2. How should Brady Hoke use Denard Robinson?

San Diego State QB Ryan Lindley has 224 rushing yards in three seasons with the Aztecs. Of course, those are negative rushing yards. So former SDSU and new Michigan coach Brady Hoke is the perfect guy for Denard Robinson, right? Robinson is staying, but how should Hoke use him? College football coaching PollCenter.

• "Getting back to the Ground Pound, and screens, bootlegs, everything that has made UofM successful. I can see D Rob rolling on a bootleg, everyone bites on the run, he either passes for 20 or runs for 20 because it would be him vs. a DB. Guess who wins that one?" -- SN commenter nyjetsjon

1. Is Brady Hoke the best bet to restore a power?

In roughly the span of the past 12 months, three of the biggest brand names in football hired new coaches from Cincinnati. Temple and San Diego State. These are new times for Notre Dame (Brian Kelly), Miami (Al Golden) and Michigan (Brady Hoke), respectively. But which coach is likely to restore a former power to glory? PollCenter.

• "'This seems like a good pick up for Michigan. Whether this guy was their first choice or not is irrelevant. He's obviously a good coach, fits in with their program, and should do just fine." -- SN commenter LSUSteve71

• Vote: Is Michigan a better head coaching job than LSU?

• Rank 'Em: Where does Miles rank among SEC coaches?

You can practically hear the sighs coming from LSU's campus as Les Miles' decision to stay at LSU has finally been confirmed. Whether those are sighs of relief or frustration, however, is open to debate.

Miles is 62-17 with a national championship at LSU, although his decision-making has been called into question in recent years. An 11-2 season and a Cotton Bowl win is nothing to scoff at, but in the high-octane and intensely competitive SEC, anything less than an undefeated season is tantamount to failure. LSU seemed hesitant and unsure in the fourth quarter of a loss to Auburn, and was unable to hold on to a late lead in an upset against Arkansas. Will LSU ever be a national championship contender again under Miles?

• "As a TN fan, I know that anywhere from 20-60+% of LSU fans want Les Miles fired at any time, depending on the last game, or even the last play. He has four 11-win seasons in 6 years, and is the only coach to lead a 2-loss team to a BCS championship. And he is certainly one of the most entertaining coaches of all time." -- lodger16xyz
• "Smart move by Les. He's no dummy (although he plays one on TV). He knows a good thing and right now the LSU job is a better situation than the Michigan job. The talent base at LSU is so much better than at Michigan. Yes UM was once a force on the national scene but those days are over." -- jromcja

• Rank 'Em: Is the Michigan job one of the best in college football? | Pressure jobs?
• Vote: Did Rich Rodriguez fight a battle against unrealistic expectations?

When Bo Schembechler famously explained ditching a basketball coach who accepted another job prior to the NCAA tournament by saying a "Michigan man" would coach the Wolverines, it came across as a statement of power. Say it now, and people might think it's because nobody else is interested in coaching in Ann Arbor.

While reports of his professional demise proved premature Tuesday, Rich Rodriguez didn't make it through Wednesday as Michigan's football coach. Back in July, Sportsnation ranked football coach at Michigan at No. 9 on the list of the most pressure-packed jobs in sports, ahead of the gridiron positions at Texas, Alabama and Ohio State. But whoever holds it next season as Rodriguez's successor, is it still a good job?

Gary (Charlotte )

Do you think Michigan's decision on Rodriguez would be simpler if it was his offense that was struggling so much instead of the defense?

Mark Schlabach

No, I think he's as responsible for the defensive woes because he hired Greg Robinson and stuck with him. Full transcript

Vote: No. 2 Auburn at No. 11 Alabama
1. Mark Ingram or Cam Newton for NFL?
2. Does Heisman hinge on result?
3. Is Auburn untested on the road?
4. Cam Newton or Bo Jackson?
5. Which team will win in Tuscaloosa?
Have your say on Auburn at Alabama

Vote: No. 4 Boise State at No. 19 Nevada
1. Kellen Moore or Colin Kaepernick?
2. Would this be Boise's best win?
3. Is Boise's defense underrated?
4. Rooting for or against Broncos?
5. Which team will win in Reno?
Have your say on Boise State at Nevada

Vote: No. 21 Arizona at No. 1 Oregon
1. Darron Thomas or Nick Foles?
2. Toughest hurdle for Oregon?
3. Bye week crucial for Arizona?
4. Lesson learned from Cal win?
5. Which team will win in Eugene?
Have your say on Arizona at Oregon

