L.A. Times - College Football

Season is more inevitable than incredible

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Unless something amazing happens, it looks like Florida/Alabama vs. Texas for the BCS title.

Unless something amazing happens, it looks like Florida/Alabama vs. Texas for the BCS title.

Can't Alabama play Florida now?

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Next month's SEC title game is set, but will both teams be undefeated? Chris Dufresne plays it more forward than usual.

Next month's SEC title game is set, but will both teams be undefeated? Chris Dufresne plays it more forward than usual.

Pac-10 allows Blount to rejoin Oregon

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Running back was suspended for the season after punching a Boise State player in the wake of the opener.

Running back was suspended for the season after punching a Boise State player in the wake of the opener.

California's Jahvid Best to miss at least one game after scary fall

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The star tailback suffered a concussion in Saturday's game against Oregon State when he fell hard after scoring a touchdown. He won't play this week against Arizona.

The star tailback suffered a concussion in Saturday's game against Oregon State when he fell hard after scoring a touchdown. He won't play this week against Arizona.

Chris Dufresne looks at the new BCS standings

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 15:03:00 -0800

Alabama moves up to No. 2 behind Florida, while Texas slips to No. 3 and Texas Christian rises to No. 4.

Matt Barkley's struggles don't worry Pete Carroll

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Quarterback has passed for only 161 yards in the last six quarters but the coach says he is not concerned.

Matt Barkley is 7-1 as USC's starting quarterback, a heady accomplishment for any player, especially a freshman.

Some good signs for Kevin Craft

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Not only has he provided relief at quarterback, he came up with a better way to bring in the plays.

Kevin Craft is leaving a better legacy on the UCLA football program than anyone would have imagined.

Iowa must face facts after upset defeat

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The No. 8-ranked Hawkeyes, whose sports information office had complained of unfair treatment by the media, are treated rudely by Northwestern in 17-10 loss at Iowa City.

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz sounded like a coach with a sinking feeling.

Kevin Prince is UCLA's best quarterback option

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Redshirt freshman's play against Washington before being sidelined because of a helmet-to-helmet hit leaves no doubt about who the Bruins' starter should be.

Did you see what I saw? Did you see what Rick Neuheisel should be seeing?

Trojans make a statement, though not an emphatic one

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Their 14-9 win at Arizona State doesn't exactly say 'We' re back' but it's better than the alternative.

Pete Carroll's USC team bounced back again after a loss.