Illinois started out 6-0 and was ranked in the Top 20. Then it lost it’s next six games and barely qualified for a bowl. The 6-0 start and then 0-6 finish was the first time an FBS team had ever done that. In comes a new coach to save the day after Ron Zook went goodbye. Continue reading
The 2012 season will be one of giant change for the Warriors. Not only are they bringing in a new coach, native-born Norm Chow, but joining a new league (MWC) and scraping the old Run ‘n’ Shoot offense for one with more running and usage of a tight end. Continue reading
With so much uncertainty and a young team last year, not too much was expected of the Yellow Jackets. They won eight games, but were 14 points away from a 10-win season. With an experienced group returning this year, it’s safe to say more is expected. Continue reading
The Panthers are coming off of an impressive 8-5 season, one in which they defeated Louisville on the road. Coach Mario Cristobal was a hot commodity in the offseason, but turned down numerous offers to stay in Miami. Continue reading
This is a transitional time for Florida Atlantic, as they are going into their first year under new coach Carl Pelini. Pelini, who becomes only the second coach in the schools 11-year program history, is replacing legendary coach Howard Schnellenberger. Pelini comes over from Nebraska, where he was defensive coordinator under his brother Bo. Continue reading
Last year’s six wins were the most by the program in a season since 1995. In three of their six losses, the margin of defeat was two, six and six points. Can it happen again? Sure. Continue reading
Is this the year Duke finally does? Qualifies for its first bowl since 1994? With 13 starters coming back, this may be David Cutcliffe’s best Duke team. Continue reading
There are going to be a lot of new faces this year at Colorado State, as a new coach, quarterback and wide receivers. The Rams are hoping that Jim McElwain can bring some of that Alabama mojo to Fort Collins. Continue reading
After some early success in the 2000’s, it’s been a bunch of so-so years for the Golden Bears. The team has been around the .500 mark for the past three seasons and is hoping to change that trend this year. Continue reading
Last year was one that Eagles fans are hoping was an abnormality. The team endured its first losing season since 1998 and sat out the postseason after going to 12 straight bowl games following a 4-8 season. Continue reading
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