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Heisman Trophy watch

With Heisman Trophy voting coming to a close on Monday, it's time to take a look at the leading candidates. There aren't a ton of top-notch candidates, but voters will probably most impress with Texas A&M freshman sensation Johnny "Football" Manziel and Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o. After that it is really anyone's guess.

The Favorites

Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M,...

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Stony Brook, WVU big winners

Stony Brook's Marcus Coker stiff arms Army's Brandon

Photo credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

WINNERS

Stony Brook: What more can be said? The Seawolves (4-1) accomplished a feat several years in the making, knocking off Army, 22-3, on the road. And it wasn’t just a fluke of a win. Miguel Maysonet ran for 220 yards and two touchdowns. The Seawolves defense limited Army’s potent rushing game to 273 yards (and 4 turnovers). The 273 yards sounds like a lot, but Army came into the game...

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Notre Dame move won't hurt Big East football for now

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What does Notre Dame joining the ACC mean for Big East football?

The initial news was certainly a shock. And people predicting the end of Big East football are already accepting bows. But it’s a little premature to count out Big East football, at least for now.  

Sure, Notre Dame’s basketball programs (men and women) have both thrived.  And losing both will hurt the...

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Notre Dame joins ACC

The Atlantic Coast Conference on Wednesday announced the addition of Notre Dame as a full member in all sports except football. Notre Dame football, however, will play five games annually against ACC schools.

It’s a great move for the ACC. Notre Dame was the one school every conference wanted – well, maybe not the Pac-12. The Big Ten makes geographic sense and the football history between...

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