2010 P&C Football Guide

2010 PRO & COLLEGE FOOTBALL GUIDE

Schedules • Team Previews • Key Players

Predictions

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ACC Preview ACC Atlantic 1. Florida Florid Flo rida a Stat S State tate e 2009 2009 Record: Record: Reco rd: 7-6 7-6 (4-4) (4-4)) (4-4 With Jimb JJimbo imbo o Fisher Fisher Fish er finally nallyy taking nall taking taki ng the reigns, reign re igns, s, the ‘Noles ‘Nole ‘N oless With hope to to get get back back on on top top of the conference. confe co nferen rence. ce. QB Christian Chris Ch ristia tian n hope Ponder will will be one of the the nation’s nation’ nati on’ss best best signal signa si gnall callers. callers call ers Ponder 2. Clemson 2009 Record: 9-5 (6-2) The Tigers lost an explosive talent in C.J. Spiller, but retained QB Kyle Parker when he decided to stick with Clemson after being selected high in the MLB Draft.

3. Boston College 2009 Record: 8-5 (5-3) The Eagles never cease to amaze by churning out winning season after winning season. They won’t have the firepower to win the ACC, but they shouldn’t slump off any.

4. NC State 2009 Record: 5-7 (2-6) Can head coach Tom O’Brien break through in his fourth season in Raleigh? Like Clemson’s Parker, QB Russell Wilson spurned the MLB for college football.

5. Wake Forest 2009 Record: 5-7 (3-5) QB Riley Skinner was a mainstay at Wake but used up his eligibility. They won’t return to doormat status, but the Demon Deacons will have trouble winning ACC games.

6. Maryland 2009 Record: 2-10 (1-7) Ralph Friedgen has one last chance to prove his first three years as head coach weren’t a fluke, but the overall talent and depth just aren’t there for the Terrapins.

ACC Coastal 1. Virginia Tech 2009 Record: 10-3 (6-2) A blowout bowl win over Tennessee sets the stage for a big 2010, and the running game could be virtually unstoppable with Tyrod Taylor, Ryan Williams and Darren Evans.

2. Georgia Tech 2009 Record: 11-3 (7-1) Four early entries to the NFL will hurt, but the Jackets have reason to hope for an ACC title repeat with new DC Al Groh and an offense that will continue to score points.

3. Miami 2009 Record: 9-4 (5-3) QB Jacory Harris has to take another step forward in his development. Randy Shannon has increased the win total each of the last two years; is this team now title-ready?

4. North Carolina 2009 Record: 8-5 (4-4) Much ado has been made about the defense, which could feature a staggering five first-round picks next April, but the offense has way too many holes and questions.

5. Duke 2009 Record: 5-7 (3-5) The program is getting better and better under third-year head coach David Cutcliffe, who returned to Duke after turning down the chance to take the Tennessee job.

6. Virginia 2009 Record: 3-9 (2-6) This will be a transition year for the Cavaliers under first-year head coach Mike London, who comes over from Richmond.

Expectations will be low in Charlottesville.

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OFFENSE

QB: Christian Ponder RB: Ryan Williams RB: Montel Harris WR: Donovan Varner WR: Torrey Smith TE: George Bryan OL: Rodney Hudson OL: Anthony Castonzo OL: Andrew Datko OL: Sean Bedford OL: Chris Hairston K: Matt Bosher

FSU Virginia Tech Boston College Duke Maryland NC St. FSU Boston College FSU Georgia Tech Clemson Miami

DEFENSE DL: Robert Quinn UNC DL: Allen Bailey Miami DL: Marvin Austin UNC DL: Da’Quan Bowers Clemson LB: Quan Sturdivant UNC LB: Bruce Carter UNC LB: Luke Kuechly Boston College DB: Deunta Williams UNC DB: Brandon Harris Miami DB: DeAndre McDaniel Clemson DB: Greg Reid FSU P: Matt Bosher Miami

Must See Games 9/4 – North Carolina vs. LSU (Atlanta, Ga.) 9/6 – VA Tech vs. Boise State (Landover, Md.) 9/11 – Miami @ Ohio State 11/4 – Georgia Tech @ Virginia Tech 11/13 – Virginia Tech @ North Carolina 11/13 – Clemson @ Florida State 11/27 – Georgia Tech @ Georgia 11/27 – Florida @ Florida State

Big XII Preview ALL Big XII OFFENSE QB: Jerrod Johnson RB: Daniel Thomas RB: Roy Helu Jr. WR: Ryan Broyles WR: Alex Torres TE: Mike McNeill OL: Nate Solder OL: Kyle Hix OL: Cory Brandon OL: Kelechi Osemele OL: Lane Taylor K: Grant Ressel

Texas A&M Kansas State Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Tech Nebraska Colorado Texas Oklahoma Iowa State Oklahoma State Missouri

DEFENSE DL: Jared Crick DL: Jeremy Beal DL: Sam Acho DL: Adrian Taylor LB: Von Miller LB: Travis Lewis LB: Brian Duncan S: Quinton Carter S: Blake Gideon CB: Prince Amukamara CB: Curtis Brown P: Derek Epperson

Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Oklahoma Texas A&M Oklahoma Texas Tech Oklahoma Texas Nebraska Texas Baylor

Must See Games 9/18 – Texas @ Texas Tech 9/18 – Nebraska @ Washington 10/2 – Texas vs. Oklahoma (Dallas, Tex.) 10/16 – Texas @ Nebraska 10/30 – Missouri @ Nebraska 11/6 – Oklahoma @ Texas A&M 11/25 – Texas A&M @ Texas 11/27 – Oklahoma @ Oklahoma State

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10 10 2. Missouri 2009 Record: 8-5 (4-4) The Tigers will score, but the defense gave up a whole bunch of them in the five losses last year. With a bunch of questions on ‘D’, it could be more of the same.

3. Iowa State 2009 Record: 7-6 (3-5) A bowl win last year was an unexpected treat for a program that hadn’t had much to cheer about. But a tough schedule in 2010 will make it hard to repeat that.

4. Kansas State 2009 Record: 6-6 (4-4) The Bill Snyder Era 2.0 has had its positives, but hasn’t featured the highs of the first time around. Unfortunately, that trend may continue this fall with a thin roster.

5. Kansas 2009 Record: 5-7 (1-7) It was a precipitous fall for Kansas last season, losing their last seven after a 5-0 start and losing their coach in a scandal. Turner Gill should provide instant energy.

6. Colorado 2009 Record: 3-9 (2-6) The Buffaloes’ last year before bolting to the Pac-10 could very well be Dan Hawkins’ last as head coach; the talent simply isn’t there to keep Colorado competitive.

Big XII South 1. Texas 2009 Record: 13-1 (8-0) Garrett Gilbert should be the next big thing at QB, and if the running game improves, the Longhorns could once again find themselves in the national title game.

2. Oklahoma 2009 Record: 8-5 (5-3) Last year was a downer for a program that is always thinking BCS bowls. But QB Landry Jones will be a seasoned starter and OU should once again push Texas at the top.

3. Texas A&M 2009 Record: 6-7 (3-5) It’s always tough in the South, but the Aggies should improve on their 6-7 mark last year with playmakers like QB Jerrod Johnson. The goal should be a win vs. UT or OU. 4. Texas Tech 2009 Record: 9-4 (5-3) Another Big XII team with a new coach, the Raiders will undergo a serious culture change with Tommy Tuberville at the top. The offense will still be potent.

5. Oklahoma State 2009 Record: 9-4 (6-2) Clearly overrated starting last year in the Top 10, OSU had a good season regardless. The win total could dip this year with key losses on offense and a new coordinator.

6. Baylor 2009 Record: 4-8 (1-7) Baylor wasn’t terrible last year, and would have been better had QB Robert Griffin been healthy. Griffin’s back, but the improvement may not reflect in the record.

BIG EAST Preview 1. Pittsburgh 2009 Record: 10-3 (5-2) The Panthers barely missed out on a conference crown last year. With the duo of RB Dion Lewis L i and d WR Jonathan J th Baldwin, B ld i it’s it’ theirs th i for f the taking in 2010.

2. Cincinnati 2009 Record: 12-1 (7-0) Brian Kelly bolted for Notre Dame after a banner year, but Butch Jones should inherit a strong team, albeit sans a few playmakers.

Cincy shouldn’t fall too far.

3. West Virginia 2009 Record: 9-4 (5-2) The Mountaineers missed a share of the conference title last year because of a three-point loss to Cincinnati. A September game at LSU should tell us a lot about this year’s team.

4. UConn 2009 Record: 8-5 (3-4) The Huskies capped off a trying, emotional year with a solid bowl win over South Carolina.

Now they will try to prove they are worthy of more national attention.

5. Rutgers 2009 Record: 9-4 (3-4) Greg Schiano will be looking to take Rutgers to its sixth straight winning season and fifth straight bowl win (shocking, we know). He has a weapon in QB Tom Savage.

6. South Florida 2009 Record: 8-5 (3-4) Jim Leavitt left the school in disgrace and Skip Holtz comes over from East Carolina to take over the program. He has a strong foundation in sophomore QB B.J. Daniels.

7. Syracuse 2009 Record: 4-8 (1-6) Doug Marrone’s team isn’t totally bereft of talent, but there aren’t enough bodies to compete in the Big East. He’ll need a few more years to get things in order.

8. Louisville 2009 Record: 4-8 (1-6) There’s a new leader of the program, as Charlie Strong comes over from Florida. He will bring a tougher attitude, but that probably won’t translate into wins right away.

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QB: Tom Savage RB: Dion Lewis RB: Noel Devine WR: Jonathan Baldwin WR: Mohamed Sanu TE: Ben Guidugli OL: Moe Petrus OL: Chris Jacobson OL: Art Forst OL: John Barclay OL: Sampson Genus K: Tyler Bitancurt

Rutgers Pittsburgh West Virginia Pittsburgh Rutgers Cincinnati UConn Pittsburgh Rutgers West Virginia South Florida West Virginia

DEFENSE DL: Greg Romeus DL: Greg Lloyd DL: Scott Vallone DL: Derek Wolfe LB: Lawrence Wilson LB: J.T. Thomas LB: J.K. Schaffer S: Dom DeCicco S: Robert Sands CB: Brandon Hogan CB: Kayvon Webster P: Rob Long

Pittsburgh UConn Rutgers Cincinnati UConn West Virginia Cincinnati Pittsburgh West Virginia West Virginia South Florida Syracuse

Must See Games 9/2 – Pittsburgh @ Utah 9/23 – Miami @ Pittsburgh 9/25 – West Virginia @ LSU 9/25 – Oklahoma @ Cincinnati 10/8 – UConn @ Rutgers 11/11 – Pittsburgh at UConn 11/26 – West Virginia @ Pittsburgh 12/4 – Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Big Ten Preview ALL Big Ten OFFENSE QB: Terrelle Pryor RB: Evan Royster RB: John Clay WR: DeVier Posey WR: Tandon Doss TE: Lance Kendricks OL: Gabe Carimi OL: Justin Boren OL: Stephen Schilling OL: Stefen Wisniewski OL: Riley Reiff K: Philip Welch

Ohio State Penn State Wisconsin Ohio State Indiana Wisconsin Wisconsin Ohio State Michigan Penn State Iowa Wisconsin

DEFENSE DL: Cameron Heyward DL: Adrian Clayborn DL: Ryan Kerrigan DL: Jack Crawford LB: Greg Jones LB: Ross Homan LB: Quentin Davie S: Tyler Sash S: Jay Valai CB: Chimdi Chekwa CB: Shaun Prater P: Ryan Donahue

Ohio State Iowa Purdue Penn State Michigan State Ohio State Northwestern Iowa Wisconsin Ohio State Iowa Iowa

1. Ohio State 2009 Record: 11-2 (7-1) There’s a lot of excitement ment in Columbus after the way st Oregon in the Rose Bowl. All the team played against the talent is there; can Jim Tressel pick up a second national title?

2. Wisconsin

3. Iowa

9/11 – Penn State @ Alabama 9/11 – Miami @ Ohio State 10/02 – Penn State @ Iowa 10/09 – Michigan State @ Michigan 10/16 – Ohio State @ Wisconsin 10/23 – Wisconsin @ Iowa 11/13 – Penn State @ Ohio State 11/20 – Ohio State @ Iowa

2009 Record: 11-2 (6-2)

Hawkeye supporters would love for there to be fewer close calls, but Kirk Ferentz’s team gets the job done. The defense will again be among the best in the country.

4. Penn State

2009 Record: 11-2 (6-2)

There were some key losses in personnel, and double-digit wins may not be in the cards in 2010, but PSU has a go-to back in Evan Royster that should provide stability.

5. Michigan State 2009 Record: 6-7 (4-4) Mark Dantonio has taken MSU to two straight bowls, but would love to challenge the Big Ten elite more often. With three Top-10 teams this year, thought, that might have to wait.

6. Michigan

2009 Record: 5-7 (1-7)

Two years of utter failure, as well as off-the-field turmoil, has the Big Blue Nation up in arms. It’s simple; another postseason miss, and Rich Rodriguez is out.

7. Purdue

2009 Record: 5-7 (4-4)

The Boilermakers are staking their season on QB Robert Marve, but RB Ralph Bolden is out with injury.

A bowl berth would be a good year for head coach Danny Hope.

8. Northwestern

2009 Record: 8-5 (5-3)

The ‘Cats will almost certainly take a step back after an Outback Bowl berth and a top-four finish in the Big 10, though having OSU and Michigan off the sched helps.

9. Illinois

Must See Games

2009 Record: 10-3 (5-3)

With the offensive duo of QB Scott Tolzien and RB John Clay, along with a tough defense, the Badgers will be in the league championship hunt all season long.

2009 Record: 3-9 (2-6)

Ron Zook’s time in Champaign has brought the program’s first Rose Bowl since 1984, but two subsequent down years have brought unrest. There’s talent, but not enough.

10. Indiana

2009 Record: 4-8 (1-7)

The Hoosiers have some nice pieces on offense to work with (QB Ben Chappell and a talented receiving corps), but there won’t be enough defense for it to matter.

11. Minnesota

2009 Record: 6-7 (3-5)

With a third offensive scheme in three years, QB Adam Weber’s head must be spinning. The youngest defense in the league will have trouble getting stops.

C-USA Preview C-USA East 1. Southern Miss 2009 Record: 7-6 (5-3) The Golden Eagles will get their 17th (!) straight winning season this year, and will be neck and neck with Central Florida for the division crown.

2. Central Florida 2009 Record: 8-5 (6-2) The QB position has been a question for the past few seasons, and this year it’s more of the same. The ‘D’ is good, so if Rob Calabrese steps up, UCF could win the league.

3. Marshall 2009 Record: 7-6 (4-4) Despite a winning record and a bowl win last year, Mark Snyder resigned as head coach. Enter Doc Holliday, who inherits some decent talent.

4. East Carolina 2009 Record: 9-5 (7-1) The Pirates could slide a good bit after the departure of head coach Skip Holtz, a rising star in the profession.

Former Texas Tech assistant Ruffin McNeill takes over.

5. Memphis 2009 Record: 2-10 (1-7) Yet another C-USA team to lose its coach, as Tommy West is out after nine years. The defense was absolutely horrendous last season, and it may not get much better.

