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Buckled UnderGive Ohio State credit for consistently being very good. But until it proves it can keep up with an SEC opponent, stay away. Pat Forde • LSU takes title ...  | Analysis | Rank the champs | BCS index• Miles | Dorsey | Tressel | GameDay | Forde/Schlabach
Soul To SqueezeKansas believed in itself all along. And now after its 24-21 win over Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl, the Jayhawks proved to all the doubters that they belonged. Heather Dinich | Recap ... • WVU speeds past Oklahoma | Analysis | Cup Challenge
Moving MountainsAbout that West Virginia head coaching vacancy. It didn't last long. Interim coach Bill Stewart nailed the on-the-job interview, outcoaching OU's Bob Stoops in WVU's Fiesta win and getting the job. Pat Forde • Orange: Kansas shows it belongs, downs VT | Cup Challenge 
Auld Lang SyneGeorgia and USC treated New Year's Day audiences to a re-enactment of the pre-BCS days. The two best teams playing on the sport's national holiday looked like national champions. Ivan Maisel • Rose: USC rolls Illini | Schlabach: Nation's best | Feldman: Next 
Old School RulesMichigan's 41-35 victory over Florida was a final win for Lloyd Carr -- and for classic smashmouth teams everywhere. Eric Adelson • Gator: Texas Tech rallies to top Virginia | Dinich: Comeback kids • Outback: INT seals win for Vols … | Cotton: Mizzou rolls
Rockin' EveNew Year's Day is the historic center of college football's bowl season, but New Year's Eve's six games got the celebration cranked up early. | UK outscores FSU … • Oklahoma State stampedes Indiana | Oregon crushes USF • Cal edges Air Force … | Fresno St. rolls past Ga. Tech … 
No SurpriseRemember when Boise State shocked Oklahoma last bowl season? Don't expect Hawaii to bring the same surprise element. Ivan Maisel • Fiesta: Forde: What's happened to Steve Slaton? | Scouts  • Picks: Feldman | SN vs. Herd | Bowl Challenge Cup standings
You've Come A Long WayAn ugly victory? Sylvester Croom doesn't want to hear about it. After all Croom and Mississippi State have been through, this Liberty Bowl victory could not have been any sweeter. Chris Low | Recap ... | Meineke: Wake tips UConn ... 
Boston INT PartyQuarterback Matt Ryan won MVP honors in Boston College's 24-21 victory over Michigan State in the Champs Sports Bowl. But the Eagles' defense stole the show, intercepting Spartans QB Brian Hoyer four times. Story | 
Off The HookIn a season full of bizarre moments, Texas contributed one more crazy play in the Holiday Bowl. But not even a Bartmanesque episode could slow down the motivated Horns against Arizona State. Bruce Feldman | Highlights 
Don't Mess With TexasWant a proven winner to guide your offense? Need a college-ready freshman quarterback? Head to the Lone Star State, where Texas is producing elite signal-callers in bulk, writes Ivan Maisel. Story 
Gold RushKevin Smith almost didn't play Div. I-A. In fact, the Central Florida junior wasn't even a running back his senior year of high school. Now Smith is 181 yards short of Barry Sanders' rushing record. Chris Low 
Let The Sunshine InAfter experiencing a season of unbelievable losses, Keegan Herring decided he needed football more than ever. His remarkable attitude in the face of adversity made him a role model at ASU. Story 
Home For The HolidaysNew Orleans, Pasadena, Miami and Glendale are the holiday destinations of choice. But many high-profile programs aren't headed there or anywhere else this bowl season. Will they go bowling in 2008? • Iowa | Miami | Nebraska | South Carolina | Syracuse | Washington 
Atlantic CrossingFlorida Atlantic's first dip into the bowl waters went swimmingly. The Owls flew past Memphis 44-27 in the New Orleans Bowl. Story … Highlights • Low: Bowl season upset alert | Bowls: Schedule | Overview 
Fast And FuriousSome provide thrills from the backfield. Others create noise by causing collisions. All will make an impact during the bowl season. Chris Low found 15 players to watch during the bowls. Zoom Gallery 
Transition GameInterim coaches are in vogue this bowl season. For some, it's an audition. For others, it's the start of a new era. Mark Schlabach 
Bowl-der Dash Ready to play a little Bowl-der Dash? With the 32-game bowl season sprint about to kick off, The Dash picks the winners. Pat Forde • Picks: Feldman | Corso/Herbstreit | SN vs. Herd | Bowl central
