Around CFB: Distinguished or extinguished? Checking in on preseason expectations
In today's edition of Around CFB, Olin Buchanan checks in on how the 2021 season is playing out compared to preseason expectations, plus he offers his weekly Heisman thoughts, CFP projections and games to watch this week.
Around CFB: Which teams make the best case for a playoff spot?
The official CFP rankings are finally dropping tonight, and with many undefeated and one-loss Power Five teams in the running, it is tough to discern which teams are most deserving. Olin Buchanan analyzes each team with a playoff case and breaks down who has the best shot.
Around CFB: Lifting the lid, OU's season as appealing as Lincoln Riley's brisket
The Oklahoma Sooners currently sit at No. 4 in the rankings and are part of just a handful of remaining undefeated Power Five teams. However, they have looked much less than impressive in almost all their games, including their most recent nailbiter against 1-6 Kansas.
Around CFB: Coaching casualties already piling up at season's midpoint
As the CFB season reaches its halfway point, three Power Five coaches have already been fired. While this seems like a lot at this point, especially considering the unique season, many more high-profile coaches could be on the chopping block soon as well.
Around CFB: A weird college football season gets weirder
Not since 2007 have college football fans seen this much chaos only halfway through a season. Olin Buchanan tracks the madness and speculates about what it could mean for the playoff, plus he adds his Heisman thoughts and games to watch for the week.
Around CFB: BYU or Cincinnati, which 'Group of Five' team is more impressive?
While this season looks like the first time a 'Group of Five' team could make the playoff, the question is, which one? While Cincinnati is coming off of an impressive win over then No. 9 Notre Dame, the argument could be made that BYU has more potential for the playoff.
Around CFB: Ocean-bound conferences taking on water early in 2021
Olin Buchanan takes note of the rough starts to the college football season for the two coastal Power 5 conferences, plus his Heisman watch, playoff predictions and best matchups this weekend.