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It seems like just yesterday that Ohio State was running its way to a national title, but we're only 100 days from the start of the 2015 season. The upcoming year will get off to a fast start on Thursday, Sept. 3, with the debut of Jim Harbaugh at Michigan (against Utah) and TCU traveling to Minnesota in what it hopes is the start of a playoff run. Lots will happen between the opener and the College Football Playoff, of course, but here are 100 things we hope to see this year. Here's a hint: Mr. Harbaugh is featured prominently throughout.
1. Jim Harbaugh vs. Urban Meyer
This is gonna be fun. Expect Michiganās first-year coach to attack the current king of college football with Enthusiasm Unknown to Mankind. Harbaugh threw a barb at the Buckeyes in February over the signing of Detroit running back Mike Weber. While at Stanford, Harbaugh targeted Pete Carroll and USC and upset the Trojans in his first try. Meyer, equally competitive, surely knows whatās coming, and heās not likely to let Harbaugh throw all the jabs. -- Mitch Sherman
2. One true Big 12 trophy presentation. Looking forward to avoiding this, fellas:
terrifying everyone
College football's most meme-able player can also do this:
5. Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin matching wits with Gus Malzahn and Will Muschamp
6. All three Ohio State QBs scoring in the same game
7. Adoreeā Jackson in the open field
8. How Charlie Strong handles the pressure in Year 2 at Texas
The enormity of being Texasā head football coach, and everything that goes with it, isnāt for everybody. Charlie Strong, who embarks on his second season as the Longhornsā coach, doesnāt really see it as pressure. He sees it more as the opportunity heās been grinding toward his entire career after being passed over time and time again for head jobs. He says simply, āThere are so many people counting on me. Thatās why I canāt fail. I have to be successful.ā -- Chris Low
9. Nick Chubb wreaking havoc on defenses
10. Leonard Fournette living up to the high school hype
El Tractorcito.
12. Watching Auburn DC Will Muschamp freak out after a defensive breakdown
13. Watching Auburn DC Will Muschamp freak out after a defensive stand
14. Art Briles determining if the playoff committee is Texas enough
15. Bret Bielema blaming up-tempo offenses for the drought in California
16. Jesus, girls and Vernon Adams Jr.? Oregonās life post-Marcus Mariota
Talk about big shoes to fill. Mariota, the reigning Heisman winner, accounted for 56 touchdowns with six turnovers last season in leading the Ducks to the title game of the first College Football Playoff. Junior Jeff Lockie remains the top QB contender on campus, but Adams arrives in June as a graduate transfer out of Eastern Washington. He won 28 games at the FCS level and threw for more than 10,000 yards in 28 games. -- M.S.
17. Everett Golson taking over for Jameis Winston
Remember when Golson nearly upstaged Winston a year ago and knocked Florida State out of the national championship picture? Well, Golson steps in for Winston this season after transferring to FSU from Notre Dame and will take his shot at leading the Seminoles to a national title. Donāt you just love college free agency? -- C.L
18. Sebastian Tretola leading a revolution of 300-pounders throwing touchdowns
19. Jim Harbaughās postgame handshakes. What's your deal?
20. Jim Harbaughās postgame press conferences
21. Jim Harbaughās passive-aggressive tweets
22. Cardale Jonesā aggressive-aggressive tweets
23. Arkansas State topping the Fainting Goat
24. John Chavis (and his lawyers?) returning to the Bayou with the Aggies
No, there wonāt be a judge in a robe pounding his gavel at midfield with high-priced litigators roaming the two sidelines on Nov. 28 when new Texas A&M defensive coordinator John Chavis returns to LSU. But with all the lawsuits out there between Chavis and his former employer, maybe there should be. Either way, Chavis gets his chance to show everybody on the Bayou what they're missing. -- C.L.
25. The return of Megaquon, AKA Laquon Treadwell
It was a gruesome injury at the cruelest time. Just as Treadwell was about to score the go-ahead touchdown against Auburn, he was pulled down from behind just short of the goal line and fumbled into the end zone. The Tigers recovered and held on for the win. How is Treadwell's rehab coming along? Well, he can do this now:
26. Football at Fenway -- Boston College vs. Notre Dame on Nov. 21
27. Listening to weekly playoff committee conspiracy theories
28. Everyone finding out about the greatness of Notre Dameās Jaylon Smith
29. High school coach Tony Sanchez making the move to UNLV
The good news for Sanchez and Rebels? The 41-year-old coach arrives on campus after building one of the nationās most successful programs at any level. The bad news? He was coaching at Bishop Gorman High School. Say this for Sanchez -- he wonāt be awestruck by the circus-like surroundings in Las Vegas. UNLV presents challenges unique in college athletics, and none of the schoolās past six coaches, dating to 1985, have etched a winning record. -- M.S.
