
COLUMNISTS
Brian Kelly gives Irish reason for hope
Notre Dame's offense wasn't flashy. Its defense was solid. In his debut against Purdue, Brian Kelly gave Irish fans reasons for hope.
Week 1 offers proving ground
From rookie quarterbacks to coaches on the hot seat, Mark Schlabach looks at the players, coaches and teams who have the most to gain -- or lose -- in Week 1.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BLOGS
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Ivan Maisel and Todd McShay preview the biggest games of the holiday weekend, including Boise State-Virginia Tech on Labor Day.
Ivan Maisel and Beano Cook recap all of the week's big news and make their national championship predictions.
Ivan Maisel and Gene Wojciechowski prepare for the start of the season by sorting through their rankings, things to watch for and the games of the week.
Shelley Smith discusses USC's win over Hawaii and why Lane Kiffin continued to go for two-point conversions.
Beano Cook reacts to the first night of action and the Big Ten's realignment.
Scott Van Pelt comments on the return of college football in his "One Big Thing."

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TOP 25 SCOREBOARD
Monday, 9/6
8:00 PM ET 3 Boise State 10 Virginia Tech
TOP PERFORMERS

- G. Kinne Tulsa - QB
- 28-43, 399 yds, 5 tds
- @ ECU | Final

- K. Hunter Oklahoma St - RB
- 21 car, 257 yds, 4 tds
- vs WSU | Final

- K. Pilares Hawaii - WR
- 5 rec, 176 yds, 3 tds
- vs USC | Final



















