2018 College Football Preview: Predictions

College football's annually grueling hiatus is almost over. To celebrate, Ski-U-Blog previews and predicts the 2018 season, going conference-by-conference across the country.

After all the conference previews, we wrap up with the usual preseason features: a Heisman watch list, a top 25, bowl projections, and Playoff predictions.

Heisman Watch List

1. Khalil Tate, Arizona QB
2. Bryce Love, Stanford RB

3. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin RB

4. Trace McSorley, Penn State QB

5. Jake Browning, Washington QB

2018 College Football Preview: Big Ten

College football's annually grueling hiatus is almost over. To celebrate, Ski-U-Blog previews and predicts the 2018 season, going conference-by-conference across the country.

We've finally reached the last conference in FBS: The Big Ten.

Big Ten Conference

West

Predicted standings:

1. Wisconsin

2. Northwestern

3. Iowa

4. Purdue

5. Nebraska

6. Minnesota

7. Illinois

We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 027

Aaron reviews the Smashing Pumpkins, and we discuss the SEC and the Big Ten. Then, Chandler previews the Gophers' season and their Week 1 game against New Mexico State.

Aaron's Album of the Week: Disclosure, Settle

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2018 College Football Preview: Southeastern Conference

College football's annually grueling hiatus is almost over. To celebrate, Ski-U-Blog previews and predicts the 2018 season, going conference-by-conference across the country.

Today, we cover the SEC.

Southeastern Conference

West

Predicted standings:

1. Alabama (conference champions)

2. Auburn

3. Mississippi State

4. LSU

5. Texas A&M

6. Mississippi

7. Arkansas

We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 026

The ACC and Chandler's trip to San Antonio to see Anthrax, Slayer, and more.

Aaron's Album of the Week: The Smashing Pumpkins, Siamese Dream

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2018 College Football Preview: Atlantic Coast Conference

College football's annually grueling hiatus is almost over. To celebrate, Ski-U-Blog previews and predicts the 2018 season, going conference-by-conference across the country.

Today, we delve into maybe the deepest conference in college football, the ACC.

Atlantic Coast Conference

Atlantic

Predicted standings:

1. Clemson (conference champions)

2. Wake Forest

3. Florida State
4. Louisville
5. NC State

6. Boston College

7. Syracuse

We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 025

The Big 12 and the Maryland scandal.

Aaron's Album of the Week: Brent Cobb, Providence Canyon

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The audio is a little weird this week because we recorded it from opposite ends of the country. There were also a couple of technology issues that forced significant edits, so there's something of an abrupt transition out of our Maryland conversation.

2018 College Football Preview: Big 12

College football's annually grueling hiatus is almost over. To celebrate, Ski-U-Blog previews and predicts the 2018 season, going conference-by-conference across the country.

Today, the wild and parity-ridden Big 12.

Big 12 Conference

Predicted standings:

1. Oklahoma (conference champions)

2. West Virginia

3. Oklahoma State

4. TCU

5. Texas
6. Texas Tech
7. Kansas State

8. Iowa State

9. Baylor

10. Kansas

We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 024

The Pac-12 and what the Urban Meyer and Roberto Osuna situations say about sports culture.

Aaron's Album of the Week: Radiohead, The Bends

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2018 College Football Preview: Pac-12

College football's annually grueling hiatus is almost over. To celebrate, Ski-U-Blog previews and predicts the 2018 season, going conference-by-conference across the country.

Today, we move onto the Power Five, beginning with the Pac-12.

Pac-12 Conference

North

Predicted standings:

1. Washington (conference champions)

2. Stanford

3. Oregon

4. California

5. Washington State

6. Oregon State