We’re about at the mid-season point for college football. I always think it’s interesting to see which teams have gone undefeated so far and which teams have yet to win a game. By this time, most teams have had at least ONE tough opponent and at least ONE game where they had a chance to win. Here’s how the lists look this year:
Undefeated:

Alabama
Boise State
Cincinnati
Florida
Iowa
Kansas
South Florida
TCU
Texas

Winless

Ball State
Eastern Michigan
Florida Atlantic
Miami (OH)
New Mexico
Rice
Western Kentucky

Really, I think the big surprises here are that there are no major surprises. Few people would have put Iowa on the undefeated list when predicting records at this point …read more

When Llyod Carr got replaced as Michigan’s head coach by Rich Rodriguez, formerly of West Virginia, there was a mass exodus of players. Everyone thought that the school would go from having a traditional, family feel to being more sterile. And they were right, at least according to offensive lineman Kurt Wermers.
Wermers is the latest Michigan player to leave the school, saying that the whole dynamic between players and coaches is just different than it was under Carr.
“I really didn’t get along with the new coaches. They were bringing in a lot of different kids that were not my kind …read more

Ball State is one of 2008’s most controversial teams. Undefeated, they’re one of the few teams that doesn’t have a chance at a BCS bowl. What they did have an off-season chance to do was play another undefeated team, Boise State, who also also deserves a BSC bowl if you want to get technical.
Ball State said no. What the crap?
Ok, they give a list of excuses, some of which made sense. It’s Boise State’s home field, and it is almost 2000 miles from home, so they’re worried that fans won’t make the trip (which can get expensive for the …read more

I can’t watch every game, and there are tons not on TV every week. So, instead of blogging about every game, I’ll link you to the people who are talking about it (by conference). If I missed your link, leave a comment!
Buffalo 37, Miami-OH 17

Early Scores Lift Buffalo Past Miami, 37-17 at Miami Ohio Football News
Starks rushes for 177 yards as Buffalo Bulls blast Miami at Daily Sports News Online

#17 Ball State 45, Northern Illinois 14

Ball State remains undefeated with 45-14 rout on Huskies at College Football Action
Ball State handles Northern Illinois at The Anniston Star

Akron 27, Toledo 30

Rockets Fall …read more

I can’t watch every game, and there are tons not on TV every week. So, instead of blogging about every game, I’ll link you to the people who are talking about it (by conference). If I missed your link, leave a comment!
Temple 14, Ohio 10

Temple Wins on Live National TV! at Hungdizzle
Owls Lead Comeback Against Ohio at The Brown Pigskin

#20 Ball State 38, Eastern Michigan 16

Football Team Continues Climb in National Polls at Ball State Headline News
Football Falls to Nationally Ranked Ball State, 38-16 at Eastern Michigan Athletics

Central Michigan 24, Toledo 23

Chippewas Win Fourth Straight, 24-23 at Toledo at Central …read more