College Football: Most Popular Articles
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Top Programs
They are the elite of the elite -- the 10 winningest college football programs of all time. Here, we list the Top 10 programs in college football history, ranked by total wins through the 2007 season.
They are the elite of the elite -- the 10 winningest college football programs of all time. Here, we list the Top 10 programs in college football history, ranked by total wins through the 2007 season.
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.
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.
2008 Pac-10 Football Preview
Pac-10 football 2008 preview
Pac-10 football 2008 preview
Best Rivalries
Most great rivalries are timeless. Ohio State-Michigan. Army-Navy. Alabama-Auburn. But even great series like these have their ups and downs, and when one team becomes too dominant (see: Ohio State's recent success against Michigan) rivalries lose some of their luster. Here, we rank the top 10 rivalries in college football right now, taking into account both historical significance and current relevance.
Most great rivalries are timeless. Ohio State-Michigan. Army-Navy. Alabama-Auburn. But even great series like these have their ups and downs, and when one team becomes too dominant (see: Ohio State's recent success against Michigan) rivalries lose some of their luster. Here, we rank the top 10 rivalries in college football right now, taking into account both historical significance and current relevance.
All-Time Leading Rushers
Between 1996 and 1999, Wisconsin's Ron Dayne amassed 6,397 rushing yards to break the career college football rushing mark previously held by Texas' Ricky Williams. See the entire list of college's football's all-time leading rushers here.
Between 1996 and 1999, Wisconsin's Ron Dayne amassed 6,397 rushing yards to break the career college football rushing mark previously held by Texas' Ricky Williams. See the entire list of college's football's all-time leading rushers here.
Career Rushing Touchdowns
College football's all-time leading rusher may not be a household name. But after what Travis Prentice accomplished in his four years at Miami of Ohio, maybe he should be. Besides, Prentice holds one of college's football's greatest records: Most rushing touchdowns in a career.
College football's all-time leading rusher may not be a household name. But after what Travis Prentice accomplished in his four years at Miami of Ohio, maybe he should be. Besides, Prentice holds one of college's football's greatest records: Most rushing touchdowns in a career.
2009-2010 Bowl Schedule
The complete college football bowl schedule for the 2009-2010 season.
The complete college football bowl schedule for the 2009-2010 season.
Early Top 25
The Florida Gators are the obvious pick for 2009's preseason No. 1. But how does the rest of the preseason Top 25 break down? Find out here.
The Florida Gators are the obvious pick for 2009's preseason No. 1. But how does the rest of the preseason Top 25 break down? Find out here.
2009 Heisman Trophy Watch
Florida's Tim Tebow, Oklahoma's Sam Bradford and Texas' Colt McCoy figure to make the 2009 Heisman Trophy race one of the most exciting in college football history.
Florida's Tim Tebow, Oklahoma's Sam Bradford and Texas' Colt McCoy figure to make the 2009 Heisman Trophy race one of the most exciting in college football history.
Conference Power Rankings
Each week, About.com college football writer ranks college football's BCS conferences.
Each week, About.com college football writer ranks college football's BCS conferences.
Florida vs. Georgia
They call it “The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party." But as great as that nickname is, the on-the-field action of the Florida-Georgia rivalry has been even better.
They call it “The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party." But as great as that nickname is, the on-the-field action of the Florida-Georgia rivalry has been even better.
Rose Bowl Winners
The Rose Bowl Game has been played in Pasadena, California since 1902. The scores of each of the Rose Bowl Games are listed here.
The Rose Bowl Game has been played in Pasadena, California since 1902. The scores of each of the Rose Bowl Games are listed here.
No. 3: Ohio State Buckeyes
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Ohio State - College Football's Best Uniforms
2008 SEC Football Preview
2008 SEC Football Preview
2008 SEC Football Preview
No. 4: Texas Longhorns
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Texas Longhorns - College Football's Best Uniforms
No. 6: Alabama Crimson Tide
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Alabama football - College Football's Best Uniforms
Career Passing Leaders
Before there was Colt Brennan, there was Timmy Chang. Though Brennan is certainly the biggest star in Hawaii football history, holding all-time NCAA records in both touchdown passes in a season and touchdown passes in a career, Chang was the one who, between 2000-2004, established Hawaii as the nation’s top passing program.
