Now that the deadline for underclassmen entering the NFL Draft has passed, it's time to check in on the programs hit the hardest by early departure and, yes, it's the SEC that took the brunt of early exits. ...more

Alabama will be in for its toughest test of the season Monday night when it squares off against a big, physical and very nimble Notre Dame front seven, anchored by a trio of 300-pounders. The Irish lead the nation in scoring defense and are fourth in stopping the run. Chance Warmack, though, is one of the biggest reasons many of the experts like the Tide's chances. ...more

This week's Top 10 list: Most surprising stats of the early season ...more

Any top 10 list about college football's most indispensable or irreplaceable players figures to be quarterback-heavy, but what if you can*t include QBs? Then it opens it up quite a bit. That*s the subject of this week*s Tuesday Top 10. ...more