2012 College Football Kickoff

WHAT'S PASSED IS PAST

After a tumultuous offseason, with events that were both traumatic and revolutionary, it's a relief to welcome in a new season. Gene Woj »

• Conference slogans » Power Rankings »
• RecruitingNation: State of the brand »
• Miller: Stars align in 2012 » Heisman Watch »
• Haney: Title timelines for top 10 programs Insider

CHANGE AGENTS

The latest round of conference expansion finally touched the SEC. How will Missouri and Texas A&M fare in their new home? Mark Schlabach »

• Ubben: Different perspective for TCU, WVU »
• Adelson: Big East faces uncertain future »

SPORTSNATION

USC, Alabama and LSU are the preseason picks to contend for a national title. Which team has what it takes to win it all? Rank 'Em! »

• Rank players: Big 12 | Big Ten | Pac-12 | SEC »
• Rank teams: Big 12 | Big Ten | Pac-12 | SEC »

• Rank: Heisman hopefuls » Best conferences »
• Vote: How do you see the season playing out? »

COACH SPEAK

Coaches know how short memories can be in college football. They also know that history never forgets. Ivan Maisel »

• Thompson: Meyer will be home for dinner »
• Adelson: Copying coaches part of the game »
• Spurrier's SEC » Weis, Davie start fresh »
• Schlabach: Hot seat sizzles » Win or else? Insider

BLUE RIBBON PREVIEWS

The anticipation is building as the 2012 season is just around the corner. ESPN Insider has teamed with Blue Ribbon to provide previews for all 122 FBS teams. Blue Ribbon home »

COLUMNISTS

Mark Schlabach
There's a new No. 1 in the third edition of the 2013 Way-Too-Early Preseason Top 25

With a clearer path to perfection, Ohio State overtakes Alabama at No. 1.

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Ivan Maisel
Spring forward

Finally, a spring (relatively) free from scandal, turmoil and turnover.

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Gene Wojciechowski
Paterno-family report falls short

The Paterno-family report should be read and considered, but also taken for what it is: a document with an agenda. And the agenda was to clear Joe Paterno's name.

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3-point stance: Minor effects on Penn State (about 1 hour ago)

Video: Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre (5/1, 5:30 PM ET)

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CHAMPS VS. CHALLENGERS

It's the SEC's world; we're all just living in it. The league still reigns supreme. But there are signs that the streak may be in jeopardy.

• Low: SEC's secret weapon » SEC Kryptonite »
• Low: Alabama focuses on the present »
• Maisel: USC survives and prospers »
• McGee: Top 5 SEC challengers Insider

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