Stop us if you've heard this before: Buckeyes top Dawgs
The spring fun is done, and Dennis Dodd has a new No. 1; an all-too familiar one. Ohio State -- yes, we know their recent past -- and their 18 returning starters take the top spot.

Spring 25: Who will be the next Perrilloux?
Knucklehead Ryan Perrilloux gets an award named after him, spring practices are setting attendance records and what's with coaches-in-waiting? Dennis Dodd gets you all caught up with 25 things to take from football's first season.

No miracles here: BCS playoff opposition too strong for any change soon
For the first time, commissioners discussed a playoff system for the BCS. It could happen -- or not -- but not until 2014. But TV contracts and the thoughts of the Big Ten and Pac-10 stand firmly in the system's way, Dennis Dodd says.

Drop the 'C' and you have Abercrombie's BCS view
The BCS thinks it system works, but Neil Abercrombie isn't sold. In fact, the Hawaii congressman is bringing legal challenges and Dennis Dodd says Abercrombie's zeal may set a foundation for future action.

From walk-on to the draft: K-State's Nelson a diamond in the rough
Jordy Nelson is just as comfortable in a slaughterhouse as he is dodging defensive backs and snagging touchdown passes. 'The Hick from the Sticks', as his Kansas State teammates dubbed him, has the necessary tools to be an NFL success, Dennis Dodd says.

Three D.C. Stooges miss mark on BCS pie-slinging
Is the BCS unfair? Maybe. Is it illegal? Hardly. So why is Congress trying to get involved with a system opening more doors than ever? Dennis Dodd says just like everything else, it must be the money.e

Buffs' Hawkins practicing fun, not secrecy, in spring
Most college coaches would rather forfeit scholarships than reveal something in a spring game. Dennis Dodd says fun-loving Dan Hawkins will run Colorado's wide open Saturday, and he doesn't care what anybody learns.