College Football: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
2008 ACC Football Preview
Clemson is the runaway preseason favorite to win the ACC in 2008. But if the always unpredictable Tigers can't live up to expectations -- a definite possibility -- the league race could get interesting.
Clemson is the runaway preseason favorite to win the ACC in 2008. But if the always unpredictable Tigers can't live up to expectations -- a definite possibility -- the league race could get interesting.
2008 Heisman Trophy Candidates
Tim Tebow is the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy again in 2008. But he'll have some serious competition.
Tim Tebow is the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy again in 2008. But he'll have some serious competition.
2008 SEC Football Preview
2008 SEC Football Preview
2008 SEC Football Preview
National Champions
In the very first year college football was played, the national championship was split between two schools -- Rutgers and Princeton. Finding a true national champion has a challenge ever since. Here, we look at all of college football's national champions. There's more than you might think.
In the very first year college football was played, the national championship was split between two schools -- Rutgers and Princeton. Finding a true national champion has a challenge ever since. Here, we look at all of college football's national champions. There's more than you might think.
Notre Dame Preview
Notre Dame struggled in 2007, posting a 3-9 record that included several embarrassing losses. The Fighting Irish figure to be better in 2008, but even coach Charlie Weis must know that Notre Dame isn't quite ready for the BCS -- at least not yet.
Notre Dame struggled in 2007, posting a 3-9 record that included several embarrassing losses. The Fighting Irish figure to be better in 2008, but even coach Charlie Weis must know that Notre Dame isn't quite ready for the BCS -- at least not yet.
2008 Big Ten Football Preview
Ohio State figures to dominate the Big Ten again in 2008. But beyond the almost inevitable Buckeye dominance, nothing much else seems certain in the Big Ten.
Ohio State figures to dominate the Big Ten again in 2008. But beyond the almost inevitable Buckeye dominance, nothing much else seems certain in the Big Ten.
2008 Big 12 Football Preview
2008 Big 12 Football Preview
2008 Big 12 Football Preview
Michigan Football Preview
The Michigan Wolverines enter the 2008 season with a new coach in Rich Rodriquez -- and a whole slew of questions on the offensive side of the ball. Find out why many analysts are predicting a turbulent year in Ann Arbor.
The Michigan Wolverines enter the 2008 season with a new coach in Rich Rodriquez -- and a whole slew of questions on the offensive side of the ball. Find out why many analysts are predicting a turbulent year in Ann Arbor.
2008 Clemson Football Preview
The Clemson Tigers have enough talent to make a run for their first BCS bowl bid in 2008. But are they mentally ready to make the leap?
The Clemson Tigers have enough talent to make a run for their first BCS bowl bid in 2008. But are they mentally ready to make the leap?
2008 Pac-10 Football Preview
Pac-10 football 2008 preview
Pac-10 football 2008 preview
2008 USC Football Preview
Under the leadership of coach Pete Carroll, USC has become the premier program in the country. This year, the talent-laden Trjoans might win yet another national championship -- so long as they can get by Ohio State.
Under the leadership of coach Pete Carroll, USC has become the premier program in the country. This year, the talent-laden Trjoans might win yet another national championship -- so long as they can get by Ohio State.
2008 Big East Football Preview
Big East football 2008
Big East football 2008
Howard's Rock
Before every home game, players at Clemson University rub a two-and-a-half pound rock for good luck. Then they storm the field at Memorial Stadium in what has been called "the most exciting 25 seconds in college football." Read all about this college football tradition here.
Before every home game, players at Clemson University rub a two-and-a-half pound rock for good luck. Then they storm the field at Memorial Stadium in what has been called "the most exciting 25 seconds in college football." Read all about this college football tradition here.
Top 10 Winningest Coaches
Just ten coaches have won 300 games in their college football coaching careers. And three of them are still coaching today. Here, we list the top 10 winningest coaches in the game.
Just ten coaches have won 300 games in their college football coaching careers. And three of them are still coaching today. Here, we list the top 10 winningest coaches in the game.
Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium, home to the Michigan Wolverines since 1927, is known far and wide as "The Big House."
Michigan Stadium, home to the Michigan Wolverines since 1927, is known far and wide as "The Big House."
Alabama Football History
The Alabama Crimson Tide are the South's most successful college football program. Find out why here.
