The Lion’s Edge

CFB Teams Going in Wrong (and Right) Direction, Ranking Playoff QBs, JMU and NDSU in FBS

Steven Lassan (Athlon Sports): College football teams going in the right and wrong direction and ranking all 24 QBs in playoff history. Also, what's the dominating storyline one year from today?Chase Kiddy: If JMU and NDSU were in the FBS this season, how good would they be? Bowl eligible? 10-win teams? And attractive bowl game lines.

The 5 Plays That Built the 2019 College Football Playoff Field

Of the tens of thousands of plays during the 2019 college football season, which five built the four-team College Football Playoff field more than any others? And if those plays had a different outcome, who would've made the playoff instead?

Next First-Time Playoff Team, 8-Team Playoff (Do You Want it More or Less After This Season?)

LSU became the 11th different team to make the College Football Playoff. With the Tigers off the board, who's the next first-time team to make the playoff?And after this season, do you want an 8-team playoff more or less than before the season?

Eddie George: Considering Transferring from Ohio State, Chase Young, Jim Harbaugh

Eddie George talks about his college career, including his recruitment to Penn State, Ohio State and Virginia. Considering transferring from Ohio State, why Chase Young deserves the Heisman, and when NFL players are in it only for the money. Also: Jim Harbaugh, Urban Meyer, if he's ever been offered a coaching job, and his new movie, Another Version of You.Also: Chase Kiddy breaking down conference championship and FCS playoff lines.

Playoff Predictions, Baylor’s Path, Mizzou Candidates

Week 15 College Football Playoff Predictions: Can Oklahoma jump Utah? Where is Baylor ranked? And what is Baylor's path? Are they too far behind Georgia to pass them if Georgia loses a close game to LSU?Mizzou candidates after Barry Odom's dismissal: Who's the big fish? Is Willie Fritz the best option? Where does Mike Leach come into play?And in "You're Wrong:" Nebraska, ACC, Akron (seriously), and more.

Kirk Herbstreit: Playoff Scenarios, P.J. Fleck, Urban Meyer, Bob Stoops, Cheating

Kirk Herbstreit on P.J. Fleck's future at Minnesota, playoff scenarios (is 12-1 Minnesota in?), and if Alabama is deserving of a top-5 spot. And he answers Hurry-Up questions: Is Urban Meyer back in 2020? Is Bob Stoops back? Will Herman ever led Texas to the playoff? Does the Big Ten regret adding Rutgers? If Rutgers is kicked out, who would they want?And betting expert Chase Kiddy on smartest Week 14 college football bets, including an "Empty the savings accounts!" play in the FCS.

Who Do YOU Want in the Playoff?, Tom Herman, Divisions Suck

If you wanted the Oregon loss, do you also want Alabama in the playoff? Do you want a Pac-12 team in the playoff? Do you want the four best teams? What do YOU want?Also: Playoff predictions, Tom Herman is not doing well, there's no need for divisions, and how can we punish teams for faking injuries?

Ryan Burns: Rankings Reaction, Fleck’s Flag, Long-Term Expectations for Gophers

Ryan Burns (247Sports) reacts to the Week 13 College Football Playoff Rankings: Is he surprised Minnesota is below Penn State? Is Minnesota guaranteed a spot if they go 12-1? Also, P.J. Fleck's penalty, the Gophers' QB situation, realistic long-term expectations and more.And Chase Kiddy on Week 13 odds, including Indiana-Michigan, Penn State-Ohio State and SEC Cupcake Week.

Playoff Rankings Predictions, Big 12 is Screwed, Who Would Replace Mike Norvell?

College Football Playoff Rankings predictions: What WILL happen and what SHOULD happen in the Week 13 Rankings.The Big 12 is in a terrible playoff spot, potential rule change after Iowa-Minnesota game, who would replace Mike Norvell at Memphis and more.

Mike DeCourcy: CFP is a Sham, Hardaway/Wiseman, Under-the-Radar CBB Teams

Mike DeCourcy (Sporting News) talks College Football Playoff and college basketball: Why the CFP is a sham, and why Alabama shouldn't be No. 5. Under-the-radar college basketball teams to watch, and mid-major coaches.Also, Chase Kiddy with college football Week 12 betting preview: Minnesota-Iowa, rapid fire and more.