Catch Him If You CanOhio State has struggled with mobile quarterbacks. LSU has two of them. Is it a recipe for disaster? Ivan Maisel and Pat Forde break down the title game and the rest of the BCS bowl matchups. Watch Analysis: BCS surprises | What to watch | Players to watch • Podcast: Forde, Maisel break down the bowl season 
What A Long, Strange TripCollege football features the best regular season in any sport. Ohio State and LSU survived this year's edition. And there has never been a regular season like the sublimely silly 2007 campaign. Pat Forde • Wojciechowski: Theater of the absurd | Final BCS standings • Podcast: Forde, Maisel break down the bowl season
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Boiling PointPurdue's offense warmed up quickly in the Motor City Bowl, melting CMU's D. But the Chippewas turned up the heat in the second half. A last-second field goal allowed the Boilers to savor a win. Story | 
Treasure IslandBoise State mined some BCS gold last season. East Carolina uncovered a bowl treasure of its own this time. The Pirates struck it rich with a last-second field goal to beat the Broncos in a 41-38 thriller. Story … | Corso/Herbstreit | SN vs. Herd | Overview
Stocking StufferUCLA's Kai Forbath hit two 50-plus FGs, but his 28-yard game-winning try was blocked as BYU won the Las Vegas Bowl 17-16. Story ... | New Mexico stuffs Nevada ... • Forde: Schnellenberger's journey | Low: Bowl season upset alert 
'Tis The SeasonNavy and Utah kicked off bowl season in San Diego, and they didn't disappoint. The Utes needed a last-minute interception to hold onto their lead and send the Midshipmen packing, 35-32. Story | Bowl overview
Dawgs' DayCentral Florida's Kevin Smith might be worth the price of admission to the Liberty Bowl, but he won't be enough versus Mississippi State, which has won three of its last four SEC games. Scouts Inc. Scouts Inc.: Alamo | Meineke | Feldman: Bowl picks
Passing FancyArizona State and Texas rank in the top 15 in run defense so expect starting quarterbacks Colt McCoy and Rudy Carpenter to play major roles in decide the outcome of the Holiday Bowl. Scouts Inc. Scouts Inc. bowl previews: Champs | Emerald | Texas
Keeping ScoreDon't be surprised to see the Boise State versus East Carolina matchup in the Hawaii Bowl turn into a shootout. Scouts Inc. Scouts Inc. previews: Las Vegas | Motor City | New Mexico 
Fast ForwardUCLA defeated BYU when the two met in September. But a lot has changed since then so don't expect the same result when they face each other in the Las Vegas Bowl. Scouts Inc. Scouts Inc.: New Orleans | Papajohns.com | New Mexico 
Best AttribUTESWhile Navy might have a slight advantage of playing near a naval base for the Poinsettia Bowl, Utah's superior talent and stronger kicking game will be too much to handle. Scouts Inc. | Podcast: Bowling talk |
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• Fantasy: Previews, picks | Strategy guide • America's Vote: Who Picked Whom  Thursday, Dec. 20   Friday, Dec. 21   Saturday, Dec. 22   Saturday, Dec. 22   Saturday, Dec. 22   Sunday, Dec. 23 
• Bowl Recap: Pirates edge Broncos in thriller … • Bowl History: Boise State | East Carolina | Hawaii  Wednesday, Dec. 26 
• Bowl Recap: Last-second FG saves Boilers' day … • Bowl History: Purdue | Central Michigan | Motor City  Thursday, Dec. 27   Friday, Dec. 28 
• Bowl Recap: Ryan, Eagles escape Spartans … • Bowl History: Boston College | Michigan State | Champs  Friday, Dec. 28   Friday, Dec. 28   Saturday, Dec. 29   Saturday, Dec. 29 
• Bowl Recap: Bulldogs edge Knights in last minutes ... • Bowl History: Central Florida | Mississippi State | Liberty  Saturday, Dec. 29   Sunday, Dec. 30   Monday, Dec. 31   Monday, Dec. 31 
• Bowl Recap: Bulldogs roll to easy win over Jackets … • Bowl History: Ga. Tech | Fresno State | Humanitarian  Monday, Dec. 31   Monday, Dec. 31   Monday, Dec. 31   Monday, Dec. 31   Tuesday, Jan. 1   Tuesday, Jan. 1   Tuesday, Jan. 1 
• Bowl Recap: Texas Tech rallies in fourth quarter for win • Bowl History: Texas Tech | Virginia | Gator  Tuesday, Jan. 1   Saturday, Jan. 5 
• Bowl Recap: Rice sets record in Rutgers win … • Bowl History: Rutgers | Ball State | International  Sunday, Jan. 6 
• Bowl Recap: Tulsa rolls in record-setting blowout ... • Bowl History: Bowling Green | Tulsa | GMAC |
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