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Oct 29, 2012
The Capital One Bowl will add big-time musical talent to a bill that already features the top non-Bowl Championship Series postseason matchup in college football. Capital One presents Dierks Bentley in a free concert for game ticket holders at the Capital One FanFest pregame tailgate party as well as a headlining performance in the game’s halftime show. The Capital One Bowl will be held this year in its traditional 1:00 p.m. New Year’s Day time slot at Orlando’s Florida Citrus […]
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Oct 25, 2012
No. 22 Michigan (5-2, 3-0 Big Ten) at Nebraska (5-2, 2-1 Big Ten) is the game of the week in the Big Ten Conference, pitting the top two programs in the Legends Division. The trip to Lincoln is Michigan’s first in 101 seasons. Brady Hoke’s Wolverines will try to duplicate last year’s result when they defeated the Cornhuskers, 45-17. The game marks 50 years of consecutive sellouts at Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium. Minnesota (4-3, 0-3 Big Ten) hosts Purdue (3-4, 0-3 […]
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Oct 25, 2012
Saturday marks the 80th edition of the Florida vs. Georiga game in Jacksonville. The Gators (7-0, 6-0 SEC) enter the game ranked second in the nation, while the Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1 SEC) are No. 10 in the latest BCS poll. Georgia leads the all-time series, 47-40-2, but Florida prevailed in 18 of the last 22 meetings. This will be the third consecutive week the Gators have played on CBS at 3:30 p.m. and third top 10 matchup in four games […]
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Oct 19, 2012
If Michigan State (4-3, 1-2 Big Ten) beats rival No. 23 Michigan (4-2, 2-0 Big Ten) Saturday, it will be the Spartans’ fifth-straight win in the series, a school record. The Wolverines have won their last two games, however, and are beginning to hit their stride offensively, scoring more than 40 points a game in victories over Purdue and Illinois. Ohio State (7-0, 3-0 Big Ten) QB Braxton Miller needs just 88 yards rushing to become the first quarterback in […]
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Oct 19, 2012
No. 3 Florida (6-0, 5-0 SEC) welcomes No. 8 South Carolina (5-1, 4-1 SEC) to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in a huge SEC matchup. The Gamecocks have won the last two games in the series, but the Gators have never dropped three-straight to Carolina in their 32 meetings. ESPN’s College Gameday will be at the Swamp, marking Florida’s 35th appearance on the program, the most of any team in the nation. No. 6 LSU (6-1, 2-1 SEC) hits the road […]
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Oct 18, 2012
PrimeSport, the leader in providing direct access to the biggest sporting events on the planet, announced today a new partnership with Florida Citrus Sports as the official hospitality and travel provider for the Russell Athletic Bowl and Capital One Bowl. “PrimeSport has an extensive track record in managing VIP experiences and travel packages for high-profile sporting events.” said Steve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports. “By partnering with PrimeSport, our fans will have a dependable method for securing VIP travel […]
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Oct 12, 2012
The SEC game of the week pits South Carolina (6-0, 4-0 SEC) at LSU (5-1, 1-1 SEC). The Tigers return home after a heartbreaking loss in Gainesville. South Carolina is amidst a three game stretch, all three against top 10 teams (Georgia, LSU, Florida). Auburn (1-4, 0-3 SEC) travels to Oxford to take on Ole Miss. Both programs are looking for their first conference win in 2012. Alabama (5-0, 2-0 SEC) continues its defense of the 2011 BCS National Championship […]
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Oct 11, 2012
Northwestern (5-1, 1-1 Big Ten) travels to Minnesota (4-1, 0-1 Big Ten) as both teams look to make their way up the Legends Division. The Wildcats will try to guarantee bowl eligibility for the fifth-straight season. The Gophers look to go 4-0 firs the first time at TCF Bank Stadium. Iowa (3-2, 1-0 Big Ten) try to keep their post at the top of the Legends Division when they battle Michigan State (4-2, 1-1 Big Ten) in East Lansing. The […]
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Oct 04, 2012
Top-ten opponents battle for an early SEC East lead when No. 5 Georgia (5-0, 3-0 SEC) travels to No. 6 South Carolina (5-0, 3-0 SEC). The Bulldogs two-headed rushing attack of Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall leads the SEC with more than 250 yards a game on the ground. South Carolina ranks second in the conference in rushing defense, however, holding opponents to a mere 77 yards per contest. No. 4 LSU (5-0, 1-0 SEC) and its fourth-ranked defense head […]
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Oct 04, 2012
Two ranked teams clash in Columbus when No. 21 Nebraska (4-1, 1-0 Big Ten) meets No. 12 Ohio State (5-0, 1-0 Big Ten). The Buckeyes’ defense played a big factor in OSU’s 17-16 win against then-No.20 Michigan State last week, holding Big Ten leading rusher Le’Veon Bell to just 45 yards. Rex Burkhead and company will challenge the Buckeyes’ rushing D yet again. The Cornhuskers rank fifth in the nation in rushing, averaging 305 yards per game. No. 24 Northwestern […]
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