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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...

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College Football Preseason Top 25: #9 Stanford

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 2, 2012

After back-to-back trips to the BCS, the Stanford Cardinal must get used to life without Andrew Luck. Al Dannity says they should be just fine and will once again be a contender in the Pac-12. The schedule Stanford’s early slate is tame enough, with non-conference games against San Jose State and Duke. Things change dramatically...

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College Football Preseason Top 25: #10 Wisconsin

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: July 31, 2012

The Badgers check in as the highest ranked Big Ten school on the countdown. Al Dannity makes his call on the season ahead for Bret Bielema’s team. The schedule The Badgers have three cupcakes in their first four games of the year, hosting Northern Iowa, Utah State, and UTEP. Their only sojourn outside of Camp...

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College Football: LSU and Alabama Play for All the Marbles

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: January 6, 2012

It’s been six long weeks since LSU won the SEC Championship Game but now, finally, the Tigers will meet the Crimson Tide for the BCS National Championship. It’s the re-match the world has been waiting for and Al Dannity is ready to make his call. Forget about split titles The thought of the AP and...

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College Football: Arkansas and Kansas State Meet in Cotton Bowl

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: January 6, 2012

It was a case of nearly but not quite for the Hogs and the Wildcats in 2011. Arkansas only lost twice to the #1 and #2 teams in the country. Kansas State had a perfect season…against teams from outside the state of Oklahoma. Now two of the most impressive programs in 2011 clash at Jerry...

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College Football: Clemson and West Virginia Meet in Orange Bowl

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: January 4, 2012

The Mountaineers of West Virginia come charging into Miami looking to pull an upset against the resurgent Clemson Tigers. Al Dannity breaks down this clash of flawed conference champions. Not quite the brand new day Dana Holgorsen’s elevation to head coach wasn’t initially meant to happen until next season. In that context, a trip to...

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College Football: Wolverines Can Ravage Hokies in Sugar Bowl

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: January 3, 2012

The busiest seven days in the history of the Superdome kick off tonight as the Hokies of Virginia Tech battle the resurgent Michigan Wolverines. Al Dannity previews this unlikely BCS pairing. Are you supposed to be here? That’s the question most neutral observers have been asking of Virginia Tech ever since the Hokies got selected...

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College Football: Cowboys Face Stanford in Fiesta Bowl Showdown

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: January 2, 2012

You may have read about an architecture student who is rather good at throwing. He’s playing in this game. So are a lot of other awesome talents. Al Dannity breaks down the final game of Andrew Luck’s career and looks at how Brandon Weeden could play spoiler. The Cowboys are men Oklahoma State don’t want...

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College Football: Huskers and Gamecocks Meet in Capital One Bowl

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: January 2, 2012

Your New Year begins with a big dose of the Ol’ Ball Coach as Steve Spurrier looks to cap off a memorable year for South Carolina with a big win over Nebraska. Heat on the Huskers Last year the New Year’s Day slate was about as ugly as any Big Ten fan could have feared....