Vote: Michigan at No. 8 Ohio State
1. Must-win for Rich Rodriguez at Michigan?
2. Denard Robinson or Terrelle Pryor?
3. Has Ohio State's domination hurt rivalry?
4. Which program has richer history?
5. Which team will win in Columbus?
Have your say on Michigan at Ohio State

Vote: No. 13 Oklahoma at No. 9 Oklahoma State
1. Landry Jones or Brandon Weeden?
2. Which receiver has brighter NFL future?
3. How good is the Bedlam rivalry?
4. Barry Sanders or Adrian Peterson?
5. Which team will win in Stillwater?
Have your say on Oklahoma at Oklahoma State

Vote: No. 5 LSU at No. 12 Arkansas
1. Ryan Mallett or Patrick Peterson for NFL?
2. Has Jordan Jefferson hit his stride?
3. Would you hire Les Miles or Bobby Petrino?
4. Can LSU still win the national title?
5. Which team will win in Fayetteville?
Have your say on LSU at Arkansas

Vote: No. 18 Texas A&M at Texas
1. Who has keyed the Texas A&M turnaround?
2. How much longer will Mack Brown coach?
3. Is Garrett Gilbert the answer in Austin?
4. Is no bowl just as good as a bad bowl?
5. Which team will win in Austin?
Have your say on Texas A&M at Texas

Vote: Florida at No. 22 Florida State
1. Which team will be better in 2011?
2. Was Florida overrated or is it underachieving?
3. Is Jimbo Fisher the right guy for Florida State?
4. Would Florida win the ACC?
5. Which team will win in Tallahassee?
Have your say on Florida at Florida State

1. Will Rich Rodriguez be Michigan's coach next season?

Rich Rodriguez escaped serious sanctions from the NCAA, which tacked on just a single year of probation after finding the coach didn't fail to promote a culture of compliance with regard to practice and timing violations. But will he escape the wrath of Wolverines fans as another season hangs in the balance at 5-3?

• "This means that if they lose to Illinois (which is nearly a certainty), Rodriguez will be fired immediately after the game. They would have fired him after the Penn State game except that they were waiting for the ruling from the NCAA (because if the NCAA had determined that RR was to blame, Michigan could have fired him w/o fulfilling his contract, i.e. looooots of money.)" -- SN commenter CFBfan4life

• Vote: GameDay Pick 'Em | Rank the running backs | Midseason picks

Game 1: SportsNation's burning questions for No. 1 Ohio State at No. 18 Wisconsin

• Is Terrelle Pryor the most overrated player in college football?

• Is this the toughest road test remaining for the Buckeyes?

• Vote on those and other questions about Ohio State at Wisconsin!

Josh (Madison, WI)

What does the addition of freshman star, James White, mean to the Badgers this year as they get ready for OSU?

Big Ten blogger Adam Rittenberg

It's huge, Josh. White complements John Clay so well, and he'll really test Ohio State's speed on defense when he gets into the open field. I'm simply amazed that a true freshman has been able to establish himself as Wisconsin 1A back next to Clay. It's a real testament to White and the coaches who recruited him. Full transcript

Game 2: SportsNation's burning questions for No. 12 Arkansas at No. 7 Auburn

• Would you rather have Ryan Mallett or Cameron Newton?

• Are Auburn's late wins an asset or a liability?

• Vote on those and other questions about Arkansas at Auburn!

Rod (Gulf Shores, AL)

What do you think of Cam Newton? Is he good enough to come out this year in the draft?

Mel Kiper

I think the jury is still out on that. He hasn't played many games. He played in junior college last year. He's a fourth-year junior. You're talking about an Auburn team that is 6-0 and they still have 6 big games left. They're only halfway through the season. We only saw glimpses of Cam Newton as a true freshman at Florida. They have LSU next week. with Newton, you see running skills, rocket arm. The only issue I have with him is that he takes some risk with his arm in making some throws and he's fortunate that they arne't picked off. We'll see how his decision making evolves. Full transcript

Game 3: SportsNation's burning questions for Texas at No. 5 Nebraska

• Will Nebraska lose its Texas recruiting base in the Big Ten?

• Will Taylor Martinez dominate on the ground?

• Vote on those and other questions about Texas at Nebraska!

Denard Robinson (The Big House)

Dave, I got T-Magic beat in the sprint. If I had as good of an offensive line as Nebraska does, I'd be putting up twice the numbers!

