0 comments by Yesh Ginsburg on 8/30/2016
In case you haven’t already noticed, Week 1 this season is absolutely stacked. Across the country, and across the weekend, there will be much-hyped games of national importance taking place nonstop. And no conference will be involved in more of these games than the SEC. The narrative of SEC dominance is one that many college […]
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 26: Greg Ward Jr. #1 of the Houston Cougars runs out of the pocket as he his pursued by Jerrid Jeter-Gilmon #4 of the Texas State Bobcats and Easy Anyama #7 on September 26, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 8/28/2016
Last week, Kevin provided a list of 11 Heisman Trophy candidates from the SEC, and made some predictions about what the players needed to have happen in order to take home College Football’s highest honor. That got me to thinking: could a Group of Five player win this prestigious award in 2016? It’s definitely possible. […]
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 27: Chad Hansen #6 of the California Golden runs the ball during the College Football Sydney Cup match between University of California and University of Hawaii at ANZ Stadium on August 27, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 8/27/2016
Every team starts the year with a few burning questions that will make or break the season. The Cal Bears found some very important answers in Friday night’s 51-31 victory over Hawaii. Make no mistake about it: offense is the key to the Bears’ success. Cal had one of the most explosive offenses in the […]
BOISE, ID – OCTOBER 24: Running back Brian Hill #8 of the Wyoming Cowboys runs past the outstretched arm of linebacker Leighton Vander Esch #38 of the Boise State Broncos during second half action on October 24, 2015 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 34-14. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 8/26/2016
We’ve talked about which teams were ranked high/low and discussed which FCS over FBS upsets will happen in week 1. We’ll conclude this week’s roundtable series by picking another upset in week 1. Q. Among games between FBS teams, what matchup will produce an upset in week 1? Bart Doan On Twitter
0 comments by TSS Staff on 8/25/2016
Yesterday, we talked about which teams were ranked too high and too low. Today and tomorrow, we’ll turn our focus to week 1. Q. Which FCS team will upset an FBS team in week 1? Bart Doan On Twitter
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)
0 comments by TSS Staff on 8/24/2016
Our top 50 concluded yesterday, with Alabama sitting atop our preseason poll. Now that we’ve completed all of the previews, it’s time to let each staff member chime in on which team(s) his colleagues may have ranked too high or too low. In addition, we’ve put together a list of all the previews on a single […]
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)
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The TSS Top 50 Countdown kicked off on June 27, and concluded yesterday with our No. 1 team. Since that’s an awfully long period of time, it’s quite possible that people would have missed a preview or two. With that in mind, here’s the comprehensive list of previews from No. 50 to No. 1. Top […]
TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates their 38-17 win over the LSU Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 9, 2013 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
0 comments by Kevin Causey on 8/23/2016
Alabama Crimson Tide 2015 Record: 14-1 overall, 7-1 SEC (beat Clemson 45-40 for National Championship) 1 Burning Question: Can Nick Saban win back-to-back National Championships for the second time during his tenure at Alabama? The 2016 season will be a tougher road for Alabama to the National Championship than it was in 2015. Alabama is used to […]
GAINESVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 28: Dalvin Cook #4 and Travis Rudolph #15 of the Florida State celebrate a touchdown during the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 8/22/2016
Florida State Seminoles 2015 Record: 10-3 overall, 6-2 ACC (lost 38-24 to Houston in the Peach Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Will Florida State make it back to the College Football Playoff? Jimbo Fisher has done a great job at Florida State. During six seasons in Tallahassee, he’s guided the Seminoles to four division championships, three conference […]
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 8/21/2016
The only bad thing about the College Football Playoff is that the selection guidelines aren’t completely clear. Sure, we know that the Selection Committee is supposed to consider “strength of schedule, head-to-head results against common opponents, championships won and other factors” when making its decision, but what does that really mean? Are some components more […]
CLEMSON, SC – NOVEMBER 07: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers runs with the ball against the Florida State Seminoles during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
0 comments by Terry P. Johnson on 8/20/2016
Clemson Tigers 2015 Record: 14-1 overall, 8-0 ACC (lost 45-40 to Alabama in the National Championship game) 1 Burning Question: Will Clemson make it back the College Football Playoff? Clemson had a great season in 2015, capturing the ACC Championship and advancing to the title game against Alabama. Even though the Tigers came up just […]
COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 29: Quarterback J.T. Barrett #16 of the Ohio State Buckeyes breaks free for a 25-yard touchdown run against the Michigan Wolverines in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on November 29, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Dexter on 8/19/2016
Ohio State Buckeyes 2015 Record: 12-1 overall (Defeated Notre Dame 44-28 in the Fiesta Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Can “The Land of the Wolves” Get its young talent to “The Edge” of Stardom? How does Urban Meyer’s very young squad respond after a 2015 season full of drama, struggles, and disappointment, despite finishing with just one loss and […]
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)
0 comments by Bart D on 8/18/2016
Michigan Wolverines 2015 Record: 10-3 overall (Defeated Florida 41-7 in the Citrus Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Is Michigan ready to make the CFB Playoff run everyone seems to be expecting them to? Expectations are are a funny thing. You don’t create them, control them, or determine them, yet you cannot escape them. Coaches and players can […]
Jimbo Fisher had to deal with a mountain of distractions, an ocean of injuries, and the harsh sunlight of constant scrutiny… and didn’t allow his team to fall off the precipice throughout an emotionally exhausting regular season. Not an ordinary feat, by any means.
0 comments by TSS Staff on 8/17/2016
Now that we’ve finished with our conference roundtable series, we’ll shift our focus to week 1. If you missed any of our conference roundtables, be sure to check out the links below. Q. What’s the biggest story line to watch in Week 1? Bart Doan On Twitter
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Oklahoma Sooners 2015 record: 11-2 overall (lost to Clemson 37-17 in College Football Playoff Orange Bowl semifinal) 1 Burning Question: Is Bob Stoops ready to guide Oklahoma back to the top? After the Big 12 was left out of the College Football Playoff fun in the first year of the new postseason format, Oklahoma represented […]