Before there was Colt Brennan, there was Timmy Chang. Though Brennan is certainly the biggest star in Hawaii football history, holding all-time NCAA records in both touchdown passes in a season and touchdown passes in a career, Chang was the one who, between 2000-2004, established Hawaii as the nation’s top passing program.
No. 2: Penn State Nittany Lions
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Penn State football
No. 9: Army Black Knights
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Army football - College Football's Best Uniforms
2008 Big East Football Preview
Big East football 2008
Big East football 2008
The Iron Bowl
Ohio State-Michigan may have the hype. Army-Navy may have the pageantry. But when it comes to good old-fashioned football hatred, there may be no rivalry in college football that can match Alabama-Auburn, the Iron Bowl.
Ohio State-Michigan may have the hype. Army-Navy may have the pageantry. But when it comes to good old-fashioned football hatred, there may be no rivalry in college football that can match Alabama-Auburn, the Iron Bowl.
No. 5: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Notre Dame - College Football's Best Uniforms
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.
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.
No. 7: Auburn Tigers
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Auburn football - College Football's Best Uniforms
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.
No. 8: Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Nebraska football - College Football's Best Uniforms
Too 10 Coaches
Florida's Urban Meyer was recently awarded with a six-year contract extension that will pay him about $4 million a year. That makes Meyer among the highest paid coaches in the country. But is he the best coach in the country? Well, find out here, as we run down our list of the top 10 college football coaches in the country.
Florida's Urban Meyer was recently awarded with a six-year contract extension that will pay him about $4 million a year. That makes Meyer among the highest paid coaches in the country. But is he the best coach in the country? Well, find out here, as we run down our list of the top 10 college football coaches in the country.
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.
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.
Single-Game Passing Record
In the best game of his outstanding career, Houston's David Klinger threw for an incredible 716 yards in a 62-45 win over Arizona State. The 716-yard performance remains the NCAA record for most passing yards in a game.
In the best game of his outstanding career, Houston's David Klinger threw for an incredible 716 yards in a 62-45 win over Arizona State. The 716-yard performance remains the NCAA record for most passing yards in a game.
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.
2009 Pac-10 Preview
Is 2009 the year that somebody will finally challenge USC in the Pac-10? Maybe. Just maybe. Find out which teams will challenge the Trojans for league supremacy here in our 2009 Pac-10 football preview.
Is 2009 the year that somebody will finally challenge USC in the Pac-10? Maybe. Just maybe. Find out which teams will challenge the Trojans for league supremacy here in our 2009 Pac-10 football preview.
Best Bowl Teams
Listed among the top 10 best bowl teams of all time are some of the usual susects--USC and Alabama, Florida State and Oklahoma, Penn State and Auburn. But there's also a surprise or two (Ole Miss? Georgia Tech?), and a few of the teams you might expect to be there (Ohio State, Notre Dame), well, aren't.
Listed among the top 10 best bowl teams of all time are some of the usual susects--USC and Alabama, Florida State and Oklahoma, Penn State and Auburn. But there's also a surprise or two (Ole Miss? Georgia Tech?), and a few of the teams you might expect to be there (Ohio State, Notre Dame), well, aren't.
NCAA Career Sack Leaders
In the early 2000s, there was one player that no Pac-10 quarterback wanted to see lined up across the line of scrimmage: Terrell Suggs. In just three years at Arizona State, the defensive end registered an incredible 44 quarterback takedowns, setting the NCAA career sack record in the process.
In the early 2000s, there was one player that no Pac-10 quarterback wanted to see lined up across the line of scrimmage: Terrell Suggs. In just three years at Arizona State, the defensive end registered an incredible 44 quarterback takedowns, setting the NCAA career sack record in the process.
No. 1: Michigan Wolverines
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Michigan football - College Football's Best Uniforms
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.
Largest Stadiums
Penn State's Beaver Stadium is the largest stadium in all of college football, with a capacity of 107,282.
Penn State's Beaver Stadium is the largest stadium in all of college football, with a capacity of 107,282.
2009 Big Ten Preview
Will anything change for the better this year in the Big Ten? It’s hard to tell. But one thing, at least, figures to remain the same: The Big Ten title race will once more boil down to Penn State and Ohio State. Though Iowa may rise up and challenge for the title, and though Northwestern is a dark horse to watch, only Penn State and Ohio State look like true contenders.
