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Morning Tailgate

The Morning Tailgate is Bill Connelly’s daily column on college football.

Why Wisconsin can more than hold its own vs. Ohio StateWhy Wisconsin can more than hold its own vs. Ohio State
Morning Tailgate
By Bill Connelly
Why Joe Moorhead’s such a good hire for Mississippi StateWhy Joe Moorhead’s such a good hire for Mississippi State
College Football
By Bill Connelly
ASU & A&M fired winning coaches. That backfires all the time.ASU & A&M fired winning coaches. That backfires all the time.
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Week 13’s 10 teams to know, led by Auburn (duh)Week 13’s 10 teams to know, led by Auburn (duh)
College Football
By Bill Connelly
The modern history of CFB, as told by 33 Rivalry Week gamesThe modern history of CFB, as told by 33 Rivalry Week games
College Football
By Bill Connelly
The 2 biggest Qs for one of the biggest Iron Bowls everThe 2 biggest Qs for one of the biggest Iron Bowls ever
College Football
By Bill Connelly
14 CFB teams you should catch up on, led by K-State14 CFB teams you should catch up on, led by K-State
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Miami now has the best Playoff odds, but nobody’s a sure thingMiami now has the best Playoff odds, but nobody’s a sure thing
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Michigan, here are the 3 keys to scoring on WisconsinMichigan, here are the 3 keys to scoring on Wisconsin
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Teams of the week: Auburn made No. 1 UGA its little brotherTeams of the week: Auburn made No. 1 UGA its little brother
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Miami’s biggest weakness is ND’s biggest strengthMiami’s biggest weakness is ND’s biggest strength
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Auburn’s all-or-nothing anyway, so take shots vs. UGAAuburn’s all-or-nothing anyway, so take shots vs. UGA
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Projecting answers to 4 questions about the Big Ten raceProjecting answers to 4 questions about the Big Ten race
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Ranking all 31 of Urban Meyer’s losses, everRanking all 31 of Urban Meyer’s losses, ever
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Teams of the week: Iowa made Ohio State fold like a lawn chairTeams of the week: Iowa made Ohio State fold like a lawn chair
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Can anything prevent an Alabama-Georgia SEC title game?Can anything prevent an Alabama-Georgia SEC title game?
College Football
By Bill Connelly
The 3 keys that will decide BedlamThe 3 keys that will decide Bedlam
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Here’s what the hell happened to Florida StateHere’s what the hell happened to Florida State
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Ohio State spotted an amazing team 14 points, then won anywayOhio State spotted an amazing team 14 points, then won anyway
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Is Ohio State pulling another 2014? Penn State can find outIs Ohio State pulling another 2014? Penn State can find out
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Big 12 title game projections: An OSU-TCU rematch?Big 12 title game projections: An OSU-TCU rematch?
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Sorry, haters: Notre Dame is good AND funSorry, haters: Notre Dame is good AND fun
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Penn State’s season-defining stretch starts nowPenn State’s season-defining stretch starts now
College Football
By Bill Connelly
CFB’s wildest weekends, 2007-2017 ... so farCFB’s wildest weekends, 2007-2017 ... so far
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Week 7 was a “This is why we love college football” weekendWeek 7 was a “This is why we love college football” weekend
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Here’s how the Playoff race should look 7 weeks from nowHere’s how the Playoff race should look 7 weeks from now
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Iowa State beating OU takes us one step closer to a chaotic 2017 home stretchIowa State beating OU takes us one step closer to a chaotic 2017 home stretch
Is the long-sought NC State breakout finally here?Is the long-sought NC State breakout finally here?
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Miami-FSU: the ultimate measuring-stick rivalry
Clemson has CFB’s best résumé, but is still hard to predictClemson has CFB’s best résumé, but is still hard to predict
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Texas entering offense-first Big 12 play as a defense-first teamTexas entering offense-first Big 12 play as a defense-first team
College Football
By Bill Connelly
10 TEAMS OF THE WEEK, led by TCU10 TEAMS OF THE WEEK, led by TCU
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Frost would be obvious for Nebraska, but here’s a surer betFrost would be obvious for Nebraska, but here’s a surer bet
College Football
By Bill Connelly
TEAMS OF THE WEEK: Is Clemson ... even better than in 2016?TEAMS OF THE WEEK: Is Clemson ... even better than in 2016?
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Why Mississippi State could teach us a lot about LSU’s offenseWhy Mississippi State could teach us a lot about LSU’s offense
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Why Clemson will probably beat LouisvilleWhy Clemson will probably beat Louisville
College Football
By Bill Connelly
OU’s shocking Ohio State blowout could’ve been even more lopsidedOU’s shocking Ohio State blowout could’ve been even more lopsided
FSU was Bama’s equal in 2 of 3 phases. That ain’t enoughFSU was Bama’s equal in 2 of 3 phases. That ain’t enough
College Football
By Bill Connelly
What happened to Texas’ defense?What happened to Texas’ defense?
College Football
By Bill Connelly
The 2 Ohio State adjustments that ruined IndianaThe 2 Ohio State adjustments that ruined Indiana
College Football
By Bill Connelly

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