College football's best at everything on offense
Pro Football Focus digs into the numbers and breaks down who was the best this year at every type of throw, route and just about everything else.
Pro Football Focus digs into the numbers and breaks down who was the best this year at every type of throw, route and just about everything else.
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with College GameDay host and Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard to discuss why Justin Fields didn't get more of a Heisman-push, how his Heisman ceremony was different than the ceremonies today, the famous story behind his "Heisman moment," why he almost transferred from Michigan and much more. Later, Ivan Maisel joins the podcast (42:02) to talk about the Heisman finalists, why he's not worried about "Heisman moments," what schools do to push a candidate, how he would tweak the award and Lane Kiffin getting hired at Ole Miss.
Here is your yearly installment of our bowl watchability rankings. Because while every game is entertaining, some are simply must-see TV.
Which stars could come home with awards from Thursday's event? We break down the finalists and who should win.
Todd McShay ranks his top 32 prospects in the 2020 NFL draft class, which includes plenty of potential first-round wide receivers.
Oklahoma receiver CeeDee Lamb vs. LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. just might top the list of intriguing bowl-game battles.
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by discussing the College Football Playoff semifinals, which playoff quarterback they'd take to win one game, and the head coaches and assistants on the move. Next, Heather Dinich hops on (34:48) following the last CFP ranking to talk about how championship games are very important to the committee, why she can't imagine the playoff expanding anytime soon and the changes she'd make to college football. Later, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joins the pod (53:31) to discuss the bowl selection process, LSU-Oklahoma and his thoughts on playoff expansion.
Who are the best high school football prospects this past decade? Kyler Murray, Leonard Fournette and Jadeveon Clowney are some familiar names.
LSU's record-setting quarterback holds his spot atop our rankings as the Heisman front-runner. Justin Fields, Chase Young and Jalen Hurts follow.
Defensive end Joey Bosa's commitment to be a complete player propels him to a yet another season with double-digit sacks.
From final scores to top performances, we predict what to expect in every bowl game this season.
Defenders rising. Playmakers all over the board. And elite quarterbacks to build around. Mel and Todd kick off NFL draft season.
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts, and Ohio State teammates quarterback Justin Fields and defensive end Chase Young are headed to New York this weekend as finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
Ohio State defensive end Chase Young won the Bronko Nagurski Award given to the nation's top college defensive player on Monday night.
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast discussing Herbie's insane travel schedule last week, if the committee got it right between No. 1 and No. 2, LSU's defensive awakening, why Clemson might be even better this season than last, Jalen Hurts' playoff experience and Joe Burrow running away with the Heisman (20:32). Later, the guys get into their initial thoughts on the playoff matchups (29:14), which other bowl games jumped off the slate, Herbie's interview with Tua Tagovailoa and his parents (35:39), coaching moves (45:20) and listener questions.
The top four playoff teams are set thanks to upsets, blowouts and near misses. But how would an expanded playoff format look?
The four playoff teams were obvious. The order at the top was not. Here's how the committee ended up choosing LSU over Ohio State.
We can't believe we are about to say this, but ... thank you, College Football Playoff selection committee. You've given college football fans two must-see semifinal matchups.
Here's what we're expecting to see when No. 1 LSU takes on No. 4 Oklahoma and No. 2 Ohio State faces No. 3 Clemson.
EAST | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
Ohio State | 9-0 | 13-0 |
Penn State | 7-2 | 10-2 |
Michigan | 6-3 | 9-3 |
Indiana | 5-4 | 8-4 |
Michigan State | 4-5 | 6-6 |
Maryland | 1-8 | 3-9 |
Rutgers | 0-9 | 2-10 |
WEST | CONF | OVR |
Wisconsin | 7-2 | 10-3 |
Minnesota | 7-2 | 10-2 |
Iowa | 6-3 | 9-3 |
Illinois | 4-5 | 6-6 |
Purdue | 3-6 | 4-8 |
Nebraska | 3-6 | 5-7 |
Northwestern | 1-8 | 3-9 |
CFP RANKINGS | AP | COACHES |
---|---|---|
2 | 2 | 2 |
NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
---|---|---|---|
Julian Fleming | WR | Committed | 93 |
Paris Johnson Jr. | OT | Committed | 90 |
Luke Wypler | OC | Committed | 86 |
Clark Phillips III | CB | Committed | 84 |
Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | Committed | 84 |
YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
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2019 | C. Young | Chuck Bednarik Award |
2019 | C. Young | Bronko Nagurski Award |
2019 | C. Young | Ted Hendricks Award |
2017 | B. Price | Rimington Trophy |
2016 | P. Elflein | Rimington Trophy |