6. UAB 2009 Record: 5-7 (4-4) If the Blazers couldn’t get to a bowl game with recordsetting quarterback Joe Webb, how will they fare without him? It could be a long year in Birmingham.

C-USA West 1. Houston 2009 Record: 10-4 (6-2) The Cougars have developed a reputation as a giantkiller, beating the likes of Oklahoma State and Texas Tech last season. They’ll win 10 again if the defense gets better.

2. SMU 2009 Record: 8-5 (6-2) It’s been a miraculous turnaround for head coach June Jones in just two years. The Mustangs lose some key pieces, but get to host Houston in October.

3. Tulsa 2009 Record: 5-7 (3-5) The Golden Hurricane had their first losing season since 2004 last year, but if the offensive line comes around, the offense could start clicking again.

4. UTEP 2009 Record: 4-8 (3-5) Mike Price has been OK, not great, in his time in El Paso (34-38 in six years). This won’t be the breakthrough the fans are waiting for, but the offense should be pretty good.

5. Rice 2009 Record: 2-10 (2-6) The Owls were young on both sides of the ball last year,. They struggled after a banner 2008. The defense will be a year older, but will it surrender less than 40 points a game?

6. Tulane 2009 Record: 3-9 (1-7) Losing two players to the NFL (WR Jeremy Williams, RB Andre Anderson) from a last-place team isn’t a recipe for success. Tulane could be among the worst in the nation.

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QB: Case Keenum RB: Donald Buckram RB: Charles Clay WR: James Cleveland WR: DeAndre Brown TE: Lee Smith OL: Cameron Zipp OL: Jah Reid OL: Scott Mitchell OL: Chris Thompson OL: Dominik Riley K: Kevin Fitzpatrick

Houston UTEP Tulsa Houston Southern Miss Marshall Southern Miss Central Florida Rice Houston Memphis Tulsa

DEFENSE DL: Bruce Miller DL: Scott Solomon DL: Cordarro Law DL: Anthony Gray LB: Marcus McGraw LB: Mario Harvey LB: Korey Williams S: Hiram Atwater S: Travis Bradshaw CB: Emanuel Davis CB: Josh Robinson P: Michael Such

Central Florida Rice Southern Miss Southern Miss Houston Marshall Southern Miss UAB Rice East Carolina Central Florida Tulsa

Must See Games 9/2 – Southern Miss @ South Carolina 9/18 – Houston @ UCLA 10/16 – SMU @ Navy 10/23 – Houston @ SMU 10/30 – Tulsa @ Notre Dame 11/13 – Southern Miss at Central Florida 11/20 – Houston @ Southern Miss 11/27 – Houston @ Texas Tech

MAC Preview ALL MAC

OFFENSE

QB: Zac Dysert RB: Bernard Pierce RB: Chad Spann WR: Eric Page WR: LaVon Brazill TE: Ben Thayer OL: Colin Miller OL: Colin Madison OL: Brandon Brooks OL: Darius Morris OL: Trevor Olson K: Matt Weller

Miami (Ohio) Temple Northern Illinois Toledo Ohio Eastern Mich.

Central Mich.

Temple Miami (Ohio) Temple Northern Illinois Ohio

DEFENSE DL: Adrian Robinson Temple DL: Muhammad Wilkerson Temple DL: Almondo Sewell Akron DL: Sean Murnane Central Mich.

LB: Noah Keller Ohio LB: Nick Bellore Central Mich.

LB: Elijah Joseph Temple S: Jaquawn Jarrett Temple S: Brian Lainhart Kent State CB: Josh Pleasant Kent State CB: Domonic Cook Buffalo P: Matt Rhinehart Kent State

Must See Games 9/11 – Central Michigan @ Temple 9/18 – UConn @ Temple 9/25 – Temple @ Penn State 9/25 – Central Michigan @ Northwestern 10/09 – Central Michigan @ Virginia Tech 10/23 – Central Michigan @ No. Illinois 11/13 – Central Michigan @ Navy 11/16 – Ohio @ Temple

MAC East 1. Temple 2009 Record: 9-4 (7-1) Head coach Al Golden has brought the program back from the dead, winning the conference crown last year and showing well in a bowl loss. Expect another title this season.

2. Ohio 2009 Record: 9-5 (7-1) The Bobcats have been good under Frank Solich, former Nebraska head man. The win total could dip this year, but he’s bringing in good talent to Athens, Ohio.

3. Kent State 2009 Record: 5-7 (4-4) It’s been a long bowl drought for Kent State (since 1972), but there’s a lot of experience back. This team could challenge for the division crown if it develops.

4. Akron 2009 Record: 3-9 (2-6) The Zips have a new coach in Rob Ianello, who inherits 17 returning starters. The defense will be thin again and Akron has a very tough schedule.

5. Buffalo 2009 Record: 5-7 (3-5) Gone is head coach Turner Gill, who turned one of the worst FBS programs into a conference champion in ’08.

New coach Jeff Quinn won’t have the personnel yet.

6. Bowling Green 2009 Record: 7-6 (6-2) The schedule is brutal with Troy, Missouri, Marshall and Ohio State out of conference. A .500 record would be a miracle.

7. Miami (Ohio) 2009 Record: 1-11 (1-7) This will be another tough year at Miami, and the opener at Florida won’t build confidence. The program will want to look ahead to 2011 and 2012.

MAC West 1. Central Michigan 2009 Record: 12-2 (8-0) The Chippewas have been the face of the conference, but life after QB Dan LeFevour will offer challenges.

There’s still enough talent, though, to repeat as champs.

2. Northern Illinois 2009 Record: 7-6 (5-3) The Huskies have been one of the most consistent teams in the conference recently, and another bowl trip is possible despite a tough non-conference slate.

3. Toledo 2009 Record: 5-7 (3-5) There’s lots of young talent, and wideout/return man Eric Page is a playmaker. The Rockets will look to pull a few MAC upsets this year.

4. Western Michigan 2009 Record: 5-7 (4-4) The Broncos lose prolific quarterback Tim Hiller, but there’s hope that the defense will be better under a new regime with DC Dave Cohen.

5. Ball State 2009 Record: 2-10 (2-6) It wasn’t too long ago (2008) that Ball State started out 12-0 and went to the MAC title game. The Cardinals are still rebuilding in Stan Parrish’s second year.

6. Eastern Michigan 2009 Record: 0-12 (0-8) It was a disaster in Ron English’s first year as coach, and the goal for the Eagles should be a few wins on the board in 2010.

MWC Preview 1. TCU 2009 Record: 12-1 (8-0) Despite the loss in the Horned Frogs’ first BCS bowl game, TCU is still on track for a second MWC title in a row under the steady guidance of QB Andy Dalton.

Dalton 2. Utah 2009 Record: 10-3 (6-2) The Utes lost six defenders to the NFL, so expect a step back on that side of the ball. But Kyle Whittingham has a good offense with soph Jordan Wynn stepping up at QB. 3. BYU 2009 Record: 11-2 (7-1) The Cougars go as their quarterbacks go, and lately the guys under center have been great. Can true freshman Jake Heaps, a super recruit, replace Max Hall?

4. Air Force 2009 Record: 8-5 (5-3) It’s not easy sledding for a service academy in a tough league like the MWC, but the Falcons should once again be bowl-eligible with their prolific ground attack.

5. Wyoming 2009 Record: 7-6 (4-4) Austin Carta-Samuels is emerging as one of the league’s best QBs, but can the offense pull itself out of the FBS cellar (18.3 points a game last year)?

6. San Diego State 2009 Record: 4-8 (2-6) QB Ryan Lindley showed flashes last season, but will want to cut down on interceptions (16) if Brady Hoke’s team is to contend for a bowl. The Aztecs are likely a year away.

7. Colorado State 2009 Record: 3-9 (0-8) It was a big step back in ’09 after a bowl victory the year before. The first step will be to resolve a QB battle before the Rams can even think about contending.

8. UNLV 2009 Record: 5-7 (3-5) There won’t be any expectations in Bobby Hauck’s first season after a great run at FCS Montana. UNLV will start by trying to find a new identity on offense.

9. New Mexico 2009 Record: 1-11 (1-7) Mike Locksley’s first year was a mess, in large part due to off-the-field problems of his own creation.

There will hopefully be a new focus at UNM, but there’s not much talent.

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QB: Andy Dalton RB: Eddie Wide RB: Asher Clark WR: Vincent Brown WR: Phillip Payne TE: Austin Umuolo OL: Matt Reynolds OL: Marcus Cannon OL: Caleb Schlauderaff OL: Zane Taylor OL: Jake Kirkpatrick K: Ross Evans

TCU Utah Air Force SDSU UNLV SDSU BYU TCU Utah Utah TCU TCU

DEFENSE DL: Wayne Daniels DL: Sealver Siliga DL: Cory Grant DL: Johnathan Rainey LB: Carmen Messina LB: Brian Hendricks LB: Mychal Sisson S: Andrew Rich S: Tejay Johnson CB: Brandon Burton CB: Anthony Wright P: Brian Stahovich

TCU Utah Utah New Mexico New Mexico Wyoming Colorado State BYU TCU Utah Air Force SDSU

Must See Games 9/2 – Pittsburgh @ Utah 9/4 – TCU vs. Oregon State (Arlington, Tex.) 9/18 – BYU @ Florida State 10/16 – BYU @ TCU 10/30 – Utah @ Air Force 11/6 – TCU @ Utah 11/13 – Utah @ Notre Dame 11/27 – Utah @ BYU

PAC 10 Preview ALL PAC 10

OFFENSE

QB: Jake Locker RB: LaMichael James RB: Jacquizz Rodgers WR: James Rodgers WR: Jermaine Kearse TE: Anthony Miller OL: Kristofer O’Dowd OL: David DeCastro OL: Bo Thran OL: Colin Baxter OL: Tyron Smith K: Kai Forbath

Washington Oregon Oregon State Oregon State Washington California USC Stanford Oregon Arizona USC UCLA

DEFENSE DL: Stephen Paea DL: Jurrell Casey DL: Ricky Elmore DL: Lawrence Guy LB: Vontaze Burfict LB: Mike Mohamed LB: Akeem Ayers S: Rahim Moore S: John Boyett CB: Trevin Wade CB: Desmond Trufant P: Bryan Anger

Oregon State USC Arizona Arizona State Arizona State California UCLA UCLA Oregon Arizona Washington California

Must See Games 9/4 – Oregon State vs. TCU (Arlington, Tex.) 9/25 – Oregon State @ Boise State 10/02 – Stanford @ Oregon 10/02 – Washington @ USC 10/23 – Washington @ Arizona 10/30 – Oregon @ USC 11/20 – USC @ Oregon State 12/4 – Oregon @ Oregon State

1. Oregon 2009 Record: 10-3 (8-1) The Ducks had a rough, h, rough offseason, and now will have to move on without ut would-be Heisman candidate Jeremiah Masoli. But there’s still enough to win the league.

2. Oregon State 2009 Record: 8-5 (6-3) Replacing QB Sean Canfield won’t be easy, but the Beavers have playmakers in brothers Jacquizz and James Rodgers. They could push Oregon for the top of the Pac-10.

3. USC 2009 Record: 9-4 (5-4) Sanctions will force a bowl ban for the next two years, and Lane Kiffin has fewer scholarships to work with. But they’re still USC, and they won’t slide too far.

4. Washington 2009 Record: 5-7 (4-5) It’s QB Jake Locker’s last chance to make a big splash.

He’s been great, and second-year coach Steve Sarkisian has made strides, but now UW is due for a winning year.

5. Arizona 2009 Record: 8-5 (6-3) Last year was a big step in Mike Stoops’ tenure, and the offense returns nearly everyone. A September test at home against Iowa could be a good barometer for the season.

6. Stanford 2009 Record: 8-5 (6-3) RB Toby Gerhart is gone, but QB Andrew Luck is getting talk as the best drop-back passer in the nation. The Cardinal should expect another bowl game this year.

7. California 2009 Record: 8-5 (5-4) The Bears had a puzzling season in ’09, losing five games by 10 points or more (usually many more). The defense has to improve to prevent a backslide.

8. UCLA 2009 Record: 7-6 (3-6) The Neuheisel era began with promise, but the Bruins have been average. UCLA will have to deal with a hard non-conference slate (Kansas State, Texas and Houston).

9. Arizona State 2009 Record: 4-8 (2-7) The Sun Devils haven’t been bowling since 2007, and a berth this season would be a surprise. The issues start with QB, where no one has stepped up to the task.

10. Washington State 2009 Record: 1-11 (0-9) Unfortunately for Cougars fans, the cupboard is still bare. The offense averaged 12 points a game last year, and the defense allowed 38. It may not get any better.

SEC Preview ALL SEC

SEC East 1. Florida 2009 Record: 13-1 (8-0) Those expecting a drop-off from the Gators of the last few years may be right, but Urban Meyer’s squad should still win the East. QB John Brantley should grow into a star.

2. Georgia 2009 Record: 8-5 (4-4) The Dawgs hadn’t lost five times in a season since ‘96, but there’s much optimism with 10 starters returning on offense and what should be an improved defense.

3. South Carolina 2009 Record: 7-6 (3-5) SC fans (and the Ol’ Ball Coach himself) must be getting tired of starting fast and fading in the second half.

Is this the year the Gamecocks show they have staying power?

4. Tennessee 2009 Record: 7-6 (4-4) What a year it’s been in Knoxville. Can new head coach Derek Dooley keep the troops in order and keep the Vols competitive in the SEC with a relatively thin roster?

5. Kentucky 2009 Record: 7-6 (3-5) Rich Brooks made the Wildcats a perennial bowl team.

Now Joker Phillips, the “head coach in waiting” since 2009, will try to keep the standard set by his mentor.

6. Vanderbilt 2009 Record: 2-10 (0-8) Head coach Bobby Johnson, a fixture in Nashville, shocked everyone when he abruptly retired in July.

Robbie Caldwell will get his shot, but the talent simply isn’t there.

SEC West 1. Alabama 2009 Record: 14-0 (8-0) Fresh off a national championship, the Crimson Tide has more than enough to repeat. If Nick Saban, his staff and his players take care of business, they will.

2. Arkansas 2009 Record: 8-5 (3-5) With Ryan Mallett and an explosive offense, head coach Bobby Petrino has an exciting team that could win 10 games. Challenging Bama, though, is another story.

3. LSU 2009 Record: 9-4 (5-3) You’d think a coach who’s won 51 games in five years would have job security. But nine losses in two years doesn’t sit well with the Tiger Nation, and Les Miles has to win.

4. Auburn 2009 Record: 8-5 (3-5) Gene Chizik had a good first season back at Auburn, and could move up in the SEC pecking order with the right breaks. QB Cam Newton has to be good right away.

5. Mississippi State 2009 Record: 5-7 (3-5) Dan Mullen brought new energy to Starkville immediately, and it showed in the record. Now the next step is a bowl, but a tough conference slate could get in the way.

6. Ole Miss 2009 Record: 9-4 (4-4) No team will move in the standings more than Ole Miss stands to in 2010. With a rebuilding offense, the Rebels could miss a bowl for the first time under Houston Nutt.

