The Power of The Devil Grows: Arizona State Wins A Game It Hasn’t Often Won In The Past

by Matt Zemek | Nov 8, 2014

The story of Arizona State’s once-lopsided, then perilously close, then numerically deceptive 55-31 win over Notre Dame on Saturday begins with a photo of Sun Devil Stadium: I guess a battle of top 10 teams wasn't a big enough draw for that corner....

Celebratory And Significant: On A Special Saturday, College Football Reminds Us Why We Still Care About It

by Matt Zemek | Nov 7, 2014

See that cover photo? It’s not just a photo of Lou Holtz celebrating Notre Dame’s 1988 national title, the most recent in the program’s storied history. The Fighting Irish conducted their celebration in not just any location — they partied in...

With Showdown Saturday Looming, The College Football Season Prepares For Argument Season

by Matt Zemek | Nov 6, 2014

There’s a lot to say about this upcoming Saturday in college football. We’ve already said a lot about it at The Student Section. We’ve looked at this blockbuster day through the lens of media visibility.  We’ve looked at Notre Dame-Arizona...

With Showdown Saturday Looming, The College Football Season Prepares For Argument Season

by Matt Zemek | Nov 6, 2014

There’s a lot to say about this upcoming Saturday in college football. We’ve already said a lot about it at The Student Section. We’ve looked at this blockbuster day through the lens of media visibility.  We’ve looked at Notre Dame-Arizona...

In The Era Of ESPN, The Four Biggest Games On A Huge College Football Saturday Can All Be Found On Network TV

by Matt Zemek | Nov 6, 2014

Usually at this time of the week, The Student Section puts forth a viewer’s guide for the coming college football Saturday, offering four to six games in the noon, 3:30, and 7 p.m. Eastern time windows, all ranked in terms of watchability. However, this week,...