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North Carolina Football: 2017 season preview, predictions

North Carolina Football: 2017 season preview, predictions

saturdayblitz.com — In five seasons, head coach Larry Fedora has done an amazing job of taking the North Carolina football program from the sanctions and scandal of the Butch Davis era to heights it hasn't seen since Mack Brown roamed the sidelines in Chapel Hill.

Miami Football: Hurricanes' 2017 season preview, predictions

Miami Football: Hurricanes' 2017 season preview, predictions

saturdayblitz.com — Miami unquestionably improved in their first season under head coach Mark Richt. On the offensive side of the ball, they improved almost seven points per game. On defense, the change was nearly 10 points. Unfortunately, the 8-4 regular season record was identical to the year prior.

Louisville Football: 2017 season preview, predictions

Louisville Football: 2017 season preview, predictions

saturdayblitz.com — The Louisville Cardinals took flight right at the starting gun last season. Bobby Petrino's squad demolished opponents on the way to a 4-0 start. Clemson, the eventual national champions, would trip them up, but Louisville rallied to finish ACC play 7-1 with five straight wins.

Indiana Football: Wide receiver Simmie Cobbs Jr. charged with two misdemeanors

Indiana Football: Wide receiver Simmie Cobbs Jr. charged with two misdemeanors

saturdayblitz.com — More: 5 most important non-conference games for the Big Ten in 2017 Simmie Cobbs Jr. had a tumultuous and disappointing 2016 season. His 2017 season does not appear to be starting any better. Indiana's redshirt junior receiver was arrested this weekend when a confrontation with concert security escalated into two misdemeanors.

ESPN College GameDay Week 14 live stream: Watch online

ESPN College GameDay Week 14 live stream: Watch online

saturdayblitz.com — Last week, the two best teams in the Big Ten played to see who would be the frontrunner in the conference to make the College Football Playoff. College GameDay was there. This week, two teams ranked behind Ohio State and Michigan will play for the Big Ten Championship.

College Football: Week 14 announcer pairings

College Football: Week 14 announcer pairings

saturdayblitz.com — It is conference championship week in college football, so we have a slate of games of quality, if not quantity. The added bonus, beyond seeing what should be some of the best football of the year, is that the average quality of announcer will be at its highest point with fewer games to cover.

Duke vs Miami Live Stream: Watch Blue Devils vs Hurricanes Online

Duke vs Miami Live Stream: Watch Blue Devils vs Hurricanes Online

saturdayblitz.com — This game has slightly more at stake than what there appears to be on the surface. Virginia Tech has already clinched the ACC Coastal. The Hurricanes are already bowl eligible. Duke cannot get to six wins. However, a win for the Canes would allow first-year coach Mark Richt to tie Al Golden's win total from last year.

South Carolina-Georgia game postponed until Sunday

South Carolina-Georgia game postponed until Sunday

saturdayblitz.com — The SEC announced on Thursday night that they would postpone the South Carolina and Georgia game in Columbia until Sunday because of Hurricane Matthew. Barring some other development, kickoff will be at 2:30 p.m. ET. The game was originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday night.

Mitch Trubisky shines in North Carolina home opener

Mitch Trubisky shines in North Carolina home opener

saturdayblitz.com — Since dropping the season opener to Georgia, the North Carolina Tar Heels (2-1) have rebounded with two blowout wins. The James Madison Dukes were the Heels' latest victims as they romped to a 56-28 win. Mitch Trubisky led the way by setting both personal and school records.

Florida State demolishes undermanned Charleston Southern

Florida State demolishes undermanned Charleston Southern

saturdayblitz.com — After two weeks, you would be hard-pressed to find a team that has looked better than the Florida State Seminoles. Last week, they came back from 22 down to blow out Ole Miss on a neutral field. In their home opener this week, there was no need for a comeback.

Watson, Clemson continue sluggish start against Troy

Watson, Clemson continue sluggish start against Troy

saturdayblitz.com — It might be time for Clemson fans to start worrying about a title-game-loss hangover. For the second game in a row to open this season, the Tigers let an inferior opponent hang around much longer than they should have. The good news is that the Tigers' hangover has been mild enough they have still run their record to 2-0.

Officials suspended for Central Michigan-Oklahoma State debacle

Officials suspended for Central Michigan-Oklahoma State debacle

saturdayblitz.com — The Hail Mary-Lateral will be a part of every great upset and last-second-win highlight reel from now until the end of time. Fans will forever have the image of that play seared into their memories.

Houston should be rooting hard for Louisville and Oklahoma

Houston should be rooting hard for Louisville and Oklahoma

saturdayblitz.com — In the immediate aftermath of the merciful and belated death of the BCS, part of the chorus of the rejoicing said it would be great to give some of the non-traditional powers a shot at the championship. However, thus far a Group of 5 team is yet to break through.

Penn State honoring Joe Paterno proves they haven't learned lesson

Penn State honoring Joe Paterno proves they haven't learned lesson

saturdayblitz.com — Joe Paterno was a god-like figure in Happy Valley. NCAA Division I football's winningest coach cast a huge shadow. A shadow so large and powerful in the state, Jerry Sandusky was able to hide and prey on children in it. I think everyone understands why Penn State still feels such a strong connection to the image they had of Paterno.

Clemson Tigers mercy-rule South Carolina State

Clemson Tigers mercy-rule South Carolina State

saturdayblitz.com — No one thought South Carolina State had the talent to be on the same field as Clemson, and they were right. The mercy rule is something you might equate with fond memories of your high school playing the smaller local school and pounding them into the turf (shoutout to Union Pines and North Moore).