Around CFB: Breaking down the contenders for the fourth playoff spot
Undefeated through 12 games, LSU, Clemson, and Ohio State have all but locked up their place in the 2019 CFB Playoff. With one final spot still left for the taking, Olin analyzes the resumes of each of the one-loss contenders still in the hunt.
Around CFB: Stroke of luck needed for Alabama to get back to the playoff
The Alabama Crimson Tide are no strangers to making national championship or playoff runs despite having a loss to their name. This year, the Tide will likely need some help in the final two weeks of the season if they are to get back to the college football playoff.
Around CFB: Deciphering the believers and deceivers through seven weeks
A strong Week 7 slate of games has provided more clarity for college football fans trying to separate the contenders and pretenders. Olin Buchanan takes a look at the college football landscape including his Heisman and CFP projections.
Setting up your Saturday: At long last, Week 7 promises to take no plays off
Finally: a weekend slate that’s loaded with huge games: a Red River Rivalry game with the biggest of implications, a night game between top-10 teams in Baton Rouge and a ton of fun in between. You can’t go wrong as long as your TV is turned on and the remote is working.
Around CFB: Starkel vs. A&M a sign of the times in the QB transfer era
Arkansas quarterback Nick Starkel wore maroon the last few seasons and now will face his friends and teammates as the Aggies and Hogs square off on Saturday. Once a rarity, transferring players facing their old teams is becoming normal.
Around CFB: Week one reactions will be tested by week two realites
Some surprising results in week one had many making typical premature declarations about which teams are done, which conferences are overrated, and so forth. As the dust settles, week two offers some more telling contests that should quell any early overreactions.
Around CFB: Trio of well-known QBs should lead the 2019 Heisman race
Olin Buchanan is back with his weekly rundown of the national college football scene. TexAgs' Heisman voter starts 2019 looking at three familiar quarterbacks who should make strong cases for college football's top individual prize.