Will anything change for the better this year in the Big Ten? It’s hard to tell. But one thing, at least, figures to remain the same: The Big Ten title race will once more boil down to Penn State and Ohio State. Though Iowa may rise up and challenge for the title, and though Northwestern is a dark horse to watch, only Penn State and Ohio State look like true contenders.
Top Touchdown Passers
Hawaii's Colt Brennan threw 131 touchdown passes in his college career. He is the game's all-time touchdown pass leader.
Hawaii's Colt Brennan threw 131 touchdown passes in his college career. He is the game's all-time touchdown pass leader.
Most Rushing Yards in a Game
Before he became a superstar in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers, LaDainian Tomlinson was a star in the college game, setting the world on fire as the feature back for the TCU Horned Frogs. His greatest moment may have come in 1999, when he rushed for 406 yards in a single game—setting the NCAA record for most rushing yards in a single game.
Before he became a superstar in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers, LaDainian Tomlinson was a star in the college game, setting the world on fire as the feature back for the TCU Horned Frogs. His greatest moment may have come in 1999, when he rushed for 406 yards in a single game—setting the NCAA record for most rushing yards in a single game.
Longest Home Winning Streak
Between 1985 and 1994, Miami Hurricanes won an astounding 58 straight games at home, breaking the record for the longest home winning streak previously held by Alabama, which won 57 straight at home between 1963 and 1982.
Between 1985 and 1994, Miami Hurricanes won an astounding 58 straight games at home, breaking the record for the longest home winning streak previously held by Alabama, which won 57 straight at home between 1963 and 1982.
Most Catches in a Season
In 1989, Houston's Manny Hazard caught a whopping 142 passes to set the all-time NCAA record for catches in a season.
In 1989, Houston's Manny Hazard caught a whopping 142 passes to set the all-time NCAA record for catches in a season.
Tebow's 'Promise' Plaque
Tim Tebow plaque The Promise
Tim Tebow plaque The Promise
Jahvid Best
Jahvid Best
Jahvid Best
Iowa's Pink Locker Room
Teams that visit Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium don’t just have to deal with Kirk Feretnz’s Hawkeyes, or the usually insane Kinnick crowds, or late-season weather that can range from bad to miserable. They also have to deal with … the pink locker room.
Teams that visit Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium don’t just have to deal with Kirk Feretnz’s Hawkeyes, or the usually insane Kinnick crowds, or late-season weather that can range from bad to miserable. They also have to deal with … the pink locker room.
Bowl Schedule
Get details on all 34 of college football's bowl games for the 2008-2009 season here.
Get details on all 34 of college football's bowl games for the 2008-2009 season here.
Longest Winning Streaks
Between 1953 and 1957, the Oklahoma Sooners won a remarkable 47 straight games. More than a half century later, it remains the longest winning streak in college football history.
Between 1953 and 1957, the Oklahoma Sooners won a remarkable 47 straight games. More than a half century later, it remains the longest winning streak in college football history.
2,000-Yard Rushers
Only 14 running backs in college football history have rushed for more than 2,000 yards in a single season. This distinguished group is led by the spectacular Barry Sanders, who ran for an astounding 2,628 yards for Oklahoma State in 1988.
Only 14 running backs in college football history have rushed for more than 2,000 yards in a single season. This distinguished group is led by the spectacular Barry Sanders, who ran for an astounding 2,628 yards for Oklahoma State in 1988.
Career Interception Leaders
Most college football records tend to favor recent history. The record for career interceptions bucks the trend. The all-time leader in this category played his college ball between 1950 and 1952. His name was Al Brosky, and he played for Illinois.
Most college football records tend to favor recent history. The record for career interceptions bucks the trend. The all-time leader in this category played his college ball between 1950 and 1952. His name was Al Brosky, and he played for Illinois.
All-Time Receptions Leaders
Topping the list of college football's all-time receptions leaders is Purdue's Taylor Stubblefield, who caught 316 balls between 2001 and 2004 while playing for Joe Tiller. The rest of the NCAA's all-time pass-catchers can be seen here.
Topping the list of college football's all-time receptions leaders is Purdue's Taylor Stubblefield, who caught 316 balls between 2001 and 2004 while playing for Joe Tiller. The rest of the NCAA's all-time pass-catchers can be seen here.
