CBSSports.com coach of year: Johnson's confidence runneth over
The triple option can't work in a BCS league? Pardon Paul Johnson as he doubles over with laughter. Georgia Tech's main man is the CBSSports.com coach of the year -- and it isn't even close, Dennis Dodd says.

Rivalry grows: OU edges UT in BCS for Big 12 title game berth
The Oklahoma-Texas rivalry grew in bitterness this past week with Bob Stoops' Sooners winning the BCS tiebreaker and a spot in the Big 12 title game. Just wait till they meet again in October '09, Dennis Dodd says.

Opinions abound, but solutions hard to find in OU/Texas quagmire
Oklahoma shows off their offensive muscles once again in a 61-41 win over Oklahoma State. Now there's a deadlock between Texas and Oklahoma to see who gets a ticket to the Big 12 title game. Good luck untying this knot, Dennis Dodd says.

Weekend Watch List: One underdog will bite, guaranteed
Four games will drastically shape the BCS picture Saturday as Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma and Oregon State face bitter rivals. Dennis Dodd says at least one will stumble.

Thankful for love and faith in Boise, and the angel that pushed
You never hear of people being thankful for the discovery of brain cancer. But that's the case for Boise State coach Chris Petersen's family going back nine years, Dennis Dodd says.

Chipping away at the golden dome to find bronze underneath
If you choose to show your anger, Irish fans, direct it at the administration for its handling of coach Charlie Weis' infamous extension. But don't take it out by pelting your brethren with snowballs. Dennis Dodd shouldn't have to tell you that either.

Snyder facing grueling Big 12, own legacy with comeback
Bill Snyder saved Kansas State from the ashes almost two decades ago. He put the perennial laughingstock Wildcats on the map before bowing out in 2005. Now he's back for an encore, but a sequel will be tough to duplicate, Dennis Dodd says.