Big 12 blogger David Ubben

Maybe, but I'll still take Martinez in a dead sprint. I got e-mails from Nebraska fans calling me crazy before the season for calling their offensive line the best in the league over the summer. Seems like those have mysteriously stopped. I remember an interview I did with Keith Williams over the spring where he couldn't stop smiling when he was talking about the running game, and just kept saying, "It's nice." I have to wonder if the big guys up front have seen this coming for awhile. Full transcript

Game 4: SportsNation's burning questions for No. 15 Iowa at Michigan

• Does Iowa have more to prove in this game than Michigan?

• Do you trust Denard Robinson more than Iowa's defense?

• Vote on those and other questions about Iowa at Michigan!

Dan (Iowa City)

No Denard Robinson vs. the Number 1 Defense commentary for us?

Ivan Maisel

Michigan State "held" Robinson to 301 total yards by being very disciplined. That's exactly how Iowa plays defense. Nothing fancy. The Hawkeyes just do their job. I think Iowa will win for that reason and a few others. Full transcript

Game 1: SportsNation's burning questions for No. 1 Alabama at No. 19 South Carolina

• Will Nick Saban have a greater gridiron legacy than Steve Spurrier?

• Is Alabama's defense even better than last season?

• Vote on those and other questions about Alabama at South Carolina!

BB (Carolina)

How do you see Bama/SC playing out?

Pat Forde

BB: Nick Saban is the best coach I've seen at getting his teams to play at a consistent level regardless of opponent -- but I still expect a little letdown from the Tide after that Florida game. And South Carolina has had an extra week to prepare. Bottom line: Think that game will be close for a while. Maybe even a long while. But Bama will win. Full transcript

Game 2: SportsNation's burning questions for No. 17 Michigan State at No. 18 Michigan

• How many yards will Denard Robinson gain on the ground?

• How hot is the "Paul Bunyan's Axe" rivalry?

• Vote on those and other questions about Michigan State at Michigan!

Greg Jones (East Lansing)

I keep hearing all this talk about about D-Rob and how good the Michigan offense is, but I'm the best linebacker in the big ten. What do I gotta do to shut everybody up?

Adam Rittenberg

Prevent the explosion plays, Greg. Robinson is going to get his yards, but he can't get the runs of 50 yards or more where no one can catch him. You need to continue to take great angles to the football and wrap up. You're fast enough to keep Robinson in check near the line. But if he gets in the open field, no one is catching him. Full transcript

Game 3: SportsNation's burning questions for No. 12 LSU at No. 14 Florida

• Would LSU be better off without Les Miles?

• Is Florida freshman Trey Burton the real deal?

• Vote on those and other questions about LSU at Florida!

Don (Sugar Land)

Heard everybody input on LSU win vs Tenn except you. What do you think of Les Miles and what to do if he finishes 8-4 or 9-3 agian?

Ivan Maisel

I came up with the right analogy yesterday talking to Beano Cook on the phone (By the way, our newest podcast is up and awaiting your download). Les Miles should be called Coach Clouseau. He does everything wrong, and gets the right result. I'm just not sure if Steve Martin could master Miles' accent. Full transcript

Game 4: SportsNation's burning questions for No. 23 Florida State at No. 13 Miami

• Is Jacory Harris a better QB than Christian Ponder?

• Which team looked worse in a big game earlier this season?

• Vote on those and other questions about Florida State at Miami!

Chris (Boulder, CO)

Heather, Miami is reporting that there are less than 2000 tickets left for the big game on Saturday. Miami fans clearly think this is a bigger game than usual. Do you see this as the biggest game in Randy Shannon's tenure as head coach?

ACC blogger Heather Dinich

Hadn't thought of it like that, but now that you mention it, it probably is. He said the win at Clemson was one of the biggest for the program since he's been there. With each win, the next game only gets bigger. Full transcript

Game 5: SportsNation's burning questions for USC at No. 16 Stanford

• Is Matt Barkley a better NFL prospect than Andrew Luck?

• Was it better to be a USC fan or a Stanford fan over the last decade?

• Vote on those and other questions about USC at Stanford!

Matt (DC)

How long will JH stay at Stanford? Despite the loss he has clearly changed the culture in a very short time and I know UGA or LSU will be begging him to come

Mark Schlabach

I think Harbaugh is a future NFL coach if he leaves Stanford. I think he's there for a couple of years, but given his brother's success in NFL, I wouldn't be surprised to see him follow that career path. Full transcript