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Steven Godfrey is a contributing writer for SB Nation based in Nashville, Tennessee. A graduate of the University of Mississippi and a long suffering Atlanta sports fan, he can be reached on Twitter @38Godfrey.

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A quick analysis of Jaguar UFA Quarterbacks Kawaun Jakes and Jordan Rodgers

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SB Nation college football writer Steven Godfrey provides a quick look at two quarterbacks entering the Jags' rookie camp that he's familiar with - Vanderbilt's Jordan Rodgers and Western Kentucky's Kawaun Jakes.

The state of the spread: Mississippi rivals on the future of football's trendiest attack

From pistols to zone reads, spread offenses have evolved to storm the NFL. They've been high school staples for more than a decade, but the college game is where the philosophy continues to innovate and expand. And in no state is the spread currently

Urban Meyer courts the Queen City: Why Ohio State fights for Cincinnati

Make no mistake: Ohio State abandoned the Horseshoe to play in front of 37,000 fans in Cincinnati's Paul Brown Stadium on Saturday in hopes of strengthening the Urban Empire's recruiting.

2013 Ohio State Spring Game: More Braxton Miller TDs! Scarlet leads, 24-7

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The Scarlet squad seems to have this one wrapped up, unless another 6-PAT attempt is in the works...

2013 Ohio State Spring Game: Scarlet leads 14-7 on two Miller touchdown passes

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Braxton Miller has two touchdown passes, but the Gray defensive line has recorded six sacks.

2013 Ohio State Spring Game: Braxton Miller touchdown pass give Scarlet 6-0 lead

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The Ohio State Buckeyes head south to Cincinnati for their 2013 spring game, pitting Scarlet against Gray. How's the crowd? Will Brutus take the field (again)? Find out.

Beware the Swag-O-Meter: Mississippi State's 'You're a Baller' artist speaks

SB Nation talked to MSU defensive coordinator Geoff Collins, the man behind the now-famous "Can of SWAG" and "You're a Baller" recruiting notes, and his head coach.

2013 Tennessee football: Every feel-good spring cliche made real?

Tennessee has a long road ahead and a coach who isn't named Jon Gruden, but a loud mic and a lot of Twitter is winning Big Orange morale in the optimistic days of spring.

Feature - The next step for Mankind: Mick Foley continues his evolution as one of America's greatest entertainers

Western Kentucky denies C-USA reports, but Sun Belt eying JMU anyway

Will Tulsa's reported move to the Big East set off a chain reaction?

Looking to each other for stability: Tommy Tuberville, Cincinnati and the future

Cincinnati's new head coach tells SB Nation he's building a program that can compete in whichever conference it might find itself in.

The mighty SEC has a basketball problem, but don't blame Kentucky, y'all

The Wildcats came to Nashville, lost their only game and stayed through the weekend. And without Big Blue, the state of SEC basketball would be even sorrier.

Feature - Rediscovering a football mind

All in: Gus Malzahn speeds up Auburn, Ellis Johnson vows to keep pace

Before Gus Malzahn reinstalls his hurry-up, no-huddle offense at Auburn, he's already won something he's never had in the SEC: total support of a veteran defensive mind.

Bobby Petrino to hire former UAB coach Neil Callaway, SB Nation reports

The former Blazers head coach will replace the departed Mike Summers, who joined Southern Cal's staff last week.

Hot seat hypothetical: Is Texas or USC the better potential 2014 coaching vacancy?

We're not advocating the removal of either Lane Kiffin or Mack Brown. We're simply sharing our place in the sewing circle.

Ask a compliance officer: Your NCAA recruiting violation questions answered

You have questions about what constitutes a recruiting violation and just exactly who is a booster. We contacted a SEC compliance expert and asked him stupid questions instead.

It takes a village: How Robert Nkemdiche found Ole Miss

It's not just a tale of brotherly love. This is the story of how everyone from Houston Nutt to Johnny Manziel contributed to help Ole Miss likely land the top college football prospect in the nation.

Super Bowl 2013: New Orleans braces for Roger Goodell's return

Sean Payton is back, the Atlanta Falcons lost and it's looking more and more like New Orleans is ready to put aside BountyGate and party with the NFL. All should be well for Super Bowl 47, as long as the giant papier-måché vaginas don't show up.

Why I got beat up by a girl: The lament of a lifelong Atlanta Falcons fan abroad

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SB Nation's college football reporter Steven Godfrey details a childhood trauma that best defines what it's like to be a Falcons fan far from the safety of Georgia.

College football playoffs: How bowls like the Music City can survive

Once the BCS dies after 2013, so too will existing agreements between conference and their partner bowls. With an unprecedented opportunity to rewrite some of bowl season's worst rules, we offer a few suggestions.

2013 college football schedule: 15 opening week games to get excited about

That's really soon, you guys. Here's a Week 1 Preview for the 2013 season.

Orange you glad this bowl was awful, Florida State fans?

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A horrible match-up and a pointless, lop-sided game didn't keep some of FSU's finest from stealing an otherwise awful show by providing a batch of GIF glory.

Florida State fans slightly too drunk to perform the national anthem

The college-aged football fan is wont to exaggerate how drunk he or she got on a particular occasion. But sometimes there's proof that said young scholar really did pound that handle of Absolut...

Stanford band ruins 2013 Rose Bowl (for boring people)

People are awful, have Twitter accounts, and use them to express opinions about harmless, fun things. Like say, the Stanford band!

Wisconsin fan wears badger pelt, Rose Bowl suddenly feels less Big Ten-ish

That's probably a formerly live badger on a football fan's head. Carry on, Rose Bowl.

2012 Music City Bowl results, Vanderbilt vs. N.C. State: Dores finish historic season

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One of the best seasons in Vanderbilt history comes to a close with a win in the Music City Bowl.

Mike Glennon, N.C. State turnovers aid Vanderbilt's big lead

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The Wolfpack's two INTs and two fumbles are making it too easy for Jordan Rodgers, Zac Stacy and the Vanderbilt offense.

Cincinnati denies Tommy Tuberville's alleged Lubbock dine-and-dash

According to a report by a 247Sports.com affiliate, former Texas Tech and new Cincinnati head coach Tommy Tuberville walked out on a recruiting dinner midway last Friday night, an accusation the Bearcats deny.

Big Red's risk: Bobby Petrino, Western Kentucky and the scandal discount

Western Kentucky's getting a $3.5 million coach for $850,000, as it hopes Bobby Petrino's worst mistakes are all behind him. For at least the next year.

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