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Where Alabama, Tennessee fell and Texas A&M rose


Where Alabama, Tennessee fell and Texas A&M rose

Saturday was a reminder that college football Saturdays, which look lame on paper, often generate the most drama. Like two top 5 teams (Alabama and Tennessee) losing to Vanderbilt and Arkansas, and Texas A&M crushing Missouri. My weekly vote for the Associated Press Top 25 felt like a crapshoot outside of the top two (Texas […]

UCF football not ready for prime time or “prime time” in Colorado blowout


UCF football not ready for prime time or “prime time” in Colorado blowout

ORLANDO — Even for an afternoon game, UCF just isn't ready for prime time. Or “prime time.” Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes spoiled one of the Knights' biggest home games in years, defeating UCF 48-21 Saturday at FBC Mortgage Stadium. The “Coach Prime” factor created unmistakable pre-game hype. Fox's traveling audition “Big Noon Kickoff” traveled to […]

No. 8 Miami Hurricanes and Cam Ward beat USF in Tampa and start 4-0


No. 8 Miami Hurricanes and Cam Ward beat USF in Tampa and start 4-0

TAMPA – After years of false starts and false hopes ended in Miami mediocrity, it's time to take the No. 8 Hurricanes seriously. Their 50-15 victory over USF at Raymond James Stadium seemed to confirm that these Canes are ACC favorites and College Football Playoff contenders—not just to make the 12-team field, but to have […]