2008 Big 12 Football Preview
2008 Big 12 Football Preview
2008 Big 12 Football Preview
Football Recruiting Calendar
The 2008-2009 NCAA Division I Football Recruiting Calendar lets college coaches know when they're allowed, or not allowed, to contact high school recruits.
The 2008-2009 NCAA Division I Football Recruiting Calendar lets college coaches know when they're allowed, or not allowed, to contact high school recruits.
NCAA Career Tackling Leaders
In the early and mid-2000s, the Northwestern defense was anchored by steady linebacker Tim McGarigle. In his four years with the Wildcats, McGarigle racked up 545 career tackles—more than any other defender in college football history.
In the early and mid-2000s, the Northwestern defense was anchored by steady linebacker Tim McGarigle. In his four years with the Wildcats, McGarigle racked up 545 career tackles—more than any other defender in college football history.
No. 10: LSU Tigers
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LSU Tigers Best Uniforms in College Football
Receiving Yards in a Season
Trevor Insley is one of the most under-appreciated college football players of all time. In his career at the University of Nevada between 1996 and 1999, Insley compiled what might be considered the best resume of any receiver, ever.
Trevor Insley is one of the most under-appreciated college football players of all time. In his career at the University of Nevada between 1996 and 1999, Insley compiled what might be considered the best resume of any receiver, ever.
Most Tackles in a Season
Lawrence Flugence started his college football career as a defensive end. Then, during his sophomore season at Texas Tech, he moved to linebacker. It's safe to say this was a good move.
Lawrence Flugence started his college football career as a defensive end. Then, during his sophomore season at Texas Tech, he moved to linebacker. It's safe to say this was a good move.
Script Ohio
Of all the traditions in Ohio State’s great football history, none is more widely recognized than “Script Ohio,” the formation performed by the Ohio State Marching Band each and every game day.
Of all the traditions in Ohio State’s great football history, none is more widely recognized than “Script Ohio,” the formation performed by the Ohio State Marching Band each and every game day.
Tiger Stadium at Louisiana State University
Tiger Stadium Death Valley
Tiger Stadium Death Valley
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.
Big Ten Games to Watch 2009
Say what you will about the Big Ten’s recent out-of-conference performance, the fact remains that Big Ten league play is some of the hardest hitting and most closely contested you’ll find anywhere. Here, we take a look at the best Big Ten games for 2009.
Say what you will about the Big Ten’s recent out-of-conference performance, the fact remains that Big Ten league play is some of the hardest hitting and most closely contested you’ll find anywhere. Here, we take a look at the best Big Ten games for 2009.
ACC Games to Watch
Heading into the 2009 season, there’s no clear-cut favorite in either the ACC Coastal or the ACC Atlantic. Here, we look at seven games that will shape the championship ACC championship race.
Heading into the 2009 season, there’s no clear-cut favorite in either the ACC Coastal or the ACC Atlantic. Here, we look at seven games that will shape the championship ACC championship race.
Most TD Passes in a Season
In 2006, Hawaii's Colt Brennan threw an incredible 58 touchdown passes, guiding the Warriors to an 11-3 record along the way. Brennan's effort broke the season touchdown pass mark previously held by Houston's David Klinger, who threw 54 in 1990.
In 2006, Hawaii's Colt Brennan threw an incredible 58 touchdown passes, guiding the Warriors to an 11-3 record along the way. Brennan's effort broke the season touchdown pass mark previously held by Houston's David Klinger, who threw 54 in 1990.
Beaver Stadium at Penn State University
Beaver Stadium
Beaver Stadium
Ohio Stadium at Ohio State University
Ohio Stadium
Ohio Stadium
Kyle Field at Texas A&M
Kyle Field
Kyle Field
Ten Questions for 2009
Spring practice has begun. And as we look ahead to the 2009 season, it's time to begin asking--and answering--the biggest questions in college football for the season to come.
Spring practice has begun. And as we look ahead to the 2009 season, it's time to begin asking--and answering--the biggest questions in college football for the season to come.
Autzen Stadium at the University of Oregon
Autzen Stadium Oregon
Autzen Stadium Oregon
Heisman Winners by School
Which schools can claim the most Heisman Trophy winners? Find out here.
Which schools can claim the most Heisman Trophy winners? Find out here.
2009 Big East Preview
The 2009 Big East title could be decided when Pitt plays West Virginia in the annual Backyard Brawl.
The 2009 Big East title could be decided when Pitt plays West Virginia in the annual Backyard Brawl.
