series of recommendations in terms of rules and policies for college football to adopt. In this immediate look at a remarkable play — and a remarkable failure of replay review — […]
CLEMSON, SC – OCTOBER 3: Head Coach Dabo Swinney of the Cemson Tigers celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 24-22 at Clemson Memorial Stadium on October 3, 2015 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Tyler Smith/Getty Images)
0 comments by Mike Abelson on 10/31/2015
On the subject of the Clemson Tigers, pursuing perfection and a College Football Playoff spot: * Dear America, Can we, as a collective, bring an end to the word “Clemsoning?” Can we realize that since the start of 2011, Dabo Swinney’s Tigers have amassed a 50-11 record and finished in the AP top 15 three […]
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0 comments by Ryan Palencer
Points were certainly not at a minimum in the Oklahoma State-Texas Tech contest Saturday. Neither were big plays. However, this has pretty much been the case all season for both squads — some particular ingredients in this latest victory recipe allowed the Cowboys to remain unbeaten. Versatility is necessary in college football. So many teams […]
during the game at EverBank Field on October 31, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida.
0 comments by Matt Zemek
The story of the 2015 edition of the Georgia-Florida rivalry, “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party,” is a complicated one beneath the surface. On the playing surface in Jacksonville — all 120 yards long and 53 yards wide — it wasn’t complicated at all. What you saw (if you bothered to watch this game, of […]
0 comments by Matt Zemek on 10/30/2015
In the week eight statistical review of the 20 most notable games on the college football slate, we unearthed a special box score. Call it “the fully loaded hot dog” box score, the “super-size combo meal” box score, the “supreme pizza” box score, or whatever other name you prefer. This is a box score in […]
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson
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. […]
0 comments by Mike Abelson
Let’s dive into the sampler platter, shall we? The world flipped inside out last weekend with Florida State and Utah taking huge tumbles. The stakes only rise as we roll towards November. A Halloween slate is upon us, and it’s time to break it down without any ghoulish puns. … GAME OF THE WEEK: NOTRE […]
Oct 31, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Greg Ward Jr. (1) runs against the South Florida Bulls during the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports
0 comments by Kevin McGuire
Maybe you have outgrown Halloween, but that doesn’t mean your favorite college football team has to do the same. On Saturday, college football players may not dress up in costume this weekend, but a handful of programs will get in the Halloween spirit with their uniforms. If there is ever a week to give a […]
MORGANTOWN, WV – OCTOBER 10: Skyler Howard #3 of the West Virginia Mountaineers tried to evade a flying tackle from Jordan Burton #20 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the second half during the game at Mountaineer Field on October 10, 2015 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
0 comments by Bart D on 10/29/2015
It was supposed to be better than this for West Virginia. Dana Holgorsen is in year five of his existence as WVU’s head football coach, one full recruiting cycle in, which is typically when even the most patient of natives get restless if their internal (realistic) expectations are not likely to be met. The Mountaineers entered […]
0 comments by Ryan Palencer
Mike Leach had not yet brought his high-flying offense to full effect at Washington State… until the past few weeks. In the three seasons prior, Leach compiled a 12-25 record with the Cougars, which included a pair of 3-9 campaigns. This season got off to an even rockier start, with a loss to Portland State […]
