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STARKVILLE, MS – NOVEMBER 5: Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald #7 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Davis Wade Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)

Mississippi State Bulldogs upset Texas A&M, keep bowl hopes alive.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs upset the Texas A&M Aggies 35-28, keeping their hopes of a bowl game alive. Make no mistake about it: this was a huge victory for Dan Mullen’s young team. After all, the Dawgs are in the midst of a tough season. MSU started the year with a loss to South Alabama, […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 05: Warren Wand #6 of the Arkansas State Red Wolves carries the ball as he gets a block from Daniel Keith #77 on Delvon Simmons #52 of the USC Trojans during the second quarter at Los Angeles Coliseum on September 5, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Arkansas State beats Georgia State, but there’s still work to do

Although the Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated Georgia State 31-16, they still have a lot of work to do if they’re going to repeat as Sun Belt champions. Make no mistake about it: ASU deserves a lot of credit for winning this contest. With the offense struggling, the Red Wolf special teams made sure that […]

Toledo Rockets crush Akron, keep hopes of winning the MAC West alive

The Toledo Rockets crushed the Akron Zips 48-17, keeping their hopes of winning the MAC West championship alive. Make no mistake about it: this was an impressive victory for Toledo. After all, the Zips came into this contest as one of the better offensive teams in the MAC, ranking 23rd nationally in yards per play, […]

The 2016 TSS Heisman Poll: Week 9

Our Heisman Trophy poll debuted last week with Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson at the head of the class. Jackson garnered six of nine first place votes and had a sizable lead over the rest of the pack. At this point of the season, the Heisman race is really just getting started. There are still […]

EUGENE, OR – OCTOBER 08: Quarterback Jake Browning #3 of the Washington Huskies is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks on October 8, 2016 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. The Huskies defeated the Ducks 70-21. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Annual reminder: take the CFB Playoff Rankings Show for what it is – Entertainment

The first 2016 CFB Playoff rankings came out Tuesday night, and with it, the usual wailing and gnashing of teeth about who is where and what goes on in the either sober or completely drunken minds of the committee unveiling them, depending on your side. But annually, we do this dance, freaking out about these […]

Week 9 CFP Implications: Is Louisville Actually a Contender?

I am going to start by saying that I enjoy watching the Louisville Cardinals this year. I think Lamar Jackson is one of the most talented dual-threat QBs that college football has seen in quite a while. He is an electrifying player and, along with the rest of his team, is truly a pleasure to […]

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)

TSS Power 16 Poll after week 9

Week 9 provided a little bit of clarity in the national championship picture, as three undefeated teams suffered their first loss of the season. How would these results impact this week’s rankings? Be sure to check out the latest installment of the TSS Power 16 Poll below. Rank Team Points 1 Alabama (4) 79 2 […]

Mark Helfrich is still on the hot seat

No, Mark Helfrich did not save his job this weekend. Despite the obviousness of the situation, I’ve seen more than a few people suggest that Helfrich is off the hot seat because Oregon beat Arizona State 54-35 on Saturday evening. With all due respect, that’s simply not the case. Sure, the win over the Sun […]

Five B1G Things We Learned After Week Nine

There’s just one remaining undefeated team in the Big Ten, and the race for both divisions are still up for grabs as we head down the home-stretch. Phil Harrison gives you five things we learned about Big Ten football last week. Contact/Follow @PhilHarrisonCFB or email him at pharrison28@gmail.com. If that doesn’t work, you can find him […]

Week 9 Big 12 Power Rankings

This was not a good week for the Big 12. The conference’s Playoff hopes this season have been all but dashed, though Oklahoma is still unscathed in conference play. At this point, the conference may very well be hoping that the selection committee rewards Oklahoma’s aggressive non-conference scheduling and gives the Sooners the benefit of […]

Ohio State Football: Five Things We Learned Against Northwestern

Ohio State came home looking to fix some things against an improved Northwestern team. It won, but left the field with more questions than answers. Contact/Follow @PhilHarrisonCFB or email him at pharrison28@gmail.com. If that doesn’t work, you can find him in the doghouse at home.

TALLAHASSEE, FL – OCTOBER 29: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates a touchdown during a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 29, 2016 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Why does it feel like we’re all sleeping on Clemson?

The truth is, how much “Team X” is over or under hyped usually depends on where you live and what media you pay attention to. So this could be total rubbish, or it could have a kernel of truth, but it feels like we’re all sleeping on Clemson. There may be no more impressive resume […]

EUGENE, OR – OCTOBER 08: Quarterback Jake Browning #3 of the Washington Huskies is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks on October 8, 2016 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. The Huskies defeated the Ducks 70-21. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Washington Huskies defeat Utah, prove they’re a CFP Contender

The Washington Huskies defeated the Utah Utes 31-24, proving that they’re a legitimate contender to win the College Football Playoff. Make no mistake about it: this was an impressive win for Chris Petersen and the Huskies. Utah came into this contest ranked 17th in the country and tied for first place in the Pac-12 South. […]

Wolverines clip mistake-prone Spartans, change the guard for a year

It’s important to not be too hyperbolic about singular games or events, but if in the end this is the official passing of the torch in the state of Michigan’s college football back to the Wolverines, the symbolic play when it all happened was in the first half, tied at 7. In Michigan territory, the […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 27: Jovonn Quillen #26 of the Virginia Tech Hokies reacts after coming up with a fumble by Quadree Henderson #10 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the first quarter during the game at Heinz Field on October 27, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Virginia Tech Hokies defeat Pittsburgh, seize commanding lead in the ACC Coastal

The Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Pittsburgh 39-36 to take a commanding lead in the ACC Coastal division. Make no mistake about it: this wasn’t a perfect performance from the Hokies. The Virginia Tech defense – which came into the game ranked fourth nationally in yards per carry (2.94 ypc) – struggled against the run all […]

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