Daryll Clark
Daryll Clark
Daryll Clark
Longest Losing Streaks
The Northwestern Wildcats own one record that they probably would like stricken from the books: The longest losing streak in college football history.
The Northwestern Wildcats own one record that they probably would like stricken from the books: The longest losing streak in college football history.
Colt McCoy
Colt McCoy
Colt McCoy
Jacquizz Rodgers
Jacquizz Rodgers
Jacquizz Rodgers
The Red River Rivalry
First played in 1900, the annual showdown between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners—known far and wide as the Red River Rivalry—has become one of college football's best and most bitter rivalries.
First played in 1900, the annual showdown between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners—known far and wide as the Red River Rivalry—has become one of college football's best and most bitter rivalries.
Jordan Hare Stadium at Auburn University
Jordan Hare Stadium
Jordan Hare Stadium
National Letter of Intent
Before getting a scholarship, top football recruits must sign a document called a National Letter of Intent. But what exactly does this document do? Find out here.
Before getting a scholarship, top football recruits must sign a document called a National Letter of Intent. But what exactly does this document do? Find out here.
Michigan Frustrates Tebow, Upsets Gators in Capital One Bowl
Tim Tebow Capital One Bowl
Tim Tebow Capital One Bowl
Memorial Stadium at the University of Nebraska
Nebraska Memorial Stadium
Nebraska Memorial Stadium
2009 SEC Preview
In the SEC this season, there's Florida. And then there's everybody else. Find out how the conference standings will shake out here in our 2009 SEC football preview.
In the SEC this season, there's Florida. And then there's everybody else. Find out how the conference standings will shake out here in our 2009 SEC football preview.
The Victors
The Big House. Bo Schembechler. Maize and blue. Winged helmets. And maybe most importantly, “The Victors.” That’s Michigan football.
The Big House. Bo Schembechler. Maize and blue. Winged helmets. And maybe most importantly, “The Victors.” That’s Michigan football.
Memorial Stadium at Oklahoma University
Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Howard's Rock
Howard's Rock
Howard's Rock
Most Points in a Game
Illinois running back Howard Griffith scored eight touchdowns in a game in 1989, giving him 48 points in the game. It is the best single-game scoring performance in college football history.
Illinois running back Howard Griffith scored eight touchdowns in a game in 1989, giving him 48 points in the game. It is the best single-game scoring performance in college football history.
BCS National Champions
The Bowl Championship Series hasn’t always worked perfectly, though there’s no denying that it’s done exactly what it promised: Decide the national championship on the field. See the complete list of each of college football’s BCS-era national champions here.
The Bowl Championship Series hasn’t always worked perfectly, though there’s no denying that it’s done exactly what it promised: Decide the national championship on the field. See the complete list of each of college football’s BCS-era national champions here.
Coach of the Year
The Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award is given each year to the best coaches in each of college football's four divisions.
The Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award is given each year to the best coaches in each of college football's four divisions.
Most Career Points
Travis Prentice scored more rushing touchdowns in his career at Miami of Ohio than any other player in college football history, so it’s really no surprise that Prentice is also the game’s all-time leading scorer, at least among non-kickers.
Travis Prentice scored more rushing touchdowns in his career at Miami of Ohio than any other player in college football history, so it’s really no surprise that Prentice is also the game’s all-time leading scorer, at least among non-kickers.
Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin
Camp Randall Stadium
Camp Randall Stadium
Passing Efficiency
How much has the passing game changed college football—and how much better are college quarterbacks today than they were a couple decades back? Well, see the information here to find out.
How much has the passing game changed college football—and how much better are college quarterbacks today than they were a couple decades back? Well, see the information here to find out.
Follow the Season
Follow the 2008 college football season from start to finish here at About.com.
Follow the 2008 college football season from start to finish here at About.com.
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.
Tebow Meets Obama
Tim Tebow Barack Obama
Tim Tebow Barack Obama
Highest Scoring Kickers
A list of the top 10 highest scoring kickers in college football history.
A list of the top 10 highest scoring kickers in college football history.
AP National Champions
Because it is not part of the Bowl Championship Series formula, the Associated Press college football poll no longer has any bearing on which team is named national champion. But the long-running AP poll still carries some cache. And with good reason: For decades, the AP poll was the final world on college football rankings. Being named the AP’s No. 1 meant being named national champion.
