How a team is ranked, perceived and slated in the national light can have a serious impact on their season's eventual turnout ...

I don't know if the folks in the Illinois football office read my daily ramblings about college football. Probably not. But just in case anyone is paying attention, I have a suggestion: write a note ...

Nick Saban never coached a game at this stadium, but there may be no bigger happening spot in college football in Week 11 than this town.