I’ve never been a fan of pre-season rankings. It just seems unfair to judge teams before they’ve played a single game. After all, unless you have ALL returning starters, it is impossible to know where the holes will be and if a team can overcome those gaps.
Today, Rivals.com started their 2009 countdown, looking at all 120 teams. We won’t get to see number 1 (cough Florida cough) until mid-August, but today they announced numbers 116 – 120. In other words, the worst five teams in college football. Who’s on that list?

North Texas
Idaho
Western Kentucky
Eastern Michigan
Tulane

Personally, getting a horrible ranking like that …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!
#2 Alabama 35, Arkansas State 0

Alabama – Arkansas State, the full recap at Tide Corner
Alabama-Arkansas State, the day after… at The Rap Sheet
Arkansas State From The Couch at Bama Sports Report

North Texas 51, Western Kentucky 40

Western Kentucky Fall To North Texas, 51-40

Louisiana-Lafayette 49, Florida International 20

La-Lafayette’s Fenroy breaks NCAA record in win at Associated Press News from Salon.com

Louisiana-Monroe 31, …read more