OFFENSE OF

QB: Ryan Mallett RB: Mark Ingram RB: Mario Fanin WR: AJ Green WR: Julio Jones TE: DJ Williams OL: Barrett Jones OL: Derek Sherrod OL: Mike Pouncey OL: Clint Boling OL: Lee Zimba K: Blair Walsh

Arkansas Alabama Auburn Georgia Alabama Arkansas Alabama Mississippi St. Florida Georiga Auburn Georgia

DEFENSE DL: Cliff Matthews DL: Marcel Daraeu DL: Jerrell Powe DL: Kentrell Lockett LB: Kelvin Sheppard LB: Craig Stevens LB: Justin Houston DB: Will Hill DB: Janoris Jenkins DB: Stephon Gilmore DB: Patrick Peterson P: Drew Butler

South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Mississippi LSU Auburn Georgia Florida Florida South Carolina LSU Georgia

Must See Games 9/18 -- Florida @ Tennessee 9/25 – Alabama @ Arkansas 10/2 – Florida @ Alabama 10/9 – LSU @ Florida 10/30 – Florida vs. Georgia (Jacksonville, Fla.) 11/6 – Alabama @ LSU 11/13 – South Carolina @ Florida 11/26 – Auburn @ Alabama 11/27 – LSU @ Arkansas

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OFFENSE

QB: Dwight Dasher Middle Tennessee RB: Alfred Morris Florida Atlantic RB: Lance Dunbar North Texas WR: Jerrel Jernigan Troy WR: T.Y. Hilton Florida Int’l TE: Ladarius Green Louisiana-LaF. OL: Tyler Clark Troy OL: Esteban Santiago North Texas OL: Mark Fisher Middle Tennessee OL: Kelvin Drake North Texas OL: Brad Serini Florida Int’l K: Alan Gendreau Middle Tennessee

DEFENSE DL: Bryan Hall Arkansas State DL: Troy Evans Louisiana-Monroe DL: Jamari Lattimore Middle Tennessee DL: Kevin Cyrille Florida Atlantic LB: Grant Fleming Louisiana-LaF. LB: Craig Robertson North Texas LB: Demario Davis Arkansas State S: Jeremy Kellem Middle Tennessee S: M.D. Jennings Arkansas State CB: Anthony Gaitor Florida Int’l CB: Bryan Willis Troy P: Will Goggans Troy

Must See Games 9/2 – Minnesota @ Middle Tennessee 9/11 – Troy @ Oklahoma State 9/18 – Louisiana-Monroe @ Arkansas State 10/5 – Troy @ Middle Tennessee 10/16 – Middle Tennessee @ Georgia Tech 10/23 – Louisiana-Monroe @ Middle Tennessee 10/30 – Troy @ Louisiana-Monroe 11/20 – Troy @ South Carolina

1. Middle Tennessee 2009 Record: 10-3 (7-1) erback Dwight Dasher leading With dynamic quarterback e is set for the Blue Raiders to the offense, the stage ter finishing second to Troy last win the conference after season.

2. Troy 2009 Record: 9-4 (8-0) Though MTSU will be favored, Troy still has a chance to three-peat as league champion if Jamie Hampton can prove an adequate replacement for Levi Brown at quarterback.

3. Louisiana-Monroe 2009 Record: 6-6 (5-3) The Warhawks have a new head coach in Todd Berry, who has a good bit of young talent at his disposal. If it steps up, ULM will be a top-three team in the Sun Belt.

4. Arkansas State 2009 Record: 4-8 (3-5) The Red Wolves will be installing a no-huddle offense, but must replace all their skill-position players from last year. There will be growing pains this fall.

5. Florida Atlantic 2009 Record: 5-7 (5-3) Rusty Smith was great at QB during his four years at FAU, but Jeff Van Camp filled in admirably last year when he was injured. The offensive line will be a concern.

6. La-LaFayette 2009 Record: 6-6 (4-4) The defense has a bevy of returning starters and should be one of the conference’s best this year. But the offense must improve after mustering only 22 points last season.

7. Florida Int’l 2009 Record: 3-9 (3-5) This program is much improved after some tough years, but it hasn’t necessarily shown up in the win column. The Panthers could challenge for a top-half finish.

8. North Texas 2009 Record: 2-10 (1-7) It’s been lean times for the Mean Green since Todd Dodge took over three years ago. An increase in the win column could save his job, but will they be good enough?

9. Western Kentucky 2009 Record: 0-12 (0-8) The Hilltoppers are still a program in transition, entering just their second year as a member of FBS. The only goal should be to get in the win column this season.

WAC Preview 1. Boise State 2009 Record: 14-0 (8-0) This year may offer the best chance yet for a nonBCS school to make a title game. Beat Virginia Tech and Oregon State in September, September and the Broncos will already be in the conversation for the hardware.

2. Nevada 2009 Record: 8-5 (7-1) The Wolf Pack sport the nation’s best rushing offense, led by senior QB Colin Kaepernick. They should once again finish second in the conference.

3. Fresno State 2009 Record: 8-5 (6-2) The Bulldogs have been a bowl team almost every year under Pat Hill, and this year won’t change that.

But challenging Boise State at the top will be out of the question.

4. Louisiana Tech 2009 Record: 4-8 (3-5) It will be a complete overhaul on offense, as new head coach Sonny Dykes will install a pass-happy system.

Time will tell if he has the personnel to make it work.

5. Idaho 2009 Record: 8-5 (4-4) It was a feel-good story for the Vandals in ’09, as the program went to just its second bowl game in its history. Can Robb Akey and team prove it wasn’t a fluke?

6. Hawaii 2009 Record: 6-7 (3-5) The Warriors have gone backwards a bit since June Jones left the island, but the offense can build around dynamic WR Greg Salas. It’s a good season if the Warriors go bowling.

7. Utah State 2009 Record: 4-8 (3-5) The non-conference schedule features such heavyweights as Oklahoma and BYU, so don’t expect the Aggies to earn enough wins for a postseason slot.

8. San Jose State 2009 Record: 2-10 (1-7) It will likely take a few years for new head coach Mike MacIntyre to get the program back to competitiveness. In the meantime, it will be a rough ride for the Spartans.

9. New Mexico State 2009 Record: 3-10 (1-7) The defense wasn’t as bad last year as its stats would suggest, but it won’t be improved enough to allow the Aggies to break their 51-year bowl drought.

ALL WAC

OFFENSE O

QB: Kellen Moore RB: Jeremy Avery RB: Vai Taua WR: Greg Salas WR: Austin Pettis TE: Virgil Green OL: Joe Bernardi OL: Andrew Jackson OL: Kenny Wiggins OL: Nate Potter OL: Rob McGill K: Kevin Goessling

Boise State Boise State Nevada Hawaii Boise State Nevada Fresno State Fresno State Fresno State Boise State Louisiana Tech Fresno State

DEFENSE DL: Ryan Winterswyk Boise State DL: Dante Moch Nevada DL: Billy Winn Boise State DL: Chris Carter Fresno State LB: Ben Jacobs Fresno State LB: Adrien Cole Louisiana Tech LB: Bobby Wagner Utah State S: Duke Ihenacho SJSU S: Shiloh Keo Idaho CB: Davon House NMSU CB: Brandyn Thompson Boise State P: Peter Caldwell Utah State

Must See Games 9/2 – USC @ Hawaii 9/16 – Boise State vs. Virginia Tech (Landover, Md.) 9/25 – Oregon State @ Boise State 9/25 – Nevada @ BYU 11/6 – Fresno State @ Louisiana Tech 11/13 – Nevada @ Fresno State 11/19 – Fresno State @ Boise State 11/26 – Boise State @ Nevada

College Schedules ACC Boston College Sep 4 Weber State Sep 11 Kent St. Sep 25 Virginia Tech Oct 2 Notre Dame Oct 9 @N. Carolina St. Oct 16 @Florida St. Oct 23 Maryland Oct 30 Clemson Nov 6 @Wake Forest Nov 13 @Duke Nov 20 Virginia Nov 27 @Syracuse

Georgia Tech Sep 4 South Carolina St Sep 11 @Kansas Sep 18 @No Carolina Sep 25 N. Carolina St. Oct 2 @Wake Forest Oct 9 Virginia Oct 16 M. Tenn. St. Oct 23 @Clemson Nov 4 @Virginia Tech Nov 13 Miami (Fla.) Nov 20 Duke Nov 27 @Georgia

Maryland Sep 6 Navy Sep 11 Morgan State Sep 18 @West Virginia Sep 25 FIU Oct 2 Duke Oct 16 @Clemson Oct 23 @Boston College Oct 30 Wake Forest Nov 6 @Miami (Fla.) Nov 13 @Virginia Nov 20 Florida St. Nov 27 N. Carolina St

Sep 4 North Texas Sep 11 Presbyterian Sep 18 @Auburn Oct 2 Miami (Fla.) Oct 9 @North Carolina Oct 16 Maryland Oct 23 Georgia Tech Oct 30 @Boston College Nov 6 N. Carolina St. Nov 13 @Florida St. Nov 20 @Wake Forest Nov 27 South Carolina

Duke Sep 4 Elon Sep 11 @Wake Forest Sep 18 Alabama Sep 25 Army Oct 2 @Maryland Oct 16 Miami (Fla.) Oct 23 @Virginia Tech Oct 30 @Navy Nov 6 Virginia Nov 13 Boston College Nov 20 @Georgia Tech Nov 27 North Carolina

Florida State Sep 4 Samford Sep 11 @Oklahoma Sep 18 BYU Sep 25 Wake Forest Oct 2 @Virginia Oct 9 @Miami (Fla.) Oct 16 Boston College Oct 28 @N. Carolina St. Nov 6 North Carolina Nov 13 Clemson Nov 20 @Maryland Nov 27 Florida

Louisville sville

West Virginia

Sep 4 Richmond Sep 11 @Southern Cal. Sep 25 VMI Oct 2 Florida St. Oct 9 @Georgia Tech Oct 16 North Carolina Oct 23 E. Michigan Oct 30 Miami (Fla.) Nov 6 @Duke Nov 13 Maryland Nov 20 @Boston College Nov 27 @Virginia Tech

Sep 4 Kentucky entucky Sep 11 Eastern Kentucky Sep 18 @Oregon St. Oct 2 @Arkansas Arkansas St. Oct 9 Memphis Oct 15 Cincinnati Oct 23 Connecticut Oct 30 @Pittsburgh Nov 6 @Syracuse Nov 13 South Florida Nov 20 West Virginia Nov 26 @Rutgers

Sep 4 Coastal Carolina Sep 10 @Marshall Sep 18 Maryland Sep 25 @LSU Oct 9 UNLV Oct 14 South Florida Oct 23 Syracuse Oct 29 @Connecticut Nov 13 Cincinnati Nov 20 @Louisville Nov 26 @Pittsburgh Dec 4 Rutgers

Virginia Tech

Pittsburgh

Sep 6 Boise St. Sep 11 James Madison Sep 18 East Carolina Sep 25 @Boston College Oct 2 @N. Carolina St. Oct 9 C. Michigan Oct 16 Wake Forest Oct 23 Duke Nov 4 Georgia Tech Nov 13 @North Carolina Nov 20 @Miami (Fla.) Nov 27 Virginia

Sep 2 @Utah Sep 11 New Hampshire Sep 23 Miami (Fla.) Oct 2 FIU Oct 9 @Notre Dame Oct 16 @Syracuse Oct 23 Rutgers Oct 30 Louisville Nov 11 @Connecticut Nov 20 @South Florida Nov 26 West Virginia Dec 4 @Cincinnati

Wake Forest

Rutgers

Sep 2 Florida A&M Sep 11 @Ohio St. Sep 23 @Pittsburgh Oct 2 @Clemson Oct 9 Florida St. Oct 16 @Duke Oct 23 North Carolina Oct 30 @Virginia Nov 6 Maryland Nov 13 @Georgia Tech Nov 20 Virginia Tech Nov 27 South Florida

Sep 2 Presbyterian Sep 11 Duke Sep 18 @Stanford Sep 25 @Florida St. Oct 2 Georgia Tech Oct 9 Navy Oct 16 @Virginia Tech Oct 30 @Maryland Nov 6 Boston College Nov 13 @N. Carolina St. Nov 20 Clemson Nov 27 @Vanderbilt

Sep 2 Norfolk State Sep 11 @FIU Sep 25 North Carolina Oct 2 Tulane Oct 8 Connecticut Oct 16 Army Oct 23 @Pittsburgh Nov 3 @South Florida Nov 13 Syracuse Nov 20 @Cincinnati Nov 26 Louisville Dec 4 @West Virginia

North Carolina

Big East

Miami Clemson

Virginia

Sep 4 LSU Sep 18 Georgia Tech Sep 25 @Rutgers Oct 2 East Carolina Oct 9 Clemson Oct 16 @Virginia Oct 23 @Miami (Fla.) Oct 30 William & Mary Nov 6 @Florida St. Nov 13 Virginia Tech Nov 20 N. Carolina St. Nov 27 @Duke

N. Carolina St Sep 4 Western Carolina Sep 11 @UCF Sep 16 Cincinnati Sep 25 @Georgia Tech Oct 2 Virginia Tech Oct 9 Boston College Oct 16 @East Carolina Oct 28 Florida St. Nov 6 @Clemson Nov 13 Wake Forest Nov 20 @North Carolina Nov 27 @Maryland

Cincinnati Sep 4 @Fresno St. Sep 11 Indiana State Sep 16 @N. Carolina St. Sep 25 Oklahoma Oct 9 Miami (Ohio) Oct 15 @Louisville Oct 22 South Florida Oct 30 Syracuse Nov 13 @West Virginia Nov 20 Rutgers Nov 27 @Connecticut Dec 4 Pittsburgh

Connecticut Sep 4 @Michigan Sep 11 Texas Southern Sep 18 @Temple Sep 25 Buffalo Oct 2 Vanderbilt Oct 8 @Rutgers Oct 23 @Louisville Oct 29 West Virginia Nov 11 Pittsburgh Nov 20 @Syracuse Nov 27 Cincinnati Dec 4 @South Florida

South Florida Sep 4 Stony Brook Sep 11 @Florida Sep 25 W. Kentucky Oct 2 Fla. Atlantic Oct 9 Syracuse Oct 14 @West Virginia Oct 22 @Cincinnati Nov 3 Rutgers Nov 13 @Louisville Nov 20 Pittsburgh Nov 27 @Miami (Fla.) Dec 4 Connecticut

Syracuse Sep 4 @Akron Sep 11 @Washington Sep 18 Maine Sep 25 Colgate Oct 9 @South Florida Oct 16 Pittsburgh Oct 23 @West Virginia Oct 30 @Cincinnati Nov 6 Louisville Nov 13 @Rutgers Nov 20 Connecticut Nov 27 Boston College

Big Ten Illinois Sep 4 Missouri Sep 11 Southern Illinois Sep 18 Northern Illinois Oct 2 Ohio St. Oct 9 @Penn St. Oct 16 @Michigan St. Oct 23 Indiana Oct 30 Purdue Nov 6 @Michigan Nov 13 Minnesota Nov 20 @Northwestern Dec 3 @Fresno St.