The Alabama Crimson Tide are the South's most successful college football program. Find out why here.
Rey Maualuga
Rey Maualuga is a two-year starter at linebacker, the leader of the Trojan defense and one of the finest linebackers in the country.
Rey Maualuga is a two-year starter at linebacker, the leader of the Trojan defense and one of the finest linebackers in the country.
BCS Hits and Misses
The Bowl Championship Series, or BCS, is one of the most controversial topics in all of sports. See how this system for choosing a national champion in college football has succeeded -- and failed -- since its 1998 launch.
The Bowl Championship Series, or BCS, is one of the most controversial topics in all of sports. See how this system for choosing a national champion in college football has succeeded -- and failed -- since its 1998 launch.
Top 25
Each week, About.com college football writer Tim Hyland ranks the nation's teams, from 1 to 25. The rankings are updated each Monday morning.
Each week, About.com college football writer Tim Hyland ranks the nation's teams, from 1 to 25. The rankings are updated each Monday morning.
Joe Paterno
Joe Paterno has been coaching football at Penn State since 1950. He's been the head coach since 1966. And it's not a stretch to say that Paterno is the most important man in the history of the university.
Joe Paterno has been coaching football at Penn State since 1950. He's been the head coach since 1966. And it's not a stretch to say that Paterno is the most important man in the history of the university.
Uga
Uga is the much-beloved bulldog mascot at the University of Georgia.
Uga is the much-beloved bulldog mascot at the University of Georgia.
Kyle Field at Texas A&M
Kyle Field isn't among the nation's largest stadiums. But it is one of the loudest -- and winning there, visiting teams have found, it never easy.
Kyle Field isn't among the nation's largest stadiums. But it is one of the loudest -- and winning there, visiting teams have found, it never easy.
Percy Harvin
Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin is one of the most versatile players in all of college football -- and a real headache for defensive coordinators.
Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin is one of the most versatile players in all of college football -- and a real headache for defensive coordinators.
Chris Wells
Ohio State's Chris Wells is big, fast, bruising and durable. In other words, he's the perfect fourth-quarter tailback.
Ohio State's Chris Wells is big, fast, bruising and durable. In other words, he's the perfect fourth-quarter tailback.
The 12th Man
More than any other tradition in college football, the "12th Man" at Texas A&M represents the powerful connection between a team and its fans.
More than any other tradition in college football, the "12th Man" at Texas A&M represents the powerful connection between a team and its fans.
Bevo
Bevo is the longhorn steer mascot at the University of Texas. He's been around nearly a century, and yet nobody seems quite sure where he got his name.
Bevo is the longhorn steer mascot at the University of Texas. He's been around nearly a century, and yet nobody seems quite sure where he got his name.
Michael Crabtree
Micheal Crabtree led Texas Tech to a Top 25 finish in 2007 -- and set three NCAA freshman receiving records along the way.
Micheal Crabtree led Texas Tech to a Top 25 finish in 2007 -- and set three NCAA freshman receiving records along the way.
Ohio State versus Florida - 2007 BCS Championship
Ohio State versus Florida - 2007 BCS Championship
Ohio State versus Florida - 2007 BCS Championship
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow already has a national championship and a Heisman Trophy. So the question is: What does the Florida quarterback have in store for his junior season?
Tim Tebow already has a national championship and a Heisman Trophy. So the question is: What does the Florida quarterback have in store for his junior season?
Ohio State versus LSU - 2008 BCS Championship
Ohio State versus LSU 2008 BCS Championship Boeckman
Ohio State versus LSU 2008 BCS Championship Boeckman
Fielding Yost
Fielding Yost arrived at the University of Michigan in 1901. In each of the next four seasons, he won national championships -- and put Michigan football on the map.
Fielding Yost arrived at the University of Michigan in 1901. In each of the next four seasons, he won national championships -- and put Michigan football on the map.
Ohio State versus South Carolina - 2002 Outback Bowl
Ohio State versus South Carolina 2002 Outback Bowl
Ohio State versus South Carolina 2002 Outback Bowl
Ohio State versus Alabama - 1995 Citrus Bowl
Ohio State versus Alabama - 1995 Citrus Bowl
Ohio State versus Alabama - 1995 Citrus Bowl
Ohio State vs. Tennessee - 1996 Citrus Bowl
Ohio State Tennessee Citrus Bowl 1996
Ohio State Tennessee Citrus Bowl 1996
Butkus Award Winners
Dick Butkus is considered by many to be the greatest linebacker who ever lived. It's fitting, then, that college football's best linebacker is given an award named in Butkus' honor. See the complete list of Butkus Award winners here.