30. Dilly Bar Dan eating more ice cream in the snow
The Gophers should adopt "All for a Dilly Bar!" as their pump-up anthem.
FSUās Red Lightning and Auburnās Blue Thunder?
34. USC vs. UCLA in the battle for Los Angeles
Since coach Jim Mora settled in Westwood, the Bruins are 3-0 against their crosstown rival, on the heels of a five-game USC winning streak capped by a 50-0 thumping in 2011 that painted the Trojans as a dominant force in L.A. Not so much. While USC owns the fertile recruiting ground of southern California -- evidenced by the signing of stars like Adoree' Jackson during this mini-UCLA streak -- Mora and his staff are charging hard. -- M.S.
35. Hanging out in Central Floridaās new stadium beach club
36. Ed Orgeron head-butting one of his defensive tackles
37. Mike the Tiger making a Tiger Stadium appearance after 2014 absence
Welcome back, Mike. (We hope.) Did you know ESPN.com once hosted a, uh,Q&A with the LSU mascot?
38. Bo Pelini, @FauxPelini and Jim Tressel hanging at Youngstown State
Talk about an odd couple. Tressel, the former straight-laced Ohio State coach and school president at FCS-level YSU, hired the hot-tempered ex-Nebraska coach Pelini in his hometown. The sweater vest and gray-sweatshirted Pelini can likely co-exist in this lower-pressure environment. Letās just hope that Boās Twitter alter-ego, Faux Pelini, stays involved. His musings could help turn the Penguins into an intriguing Saturday sideshow. -- M.S.
39. Staying up way too late for #Pac12AfterDark
40. The impact of a new coordinator of officials on #Pac12Refs
41. Joey Bosaās latest sack celebration:
mom's famous phrase.
51. Steve Spurrierās one-liners at SEC media days
52. Steve Spurrierās one-liners everywhere else
Pawwwwwl!
57. The last stand for Ole Missā incredible 2013 class before it hits the NFL draft
The early 2016 NFL mock drafts look a lot like portions of the Ole Miss depth chart. Wasnāt it just yesterday that Hugh Freeze was reeling in that heralded 2013 signing class? The big names in that class -- Laremy Tunsil, Robert Nkemdiche, Laquon Treadwell and Tony Conner -- are now juniors. That means the 2015 season could be that classā last run and the Rebelsā best chance in decades to win an SEC championship. -- C.L.
58. Dan and Dak returning to Starkville
59. Can anyone else play QB in the SEC?
Quick, somebody name the second best quarterback in the SEC. Mississippi Stateās Dak Prescott has dibs on being the leagueās top quarterback entering the 2015 season, but how it stacks up after Prescott is anybodyās guess. Some new stars are sure to emerge. Cam Newton and Johnny Manziel ring a bell? Even so, there are more questions than answers at the quarterback position in the SEC. -- C.L.
60. Can Baylor score 80?
The Bears' opponent in Week 2, Lamar, gave up 73 points to Texas A&M last season.
61. Players remembering to hold on to the ball until they reach the end zone
Former Utah wideout Kaelin Clay hopes you all forget this from last season.
62. Bevo meeting Touchdown Jesus. Texas at Notre Dame, Sept. 5, 2015.
63. Mike Bobo running the ball enough for the Colorado State faithful
64. Jim McElwain handling the SEC pressure cooker
Crazy as it sounds, itās been a while since Florida has been relevant nationally. McElwain is tasked with changing that. He turned Colorado State around in his first head coaching gig and was a part of two national championship teams at Alabama as offensive coordinator. Restoring the Gators to elite status wonāt be a quick fix, but McElwain is smart enough to realize that patience in the SEC runs in short supply. -- C.L.
65. Hanging in the Grove
NCAA banned crop-top jerseys
67. A second year of KD Cannon in Art Brilesā offense
68. How Cody Kessler handles Heisman, playoff hype
Kessler enjoyed a junior season statistically comparable to the Heisman-winning campaigns a decade prior of Matt Leinart and Carson Palmer. But thanks to Oregonās Marcus Mariota and other QBs nationally with more notoriety, the USC signal caller largely flew under the radar. No more. After he set school records for completions and completion percentage, much will be expected from Kessler. Expectations skyrocket, too, for the Trojans. Expect the steady fifth-year senior to take it all in stride. -- M.S.