Indiana Sep 2 Towson Sep 18 @W. Kentucky Sep 25 Akron Oct 2 Michigan Oct 9 @Ohio St. Oct 16 Arkansas St. Oct 23 @Illinois Oct 30 Northwestern Nov 6 Iowa Nov 13 @Wisconsin Nov 20 Penn St. Nov 27 @Purdue

Iowa Sep 4 Eastern Illinois Sep 11 Iowa St. Sep 18 @Arizona Sep 25 Ball St. Oct 2 Penn St. Oct 16 @Michigan Oct 23 Wisconsin Oct 30 Michigan St. Nov 6 @Indiana Nov 13 @Northwestern Nov 20 Ohio St. Nov 27 @Minnesota

Michigan Sep 4 Connecticut Sep 11 @Notre Dame Sep 18 Massachusetts Sep 25 Bowling Green Oct 2 @Indiana Oct 9 Michigan St. Oct 16 Iowa Oct 30 @Penn St. Nov 6 Illinois Nov 13 @Purdue Nov 20 Wisconsin Nov 27 @Ohio St.

College Schedules Michigan St

Purdue

Sep 4 W. Michigan Sep 11 Fla. Atlantic Sep 18 Notre Dame Sep 25 Northern Colorado Oct 2 Wisconsin Oct 9 @Michigan Oct 16 Illinois Oct 23 @Northwestern Oct 30 @Iowa Nov 6 Minnesota Nov 20 Purdue Nov 27 @Penn St.

Sep 4 @Notre Dame Sep 11 Western Illinois Sep 18 Ball St. Sep 25 Toledo Oct 9 @Northwestern Oct 16 Minnesota Oct 23 @Ohio St. Oct 30 @Illinois Nov 6 Wisconsin Nov 13 Michigan Nov 20 @Michigan St. Nov 27 Indiana

Minnesota Sep 2 @M. Tenn. St. Sep 11 South Dakota Sep 18 Southern Cal. Sep 25 No Illinois Oct 2 Northwestern Oct 9 @Wisconsin Oct 16 @Purdue Oct 23 Penn St. Oct 30 Ohio St. Nov 6 @Michigan St. Nov 13 @Illinois Nov 27 Iowa

Northwestern Sep 4 @Vanderbilt Sep 11 Illinois State Sep 18 @Rice Sep 25 C. Michigan Oct 2 @Minnesota Oct 9 Purdue Oct 23 Michigan St. Oct 30 @Indiana Nov 6 @Penn St. Nov 13 Iowa Nov 20 Illinois Nov 27 @Wisconsin

Ohio State Sep 2 Marshall Sep 11 Miami (Fla.) Sep 18 Ohio Sep 25 E. Michigan Oct 2 @Illinois Oct 9 Indiana Oct 16 @Wisconsin Oct 23 Purdue Oct 30 @Minnesota Nov 13 Penn St. Nov 20 @Iowa Nov 27 Michigan

Penn State Sep 4 Youngstown St Sep 11 @Alabama Sep 18 Kent St. Sep 25 Temple Oct 2 @Iowa Oct 9 Illinois Oct 23 @Minnesota Oct 30 Michigan Nov 6 Northwestern Nov 13 @Ohio St. Nov 20 @Indiana Nov 27 Michigan St.

Wisconsin Sep 4 @UNLV Sep 11 San Jose St. Sep 18 Arizona St. Sep 25 Austin Peay Oct 2 @Michigan St. Oct 9 Minnesota Oct 16 Ohio St. Oct 23 @Iowa Nov 6 @Purdue Nov 13 Indiana Nov 20 @Michigan Nov 27 Northwestern

Big XII Colorado Sep 4 @Colorado St. Sep 11 @California Sep 18 Hawaii Oct 2 Georgia Oct 9 @Missouri Oct 16 Baylor Oct 23 Texas Tech Oct 30 @Oklahoma Nov 6 @Kansas Nov 13 Iowa St. Nov 20 Kansas St. Nov 26 @Nebraska

Kansas State Kansa

Oklahoma

Sep 4 UC UCLA Sep 11 M Missouri State Sep 18 Io Iowa St. Sep 25 U UCF Oct 7 Nebraska Oct 14 @Kansas Oct 23 @Baylor Oct 30 Oklahoma St. Nov 6 Texas Nov 13 @Missouri Nov 20 @Colorado Nov 27 @North Texas

Sep 4 Utah St. Sep 11 Florida St. Sep 18 Air Force Sep 25 @Cincinnati Oct 2 Texas Oct 16 Iowa St. Oct 23 @Missouri Oct 30 Colorado Nov 6 @Texas A&M Nov 13 Texas Tech Nov 20 @Baylor Nov 27 @Oklahoma St.

Missouri

Oklahoma St

Sep 4 @Illinois Sep 11 McNeese State Sep 18 San Diego St. Sep 25 Miami (Ohio) Oct 9 Colorado Oct 16 @Texas A&M Oct 23 Oklahoma Oct 30 @Nebraska Nov 6 @Texas Tech Nov 13 Kansas St. Nov 20 @Iowa St. Nov 27 @Kansas

Sep 4 Washington St. Sep 11 Troy Sep 18 Tulsa Sep 30 Texas A&M Oct 8 @La.-Lafayette Oct 16 @Texas Tech Oct 23 Nebraska Oct 30 @Kansas St. Nov 6 Baylor Nov 13 @Texas Nov 20 @Kansas Nov 27 Oklahoma

Nebraska

Texas

Sep 4 W. Kentucky Sep 11 Idaho Sep 18 @Washington Sep 25 South Dakota St Oct 7 @Kansas St. Oct 16 Texas Oct 23 @Oklahoma St. Oct 30 Missouri Nov 6 @Iowa St. Nov 13 Kansas Nov 20 @Texas A&M Nov 26 Colorado

Sep 4 @Rice Sep 11 Wyoming Sep 18 @Texas Tech Sep 25 UCLA Oct 2 @Oklahoma Oct 16 @Nebraska Oct 23 Iowa St. Oct 30 Baylor Nov 6 @Kansas St. Nov 13 Oklahoma St. Nov 20 Fla. Atlantic Nov 25 Texas A&M

Texas A&M Sep 4 Stephen F. Austin Sep 11 Louisiana Tech Sep 18 FIU Sep 30 @Oklahoma St. Oct 9 Arkansas Oct 16 Missouri Oct 23 @Kansas Oct 30 Texas Tech Nov 6 Oklahoma Nov 13 @Baylor Nov 20 Nebraska Nov 25 @Texas

Iowa State Sep 2 Northern Illinois Sep 11 @Iowa Sep 18 @Kansas St. Sep 25 Northern Iowa Oct 2 Texas Tech Oct 9 Utah Oct 16 @Oklahoma Oct 23 @Texas Oct 30 Kansas Nov 6 Nebraska Nov 13 @Colorado Nov 20 Missouri

Kansas Sep 4 North Dakota State Sep 11 Georgia Tech Sep 17 @Southern Miss Sep 25 New Mexico St. Oct 2 @Baylor Oct 14 Kansas St. Oct 23 Texas A&M Oct 30 @Iowa St. Nov 6 Colorado Nov 13 @Nebraska Nov 20 Oklahoma St. Nov 27 Missouri

Texas Tech Baylor Sep 4 Sam Houston St Sep 11 Buffalo Sep 18 @TCU Sep 25 @Rice Oct 2 Kansas Oct 9 @Texas Tech Oct 16 @Colorado Oct 23 Kansas St. Oct 30 @Texas Nov 6 @Oklahoma St. Nov 13 Texas A&M Nov 20 Oklahoma

Sep 5 SMU Sep 11 @New Mexico Sep 18 Texas Oct 2 @Iowa St. Oct 9 Baylor Oct 16 Oklahoma St. Oct 23 @Colorado Oct 30 @Texas A&M Nov 6 Missouri Nov 13 @Oklahoma Nov 20 Weber State Nov 27 Houston

C-USA East Carolina Sep 5 Tulsa Sep 11 Memphis Sep 18 @Virginia Tech Oct 2 @North Carolina Oct 9 @Southern Miss Oct 16 N. Carolina St. Oct 23 Marshall Oct 30 @UCF Nov 6 Navy Nov 11 @UAB Nov 20 @Rice Nov 26 SMU

Marshall Sep 2 @Ohio St. Sep 10 West Virginia Sep 18 @Bowling Green Sep 25 Ohio Oct 2 @Southern Miss Oct 13 UCF Oct 23 @East Carolina Oct 30 UTEP Nov 6 @UAB Nov 13 Memphis Nov 20 @SMU Nov 27 Tulane

Memphis Sep 4 @Mississippi St. Sep 11 @East Carolina Sep 18 M. Tenn. St. Sep 25 @UTEP Oct 2 Tulsa Oct 9 @Louisville Oct 16 Southern Miss Oct 30 Houston Nov 6 Tennessee Nov 13 @Marshall Nov 20 @UAB Nov 27 UCF

Southern Miss Sep 2 @South Carolina Sep 11 Prairie View A&M Sep 17 Kansas Sep 25 @Louisiana Tech Oct 2 Marshall Oct 9 East Carolina Oct 16 @Memphis Oct 30 UAB 1 Nov 6 @Tulane Nov 13 @UCF Nov 20 Houston Nov 26 @Tulsa

UAB Sep 2 Fla. Atlantic Sep 11 @SMU Sep 18 Troy Sep 25 @Tennessee Oct 6 @UCF Oct 16 UTEP Oct 23 @Mississippi St. Oct 30 @Southern Miss Nov 6 Marshall Nov 11 East Carolina Nov 20 Memphis Nov 27 @Rice

College Schedules UCF

Tulsa

Sep 4 South Dakota Sep 11 N. Carolina St. Sep 18 @Buffalo Sep 25 @Kansas St. Oct 6 UAB Oct 13 @Marshall Oct 23 Rice Oct 30 East Carolina Nov 5 @Houston Nov 13 Southern Miss Nov 20 @Tulane Nov 27 @Memphis

Sep 5 @East Carolina Sep 11 Bowling Green Sep 18 @Oklahoma St. Sep 25 Central Arkansas Oct 2 @Memphis Oct 9 @SMU Oct 16 Tulane Oct 30 @Notre Dame Nov 6 Rice Nov 13 @Houston Nov 20 UTEP Nov 26 Southern Miss

Houston

UTEP

Sep 4 Texas St-San Marcos Sep 10 UTEP Sep 18 @UCLA Sep 25 Tulane Oct 9 Mississippi St. Oct 16 @Rice Oct 23 @SMU Oct 30 @Memphis Nov 5 UCF Nov 13 Tulsa Nov 20 @Southern Miss Nov 27 @Texas Tech

Rice Sep 4 Texas Sep 11 @North Texas Sep 18 Northwestern Sep 25 Baylor Oct 2 SMU Oct 9 @UTEP Oct 16 Houston Oct 23 @UCF Nov 6 @Tulsa Nov 13 @Tulane Nov 20 East Carolina Nov 27 UAB

SMU Sep 5 @Texas Tech Sep 11 UAB Sep 18 Washington St. Sep 24 TCU Oct 2 @Rice Oct 9 Tulsa Oct 16 @Navy Oct 23 Houston Oct 30 @Tulane Nov 6 @UTEP Nov 20 Marshall Nov 26 @East Carolina

Tulane Sep 2 Southeastern LA Sep 11 Mississippi Sep 25 @Houston Oct 2 @Rutgers Oct 9 Army Oct 16 @Tulsa Oct 23 @UTEP Oct 30 SMU Nov 6 Southern Miss Nov 13 Rice Nov 20 UCF Nov 27 @Marshall

Sep 4 Ark-Pine Bluff Sep 10 @Houston Sep 18 New Mexico St. Sep 25 Memphis Oct 2 @New Mexico Oct 9 Rice Oct 16 @UAB Oct 23 Tulane Oct 30 @Marshall Nov 6 SMU Nov 13 @Arkansas Nov 20 @Tulsa

Independents Army Sep 4 @E. Michigan Sep 11 Hawaii Sep 18 North Texas Sep 25 @Duke Oct 2 Temple Oct 9 @Tulane Oct 16 @Rutgers Oct 30 VMI Nov 6 Air Force Nov 13 @Kent St. Nov 20 @Notre Dame Dec 11 @Navy

Navy Sep 6 @Maryland Sep 11 Georgia Southern Sep 18 @Louisiana Tech Oct 2 @Air Force Oct 9 @Wake Forest Oct 16 SMU Oct 23 Notre Dame Oct 30 Duke Nov 6 @East Carolina Nov 13 C. Michigan Nov 20 Arkansas St. Dec 11 Army

Notre Dame Sep 4 Purdue Sep 11 Michigan Sep 18 @Michigan St. Sep 25 Stanford Oct 2 @Boston College Oct 9 Pittsburgh Oct 16 W. Michigan Oct 23 @Navy Oct 30 Tulsa Nov 13 Utah Nov 20 Army Nov 27 @Southern Cal.

MAC Akron Sep 4 Syracuse Sep 11 Gardner-Webb Sep 18 @Kentucky Sep 25 @Indiana Oct 2 Northern Illinois Oct 9 @Kent St. Oct 16 @Ohio Oct 23 W. Michigan Oct 30 @Temple Nov 6 @Ball St. Nov 17 Miami (Ohio) Nov 26 Buffalo

Bowling Green Sep 4 @Troy Sep 11 @Tulsa Sep 18 Marshall Sep 25 @Michigan Oct 2 Buffalo Oct 9 @Ohio Oct 16 @Temple Oct 23 Kent St. Oct 30 @C. Michigan Nov 10 Miami (Ohio) Nov 17 @Toledo Nov 26 W. Michigan

Buffalo Sep 2 Rhode Island Sep 11 @Baylor Sep 18 UCF Sep 25 @Connecticut Oct 2 @Bowling Green Oct 16 @Northern Illinois Oct 23 Temple Oct 30 Miami (Ohio) Nov 4 @Ohio Nov 12 Ball St. Nov 20 E. Michigan Nov 26 @Akron

Kent State Sep 2 Murray State Sep 11 @Boston College Sep 18 @Penn St. Oct 2 @Miami (Ohio) Oct 9 Akron Oct 16 @Toledo Oct 23 @Bowling Green Oct 30 Ball St. Nov 6 Temple Nov 13 Army Nov 20 @W. Michigan Nov 26 Ohio

Miami (Ohio) Sep 4 @Florida Sep 11 E. Michigan Sep 18 Colorado St. Sep 25 @Missouri Oct 2 Kent St. Oct 9 @Cincinnati Oct 16 @C. Michigan Oct 23 Ohio Oct 30 @Buffalo Nov 10 @Bowling Green Nov 17 @Akron Nov 23 Temple

Ohio

Eastern Michigan

Sep 4 Wofford ord Sep 11 Toledo do Sep 18 @Ohio hio St. Sep 25 @Marshall arshall Oct 2 @E. Mi Michigan hi Oct 9 Bowling Green Oct 16 Akron Oct 23 @Miami (Ohio) Oct 30 La.-Lafayette Nov 4 Buffalo Nov 16 @Temple Nov 26 @Kent St.