Dick Butkus is considered by many to be the greatest linebacker who ever lived. It's fitting, then, that college football's best linebacker is given an award named in Butkus' honor. See the complete list of Butkus Award winners here.
Heisman Trophy Winners
See the complete list of Heisman Trophy winners here.
See the complete list of Heisman Trophy winners here.
Bobby Boweden Profile
Bobby Bowden arrived at Florida State when the program was one of the worst in college football. It took him less than two decades to turn the 'Noles into the most dominant team in college football.
Bobby Bowden arrived at Florida State when the program was one of the worst in college football. It took him less than two decades to turn the 'Noles into the most dominant team in college football.
Biletnikoff Award Winners
The Biletnikoff Award is given each year to the best wide receiver in college football.
The Biletnikoff Award is given each year to the best wide receiver in college football.
The Little Brown Jug
Each year, the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Michigan Wolverines take the field and play for the right to take home maybe the most famous trophy in college football: The Little Brown Jug.
Each year, the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Michigan Wolverines take the field and play for the right to take home maybe the most famous trophy in college football: The Little Brown Jug.
Knowshon Moreno
Knowshon Moreno burst onto the college football scene in 2007 -- and the Georgia tailback figures to be even better in 2008.
Knowshon Moreno burst onto the college football scene in 2007 -- and the Georgia tailback figures to be even better in 2008.
Chase Daniel
Chase Daniel, who seemingly came out of nowhere to lead the Missouri Tigers into the Top 10 in 2007, just might be the best pure passer in the country.
Chase Daniel, who seemingly came out of nowhere to lead the Missouri Tigers into the Top 10 in 2007, just might be the best pure passer in the country.
Ohio State versus Georgia - 1993 Citrus Bowl
Ohio State versus Georgia - 1993 Citrus Bowl
Ohio State versus Georgia - 1993 Citrus Bowl
Lou Groza Award Winners
The Lou Groza Award is given each year to the best placekicker in college football.
The Lou Groza Award is given each year to the best placekicker in college football.
John Mackey Award Winners
The John Mackey Award is presented each year to the most outstanding tight end in college football.
The John Mackey Award is presented each year to the most outstanding tight end in college football.
Jim Thorpe Award Winners
The Jim Thorpe Award is given each year by the Jim Thorpe Association to the best defensive back in college football.
The Jim Thorpe Award is given each year by the Jim Thorpe Association to the best defensive back in college football.
Johnny Unitas Award Winners
The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is given each year to the top quarterback in college football.
The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is given each year to the top quarterback in college football.
Bednarik Award Winners
The Bednarik Award, named in honor of legendary linebacker Chuck Bednarik, is given each year to the best defensive player in college football.
The Bednarik Award, named in honor of legendary linebacker Chuck Bednarik, is given each year to the best defensive player in college football.
Walter Camp Award Winners
The Walter Camp Award is given each year by the Walter Camp Football Foundation to the most outstanding player in college football.
The Walter Camp Award is given each year by the Walter Camp Football Foundation to the most outstanding player in college football.
Nagurski Award Winners
The Bronko Nagurski Award is given each year to the most valuable defensive player in college football.
The Bronko Nagurski Award is given each year to the most valuable defensive player in college football.
Rimington Trophy Winners
The Rimington Trophy is given each year to the best center in college football.
The Rimington Trophy is given each year to the best center in college football.
Illinois Recruiting Recap
Coach Ron Zook has used his unmatched recruiting skill to rebuild the Illinois football program.
Coach Ron Zook has used his unmatched recruiting skill to rebuild the Illinois football program.
War Eagle
It is one of the iconic moments in all of college football: A capacity crowd of nearly 90,000 at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium standing and cheering as a live eagle soars over the field and “War Eagle” is hammered out by the Auburn University Marching Band.
It is one of the iconic moments in all of college football: A capacity crowd of nearly 90,000 at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium standing and cheering as a live eagle soars over the field and “War Eagle” is hammered out by the Auburn University Marching Band.