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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, […]

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)

Which college football teams need to make a statement in week two?

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We waited for what seemed like ages for the college football season to start. Now, week one is already done and in the books (psssst…read about week one here). Over the last two days we’ve discussed transfer QBs and the biggest surprises from the first week. Now, we look ahead to week two as TSS […]

BLACKSBURG, VA – SEPTEMBER 7: Braxton Miller #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs for a 53-yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 7, 2015 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

TSS Top 25 Poll: Week 1

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Every week after all of the games have concluded, the staff at the Student Section will team with writers from other Bloguin sites to publish a Top 25 poll. Here’s what our poll looks like now that week one is in the books. Rank Team Points 1 Ohio State (7) 175 2 Alabama 158 3 […]

LINCOLN, NE – SEPTEMBER 5: Wide receiver Mitch Mathews #10 of the Brigham Young Cougars catches the game winning touchdown in front of linebacker Luke Gifford #12 and safety Nate Gerry #25 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during their game at Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images)

5 teams which helped themselves in the playoff race: Week 1

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Follow TSS on Twitter @TheStudentSect You can find a list of the rules and logic behind these new pieces here with the “teams that hurt themselves” column, because splashing out the negativity is always easier first. There’s no reason to go through it again (shamefully forcing a click on the other column is much more […]

Which transfer QBs performed the best in week one?

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Week one of the college football season is in the book! Make sure you read all of our articles about week one and check out yesterday’s roundtable about the biggest surprises of week one. Today, we continue to look back at week one as TSS associate editors Bart Doan and Terry Johnson join staff writer Kevin Causey […]

EVANSTON, IL – SEPTEMBER 5: Northwestern Wildcats defenders tackle Christian McCaffrey #5 of the Stanford Cardinal at Ryan Field on September 5, 2015 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Stanford 16-6. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

5 teams which hurt themselves in the playoff race: Week 1

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Suspensions, suspense, and a title defense: Ohio State gains revenge

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“But they lost to Virginia Tech. They never should have made the playoff.” “You just can’t lose to Virginia Tech at home and be playoff-eligible.” “Man, how did THAT team lose to Virginia Tech?” “Virginia Tech wasn’t even all that good last season — you mean they LOST to those guys? At HOME? At NIGHT? […]

Week one affirmations, revisions and rebuttals

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What follows is one of my favorite columns of every college football season. At a previous place of employment (I spent 13 seasons there), my centerpiece weekly column was called the Weekly Affirmation. The name wasn’t taken from Stuart Smalley of Saturday Night Live or from any (actual, not fictional) spiritual author or self-help guru. The […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 5: Tyler Matakevich #8 of the Temple Owls sacks Christian Hackenberg #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions in the fourth quarter on September 5, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Owls defeated the Nittany Lions 27-10. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The biggest surprises of week one

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College football has finally started! Make sure you read all of our articles about week one. Then come back and pull up a chair as TSS associate editors Bart Doan and Terry Johnson join staff writer Kevin Causey and special rotating guests in our weekly roundtable discussing all things college football. Question: What surprised you the most […]

College football is great, but it chooses to remain stupid in many ways

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Every now and then, a columnist gets to write a raging rant of a column, an angry and passionate denouncement of something that’s absurd in the extreme… and it makes perfect sense to do so. This is not a normal situation, mind you. Angry-rant columns can only be used on selective occasions to begin with. […]

Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams lies on the field after he collided with the goal post while trying to make a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wofford on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Clemson, S.C. Williams was injured on the plat. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)

Major injuries reach across the college football landscape

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The reality of being injured is painful — beyond the realm of the physical — for any young athlete who has to live with the fact that he can’t step between the painted white lines on gameday. However, it must be especially wrenching for the athletes who are first on a depth chart, not third; […]

Mike Bercovici #2 of the Arizona State Sun Devils drops back to pass during the first half of their game against the Texas A&M Aggies during the Advocare Texas Kickoff at NRG Stadium on September 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. *** Local Caption *** Mike Bercovici

Players young and old can learn from Kyle Allen versus Arizona State

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