Sep 4 Army Sep 11 @Miami (Ohio) Sep 18 C. Michigan Sep 25 @Ohio St. Octt 2 Ohi O Ohio Oct 9 @Vanderbilt Oct 16 @Ball St. Oct 23 @Virginia Oct 30 Toledo Nov 13 @W. Michigan Nov 20 @Buffalo Nov 26 Northern Illinois

Temple

Northern Illinois

Sep 3 Villanova Sep 9 C. Michigan Sep 18 Connecticut Sep 25 @Penn St. Oct 2 @Army 1 Oct 9 @Northern Illinois Oct 16 Bowling Green Oct 23 @Buffalo Oct 30 Akron Nov 6 @Kent St. Nov 16 Ohio Nov 23 @Miami (Ohio)

Sep 2 @Iowa St. Sep 11 North Dakota Sep 18 @Illinois Sep 25 @Minnesota Oct 2 @Akron Oct 9 Temple Oct 16 Buffalo Oct 23 C. Michigan Oct 30 @W. Michigan Nov 9 Toledo Nov 20 @Ball St. Nov 26 @E. Michigan

Ball State

Toledo

Sep 2 SE Missouri St Sep 11 Liberty Sep 18 @Purdue Sep 25 @Iowa Oct 2 @C. Michigan Oct 9 W. Michigan Oct 16 E. Michigan Oct 23 @Toledo Oct 30 @Kent St. Nov 6 Akron Nov 12 @Buffalo Nov 20 Northern Illinois

Sep 3 Arizona Sep 11 @Ohio Sep 18 @W. Michigan Sep 25 @Purdue Oct 2 Wyoming Oct 9 @Boise St. Oct 16 Kent St. Oct 23 Ball St. Oct 30 @E. Michigan Nov 9 @Northern Illinois Nov 17 Bowling Green Nov 26 C. Michigan

Central Michigan W. Michigan Sep 2 Hampton Sep 9 @Temple 7:00pm Sep 18 @E. Michigan Sep 25 @Northwestern Oct 2 Ball St. Oct 9 @Virginia Tech Oct 16 Miami (Ohio) Oct 23 @Northern Illinois Oct 30 Bowling Green Nov 5 W. Michigan Nov 13 @Navy Nov 26 @Toledo

Sep 4 @Michigan St. Sep 11 Nicholls State Sep 18 Toledo Oct 2 Idaho Oct 9 @Ball St. Oct 16 @Notre Dame Oct 23 @Akron Oct 30 Northern Illinois Nov 5 @C. Michigan Nov 13 E. Michigan Nov 20 Kent St. Nov 26 @Bowling Green

MWC Air Force Sep 4 Northwestern State Sep 11 BYU Sep 18 @Oklahoma Sep 25 @Wyoming Oct 2 Navy Oct 9 Colorado St. Oct 16 @San Diego St. Oct 23 @TCU Oct 30 Utah Nov 6 @Army Nov 13 New Mexico Nov 18 @UNLV

College Schedules BYU

Utah

Sep 4 Washington Sep 11 @Air Force Sep 18 @Florida St. Sep 25 Nevada Oct 1 @Utah St. Oct 9 San Diego St. Oct 16 @TCU Oct 23 Wyoming Nov 6 UNLV Nov 13 @Colorado St. Nov 20 New Mexico Nov 27 @Utah

Sep 2 Pittsburgh Sep 11 UNLV Sep 18 @New Mexico St. Sep 25 San Jose St Oct 9 @Iowa St. Oct 16 @Wyoming Oct 23 Colorado St. Oct 30 @Air Force Nov 6 TCU Nov 13 @Notre Dame Nov 20 @San Diego St. Nov 27 BYU

Colorado State

Wyoming

Sep 4 Colorado Sep 11 @Nevada Sep 18 @Miami (Ohio) Sep 25 Idaho Oct 2 TCU Oct 9 @Air Force Oct 16 UNLV Oct 23 @Utah Oct 30 New Mexico Nov 6 @San Diego St. Nov 13 BYU Nov 20 @Wyoming

Sep 4 Southern Utah Sep 11 @Texas Sep 18 Boise St. Sep 25 Air Force Oct 2 @Toledo Oct 9 @TCU Oct 16 Utah Oct 23 @BYU Oct 30 San Diego St. Nov 6 @New Mexico Nov 13 @UNLV Nov 20 Colorado St.

New Mexico Sep 4 @Oregon Sep 11 Texas Tech Sep 18 Utah Sep 25 @UNLV Oct 2 UTEP Oct 9 @New Mexico St. Oct 23 San Diego St. Oct 30 @Colorado St. Nov 6 Wyoming Nov 13 @Air Force Nov 20 @BYU Nov 27 TCU

TCU Sep 4 Oregon St. Sep 11 Tennessee Tech Sep 18 Baylor Sep 24 @SMU Oct 2 @Colorado St. Oct 9 Wyoming Oct 16 BYU Oct 23 Air Force Oct 30 @UNLV Nov 6 @Utah Nov 13 San Diego St. Nov 27 @New Mexico

UNLV Sep 4 Wisconsin Sep 11 @Utah Sep 18 @Idaho Sep 25 New Mexico Oct 2 Nevada Oct 9 @West Virginia Oct 16 @Colorado St. Oct 30 TCU Nov 6 @BYU Nov 13 Wyoming Nov 18 Air Force Nov 27 @San Diego St. Dec 4 @Hawaii

PAC-10 Arizona Sep 3 @Toledo Sep 11 The Citadel Sep 18 Iowa Sep 25 California Oct 9 Oregon St. Oct 16 @Washington St. Oct 23 Washington Oct 30 @UCLA Nov 6 @Stanford Nov 13 Southern Cal. Nov 26 @Oregon Dec 2 Arizona St.

Arizona State Sep 4 Portland State Sep 11 Northern Arizona Sep 18 @Wisconsin Sep 25 Oregon Oct 2 @Oregon St. Oct 9 @Washington Oct 23 @California Oct 30 Washington St. Nov 6 @Southern Cal. Nov 13 Stanford Nov 26 UCLA Dec 2 @Arizona

California Sep 4 UC Davis Sep 11 Colorado Sep 17 @Nevada 1 Sep 25 @Arizona Oct 9 UCLA Oct 16 @Southern Cal. Oct 23 Arizona St. Oct 30 @Oregon St. Nov 6 @Washington St. Nov 13 Oregon Nov 20 Stanford Nov 27 Washington

Oregon Orego Sep 4 New Mexico Sep 11 @ @Tennessee Sep 18 Po Portland State Sep 25 @ @Arizona St. Oct 2 Stanford Oct 9 @Washington St. Oct 21 UCLA Oct 30 @Southern Cal. Nov 6 Washington Nov 13 @California Nov 26 Arizona Dec 4 @Oregon St.

Oregon State Sep 4 @TCU Sep 18 Louisville Sep 25 @Boise St. Oct 2 Arizona St. Oct 9 @Arizona Oct 16 @Washington Oct 30 California Nov 6 @UCLA Nov 13 Washington St. Nov 20 Southern Cal. Nov 27 @Stanford Dec 4 Oregon

Southern Cal Sep 2 @Hawaii Sep 11 Virginia 1 Sep 18 @Minnesota Sep 25 @Washington St. Oct 2 Washington Oct 9 @Stanford Oct 16 California Oct 30 Oregon Nov 6 Arizona St. Nov 13 @Arizona Nov 20 @Oregon St. Nov 27 Notre Dame Dec 4 @UCLA

Stanford Sep 4 Sacramento State Sep 11 @UCLA Sep 18 Wake Forest Sep 25 @Notre Dame Oct 2 @Oregon Oct 9 Southern Cal. Oct 23 Washington St. Oct 30 @Washington Nov 6 Arizona Nov 13 @Arizona St. Nov 20 @California Nov 27 Oregon St.

UCLA Sep 4 @Kansas St. Sep 11 Stanford Sep 18 Houston Sep 25 @Texas Oct 2 Washington St. Oct 9 @California Oct 21 @Oregon Oct 30 Arizona Nov 6 Oregon St. Nov 18 @Washington Nov 26 @Arizona St. Dec 4 Southern Cal.

Washington

Florida

Sep 4 @BYU Sep 11 Syracuse Sep 18 Nebraska Oct 2 @Southern Cal. Oct 9 Arizona St. Oct 16 Oregon St. Oct 23 @Arizona Oct 30 Stanford Nov 6 @Oregon Nov 18 UCLA Nov 27 @California Dec 4 @Washington St.

Sep 4 Miami (Ohio) Sep 11 South Florida Sep 18 @Tennessee Sep 25 Kentucky Oct 2 @Alabama Oct 9 LSU Oct 16 Mississippi St. Oct 30 Georgia Nov 6 @Vanderbilt Nov 13 South Carolina Nov 20 Appalachian State Nov 27 @Florida St.

Washington St

Georgia

Sep 4 @Oklahoma St. Sep 11 Montana State Sep 18 @SMU Sep 25 Southern Cal. Oct 2 @UCLA Oct 9 Oregon Oct 16 Arizona Oct 23 @Stanford Oct 30 @Arizona St. Nov 6 California Nov 13 @Oregon St. Dec 4 Washington

SEC SE C

Alabama

Sep 4 San Jose St. Sep 11 Penn St. Sep 18 @Duke Sep 25 @Arkansas Oct 2 Florida Oct 9 @South Carolina Oct 16 Mississippi Oct 23 @Tennessee Nov 6 @LSU Nov 13 Mississippi St. Nov 18 Georgia State Nov 26 Auburn

Arkansas Sep 4 Tennessee Tech Sep 11 La.-Monroe Sep 18 @Georgia Sep 25 Alabama Oct 9 @Texas A&M Oct 16 @Auburn Oct 23 Mississippi Oct 30 Vanderbilt Nov 6 @South Carolina Nov 13 UTEP Nov 20 @Mississippi St. Nov 27 LSU

Auburn Sep 4 Arkansas St. Sep 9 @Mississippi St. Sep 18 Clemson Sep 25 South Carolina Oct 2 La.-Monroe Oct 9 @Kentucky Oct 16 Arkansas Oct 23 LSU Oct 30 @Mississippi Nov 6 Chattanooga Nov 13 Georgia Nov 26 @Alabama

Sep 4 La.-Lafayette Sep 11 @South Carolina Sep 18 Arkansas Sep 25 @Mississippi St. Oct 2 @Colorado Oct 9 Tennessee Oct 16 Vanderbilt Oct 23 @Kentucky Oct 30 @Florida Nov 6 Idaho State Nov 13 @Auburn Nov 27 Georgia Tech

Kentucky Sep 4 @Louisville Sep 11 W. Kentucky Sep 18 Akron Sep 25 @Florida Oct 2 @Mississippi Oct 9 Auburn Oct 16 South Carolina Oct 23 Georgia Oct 30 @Mississippi St. Nov 6 Charleston Southern Nov 13 Vanderbilt Nov 27 @Tennessee

LSU Sep 4 @North Carolina Sep 11 @Vanderbilt Sep 18 Mississippi St. Sep 25 West Virginia Oct 2 Tennessee Oct 9 @Florida Oct 16 McNeese State Oct 23 @Auburn Nov 6 Alabama Nov 13 La.-Monroe Nov 20 Mississippi Nov 27 @Arkansas

Mississippi Sep 4 Jacksonville State Sep 11 @Tulane Sep 18 Vanderbilt Sep 25 Fresno St. Oct 2 Kentucky Oct 16 @Alabama Oct 23 @Arkansas Oct 30 Auburn Nov 6 La.-Lafayette Nov 13 @Tennessee Nov 20 @LSU Nov 27 Mississippi St.

College Schedules Mississippi St

Florida Atlantic

MTSU

Fresno no State

Sep 4 Memphis Sep 9 Auburn Sep 18 @LSU Sep 25 Georgia Oct 2 Alcorn State Oct 9 @Houston Oct 16 @Florida Oct 23 UAB Oct 30 Kentucky Nov 13 @Alabama Nov 20 Arkansas Nov 27 @Mississippi

Sep 2 @UAB Sep 11 @Michigan St. Sep 25 North Texas Oct 2 @South Florida Oct 9 @La.-Monroe Oct 23 @Arkansas St. Oct 30 FIU Nov 6 @W. Kentucky Nov 13 La.-Lafayette Nov 20 @Texas Nov 27 @M. Tenn. St. Dec 4 Troy

Sep 2 Minnesota Sep 11 Austin Peay Sep 18 @Memphis Sep 25 @La.-Lafayette Oct 5 Troy Oct 16 @Georgia Tech Oct 23 La.-Monroe Nov 2 @Arkansas St. Nov 13 North Texas Nov 20 @W. Kentucky Nov 27 Fla. Atlantic Dec 4 @FIU

Sep 4 Cincinnati ncinnati Sep 18 @Utah St. Sep 25 @Mississippi Oct 2 Cal al Poly Oct 9 Hawaii Oct 16 New Mexico St. Oct 23 @San Jose St. Nov 6 @Louisiana Tech Nov 13 Nevada Nov 19 @Boise St. Nov 27 Idaho Dec 3 Illinois

South Carolina

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Sep 2 Southern Miss Sep 11 Georgia Sep 18 Furman Sep 25 @Auburn Oct 9 Alabama Oct 16 @Kentucky Oct 23 @Vanderbilt Oct 30 Tennessee Nov 6 Arkansas Nov 13 @Florida Nov 20 Troy Nov 27 @Clemson

Sep 11 Rutgers Sep 18 @Texas A&M Sep 25 @Maryland Oct 2 @Pittsburgh Oct 9 W. Kentucky Oct 16 @North Texas Oct 30 @Fla. Atlantic Nov 6 La.-Monroe Nov 13 @Troy Nov 20 @La.-Lafayette Nov 27 Arkansas St. Dec 4 M. Tenn. St.

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Sep 4 Bowling Green Sep 11 @Oklahoma St. Sep 18 @UAB Sep 25 Arkansas St. Oct 5 @M. Tenn. St. Oct 16 La.-Lafayette Oct 30 @La.-Monroe Nov 6 @North Texas Nov 13 FIU Nov 20 @South Carolina Nov 27 W. Kentucky Dec 4 @Fla. Atlantic

Sep 4 Tennessee-Martin Sep 11 Oregon Sep 18 Florida Sep 25 UAB Oct 2 @LSU Oct 9 @Georgia Oct 23 Alabama Oct 30 @South Carolina Nov 6 @Memphis Nov 13 Mississippi Nov 20 @Vanderbilt Nov 27 Kentucky

Vanderbilt

LA-Lafayette

Sep 4 Northwestern Sep 11 LSU Sep 18 @Mississippi Oct 2 @Connecticut Oct 9 E. Michigan Oct 16 @Georgia Oct 23 South Carolina Oct 30 @Arkansas Nov 6 Florida Nov 13 @Kentucky Nov 20 Tennessee Nov 27 Wake Forest

Sep 4 @Georgia Sep 11 Arkansas St. Sep 25 M. Tenn. St. Oct 2 @North Texas Oct 8 Oklahoma St. Oct 16 @Troy Oct 23 W. Kentucky Oct 30 @Ohio Nov 6 @Mississippi Nov 13 @Fla. Atlantic Nov 20 FIU Nov 27 @La.-Monroe

Sun Belt Arkansas State Sep 4 @Auburn Sep 11 @La.-Lafayette Sep 18 La.-Monroe Sep 25 @Troy Oct 2 Louisville Oct 9 @North Texas Oct 16 @Indiana Oct 23 Fla. Atlantic Nov 2 M. Tenn. St. Nov 13 W. Kentucky Nov 20 @Navy Nov 27 @FIU

Sep 4 @Clemson Sep 11 Rice Sep 18 @Army Sep 25 @Fla. Atlantic Oct 2 La.-Lafayette Oct 9 Arkansas St. Oct 16 FIU Oct 30 @W. Kentucky Nov 6 Troy Nov 13 @M. Tenn. St. Nov 20 @La.-Monroe Nov 27 Kansas St.

