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College Football Power Rankings – Week 7

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 15, 2012

There were some big drops for big teams in the Power Rankings this week. Al Dannity sifts through the carnage as the BCS Championship race gets clearer. 1. Alabama (6-0, 3-0 SEC, 3-3 ATS) Business as usual for Bama, a big win on the road and they were even nice enough to cover. Last week:...

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College Football Power Rankings after Week 6

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 8, 2012

There were some big drops for big teams in the Power Rankings this week. Al Dannity sifts through the carnage as the BCS Championship race gets clearer. 1. Alabama (5-0, 2-0 SEC, 2-3 ATS) A week off for the Tide as they got to watch all their rivals take a beating. Last week: Idle. Next...

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Notre Dame Braces for Miami’s Offence

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2012

It will be the unstoppable force meeting the immovable object Saturday when the Miami Hurricanes tangle with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The Irish haven’t allowed a rushing touchdown all season while yielding just three passing majors – none of which were more than 25 yards. Plus, they own the nation’s...

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College Football Power Rankings – Week 5

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 1, 2012

There wasn’t much movement this week but one big name took a tumble while several teams are now knocking on the door of the Power Rankings. 1. Alabama (5-0, 2-0 SEC, 2-3 ATS) The Tide haven’t been kind to bettors but they just keep on winning comfortably. No doubts about top spot. Last week: W...

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College Football Power Rankings – Week 4

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: January 5, 2023

It was a week of bad days for big teams. Al Dannity breaks down the movers and shakers in the Top 25. 1. Alabama (4-0, 1-0 SEC, 2-2 ATS) The FAU touchdown in the fourth quarter on Saturday was the first time any team had scored against the Tide since the Michigan game. Last week:...

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MAC Action Opens with Kent St. Visiting Buffalo

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: September 18, 2012

Week 4 Begins with MACtion The fourth week of the NCAA college football schedule opens up with the spotlight on the Mid-American Conference. The Kent State Golden Flashes and Buffalo Bulls head into this one with identical 1-1 records straight up and against the spread. Both teams beat up on an FCS school, lost to...

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College Football Power Rankings – Week 3

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: September 17, 2012

There’s a lot of movement in the Power Rankings this week as old powers made their presence felt and upsets knocked teams down the charts. Al Dannity breaks it down. 1. Alabama (2-0, 0-0 SEC, 2-1 ATS) With every Bama blowout, the fact that Michigan got on the scoreboard looks all the more impressive. Last...

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Upset sends Arkansas to Historic Plunge in AP Poll

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: September 10, 2012

It was a weekend loaded with upsets in College Football. Frank Doyle looks back at some historic shocks from the weekend. Louisiana-Monroe Shocks Arkansas Louisiana-Monroe’s 34-31 overtime victory over Arkansas may have shocked the college football world, but Warhawks junior quarterback Kolton Browning was confident in his club. He was instrumental in the upset, piling...

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College Football Power Rankings – Week 2

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: September 10, 2012

It was a week of upsets as the Pac-12 made its presence felt in the Top 25. Al Dannity breaks down the state of play in his Week 2 Power Rankings. 1. Alabama (2-0, 0-0 SEC, 1-1 ATS) Business as usual for Bama as they rolled past the Hilltoppers. They head to Fayetteville as big...

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Battle of the Brothers: Utah Utes at Utah State Aggies

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: September 7, 2012

The spotlight shines on Logan tonight as the Aggies host the Utes. Ricky Rothstein previews the big game. A Historic Rivalry This will be the 100th meeting between the Aggies and Utes in a rivalry that dates back to 1892. The Utes have dominated recently, winning each of the last 12 matchups and 20 of...

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College Football Power Rankings – Week 1

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: September 4, 2012

With the first week of College Football in the books, Al Dannity is here with his power rankings. Records are shown in the order of overall, conference, and against the spread. 1. Alabama (1-0, 0-0 SEC, 1-0 ATS) Roll Tide! The Wolverines were ripped asunder as Bama pounded Michigan in Jerry World. Last week: W...

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The One That Got Away, Our Notre Dame Preview

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 31, 2012

Al Dannity has spent the last few weeks breaking down his preseason Top 25 but, to the surprise of no-one, one of the biggest brands in College Football missed the cut. Seeing as so many of you love them and way more of you hate them, here’s Al’s look at the year ahead for the...

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College Football Preseason Top 25: #1 LSU

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 28, 2012

The Tigers top the poll in preseason. Having fallen at the final hurdle in 2011, Al Dannity says Les Miles and Louisiana State will go all the way this season. Here’s his take on why LSU will reign supreme. The schedule Despite an inspirational speech from Sean Payton, North Texas will be huge underdogs for...

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College Football Preseason Top 25: #2 Alabama

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 27, 2012

The toughest call for the season has been made. Al Dannity has picked Alabama as the second best team in College Football going into the 2012 season. Here’s why Al rates the Tide so highly. The schedule The Tide kick things off in Cowboys Stadium with a primetime showdown against Michigan. The action moves to...

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College Football preseason Top 25: #3 USC

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 22, 2012

Southern California has loaded its roster before recruiting sanctions take effect and they look poised to challenge for the BCS National Championship in 2012. Al Dannity provides his preview of his prospective Pac-12 champions in waiting. The schedule The Trojans kick off the season with back-to-back non-conference against Hawaii at home and a neutral site...

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College Football Preseason Top 25: #4 Oregon

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 22, 2012

LaMichael James is gone but the Ducks look as strong as ever. Al Dannity preview Oregon’s chances in 2012. The schedule The Ducks kick off 2012 at home to reigning Sun Belt champions Arkansas State. Home dates with Fresno State and Tennessee Tech follow before Oregon dives into Pac-12 play. A home date with Arizona...

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College Football Preseason Top 25: #5 Oklahoma

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 17, 2012

The Sooners suffered some setbacks in 2011 but return with the most loaded roster in the Big 12. Al Dannity looks at the prospects for Oklahoma entering the season. The schedule The Sooners schedule is back-loaded but Bob Stoops’ team will see its fair share of tests in the early part of the season as...

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College Football Preseason Top 25: #6 South Carolina

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 16, 2012

Steve Spurrier and the Gamecocks want to get back to the SEC Championship Game and make a possible run at the BCS National Championship. Al Dannity assesses the chances for South Carolina in 2012. The schedule The Gamecocks avoid Alabama this year but they have two dates later in the season that will be cause...

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College Football Preseason Top 25: #7 Georgia

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 14, 2012

The Dawgs enter 2012 with high hopes but big challenges ahead. Al Dannity looks at the prospects for Mark Richt’s charges this season. The schedule There are three things to like about Georgia’s SEC slate. No Alabama, no LSU, no Arkansas. The Dawgs enter 2012 with one of the softest schedules in the conference. The...

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College Football Preseason Top 25: #8 Arkansas

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 13, 2012

The Razorbacks lost Bobby Petrino but remain loaded in 2012. Al Dannity looks at the chances for Arkansas in the coming season. The schedule It’s a smooth start for the Hogs through the first two games, with a cupcake at home against Jacksonville State followed by Louisiana-Monroe in Little Rock. Business picks up promptly with...