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Ian Boyd

Ian Boyd

College Football Contributor

    Latest articles by Ian Boyd

    Ohio State’s front is monstrous, and 2 other OSU-Indiana takeawaysOhio State’s front is monstrous, and 2 other OSU-Indiana takeaways
    Lamar Jackson under center: what are the pros and cons?Lamar Jackson under center: what are the pros and cons?
    College Football
    By Bud Elliott and Ian Boyd
    If UCLA can run on A&M, Rosen should put up numbers. That’s an *if*.If UCLA can run on A&M, Rosen should put up numbers. That’s an *if*.
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    How the nickel became base defenseHow the nickel became base defense
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    Being a nickelback used to mean being your team’s fifth-best DB. Now it might mean you’re a Heisman finalist.

    How Georgia Tech will test Tennessee on both sidesHow Georgia Tech will test Tennessee on both sides
    College Football
    By Ian Boyd
    How new QB Stidham can get Auburn back on trackHow new QB Stidham can get Auburn back on track
    College Football
    By Ian Boyd
    What Michigan vs. Florida will teach us about each teamWhat Michigan vs. Florida will teach us about each team
    College Football
    By Ian Boyd
    How Riley’s mixing the best of 2 offenses to create OU’s attackHow Riley’s mixing the best of 2 offenses to create OU’s attack
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    How Michigan played into App State’s handsHow Michigan played into App State’s hands
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    This was more than just a legendary upset and an omen of 2007’s mayhem. It was also the story of the modern spread offense. App State’s head coach, an assistant at the time, helps explain.

    Utah’s days of boring offense are overUtah’s days of boring offense are over
    College Football
    By Ian Boyd

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