LA-Monroe Sep 11 @Arkansas Sep 18 @Arkansas St. Sep 25 SE Louisiana Oct 2 @Auburn Oct 9 Fla. Atlantic Oct 16 @W. Kentucky Oct 23 @M. Tenn. St. Oct 30 Troy Nov 6 @FIU Nov 13 @LSU Nov 20 North Texas Nov 27 La.-Lafayette

W. Kentucky Sep 4 @Nebraska Sep 11 @Kentucky Sep 18 Indiana Sep 25 @South Florida Oct 9 @FIU Oct 16 La.-Monroe Oct 23 @La.-Lafayette Oct 30 North Texas Nov 6 Fla. Atlantic Nov 13 @Arkansas St. Nov 20 M. Tenn. St. Nov 27 @Troy

WAC Boise State Sep 6 @Virginia Tech Sep 18 @Wyoming Sep 25 Oregon St. Oct 2 @New Mexico St. Oct 9 Toledo Oct 16 @San Jose St. Oct 26 Louisiana Tech Nov 6 Hawaii 2:00pm Nov 12 @Idaho 9:00pm Nov 19 Fresno St. Nov 26 @Nevada 1 Dec 4 Utah St.

Sep 2 Southern Cal. Sep 11 @Army Sep 18 @Colorado Sep 25 Charleston So Oct 2 Louisiana Tech Oct 9 @Fresno St. Oct 16 Nevada Oct 23 @Utah St. Oct 30 Idaho Nov 6 @Boise St. Nov 20 San Jose St. Nov 27 @New Mexico St. Dec 4 UNLV

Idaho Sep 2 North Dakota Sep 11 @Nebraska Sep 18 UNLV Sep 25 @Colorado St. Oct 2 @W. Michigan Oct 16 @Louisiana Tech Oct 23 New Mexico St. Oct 30 @Hawaii Nov 6 Nevada Nov 12 Boise St. Nov 20 @Utah St. Nov 27 @Fresno St. Dec 4 San Jose St.

Louisiana Tech Sep 4 Grambling Sep 11 @Texas A&M Sep 18 Navy Sep 25 Southern Miss Oct 2 @Hawaii Oct 9 Utah St. Oct 16 Idaho Oct 26 @Boise St. Nov 6 Fresno St. Nov 13 @New Mexico St. Nov 27 @San Jose St. Dec 4 Nevada

Nevada Sep 2 Estrn Washington Sep 11 Colorado St. Sep 17 California Sep 25 @BYU 6 Oct 2 @UNLV Oct 9 San Jose St. Oct 16 @Hawaii Oct 30 Utah St. Nov 6 @Idaho Nov 13 @Fresno St. Nov 20 New Mexico St. Nov 26 Boise St. Dec 4 @Louisiana Tech

New Mexico St Sep 11 San Diego St. Sep 18 @UTEP Sep 25 @Kansas Oct 2 Boise St St. Oct 9 New Mexico Oct 16 @Fresno St. Oct 23 @Idaho Oct 30 San Jose St. Nov 6 @Utah St. Nov 13 Louisiana Tech Nov 20 @Nevada Nov 27 Hawaii

San Jose State Sep 4 @Alabama Sep 11 @Wisconsin Sep 18 Southern Utah Sep 25 @Utah Oct 2 UC Davis Oct 9 @Nevada Oct 16 Boise St. Oct 23 Fresno St. Oct 30 @New Mexico St. Nov 13 Utah St. Nov 20 @Hawaii Nov 27 Louisiana Tech Dec 4 @Idaho

Utah State Sep 4 @Oklahoma Sep 11 Idaho State Sep 18 Fresno St. Sep 25 @San Diego St. Oct 1 BYU Oct 9 @Louisiana Tech Oct 23 Hawaii Oct 30 @Nevada Nov 6 New Mexico St. Nov 13 @San Jose St. Nov 20 Idaho Dec 4 @Boise St.

2010 Predictions

2010 Gorilla NFL Predictions Pred AFC East 1.

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AFC North 1. Baltimore 2. Cincinnati 3. Pittsburgh 4. Cleveland

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AFC West 1. San Diego 2. Denver 3. Kansas City 4. Oakland

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NFC North 1. Minnesota 2. Green Bay 3. Chicago 4. Detroit *Wildcards

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NFC West 1. San Francisco 2. Arizona 3. Seattle 4. St. Louis

AFC Championship Baltimore over Indianapolis NFC Championship Minnesota over Cowboys Super Bowl XLII Minnesota over Baltimore

NFL Preview BUFFALO BILLS

MIAMI DOLPHINS NS

2009 Record 6-11 Coach: Chan Gailey Key Player: WR Lee Evans

2009 Record: 7-9 Coach: Tony Sparano Key Player: QB Chad Henne

Key Gains: LB Andra Davis DT Dwan Edwards Key Losses: WR Terrell Owens G Ritchie Ingognito

Key Gains: WR Brandon Marshall G Ritchie Incognito Key Losses: LB Joey Porter LB Jason Taylor WR Ted Ginn Jr.

Outlook: There will be alot of changes in Buffalo this season, including a switch to the 3-4 defense. WR Terrell Owens is gone after only being on the team for one season.

The offense will get an immediate spark from first round draft choice C. J. Spiller.

Spiller is a multi-purpose athlete that can also return kicks and is a very good receiver out of the backfield. With all the other teams in the AFC East improving greatly, it will be difficult for the Bills to be very competitive in 2010.

Outlook: The Dolphins are looking for big things from WR Brandon Marshall and LB Karlos Dansby. GM Bill Parcells is a no nonsense boss who won’t tolerate any bad behavior from Marshall. Miami’s defense still has some holes to fill, but free agent pick-up Dansby will boslter the middle of that unit.

RB Ronnie Brown is back from injury, and RB Ricky Williams seems to be as strong as ever in his career. Those two men will share carries this again this season.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

NEW YORK JETS

2009 Record: 10-6 Coach: Bill Bellichick Key Player: QB Tom Brady

2009 200 09 Record: 9-7 Coach: Co oach: Rex Ryan Key Ke ey Player: QB Mark Sanchez

Key Gains: TE Algee Crumpler WR Tory Holt Key Losses: LB Adalius Thomas TE Benjamin Watson

Key Gains: RB LaDainian Tomlinson S Brodney Pool WR Santonio Holmes Key Losses: RB Leon Washington G Alan Faneca

Outlook: QB Tom Brady is in contract negotiations, but that will not result in any kind of holdout by Brady. WR Wes Welker is returning healthy after a knee injury last season. WR Randy Moss led the league with 13 touchdown receptions and is in a contract year. The defense was spotty last season, but looks to improve after losing several key players. NT Vince Wilfork is a massive player who plugs up the middle well. Safety Brandon Meriweather was selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2009. The Pats are a shoo-in for at least a wild card spot in the play-offs.

Outlook: The Jets surprised everyone by going to the AFC Championship game in 2009. With all the moves made in the offseason this year, it looks like they want nothing less than the Super Bowl in 2010. An old school combination of run heavy offense and elite defense may take them there. The addition of Tomlinson and 2008 Super Bowl MVP WR Santonio Holmes adds even more weapons for QB Mark Sanchez. The defense would like to generate more sacks than last season’s total of 32.

NFL Preview BALTIMORE RAVENS

CINCINNATI BENGALS

2009 Record: 9 9-7 7 Coach: John Harbaugh Key Player: QB Joe Flacco/LB Ray Lewis

2009 Record: 10-6 Coach: Marvin Lewis Key Player: QB Carson Palmer

Key Gains: WR Anquan Boldin WR Donte Stallworth Key Losses: CB Samari Rolle CB Corey Ivy

Key Gains: WR Terrell Owens WR Antonio Bryant CB Adam Jones Key Losses: WR Laveraneus Coles K Shane Graham

Outlook: The Ravens are starting to look more like a team focusing on offense instead of defense. QB Joe Flacco will be looking downfield much more in 2010 with the additions of WR’s Boldin and Stallworth.

The Ravens lost several close games in 2009 and more offensive firepower will help them pull out more of those games. LB Ray Lewis is ageless, and is back in the middle of Baltimore’s defense. He has lost a step or two, but can still make game changing plays.

The secondary must stay away from injuries that hampered that unit in 2009.

Outlook: The Bengals made many moves in free agency including signing CB Adam “Pacman” Jones and WR Terrell Owens.

These two players have had problems in the past, but are looking to get their careers back on track in Cincinnati. Cincy’s defense was solid in 2009 and should benefit greatly from more offensive fireworks in 2010. The Bengals will be playing a first place schedule this season, something they are not used to. Inconsistancies in both the kicking and return games is an area of great concern for Coach Marvin Lewis.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

2009 Record: 5-11 Coach: Eric Mangini Key Player: WR/KR Josh Cribbs

2009 Record: 9-7 2009 C Coach: Mike Tomlin K Player: QB Byron Leftwich Key

Key Gains: QB Jake Delhomme OT Tony Pashos Key Losses: QB Brady Quinn QB Derek Anderson

Key Gains: WR Antwaan Randel El QB Byron Leftwich Key Losses: WR Santonio Holmes RB Willie Parker

Outlook: There will be no quarterback controversy this year, at least at the start of the season.

QB Jake Delhomme comes into camp as the starter, but then the Browns drafted Texas QB Colt McCoy. Browns fans will want to see the rookie play if Delhomme falters in any way. New president Mike Holmgren is trying to rebuild the Browns, but it will take time. WR/KR Josh Cribbs is a bright spot for Cleveland with his ability to deliver electrifying kick returns. RB Jamal Lewis retired and RB Jerome Harrison takes over the rushing duties. The Browns won their last four games of the season in 2009 after starting out 1-11.

Outlook: QB Byron Leftwich is Pittsburgh’s key player due to the suspension of QB Ben Rothlisberger. Big Ben will miss a minimum of 4 games and could miss up to 6 games.

Pittsburgh can’t afford to fall too far behind in the improved AFC North. The Steelers have the all around talent to get through that period with a great defense and the return of a healthy Troy Polamalu. A consistant running game will go far to keep the Steelers in contention at the beginning of the season.

Injuries hampered the offensive line in 2009, but still have a solid group up front.

NFL Preview HOUSTON TEXANS

INDIANAPOLIS IS COLTS OLTS

2009 Record: 9-7 Coach: Gary Kubiak Key Player: WR Andre Johnson

2009 Record: 14-2 Coach: Jim Caldwell Key Player: QB Peyton Manning

Key Gains: C Wade Smith TE Michael Gains Key Gains: OT Adam Terry G Andy Alleman Key Losses: CB Marlin Jackson Key Losses: CB Dunta Robinson G Ryan Lilja RB Chris Brown Outlook: The Texans finished with a francise best 9-7 record last season and were rewarded with the toughest schedule in the league. The offense finished ranked fourth overall in 2009, and were first in passing, but 30th in rushing. They need to imrove on that to be able to compete in the AFC South. RB Steve Slaton is coming off a neck injury that hampered his play at mid-season. WR Andre Johnson is a tremendous wideout who can’t be covered one on one. DE Mario Williams is a sack machine and Houston’s defense is one of the best in the league.

Outlook: The Colts fell short of a Super Bowl win when QB Peyton Manning uncharacteristicly threw an interception for a TD. Regardless, Manning had a tremendous 2009 season and looks poised to repeat that in 2010. RB Joseph Addai is strong as ever and should produce another 1000+ yard season.

The same can be said for WR Reggie Wayne and the rest of Indy’s offense. DE Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis are the soul of the Colts defense. Those two have combined for 134 sacks and 62 forced fumbles since teaming up in 2003.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

TENNESSEE TITANS

2009 Record: 7-9 Coach Jack Del Rio Key Player: RB Maurice Jones-Drew

2 2009 Record: 8-8 C Coach: Jeff Fisher K Player: RB Chris Johnson Key

Key Gains: DE Aaron Kampman LB Kirk Morrison Key Losses: DT John Henderson WR Torry Holt

Key Gains: CB Tye Hill DE Jason Babin Key Losses: DE Kyle Vanden Bosch LB Keith Bullock

Outlook: The Jaguars totally revamped their defensive line through free agency and the draft. They are very young on both sides of the ball, and that hurt them as they faded down the stretch in 2009. This year will be different in many ways due to the emergence of RB Maurice Jones-Drew as an every down back-and a good one. Jones-Drew is as tough a back as there is in the league. QB David Garrard must be more consistent for the Jaguars to be competitive in the very tough AFC South.

Jacksonville has one of the best special teams unit in the league, especially their kickers.

Outlook: The Titans finished the year strong after starting the 2009 season 0-6. They look to start off stronger than that in 2010. RB Chris Johnson rushed for over 2000 yards and QB Vince Young came off the bench and played well. Young will be the starter in 2010. Tennessee lost a couple of long time players on defense and first round draft pick DE Derrick Morgan will be counted on to be a starter immediately. Competing in the AFC South will be a chore without some kind of consistancy early in the season, especially on defense.

NFL Preview DENVER BRONCOS

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

2009 Record: 8-8 Coach: Josh McDaniels Key Player: RB Knowshon Moreno

2009 Record: 4-12 Coach: Todd Haley Key Player:QB Matt Cassel

Key Gains: LB Akin Ayodele DT Jamal Williams Key Losses: WR Brandon Marshall G Ben Hamilton

Key Gains: RB Thomas Jones G Ryan Lilja Key Losses: C Wade Smith G Mike Goff

Outlook: Coach Josh McDaniels has shown that he is in charge of this team by trading two very good players the last two seasons.

The Broncos want to be more of a passing team in 2010 instead of their usual focus on running the ball. Denver drafted Florida QB Tim Tebow in the first round and McDaniels surely wants to use Tebow in some capacity immediately. Just how he will use him is unclear. LB Elvis Dumervil is one of the best linebackers in the league, leading the NFL in sacks in 2009 with 17. Denver rewarded Dumervil with a huge contract just before the opening of camp.

Outlook: The Chiefs hired new coordinators on both sides of the ball with Romeo Crennel and Charlie Weis. The emergence of RB Jamaal Charles was a great surprise for Kansas City and he will be their featured back. WR Chris Chambers is Matt Cassel’s go-to receiver, but they need another guy to draw attention away from the double team on Chambers. The Chiefs selected Eric Berry in the draft, and look to him to be an immediate starter. Berry was considered the best all around athlete in the 2010 draft.

Kansas City could surprise in the AFC West this season.

OAKLAND RAIDERS

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

2009 Record: 5-11 Coach: Tom Cable Key Player: QB Jason Campbell

2009 Record: 13-3 2009 C Coach: Norv Turner K Player: QB Philip Rivers Key

Key Gains: QB Jason Campbell LB Kamerion Wimbley Key Losses: QB JaMarcus Russell WR Javon Walker

Key Gains: CB Nathan Vasher CB Don Strickland Key Losses: RB LaDainian Tomlinson DT Jamal Williams

Outlook: The Raiders finally gave up on QB JaMarcus Russell after he ran afoul of the law in the off season. Russell was a former overall top draft pick. Oakland landed QB Jason Campbell from Washington and immediately upgraded that position. WR Louis Murphy had an outstanding rookie season in 2009, and will Campbell’s main target downfield.