69. Defensive coaches reacting to pop-pass touchdowns
70. Mike Riley in red. It still looks weird, right?
The Huskers traded fiery Bo Pelini for the worldās nicest guy in Riley. His hire from Oregon State, seemingly a cozy retirement spot, shocked observers, but under close inspection, the 61-year-old coach looks like a solid fit in Lincoln. Nebraskans are nice people who care immensely about winning -- championships, not games. And Riley, a former NFL coach with experience galore, understands lofty expectations. If his offense adapts quickly, the Huskers are set up to win. -- M.S.
71. Texas and Texas A&M fan interaction
Can't they just play the game?
72. Texas and Baylor coach interaction
73. Can the B1G end its Heisman drought?
Troy Smith in 2006 was the last Big Ten player to win the Heisman, and every other power conference has claimed one since. But with Penn State's Christian Hackbenberg and a quartet of premium talents at Ohio State -- QBs Cardale Jones, J.T. Barrett and Braxton Miller, plus RB Ezekiel Elliott -- this streak could be nearing an end.
74. Whoās the next impact true freshman?
This class looks strong up front, featuring offensive tackle Martez Ivey at Florida, defenders Byron Cowart of Auburn, the top signee in the ESPN 300, Georgiaās Trenton Thompson, Tennesseeās Kahlil McKenzie, Texas A&Mās Daylon Mack and giant Hawaiian Canton Kaumatale at Oregon. But like Brad Kaaya, Samaje Perine and Nick Chubb in 2014, skill players will emerge. Candidates include UCLA QB Josh Rosen and the Alabama duo of Blake Barnett, another quarterback, and receiver Calvin Ridley. -- M.S.
75. Head coaches on the hot seat
76. Next wave of hot assistants turned head coaches
77. Whoās the next unheralded QB to make a name for himself?
Blake Sims emerged last year at Alabama. So why not go with his replacement? Florida State transfer Jake Coker looks equipped, though David Cornwell or Blake Barnett could steal the job. Deshaun Watson at Clemson, Texas A&Mās Kyle Allen and Joshua Dobbs at Tennessee have flashed great skill. The path is clear for Malik Zaire at Notre Dame, and Rutgersā Hayden Rettig, an LSU transfer, appears full of promise if he can win the job. -- M.S.
78. Army vs. Navy
79. New OC Lincoln Rileyās impact on Bob Stoops, Oklahoma
80. Checking out the crazy uniforms on Oregon, Maryland
81. Weeknight games in Blacksburg, Virginia, after a 2014 hiatus. The Hokies play NC State on Friday, Oct. 9.
82. Whiteouts, checkerboards and the next wave of fan coordination
83. Publix making the news again
Everyone knows about Jameis and the crab legs, but remember Mike McNeely, former Florida walk-on who scored on a fake field goal against Georgia and then worked his usual shift at the supermarket the following day?
Rivalry Week, starting Nov. 27
That last week in November canāt get here soon enough. Itās highlighted by Baylor at TCU on Friday and then a smorgasbord of grudge matches on Saturday that will be talked about for the next 364 days. Weāre talking Alabama at Auburn, Ohio State at Michigan, UCLA at USC, Clemson at South Carolina, Oklahoma at Oklahoma State, Ole Miss at Mississippi State and Florida State at Florida just to name a few. -- C.L.
86. Scooby Wright, former two-star recruit, terrorizing Pac-12 quarterbacks
87. Arizona Stateās blitzing defense against Texas A&Mās fast-paced offense in Week 1
88. Michigan State seeking revenge as Oregon comes to town
89. Can much-improved Notre Dame team handle tough slate?
The Irish overcame a challenging early schedule to start 6-0 in 2014, but the accumulation of wear hit it hard in November. This group, more veteran with eight starters back on offense and 10 on defense, in addition to the potential difference-makers KeiVarae Russell and Ishaq Williams, should be more prepared for a top-loaded schedule that includes Texas, Clemson, Georgia Tech and USC before Halloween. Trips to Pitt and Stanford loom in November. -- M.S.
