Gerald Willis has been one of the best defensive linemen in the country for several seasons. He has outstanding talent but could be even better in college. Programs from all parts of the country want to sign Willis, as he is the kind of player who could anchor a defensive line unit for multiple seasons. His strengths far outweigh his weaknesses, and the 5-star recruit is a proven winner Willis' talent, potential and accomplishments warrant a more ...

With the BCS making its farewell tour in 2013, it would be fitting if its biggest beneficiary—the SEC—won its eighth consecutive title as the lights go out in Pasadena. It’s no coincidence that the SEC’s reign of dominance coincided with the BCS era; the two were made for one another. Think about it this way: what better partner for a conference which offers the most difficult schedules and draws the top athletes than a system that uses ...

Bill O’Brien can’t miss with his decision to name a starting Penn State Football quarterback. That decision is imminent too, as he said on ESPN Radio’s “Mike and Mike” show (via ESPN.com). "I'd say by the end of the week we'll probably make a decision. But whatever we do we'll do what's best for the team. We have two really talented guys there,” he said, per ESPN. Just in time, too, as the Nittany Lions prepare for ...

With the 2013 college football season rapidly approaching, fans are craving any and every taste of what is to come in what should be an invigorating year.  As we inch closer to the action kicking off on Aug. 29, I'll release schedule analysis for a new ACC school every other day.  For now, let's take a look at the Duke Blue Devils:   Outlook Aug. 31 - N.C. Central Sept. 7 - at Memphis Sept. 14 - Georgia Tech Sept. 21 - Pittsburgh Sept. 28 ...

BYU has compiled a storied history of quarterbacks, and there is no mistaking the talented players that have thrown touchdown after touchdown as Cougars. But, on the other end of those passes are special players as well, and BYU's receivers have done their own damage to opposing defenses. From Eric Drage to Austin Collie, the receiving end of passes at BYU have been just as flashy as the other. But Cody Hoffman, a senior All-American and ...

Pac-12 schools build most of their recruiting classes with talent from California, as the state serves as a national hotbed. With so many good players available each year out West,  Pac-12 programs routinely compete for the same prospects. Each Pac-12 program has at least one recruit that it desperately wants. However, many other Pac-12 schools likely covet that same prospect. Oregon is trying to take a speedy prospect from Washington, while Arizona State is fighting an SEC ...

"You're THE Ohio State Buckeyes. You're an angry football team." - Urban Meyer. The chase for eight is on! After watching this, if you're not hyped for football season there is something wrong. Hat tip to Robby Donoho for the video. Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com

The anticipation for the start of the 2013-14 college basketball season is slowly increasing by the week. For the Villanova Wildcats, the new season will mark the start of a new era in the Big East Conference.  The Wildcats and their fans have plenty of things to be excited about, but they also have some concerns heading into the new season. Here are five things that Wildcats fans should worry about during the upcoming season. Begin Slideshow

Under the control of quarterback Denard Robinson, the Michigan offense was energetic but limited. The speedster wowed crowds with his athleticism, but coaches had to tinker with different looks to make the offense more effective for Shoelace, who didn’t quite have the arm for the envisioned passing game. A savant of the spread caught in the midst of a change in operation, coaching staff and culture, Robinson made the most out of an imperfect situation—and he ...

In a delightful bit of college football irony, Conference USA announced that it will head for international waters and help found a new bowl game. According to ESPN's Brett McMurphy, the conference will start playing postseason games in the Bahamas (as well as Boca Raton, Florida) in 2014: Per McMurphy, Conference USA's foray to Nassau will be the first non-U.S. bowl game since Toronto's International Bowl in 2010: It's a move McMurphy hinted at earlier this summer—and actually ...