Kamerion Wimbley will start at outside linebacker and brings vetern leadership to the defense. CB Nnamdi Asomugha is good a cornerback as there is in the NFL. He will be Oakland’s shut down defender in 2010.

Outlook: The Chargers look to move on from the LaDainian Tomlinson era with rookie RB Ryan Matthews now in the backfield. San Diego still has many weapons on offense, and QB Philip Rivers is a franchise QB. Dont look for much of a drop off in his numbers.

CB Quentin Jammer is a ball hawking corner and teams are more inclined to throw away from his side of the field than test him. San Diego should again cruise to the AFC West division crown. Too many teams in that division are rebuilding, and the Chargers are heads above them all.

NFL Preview DALLAS COWBOYS

NEW YORK GIANTS NTS

2009 Record: 11-5 Coach: Wade Phillips Key Player: WR Miles Austin

2009 Record: 8-8 Coach: Tom Coughlin Key Player: QB Eli Manning

Key Gains: OT Alex Barron Key Losses: OT Flozell Adams LB Bobby Carpenter

Key Gains: S Antrel Rolle S Deon Grant LB Keith Bullock Key Losses: P Jeff Feagles S Aaron Rouse

Outlook: The emergence of WR Miles Austin gives QB Tony Romo a legitimate downfield threat. Along with WR Roy Williams, Romo has two very good receivers to target. RB Marion Barber will share carries with RB Felix Jones and give Dallas fresh legs throughout the game. There are playmakers all over the Cowboys defense led by LB DeMarcus Ware.

CB Mike Jenkins is now the best cornerback on the Cowboys. Jenkins had five interceptions in 2009 and, along with CB Terence Newman, gives the Cowboys the best cornerback tandem in the NFL. Dallas is striving to become the first team in NFL history to play in a Super Bowl on its home field.

Outlook: The Giants will look to restore their defense back to 2008 when they led the league in total defense. LB Keith Bullock will be a major part of that rebuilding. DT Osi Umenyiora was bothered by injuries last season, but looks to return healthy for 2010.

A lot of pressure is on QB Eli Manning to throw more than last season. New York will look to run more to relieve that pressure. RB Brandon Jacobs is a big bruising runner, but he is coming off some injuries. RB Ahmad Bradshaw will share carries to help ease the load on Jacobs.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

WASHINGTON REDSKINS

2009 Record: 11-5 Coach: Andy Reid Key Player QB Kevin Kolb

2 2009 Record: 4-12 C Coach: Mike Shanahan K Player: QB Donovan McNabb Key

Key Gains: LB Ernie Sims C B Marlin Jackson Key Losses: QB Donovan McNabb RB Brian Westbrook

Key Gains: QB Donovan McNabb RB Willie Parker Key Losses: QB Jason Campbell WR Antwaan Randle EL

Outlook: The Eagles refuse to think of the 2010 season as a rebuilding year. Philadelphia is a regular play-off participant, but lots of work needs to be done defensively to reach them again. DE Trent Cole is a Pro Bowl player and along with newly acquired DE Darryl Tapp gives the Eagles a formidable pass rushing tandem. QB Donovan McNabb is now a Redskin and QB Kevin Kolb takes the reins of an very good offense. RB LeSean McCoy is an exciting second year player, and WR DeSean Jackson is a deep threat. Jackson had 8 touchdowns of 50+ yards in 2009.

Outlook: QB Donovan McNabb takes over an offense with many questions, particularly the play of the offensive line. First round draft pick Trent Williams will be counted on to play immediately. TE Chris Cooley will be McNabb’s main target in a short yardage style passing game. DT Albert Haynesworth is unhappy with his contract and may either hold out or demand a trade. Haynesworth is a monster that creates havoc all over the offensive line.

His absence would greatly hurt Washington’s defensive efforts. The Redskins return all of their starting linebackers from last season.

NFL Preview CHICAGO BEARS

DETROIT LIONS

2009 Record: 7-9 79 Coach: Lovie Smith Key Player: DE Julius Peppers

2009 Record: 2-14 Coach: Jim Schwartz Key Player: WR Calvin Johnson

Key Gains: DE Julius Peppers RB Chester Taylor Key Losses: DE Alex Brown OT Orlando Pace

Key Gains: DE Kyle Vanden Bosch WR Nate Burleson Key Losses: LB Ernie Sims CB Philip Buchanan

Outlook: DE Julius Peppers will inject life into the Bears’ defense and with LB Brian Urlacher returning healthy, Chicago should be vastly improved. DT Tommie Harris also returns to the defensive line from injury. QB Jay Cutler will need time to fully grasp new offensive coordinator Mike Martz’s system.

RB Matt Forte and RB Chester Taylor are both very good receivers out of the backfield. WR Devin Hester is looking to repeat his success of 2009, and and is one of the league’s premier return men. Chicago will be very competitive in the NFC North.

Outlook: The Lions have a long way to go to compete in the NFC North, but they are making strides to get there. QB Matthew Stafford took his lumps in his rookie year, but that was to be expected. WR Calvin Johnson is a dynamic receiver that can’t be covered one on one. RB Kevin Smith is returning from a serious knee injury in 2009. Detroit has had the worse ranked defense in the league for three straight years. The free agent signing of DE Kyle Vanden Bosch will definately shore up that front line. An 8-8 season would be spectacular for the Lions this season.

GREEN BAY PACKERS

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

2009 Record: 11-5 Coach: Mike McCarthy Key Player: QB Aaron Rogers

20 2009 009 Record: 12-4 Coach: C oach: Brad Childress Key Player: RB Adrian Peterson K

Key Gains: P Chris Bryan Key Losses: DE Aaron Kampman RB Ahman Green

Key Gains: CB Lito Sheppard DE Mike Montgomery Key Losses: RB Chester Taylor OT Artis Hicks

Outlook: Green Bay’s offense is a high octane machine with QB Aaron Rodgers throwing the ball all over the field. Rodgers threw for 30 touchdowns with only 7 interceptions.

Rodgers did get sacked a lot however, a sign of problems on the offensive line. The suspension of DT Johnny Jolly will hurt the defensive front, but B.J.Raji will fill in nicely at that spot. CB Al Harris may not be fully recovered from a knee injury in time to start the season. 2009 NFL Defensive Player Of The Year CB Charles Woodson is back and ready to have a monster season.

Outlook: QB Brett Favre is likely to come back after having a magnificent season in 2009 and taking the Vikings to the NFC Championship. RB Adrian Peterson is the best running back in the NFL, but has a problem with fumbling. He has vowed to work on his ball protection during training camp.

WR Percy Harvin is a dual threat as a receiver and a runner and also returns kicks. Minnesota’s defense will again be solid led by DE Jared Allen.

Allen has a motor that never stops and is a sack machine. LB E.J. Henderson is returning from a broken leg and is ready for camp. The Vikes will again be a favorite to reach the Super Bowl.

NFL Preview ATLANTA FALCONS

CAROLINA PANTHERS HERS

2009 Record: 9-7 Coach: Mike Smith Key Player: QB Matt Ryan

2009 Record: 8-8 Coach: John Fox Key Player WR Steve Smith

Key Gains: CB Dunta Robinson S Matt Giordano Key Losses: CB Tye Hill C Mike Schneck

Key Gains: DT Ed Johnson S Aaron Francisco Key Losses: DE Julius Peppers QB Jake Delhomme

Outlook: QB Matt Ryan and RB Michael Turner both battled injuries last season most notably Turner. Atlanta’s offense will rely heavily on Turner’s healthy return. Atlanta is a very young team that is maturing rapidly.

WR Roddy White is a great talent and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2009. DE John Abraham anchors a defensive line that excels at stuffing the run. LB Curtis Lofton is one of leagues top tacklers and rarely takes a down off. Free agent CB Dunta Robinson signed a big contract and will make Atlanta’s secondary one of the best around.

Outlook: There was a lot of turnover on the Panthers’ roster this offseason. QB’s Matt Moore and rookie Jimmie Clausen will compete for the starting job after the departure of QB Jake Delhomme. WR Steve Smith is perhaps the best wide receiver in the league and cannot be covered one on one. Both running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathon Stewart each rushed for over 1100 yards. Look for more of that kind of run production in 2010. Three of four starting defensive linemen are gone from last season including All-Pro Julius Peppers. Carolina must find some pass rushers to replace those players.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

2009 Record: 13-3 Coach: Sean Payton Key Player: Drew Brees

2 2009 Record: 3-13 Coach: Raheem Morris C Key Player: QB Josh Freeman K

Key Gains: DE Alex Brown Key Losses: LB Scott Fujita TE Dan Campbell

Key Gains: S Sean Jones WR Reggie Brown Key Losses: WR Antonio Bryant S Will Allen

Outlook: The Saints shocked the world by marching past the Colts to win the Super Bowl.

QB Drew Brees had a fairy tale year, and will most likely have another with his roster returning intact. New Orleans will have to deal with more difficult schedule, but they should dominate the NFC South. Super Bowl hero S Darren Sharper and the Saints’ defense is also mostly intact and will again be one of the best in the league. DE Will Smith had 13 sacks in 2009 and New Orleans signed vetern DE Alex Brown to complement Smith on the line. As long as the Saints avoid the dreaded Super Bowl hangover, they will be a favorite to repeat.

Outlook: There is a massive rebuilding effort going on in Tampa Bay beginning with the defensive line. First round draft pick Gerald McCoy will be counted on to contribute immediately. LB Barrett Ruud is a bright spot for the Bucs on defense. Ruud is a very good tackler and is always among the league leaders in the statistic. QB Josh Freeman is a young and improving quarterback who has a very strong arm and likes to throw deep. TE Kellen Winslow had a very good year in 2009 and looks to be even better in 2010.

NFL Preview ARIZONA CARDINALS

ST. LOUIS RAMS

2009 Record: 10-6 Coach: Ken Whisenhunt Key Player: QB Matt Leinhart

2009 Record: 1-15 Coach: Steve Spagnuolo Key Player: LB James Laurinitis

Key Gains: G Rex Hadnut G Alan Faneca Key Losses: WR Anquan Boldin S Antrel Rolle

Key Gains: QB Sam Bradford C Hank Fraley Key Losses: LB Paris Lenon CB Jonathon Wade

Outlook: QB Kurt Warner retired and WR Anquan Boldin was traded and that is not good news for the Cardinals offense. This is now QB Matt Leinhart’s team and it is time for him to prove it. Arizona did improve its offensive line in free agency adding two vetern linemen in guards Rex Hadnut and Alan Faneca. RB Chris Wells is a young and strong running back that can attack the middle of the line. S Antrel Rolle was lost to free agency as was LB Karlos Dansby, but DT Darnell Dockett is the superstar of Arizona’s Defense. Look for the Cardinals to still be competitive in the NFC West.

Outlook: 2009 was a tough year for the Rams going 1-15, but they did get the first overall pick in QB Sam Bradford. The Rams say they will not try and rush Bradford into the system. He will be expected to play and have his ups and downs. RB Steven Jackson is a very physical runner and led the NFC in rushing in 2009. The offensive line is loaded with high draft picks and is maturing together into a solid unit. St. Louis desperately needs improvement on the defensive line against the run. Teams gained massive yardage against the Rams last season and that has to stop for them to compete at all.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ers

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

2009 Record: 8-8 Coach: Mike Singletary Key Player: RB Frank Gore

20 2009 009 Record: 5-11 Coach: Pete Carroll C Key Player: LB Lofa Tatupu K

Key Gains: WR Ted Ginn Jr. LB Travis LaBoy Key Losses: OT Tony Pashos CB Dre Bly

Key Gains: RB Leon Washington LB Chris Clemons Key Losses: WR Nate Burleson DT Cory Redding

Outlook: QB Alex Smith has his best ever supporting cast in RB Frank Gore, WR Michael Crabtree, and TE Vernon Davis. All of these players are capable of having huge seasons especially Michael Crabtree who missed the first five games in 2009, but still ended up with a great season. LB Patrick Willis is perhaps the fastest linebacker in the NFL and is great at covering the field from sideline to sideline and is rarely out of position. Head Coach Mike Singletary is a fiery leader and his enthusiasm rubs off on his players. They genuinely love to play to him and he gets the most from them.

Outlook: Seattle hired Pete Carroll from USC and didn’t give him much to work with. They did practically nothing in free agency, preferring to work from within and draft picks. QB Matt Hasselbeck does have WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh to throw to and he can get open in single coverages. Seattle will try a variety of defensive alignments, but will basically use the 4-3 defense. LB Lofa Tatupu is back after missing ten games in 2009 and he looks to be healthy going into camp. Seattles kicking game is the best in the NFL with K Olindo Mare making 21 consecutive field goal attempts to close the season.

FANTASY Quarterbacks

Running Backs

1. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints: A terrific combination of talent

1. Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans:: The consensus number one

and supporting cast keeps Saints’ Drew Brees as the top fantasy quarterback. Brees was tops in the league last year in touchdowns (34) and quarterback rating (109.6), and should have no problem reaching those numbers again with the likes of Marques Colston, Devery Henderson and Jeremy Shockey catching the ball.

overall pick in fantasy drafts, Chris Johnson nson put up numbers usually reserved for Madden video games. The lightning-quick running back amassed 2006 yards and 14 TDs as he ripped long runs time after time.

He may not carry the ball as much as he did in 2009, but the home run threat is still there every carry.

2. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts: A model of consistency,

2. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings: It speaks volumes to how

Peyton Manning is one of the few sure things in fantasy football. In his last four years, he’s averaged 30 TDs and 4235 yards per season. He won’t be the first pick in your draft, but if you’re sitting in the 3-5 range, pick him up without any hesitation.

far you’ve come when you run for over 1300 yards and 18 TDs, and people talk about you having a “down year”. Despite this perception, Adrian Peterson is still a top 3 pick in any fantasy draft. His overall consistency makes him the Peyton Manning of running backs.

3. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers: Statistically, Aaron Rodgers

3. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars: Maurice made the most of his first season as the lead running back for the Jaguars. He proved he could take on the increased workload and produce at the same time, scoring 15 times on the ground. Jones-Drew is one of the few running backs that not only gets the yards, but is also a goal-line back as well.

might actually be considered low at number 3. In his second year as starter, Rodgers held his own with the other elite quarterbacks, tossing 30 TDs and 4434 yards to just 7 INT. Could he actually improve on his numbers for the second consecutive year? With his surround talent, odds are yes.

4. Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens: Last season saw Ray Rice overtake 4. Matt Schaub, Houston Texans: He might not have the name recognition as the previous quarterbacks listed, but Matt Schaub put himself in elite company in his first full season in ’09. Leading the league in yards (4770) and completions (396), Schaub created one of the most dynamic passing attacks along with WR Andre Johnson.

Willis McGahee as the featured back in Baltimore. Rice carried the ball 254 times for 1339 yards. The one downside to Rice was that McGahee still got a lot of goal line carries, limiting Rice to just 7 touchdowns.

