Gamebreaking talents like Reggie Bush and Vince Young, and the scheme-busting attack of Florida coach Urban Meyer in the skilled hands of Chris Leak, offer warning: This season, open-field offense will decide who plays for the national title
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August 14, 2005
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2005
Pity the poor defender charged with trying to shut down Reggie Bush, the nation's most electric player and the key to USC's goal of a three-peat
It's been 36 years since the Longhorns finished at the top, but the relentless Vince Young could be the guy who finally gets them there
The games, players and zaniness that make the season great
Four years ago Urban Meyer invented his spread-option offense. Now, as he installs it at Florida, it's the hottest scheme in the land
The Trojans are going for three with the nation's top quarterback, most electric playmaker and most dynamic wideouts. Who's to stop them?
Mack Brown signs top recruiting classes, but his teams have yet to reach the ultimate goal. This could be the Longhorns' best shot
If the Gators can quickly master Urban Meyer's offense--and early signs are good--they'll take the SEC by storm
With young, gamebreaking players at quarterback, running back and wideout, the Wolverines are an offensive juggernaut
It's a long way from the Big Island to Rocky Top, but Volunteer Jesse Mahelona wouldn't mind a trip to Pasadena as well
The emergence of the Hurricanes' most talented wideout corps in years will ease the transition to a new quarterback
A spread offense in Columbus? Believe it--with a wealth of explosive receivers on hand, the Buckeyes are ready to let it fly
After back-to-back losses in the BCS title game, the Sooners make a fresh run at the championship with a younger team
The Hokies hope Marcus Vick--little brother of the Blacksburg legend--has put his troubles behind him. If so, watch out
With the top Dawgs gone to the NFL, the new leaders on offense are the experienced--and huge--linemen
The high-powered Cardinals make the jump to the Big East-- and immediately become the class of the conference
It's up to a senior-led defense with a young front four to fulfill expectations created by three straight top 10 finishes
Unity is the word in Baton Rouge, as the Tigers want to prove that a coaching change won't keep them out of the SEC hunt
The Aggies are closing in on the Big 12 South's big two. Reggie McNeal's playmaking might put them over the top
Another tumultuous off-season has left the once-mighty Seminoles with more questions than answers
Quarterback Jared Zabransky and the Broncos take another shot at a BCS bid--but the schedule could bust 'em
An all-conference quarterback and a 2,000-yard rusher are gone, but the ultradeep Bears aren't sweating it
It's showtime for heralded sophomore passer Brandon Cox, who has gained the Tigers' confidence after a shaky start
There's one thing standing between the Bulldogs and the WAC title: Boise State. Is this the year they beat the Broncs?
The Sun Devils put their potent aerial attack in the hands of Sam Keller, who has huge shoes to fill
A new coach makes wholesale changes, but one constant on defense is the fearsome play of linebacker H.B. Blades
Known for their offensive prowess, the Boilermakers want the same respect for their head-rattlin' defense
The Falcons are aiming high in the MAC, thanks to the ultraprecise arm of quarterback Omar Jacobs
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