90. Are SEC up-and-comers Tennessee and Arkansas for real?
91. Boise Stateās push for another New Yearās Six bowl
92. The next breakout Twitter star: Cardale Jones is on fire lately -- who's next?
93: Lee Corso's first headgear selection
celebration of the teams heading to the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
99. The tailgating at Cowboys Stadium before Alabama-Wisconsin. Ribs vs. brats, who ya got?
100. A trick play never seen before: There was a hidden-ball trick last season. What's next?
1. Jim Harbaugh vs. Urban Meyer
This is gonna be fun. Expect Michiganās first-year coach to attack the current king of college football with Enthusiasm Unknown to Mankind. Harbaugh threw a barb at the Buckeyes in February over the signing of Detroit running back Mike Weber. While at Stanford, Harbaugh targeted Pete Carroll and USC and upset the Trojans in his first try. Meyer, equally competitive, surely knows whatās coming, and heās not likely to let Harbaugh throw all the jabs. -- Mitch Sherman
2. One true Big 12 trophy presentation. Looking forward to avoiding this, fellas:
terrifying everyone
College football's most meme-able player can also do this:
5. Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin matching wits with Gus Malzahn and Will Muschamp
6. All three Ohio State QBs scoring in the same game
7. Adoreeā Jackson in the open field
8. How Charlie Strong handles the pressure in Year 2 at Texas
The enormity of being Texasā head football coach, and everything that goes with it, isnāt for everybody. Charlie Strong, who embarks on his second season as the Longhornsā coach, doesnāt really see it as pressure. He sees it more as the opportunity heās been grinding toward his entire career after being passed over time and time again for head jobs. He says simply, āThere are so many people counting on me. Thatās why I canāt fail. I have to be successful.ā -- Chris Low
9. Nick Chubb wreaking havoc on defenses
10. Leonard Fournette living up to the high school hype
El Tractorcito.
12. Watching Auburn DC Will Muschamp freak out after a defensive breakdown
13. Watching Auburn DC Will Muschamp freak out after a defensive stand
14. Art Briles determining if the playoff committee is Texas enough
15. Bret Bielema blaming up-tempo offenses for the drought in California
16. Jesus, girls and Vernon Adams Jr.? Oregonās life post-Marcus Mariota
Talk about big shoes to fill. Mariota, the reigning Heisman winner, accounted for 56 touchdowns with six turnovers last season in leading the Ducks to the title game of the first College Football Playoff. Junior Jeff Lockie remains the top QB contender on campus, but Adams arrives in June as a graduate transfer out of Eastern Washington. He won 28 games at the FCS level and threw for more than 10,000 yards in 28 games. -- M.S.
17. Everett Golson taking over for Jameis Winston
Remember when Golson nearly upstaged Winston a year ago and knocked Florida State out of the national championship picture? Well, Golson steps in for Winston this season after transferring to FSU from Notre Dame and will take his shot at leading the Seminoles to a national title. Donāt you just love college free agency? -- C.L
18. Sebastian Tretola leading a revolution of 300-pounders throwing touchdowns
19. Jim Harbaughās postgame handshakes. What's your deal?
20. Jim Harbaughās postgame press conferences
21. Jim Harbaughās passive-aggressive tweets
22. Cardale Jonesā aggressive-aggressive tweets
23. Arkansas State topping the Fainting Goat
24. John Chavis (and his lawyers?) returning to the Bayou with the Aggies
No, there wonāt be a judge in a robe pounding his gavel at midfield with high-priced litigators roaming the two sidelines on Nov. 28 when new Texas A&M defensive coordinator John Chavis returns to LSU. But with all the lawsuits out there between Chavis and his former employer, maybe there should be. Either way, Chavis gets his chance to show everybody on the Bayou what they're missing. -- C.L.
25. The return of Megaquon, AKA Laquon Treadwell
It was a gruesome injury at the cruelest time. Just as Treadwell was about to score the go-ahead touchdown against Auburn, he was pulled down from behind just short of the goal line and fumbled into the end zone. The Tigers recovered and held on for the win. How is Treadwell's rehab coming along? Well, he can do this now:
26. Football at Fenway -- Boston College vs. Notre Dame on Nov. 21
27. Listening to weekly playoff committee conspiracy theories
28. Everyone finding out about the greatness of Notre Dameās Jaylon Smith
29. High school coach Tony Sanchez making the move to UNLV
The good news for Sanchez and Rebels? The 41-year-old coach arrives on campus after building one of the nationās most successful programs at any level. The bad news? He was coaching at Bishop Gorman High School. Say this for Sanchez -- he wonāt be awestruck by the circus-like surroundings in Las Vegas. UNLV presents challenges unique in college athletics, and none of the schoolās past six coaches, dating to 1985, have etched a winning record. -- M.S.
