Notes from around the college football nation: FSU rallies and LSU escapes with win

Jeff Hostetler FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Another week is in the books, and after all the games have been played I still feel like I will see Alabama playing Oregon for the national championship this year. Both teams seem to be having everything click on offense and defense at this point, and are separating themselves from the rest of the competition. Also, with conference play starting …

Notes from around the college football nation: Pitt stomps Hokies and Tide is still rolling

Jeff Hostetler FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

  Let’s just get our earplugs out now, because this week will be nothing but “Notre Dame is back!” talk after their win over Michigan State, a darkhorse national championship contender. Arkansas’ disastrous season off both off and on-field issues just got a little longer after playing Alabama this past weekend, shutout in Fayatteville for the first time since 1966, …

Notes from around the college football nation: SEC and PAC-12 embarrassed while UF is #1 again

Jeff Hostetler FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Another week is in the books and you might as well call it “Upset” Saturday. No ranked team was safe, even in the SEC or PAC-12. A lot of teams flexed their muscles on Saturday and showed why they are top ranked teams, while others had people scratching their head over the results. Arkansas…really? Wisconsin…what was that? And do we …

Notes from around the college football nation: No more polls and Fisher out at FSU

Jeff Hostetler FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The preseason polls are in, time to check where your team landed and start complaining for the next month about how “team X” is better than “team Z” and should be ranked higher. Besides the usual arrest report (ex-Auburn ex-Arkansas State Michael Dyer), nothing new to talk about unless you’re a Penn State fan. Let’s get onto some news and …

Notes from around college football nation: Penn State kicked out of Big-10 and Oregon upgrades

Jeff Hostetler FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

We are so much closer to kick-off and the clock currently stands at 41 days and counting, this season bringing much needed relief to college football fans. Farmers in this summer drought are hoping it rains soon, while fans hope the even longer off-season drought ends soon when it starts raining footballs. It will be a chance to enjoy the …