Because it is not part of the Bowl Championship Series formula, the Associated Press college football poll no longer has any bearing on which team is named national champion. But the long-running AP poll still carries some cache. And with good reason: For decades, the AP poll was the final world on college football rankings. Being named the AP’s No. 1 meant being named national champion.
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.
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.
The 12th Man at Texas A&M
The 12th Man Texas A&M
The 12th Man Texas A&M
Division III Champions
A list of each of college football's Division III national champions.
A list of each of college football's Division III national champions.
As a Freshman, a Force to Be Reckoned With
Tim Tebow - Tim Tebow freshman year
Tim Tebow - Tim Tebow freshman year
Pac-10 Games to Watch
Here, we take a look at the seven games that figure to shape the Pac-10 championship race in 2009.
Here, we take a look at the seven games that figure to shape the Pac-10 championship race in 2009.
Tebow, Gators Throttle Ohio State
Tim Tebow - Tim Tebow 2007 BCS championship game
Tim Tebow - Tim Tebow 2007 BCS championship game
Tebow Gets Revenge Against Georgia
Tim Tebow Georgia
Tim Tebow Georgia
The Old Oaken Bucket
The Old Oaken Bucket, given each year to the winner of the Indiana-Purdue game, has origins dating all the way back to 1925.
The Old Oaken Bucket, given each year to the winner of the Indiana-Purdue game, has origins dating all the way back to 1925.
2009 Big 12 Preview
The Big 12 South is, quite simply, the best division of college football. Which is why it's pretty safe to say that whichever team manages to win the brutal South will also walk off with the Big 12 Championship. So who wins the South? Find out here in our 2009 Big 12 preview.
The Big 12 South is, quite simply, the best division of college football. Which is why it's pretty safe to say that whichever team manages to win the brutal South will also walk off with the Big 12 Championship. So who wins the South? Find out here in our 2009 Big 12 preview.
Tebow Takes Home the Heisman
Tim Tebow Heisman
Tim Tebow Heisman
Orange Bowl Scores
The Orange Bowl is college football's second-oldest bowl game.
The Orange Bowl is college football's second-oldest bowl game.
Tebow Wills Gators Past 'Bama for SEC Championship
Tim Tebow SEC Championship
Tim Tebow SEC Championship
Tebow Announces His Arrival
Tim Tebow - Tim Tebow Touchdown
Tim Tebow - Tim Tebow Touchdown
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?
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the University of Florida
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
games-sec2009
Though the Florida Gators appear to be the SEC's most talented and most experienced squad, you can bet LSU and Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee all have their sights set on taking the crown back from Tim Tebow and gang. Here, we take a look at the games that figure to shape the SEC championship race in 2009.
Though the Florida Gators appear to be the SEC's most talented and most experienced squad, you can bet LSU and Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee all have their sights set on taking the crown back from Tim Tebow and gang. Here, we take a look at the games that figure to shape the SEC championship race in 2009.
Tebow Wins His Second National Championship
Tim Tebow Oklahoma
Tim Tebow Oklahoma
Notre Dame Victory March
Notre Dame band Notre Dame Victory March
Notre Dame band Notre Dame Victory March
Most Wins Over No. 1
It is by definition the biggest win possible in college football: Knocking off the nation's No. 1 team. And no two teams have done that more often than the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Oklahoma Sooners, who share the all-time record for most wins against the nation’s top-ranked squad.
It is by definition the biggest win possible in college football: Knocking off the nation's No. 1 team. And no two teams have done that more often than the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Oklahoma Sooners, who share the all-time record for most wins against the nation’s top-ranked squad.
War Eagle at Auburn University
War Eagle Auburn
War Eagle Auburn
Tebow, Gators Stunned by Ole Miss
Tim Tebow Ole Miss
Tim Tebow Ole Miss
The Army-Navy Game
Army Navy game
Army Navy game
2008 Heisman Trophy Watch
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.
Floyd of Rosedale
Each year, the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Iowa Hawkeyes battle for a trophy of a bronzed pig. It is called Floyd of Rosedale, and it's one of the most famous trophies in all of college football.
Each year, the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Iowa Hawkeyes battle for a trophy of a bronzed pig. It is called Floyd of Rosedale, and it's one of the most famous trophies in all of college football.
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.