30. Dilly Bar Dan eating more ice cream in the snow
The Gophers should adopt "All for a Dilly Bar!" as their pump-up anthem.
FSUās Red Lightning and Auburnās Blue Thunder?
34. USC vs. UCLA in the battle for Los Angeles
Since coach Jim Mora settled in Westwood, the Bruins are 3-0 against their crosstown rival, on the heels of a five-game USC winning streak capped by a 50-0 thumping in 2011 that painted the Trojans as a dominant force in L.A. Not so much. While USC owns the fertile recruiting ground of southern California -- evidenced by the signing of stars like Adoree' Jackson during this mini-UCLA streak -- Mora and his staff are charging hard. -- M.S.
35. Hanging out in Central Floridaās new stadium beach club
36. Ed Orgeron head-butting one of his defensive tackles
37. Mike the Tiger making a Tiger Stadium appearance after 2014 absence
Welcome back, Mike. (We hope.) Did you know ESPN.com once hosted a, uh,Q&A with the LSU mascot?
38. Bo Pelini, @FauxPelini and Jim Tressel hanging at Youngstown State
Talk about an odd couple. Tressel, the former straight-laced Ohio State coach and school president at FCS-level YSU, hired the hot-tempered ex-Nebraska coach Pelini in his hometown. The sweater vest and gray-sweatshirted Pelini can likely co-exist in this lower-pressure environment. Letās just hope that Boās Twitter alter-ego, Faux Pelini, stays involved. His musings could help turn the Penguins into an intriguing Saturday sideshow. -- M.S.
39. Staying up way too late for #Pac12AfterDark
40. The impact of a new coordinator of officials on #Pac12Refs
41. Joey Bosaās latest sack celebration:
mom's famous phrase.
51. Steve Spurrierās one-liners at SEC media days
52. Steve Spurrierās one-liners everywhere else
Pawwwwwl!
57. The last stand for Ole Missā incredible 2013 class before it hits the NFL draft
The early 2016 NFL mock drafts look a lot like portions of the Ole Miss depth chart. Wasnāt it just yesterday that Hugh Freeze was reeling in that heralded 2013 signing class? The big names in that class -- Laremy Tunsil, Robert Nkemdiche, Laquon Treadwell and Tony Conner -- are now juniors. That means the 2015 season could be that classā last run and the Rebelsā best chance in decades to win an SEC championship. -- C.L.
58. Dan and Dak returning to Starkville
59. Can anyone else play QB in the SEC?
Quick, somebody name the second best quarterback in the SEC. Mississippi Stateās Dak Prescott has dibs on being the leagueās top quarterback entering the 2015 season, but how it stacks up after Prescott is anybodyās guess. Some new stars are sure to emerge. Cam Newton and Johnny Manziel ring a bell? Even so, there are more questions than answers at the quarterback position in the SEC. -- C.L.
60. Can Baylor score 80?
The Bears' opponent in Week 2, Lamar, gave up 73 points to Texas A&M last season.
61. Players remembering to hold on to the ball until they reach the end zone
Former Utah wideout Kaelin Clay hopes you all forget this from last season.
62. Bevo meeting Touchdown Jesus. Texas at Notre Dame, Sept. 5, 2015.
63. Mike Bobo running the ball enough for the Colorado State faithful
64. Jim McElwain handling the SEC pressure cooker
Crazy as it sounds, itās been a while since Florida has been relevant nationally. McElwain is tasked with changing that. He turned Colorado State around in his first head coaching gig and was a part of two national championship teams at Alabama as offensive coordinator. Restoring the Gators to elite status wonāt be a quick fix, but McElwain is smart enough to realize that patience in the SEC runs in short supply. -- C.L.
65. Hanging in the Grove
NCAA banned crop-top jerseys
67. A second year of KD Cannon in Art Brilesā offense
68. How Cody Kessler handles Heisman, playoff hype
Kessler enjoyed a junior season statistically comparable to the Heisman-winning campaigns a decade prior of Matt Leinart and Carson Palmer. But thanks to Oregonās Marcus Mariota and other QBs nationally with more notoriety, the USC signal caller largely flew under the radar. No more. After he set school records for completions and completion percentage, much will be expected from Kessler. Expectations skyrocket, too, for the Trojans. Expect the steady fifth-year senior to take it all in stride. -- M.S.
