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Heat is on Carr

Lloyd Carr started his career at Michigan by winning 10 of his first 11 games against Top 10 teams.
He won a share of the 1997 national title, the Wolverines' first in nearly a half century.

Oh, and he lost to Appalachian State on Saturday.

Bowden Bowl 2007

After a subpar 2006, coach Bobby Bowden has Florida State back in the rankings.

The 19th-ranked Seminoles strive for a positive start Monday night when they open the season against ACC rival Clemson, coached by Bobby Bowden's son Tommy Bowden.

QB's In Focus

Auburn quarterback Brandon Cox played like an aging veteran down the stretch last season, gimpy legs and all. Kansas State's Josh Freeman, meanwhile, performed like exactly what he was: A talented freshman thrust into the starting job before he was really ready.

#16 Rutgers vs. Buffalo

All eight home games are sold out. The waiting list for season tickets has reached 6,000. Aluminum bleachers have been added to seat an additional 2,500 fans at each game.

Have no doubts! This is the most anticipated season in the 138-year history of college football at Rutgers, and it gets under way Thursday night when the No. 16 Scarlet Knights play Buffalo at Rutgers Stadium.

College Football is Back!

As the college football season opens, there is even optimism at Mississippi State - where the Bulldogs haven't had a winning season since 2000.

Season ticket sales are up in Starkville and coach Sylvester Croom believes in his fourth season at Mississippi State he's finally got a team that can compete in the Southeastern Conference.