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Tom Fornelli

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Can Bryce Underwood solve the Iowa puzzle? Why Hawkeyes defense could prove biggest test yet for Michigan star

Defensive coordinator Phil Parker and Iowa present a dangerous test for Underwood, whose well-documented struggles against zone coverage could define the Wolverines' season

Tom Fornelli's College Football Power Ratings: Georgia, Penn State on the rise amid dominant starts

While neither the Bulldogs nor Nittany Lions have been tested yet, it's hard to ignore the results

Tom Fornelli's CFP Vibe Check, Week 3: Florida enters the chat as SEC flexes its depth

It was another big weekend for the SEC, which has re-established itself as the Power Four's best conference

Anxiety Rankings, Week 3: Lane Kiffin facing a lot more than just embarrassment if LSU loses to Ole Miss

Also, Texas Tech faces a must-win situation on Friday night, while John Mateer desperately needs a bounceback for Oklahoma

The Six Pack: Picks for LSU vs. Ole Miss, Louisville vs. SMU and Tom Fornelli's lock of Week 3

Trust The Process in a Week 3 loaded up with early conference showdowns

Tom Fornelli's College Football Power Ratings: Ohio State still No. 1 despite collapse, Oregon plummets

The Buckeyes are still on top after a tough finish in Austin, while the top 12 welcomes new teams from the Big Ten and SEC after Week 2

Tom Fornelli's CFP Vibe Check, Week 2: The SEC strikes back and the Big Ten's playoff grip is slipping

Texas led a dominant non-conference showing as the SEC improved to 8-2 against Power Four competition, building an early resume that could push up to six teams into the playoff.

Despite signature win over No. 11 Oklahoma, Bryce Underwood remains a work in progress

The former five-star quarterabck showed flashes of his potential in a win over the Sooners, but he's still nowhere near his massive ceiling

Week 2 Anxiety Rankings: Dabo Swinney feeling the heat, Steve Sarkisian needs a breakthrough

Tom Fornelli is taking a weekly look at the five most anxious fanbases in the country

The Six Pack: Picks for Ohio State vs. Texas, Oklahoma vs. Michigan and Tom Fornelli's lock for Week 2

Trust The Process in a Week 2 dominated by blockbuster blue blood nonconference matchups

Tom Fornelli's CFP Vibe Check, Week 1: Big Ten shows cracks, while LSU sends a loud message

The Big Ten's depth already faces serious questions, while LSU announced itself as a legitimate national title threat

Tom Fornelli's College Football Power Ratings: Ohio State holds at No. 1, LSU surges after Week 1

The Buckeyes head to Austin this week with a firm grasp on the top spot, while Lane Kiffin and LSU look like title contenders

Oregon escapes Boise State, but sloppy opener reveals flaws as Ducks chase elusive national championship

Offensive line turnover and third-down struggles showed Oregon still has major work to do to meet national title hopes

USC vs. Fresno State prediction, picks, odds, spread: No. 14 Trojans eye 2-0 start to season

USC seeks another quality performance on Friday night after opening the season in strong fashion last week

Week 1 Anxiety Rankings: Is distracted LSU ready to play an actual football game? Ole Miss on upset alert

Tom Fornelli is taking a weekly look at the five most anxious fanbases in the country

Tom Fornelli has been a college football writer at CBS Sports since 2010. During his time at CBS, Tom has proven time and again that he hates your favorite team and thinks your rival is a paragon of football excellence.

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