69. Defensive coaches reacting to pop-pass touchdowns
70. Mike Riley in red. It still looks weird, right?
The Huskers traded fiery Bo Pelini for the worldās nicest guy in Riley. His hire from Oregon State, seemingly a cozy retirement spot, shocked observers, but under close inspection, the 61-year-old coach looks like a solid fit in Lincoln. Nebraskans are nice people who care immensely about winning -- championships, not games. And Riley, a former NFL coach with experience galore, understands lofty expectations. If his offense adapts quickly, the Huskers are set up to win. -- M.S.
71. Texas and Texas A&M fan interaction
Can't they just play the game?
72. Texas and Baylor coach interaction
73. Can the B1G end its Heisman drought?
Troy Smith in 2006 was the last Big Ten player to win the Heisman, and every other power conference has claimed one since. But with Penn State's Christian Hackbenberg and a quartet of premium talents at Ohio State -- QBs Cardale Jones, J.T. Barrett and Braxton Miller, plus RB Ezekiel Elliott -- this streak could be nearing an end.
74. Whoās the next impact true freshman?
This class looks strong up front, featuring offensive tackle Martez Ivey at Florida, defenders Byron Cowart of Auburn, the top signee in the ESPN 300, Georgiaās Trenton Thompson, Tennesseeās Kahlil McKenzie, Texas A&Mās Daylon Mack and giant Hawaiian Canton Kaumatale at Oregon. But like Brad Kaaya, Samaje Perine and Nick Chubb in 2014, skill players will emerge. Candidates include UCLA QB Josh Rosen and the Alabama duo of Blake Barnett, another quarterback, and receiver Calvin Ridley. -- M.S.
75. Head coaches on the hot seat
76. Next wave of hot assistants turned head coaches
77. Whoās the next unheralded QB to make a name for himself?
Blake Sims emerged last year at Alabama. So why not go with his replacement? Florida State transfer Jake Coker looks equipped, though David Cornwell or Blake Barnett could steal the job. Deshaun Watson at Clemson, Texas A&Mās Kyle Allen and Joshua Dobbs at Tennessee have flashed great skill. The path is clear for Malik Zaire at Notre Dame, and Rutgersā Hayden Rettig, an LSU transfer, appears full of promise if he can win the job. -- M.S.
78. Army vs. Navy
79. New OC Lincoln Rileyās impact on Bob Stoops, Oklahoma
80. Checking out the crazy uniforms on Oregon, Maryland
81. Weeknight games in Blacksburg, Virginia, after a 2014 hiatus. The Hokies play NC State on Friday, Oct. 9.
82. Whiteouts, checkerboards and the next wave of fan coordination
83. Publix making the news again
Everyone knows about Jameis and the crab legs, but remember Mike McNeely, former Florida walk-on who scored on a fake field goal against Georgia and then worked his usual shift at the supermarket the following day?
Rivalry Week, starting Nov. 27
That last week in November canāt get here soon enough. Itās highlighted by Baylor at TCU on Friday and then a smorgasbord of grudge matches on Saturday that will be talked about for the next 364 days. Weāre talking Alabama at Auburn, Ohio State at Michigan, UCLA at USC, Clemson at South Carolina, Oklahoma at Oklahoma State, Ole Miss at Mississippi State and Florida State at Florida just to name a few. -- C.L.
86. Scooby Wright, former two-star recruit, terrorizing Pac-12 quarterbacks
87. Arizona Stateās blitzing defense against Texas A&Mās fast-paced offense in Week 1
88. Michigan State seeking revenge as Oregon comes to town
89. Can much-improved Notre Dame team handle tough slate?
The Irish overcame a challenging early schedule to start 6-0 in 2014, but the accumulation of wear hit it hard in November. This group, more veteran with eight starters back on offense and 10 on defense, in addition to the potential difference-makers KeiVarae Russell and Ishaq Williams, should be more prepared for a top-loaded schedule that includes Texas, Clemson, Georgia Tech and USC before Halloween. Trips to Pitt and Stanford loom in November. -- M.S.
90. Are SEC up-and-comers Tennessee and Arkansas for real?
91. Boise Stateās push for another New Yearās Six bowl
92. The next breakout Twitter star: Cardale Jones is on fire lately -- who's next?
93: Lee Corso's first headgear selection
celebration of the teams heading to the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
99. The tailgating at Cowboys Stadium before Alabama-Wisconsin. Ribs vs. brats, who ya got?
100. A trick play never seen before: There was a hidden-ball trick last season. What's next?