Dez Bryant
Heisman Trophy Candidate Dez Bryant
Heisman Trophy Candidate Dez Bryant
The Gator Bowl
The Gator Bowl has been played each year in Jacksonville, Florida, since 1946.
The Gator Bowl has been played each year in Jacksonville, Florida, since 1946.
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.
Chief Osceola at Florida State
In an age of political correctness, when most college football mascots and traditions linked in any way to Native American culture have been tossed aside, Florida State’s Chief Osceola endures.
In an age of political correctness, when most college football mascots and traditions linked in any way to Native American culture have been tossed aside, Florida State’s Chief Osceola endures.
Curtis Painter
Curtis Painter has carried on the proud quarterback tradition at Purdue University.
Curtis Painter has carried on the proud quarterback tradition at Purdue University.
Rivalry Winning Streaks
For more than four decades, Notre Dame owned Navy. The Irish and the Midshipmen play each other every year, and have done so for years. But between 1964 and 2006, it was awfully hard to call the series a “rivalry.” Besides, the Irish won every year during that span, setting the all-time record for most consecutive wins in an uninterrupted (annual) rivalry series.
For more than four decades, Notre Dame owned Navy. The Irish and the Midshipmen play each other every year, and have done so for years. But between 1964 and 2006, it was awfully hard to call the series a “rivalry.” Besides, the Irish won every year during that span, setting the all-time record for most consecutive wins in an uninterrupted (annual) rivalry series.
Ralphie at Colorado
Ralphie is the 1,300-pound buffalo mascot of the University of Colorado Buffalo, and his job is simple: To lead the Buffaloes onto the field both at the start of each home game and again at halftime.
Ralphie is the 1,300-pound buffalo mascot of the University of Colorado Buffalo, and his job is simple: To lead the Buffaloes onto the field both at the start of each home game and again at halftime.
Heisman Trophy Winners
See the complete list of Heisman Trophy winners here.
See the complete list of Heisman Trophy winners here.
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.
Division II Champions
A complete list of each of the champions of college football's Division II.
A complete list of each of the champions of college football's Division II.
Jonathan Dwyer
Jonathan Dwyer
Jonathan Dwyer
Traveler at USC
Traveler USC
Traveler USC
Big 12 Games to Watch
Oklahoma and Texas. Texas and Oklahoma. They’re the story in the Big 12 in 2009, right? Well, not exactly. Not if you know anything about the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Here, we take a look at the games that will shape the Big 12 championship race in 2009.
Oklahoma and Texas. Texas and Oklahoma. They’re the story in the Big 12 in 2009, right? Well, not exactly. Not if you know anything about the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Here, we take a look at the games that will shape the Big 12 championship race in 2009.
Sugar Bowl
The Sugar Bowl has been played each year in New Orleans, Louisiana since 1935.
The Sugar Bowl has been played each year in New Orleans, Louisiana since 1935.
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."
The Jim Thorpe Award
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.
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow
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.
Arrelious Benn
Arrelious Benn
Arrelious Benn
2009 ACC Preview
Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech will battle for ACC supremacy in 2009.
Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech will battle for ACC supremacy in 2009.
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.
The Biletnikoff Award
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 St. Petersburg Bowl
The good folks in St. Petersburg apparently decided that the state of Florida didn’t have enough bowl games. As a result, we have the St. Petersburg Bowl.
The good folks in St. Petersburg apparently decided that the state of Florida didn’t have enough bowl games. As a result, we have the St. Petersburg Bowl.
Script Ohio at Ohio State University
Script Ohio Ohio State
Script Ohio Ohio State
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.
Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor
The Rose Bowl
The Rose Bowl
The Rose Bowl
Fiesta Bowl Winners
For a major bowl game, the Fiesta Bowl has a surprisingly short history. The first edition of this game was played in 1971. The past winners of the game are listed here.
For a major bowl game, the Fiesta Bowl has a surprisingly short history. The first edition of this game was played in 1971. The past winners of the game are listed here.
National Championship Preview
All season long, the story of college football has the back-and-forth tug of war for respect between Big 12 vs. SEC. So it’s only fitting that the season finale—Florida vs. Oklahoma for the national championship—will settle the debate.
All season long, the story of college football has the back-and-forth tug of war for respect between Big 12 vs. SEC. So it’s only fitting that the season finale—Florida vs. Oklahoma for the national championship—will settle the debate.