However, expect McGahee to be phased out a little more, with Rice getting more scoring chances.

5. Tom Brady, New England Patriots: Tom Brady rebounded nicely

5. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons: After a slow start, Michael Turn-

after tearing his ACL in Week 1 in 2008. Like Manning, Brady is extremely reliable and plays in a system that will see him rack up big numbers. He’s not at the top of the list anymore like he was a few years ago, but he’s an excellent option in the second or third round.

er was on a tear before injuring his ankle in 2009. He was averaging 143 yards per game in his last three contests before the injury. This might actually be a benefit for 2010, as he got some much needed rest after carrying the ball 376 times in 2008.

6. Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers: With the release of LaDanian Tomlinson and other question marks at running back, many predict that the Chargers will lean even more on Philip Rivers and the passing game.

This is pretty scary, since the super-accurate Rivers has already topped 4000 yards the last two seasons.

6. Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams: You can argue that Steven

7. Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings: Brett Favre flirted with retirement once more last season, but his decision to return with the Vikings turned out to be the right one. At 40-years-old, Favre enjoyed arguably his best season yet, throwing 33 TDs to just 7 INT. Technically, he hasn’t announced that he will be returning, but it will be hard not to come back after last season.

7. Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers: A somewhat chancy pick, San Fran’s Frank Gore is high risk, high reward. Gore has put up stellar seasons before (see 2006), but he’s been beset by nagging injuries and several different offensive schemes over the last few years. However, when healthy, he’s a bruising back and has added value, as he’s one of the best pass-catching backs in the league.

8. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys: With the emergence of WR Miles

8. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers: He’s the first back listed

Austin as the number one receiver, Tony Romo had his best season yet.

Romo put up career highs in yards and kept his interceptions to a career low with only 9. With the addition of WR Dez Bryant through the draft, the Cowboys have their most formidable passing game in recent years.

that evenly splits carries with a teammate, but that’s more a testament to how much rushing talent the Carolina Panthers have on their roster, and not a knock on DeAngelo Williams. Williams exceeded 1100 yards with 7 TDs in limited time. He’d be a good compliment paired with a goal line back on your roster.

9. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens: This may be Joe Flacco’s official breakout year. With the acquisition of WR Anquan Boldin, Flacco and the Ravens finally have a legitimate number one wide out. Putting him in the top 10 might be a little high, but we’re buying that the strongarmed quarterback will flourish with his new weapon and take the next step as a pro.

10. Donovan McNabb, Washington Redskins: Coming over from Philadelphia, Donovan McNabb won’t have the same offensive support in Washington, but that doesn’t mean he’s any less of a quarterback.

There’s something reassuring in the familiarity and steadiness of McNabb, which makes him a solid pick in the middle to late rounds if you decide to wait on taking your starting signal caller.

Jackson should be higher on this list, but the fact that he’s playing on a struggling team knocks his value down just slightly. He will have to make the most of his situation, in which opposing offenses will key up on him, knowing that he has little help.

9. Ryan Grant, Green Bay Packers: Green Bay’s Ryan Grant is similar to a Jones-Drew in that he’ll give you solid yards to go with his goal line scoring chances. He rushed for over 1200 yards while still getting plenty of carries inside the five-yard-line. He’s a terrific pick-up once you get into the second-tier running backs.

10. Cedric Benson, Cincinnati Bengals: No one surprised NFL fans more than Cedric Benson’s sudden career resurrection. Thought to be done at age 26, Benson found a home in Cincinnati and showed why he was taken fourth overall in the 2005 draft. Slightly risky pick, considering he came out nowhere after four lackluster years, but the Bengals might be the perfect fit for him.

FANTASY 11. Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Chiefs: Somewhat of a “Chris “C

6. Marques Colston, New Orleans Saints: It must be hard playing

Johnson-lite”, Jamaal Charles showed the same kind of breaka breakaway speed once he became the featured back in Kansas City. Charles produced a spectacular second half once he became the starter, and finished the year averaging 5.9 yards per carry while scoring 7 TDs.

in New Orleans, having to fight for your chances with all the weapons they have. Marques Colston leads a receiving core that features two other receivers with 8 or more TDs. His numbers may fluctuate week to week, but it’s hard to overlook a guy with 70 catches, 1074 yards and 9 touchdowns.

12. Beanie Wells, Arizona Cardinals: Beanie Wells really turned it on late last season, accumulating 70% of his yards and scoring 85% of his touchdowns after Week 8. With the retirement of QB Kurt Warner, who knows what the Cardinals’ offense will look like, but Wells proved in ’09 that he will be a part of it.

13. Knowshon Moreno, Denver Broncos: Knowshon Moreno endured a typical rookie season: flashes of brilliance (86 yards, 2 TD in Week 13) in some games, painful first-year struggles (5 carries, 3 yards in Week 9) in others. Expect more chances for the second-year back in 2010, as he gets more comfortable in the Broncos’ system.

14. Pierre Thomas, New Orleans Saints: The departure of Mike Bell means that goal line carries will be up for grabs in New Orleans. Pierre Thomas will have ample opportunities, considering his recent production (20 TDs over the past two seasons) and the general ineffectiveness of Reggie Bush. Thomas ran for almost 800 yards in a three-back system in 2009.

15. Jonathan Stewart, Carolina Panthers: Jonathan Stewart is the ying to teammate DeAngelo Williams’ yang. Stewart is the perfect physical runner to compliment Williams’ quickness. With a new starting quarterback, the Panthers are likely to favor a heavy running game, which will only help the numbers for Stewart and Williams.

Wide Receivers 1. Andre Johnson, Houston Texans: Andre Johnson has led the league in yards the past two years, proving that even when defenses plan for him, he can still find ways to get open. It will be business as usual once again for the projected number one receiver, as he has found his perfect battery mate in Matt Schaub.

2. Randy Moss, New England Patriots: Randy Moss enters 2010 needing 74 receptions for 1000 for his career. Moss has become a valuable member of the Patriots and fits well in their pass-first system.

With Brady as the starter, Moss has averaged 90 catches and 18 TDs.

3. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals: The player most affected

by Kurt Warner’s retirement is Larry Fitzgerald. It’s not that he played poorly with Matt Leinart, but Fitzgerald clearly flourished with Warner at the helm. The one thing that won’t change? Fitzgerald still has the best hands in the NFL.

4. Miles Austin, Dallas Cowboys: Miles Austin erupted in his fourth year in the league. Coming in with 18 career catches, Austin finished with 81 receptions and 11 TDs. Now that he and Romo have established a rapport, he heads into the 2010 season as the first option.

Only a breakout year by rookie Dez Bryant could take Austin’s numbers away.

5. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts: Reggie Wayne proved that he could put up the same amount of production without Marvin Harrison lining up opposite him. Wayne posted his second career season with 100 catches and his six consecutive year with 1000 yards or more.

Looks like he is the new Mr. Reliable in Indianapolis.

7. Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons: Three consecutive years of 80+ catches and 1000+ yards puts you in special company. Despite Matt Ryan’s injury in the middle of the season, Roddy White had a career best 11 TDs and continued on his current pace established after his breakout 2007 season. Expect for Ryan and White to continue to click in ’10.

8. DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles: DeSean Jackson set the standard for big play touchdowns, catching ten passes for 40-yards or more. Kevin Kolb, and not Donovan McNabb, will be his quarterback this year, but that shouldn’t make a big difference. In Kolb’s two starts, Jackson caught 10 passes for 250 yards and 2 TDs.

9. Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions: It shouldn’t have surprised many to see Calvin Johnson’s numbers take a slight dip in 2009. Having a rookie quarterback does that sometimes. Johnson still put up solid stats though, and Matt Stafford showed some promise. Putting your confidence in Johnson is also putting your confidence in the rebuilding Lions.

10. Brandon Marshall, Miami Dolphins: After posting three consecutive seasons of at least 100 receptions, Brandon Marshall is taking his talents to South Beach. However, the passing game in Miami isn’t what it is in Denver. Marshall will still be the main target, but Chad Henne and the Dolphins offense is more run-oriented.

11. Greg Jennings, Green Bay Packers: Many would expect Greg Jennings to be ranked higher, considering he’s playing with a topthree quarterback. However, Jennings’ 2009 was a bit of an anomaly.

His yards were there (1113 yards), but he only accumulated 68 catches and 4 TDs. Having Donald Driver starting opposite him as taken away some his numbers.

12. Anquan Boldin, Baltimore Ravens: Anquan Boldin is another receiver whose success will depend mostly on the growth of his quarterback. Flacco will have to show that he can consistently find his first real number one receiver. If he can, than Boldin will be a steal in the mid to late rounds.

13. Sidney Rice, Minnesota Vikings: No one benefited more from Favre’s return than Sidney Rice. Before his 83 catches and 8 TDs from ’09, Rice had never caught more than 31 passes in his previous two seasons. Having a future Hall of Famer throwing to you will do wonders for your career.

14. Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers: This is not a knock on Steve Smith, who has proved his detractors wrong his whole career. This is more of a statement about the Panthers’ quarterback situation. QB Matt Moore doesn’t inspire fantasy confidence in the passing game to make Smith a fantasy “must have”.

15. Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers: Sure, putting Michael Crabtree ahead of other wideouts like Chad Ochocinco and Vincent Jackson looks like a reach, but we’re buying high on his upside. Crabtree brings a physicality that few have at his position, and without a holdout cutting into his season, it’ll be nice to see him on the field for the whole year.

FANTASY Tight Ends 1. Dallas Clark, Indianapolis Colts: The toughest tight end to defend.

Dallas Clark’s ability to expose both safeties and linebackers leave him open for Manning all game. Clark was the only tight end to catch 100 passes and was third in the league with 10 TDs. He’s the perfect fantasy tight end and will be the first at his position off the board.

2. Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers: Vernon Davis was considered the top fantasy tight end in 2009 due to his league leading 13 TDs. After a number of years of rotating quarterbacks and offensive coordinators, it appears that the 49ers have settled down, making guys like Davis a safe pick.

3. Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers: Antonio Gates enjoyed an injury-free season in 2009, after being nagged by them the three previous years. He set a career high in yards with 1157 and his 79 catches were his highest since 2005. With LaDanian Tomlinson released, Gates should get more chances in goal line situations to score.

4. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons: A young quarterback’s best friend can often be his tight end, and for Matt Ryan, it doesn’t get much better than Anthony Gonzalez. Gonzalez led the league in targets (passes thrown to him) for tight ends with 136, meaning that he’s getting plenty of opportunities to rack up the stats.

5. Brent Celek, Philadelphia Eagles: Without a strong goal line running back, Brent Celek will continue to get looks in short-yard situations for the Eagles. He won’t be a sleeper in drafts like he was last year, after reaching career bests with 76 receptions, 971 yards and 8 TDs.

6. Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys: Jason Witten’s stock would be a lot higher if he could find the end zone more. Witten was second behind Clark in receptions for a tight end with 94. However, he only scored two touchdowns, which knocks him down from top-tier to second level as far as fantasy owners are concerned.

7. Jermichael Finley, Green Bay Packers: Jermichael Finley will begin the year as a starter, which should result with increases in his numbers across the board. In just the second half alone last season, Finley put up numbers that rivaled other top tight ends. A relative unknown now, he’d be a great sleeper later in drafts.

8. Visanthe Shiancoe, Minnesota Vikings: Another benefactor of the Brett Favre signing, Visanthe Shiancoe reached new career highs in receptions (56) and touchdowns (11) under Favre’s command. He might not get the same amount of catches other tight ends get, but his scoring production is as good as anyone.

Kickers 1. Nate Kaeding, San Diego Chargers: Nate Kaeding has the accuracy and the opportunities to put him at the top of place kickers.

He went 32/35 in field goals, and 51/51 in extra points, second overall.

With the Chargers high-octane offense, Kaeding’s scoring chances are come in bunches each week.

2. Ryan Longwell, Minnesota Vikings: Ryan Longwell led all kickers with 55 PATs and converted 26-of-28 field goals, riding the tails of Minnesota’s upgraded offense. He can make any field goal, going 10/11 from 40 yards out, including 2/2 from 50+.

3. Garrett Hartley, New Orleans Saints: s: Saints kicker Garrett Hartley rockets up the rankings almost based on n Brees and Co. alone. Hartley was a respectable 9/11 in field goals in the he second half, but a flawless postseason showed that he can make pressure ressure kicks.

4. Stephen Gostkowski, New England Patriots: It may not have been 2007 all over again, but 47 PATs and 31 field goal attempts is nothing to sneeze at. Stephen Gostkowski converted 84% of his field goal as Tom Brady returned to put a little more life in the Patriots’ offense.

5. Rob Bironas, Tennessee Titans: It’s a bit risky for a team to send out their kicker for several 40+ yard field goals, but Tennessee’s Rob Bironas has proven that he can knock them down. He was 15/18 from 40 yards and beyond. His deep range accuracy puts him makes him a top five kicker.

Defenses 1. Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles got production in every category as defenses are concerned. With 44 sacks, 25 picks and 6 return touchdowns; Philly was scoring points across the board. They achieved this with their blitz-heavy scheme and strong linebacking unit. Andy Reid has this formula down pat.

2. New York Jets: This unit could be number one, but in fantasy scoring, keeping opponents off the board isn’t enough. The Jets sacked the quarterback only 32 times and returned just 3 touchdowns.

DE Jason Taylor and CB Antonio Cromartie will help in both areas. Is it possible they could allow fewer than their league leading 236 points this year? Yes.

3. Baltimore Ravens: The old stand by. Other teams may try to poach their talent (we’re looking at you New York Jets), but the Ravens continue to reload, mostly through the draft. Ray Lewis and Ed Reed are still the leaders on the squad, and as long as they’re still there, you don’t bet against them.

4. Green Bay Packers: A bit of a surprise last year, considering they switched to the 3-4, but a strong group of linebackers and secondary put them towards the top statistically. Their 30 interceptions were an NFL best and the 4451 yards allowed second only to the Jets.

5. Minnesota Vikings: Many want to downgrade the Vikes after they were not as stifling as predicted. However, it’s hard to keep them out of the top five when they led the league in sacks (48) and tied for the lead in forced fumbles (23). Despite their shaky secondary, this is still a top-notch defense in fantasy.

NFL Schedules WEEK K1 THU, SEP 9 Minnesota at New Orleans SUN, SEP 12 Miami at Buffalo Detroit at Chicago Oakland at Tennessee Cincinnati at New England Carolina at NY Giants Atlanta at Pittsburgh Cleveland at Tampa Bay Denver at Jacksonville Indianapolis at Houston San Francisco at Seattle Green Bay at Philadelphia Arizona at St. Louis Dallas at Washington MON, SEP 13 Baltimore at NY Jets San Diego at Kansas City

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WEEK 13 THU, DEC 2 Houston at Philadelphia SUN, DEC 5 NO at Cincinnati Chicago at Detroit San Francisco at GB Jacksonville at Tenn Denver at Kansas City Cleveland at Miami Buffalo at Minnesota Washington at NYGiants Atlanta at Tampa Bay Oakland at San Diego Carolina at Seattle St. Louis at Arizona Dallas at Indianapolis Pittsburgh at Baltimore

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