Top 50 College Football Blogs

Sure, it’s only summer, but it’s never too early to get ready for another football season. There’s something about the college game that’s more distilled than pro football, that lets you focus on the real sport at hand. And thanks to blogs, there are now plenty of passionate, informed voices out there covering all aspects of the game, from player performance to conference news. The blogs on this list cover a variety of themes and conferences to get you started. If you’re looking for a college football blog to add to your feed, look no further.

General stuff

These big-picture blogs focus on the sport itself and often include rankings of every team.

1. College Football Nation Blog: As expected, this blog from ESPN is a great resource for all things related to college ball, from news and commentary to features about valuable players.
2. College Football Resource: This in-depth blog also features a wealth of links to other news and review outlets.
3. Every Day Should Be Saturday: This hilarious blog has received awards among college football blog groups (which do exist), and is one of the most entertaining reads in the field.
4. Dr. Saturday: Edited by Matt Hinton, Yahoo’s NCAA football blog features news, videos, and sharp commentary on all aspects of the game.
5. Mr. College Football with Tony Barnhart: This blog from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution offers regular posts designed to spur conversation among commenters.
6. Pre-Snap Read: The tagline is, "We think about college football 24/7 so you don’t have to." This in-depth blog is running a series profiling every team in advance of the fall 2010 season.
7. The Quad: The New York Times college sports blog covers all sports, including football, and its brand name makes it a smart stop for readers who want to stay informed on the latest trends in the game.
8. College Football Blog: Simple name, simple focus. Get a steady dose of college football news and commentary here.
9. Fanblogs: This "collective blog" began in 2003 and has since grown into a premiere destination for fans looking for serious doses of football news and opinion. They’re also on Twitter.
10. Heisman Pundit: Boasting accolades from no less than Sports Illustrated, this blog is dedicated to the news and rumors surrounding the annual awarding of the Heisman Trophy. A must-read for serious fans.

ACC

The Atlantic Coast Conference includes such schools as Duke, Florida State, Miami, and North Carolina.

11. ACC: Fanblogs: This won’t be the last Fanblogs appearance on this list; they’ve just got too much good material. This blog about happenings at ACC schools is a prime example.
12. ACC Blog: Edited by Heather Dinich, ESPN’s ACC blog is a fantastic repository of player and coach info.
13. ACC Football Photos: This blog mixes a wealth of links and Twitter reposts with full-color photos from ACC games taken by Gene Galin, a photographer for the Chatham Journal of North Carolina.
14. ACC Blitz: With regular roundups of news from around the web, as well as solid previews of upcoming games, ACC Blitz is a go-to for conference fans.
15. State Fans Nation: Fans and alumni of North Carolina State, look no further. This blog is all you need to stay informed during football season.
16. The Sabre: All about the University of Virginia’s athletics program, with plenty of football coverage come fall.

Big 12

The Big 12 Conference, mostly in the middle of the country, includes Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.

17. Corn Nation: A one-stop shop for Nebraska fans. Tons of data, predictions, and news.
18. Big 12 Blog: ESPN’s conference blog is run by David Ubben and features detailed schedules, news roundups, and features.
19. Burnt Orange Nation: This blog is dedicated to the ins and outs of the University of Texas athletic system, with previews and reviews of games as well as news about how former Longhorns are doing in their pro careers.
20. I Am the 12th Man: This blog is for the Aggies out there. Tons of great resources about the school’s athletics, including videos and interviews.
21. Berry Tramel’s Blog: Berry Tramel, sports columnist for The Oklahoman, runs a wonderful blog that covers Oklahoma, the Big 12, and letters from readers.
22. The Phog Blog: A smart, statistically inclined look at Kentucky University’s football team.

Big East

The members of the Big East include Connecticut, Syracuse, and West Virginia.

23. Fanhouse: Big East: Smart news, delivered regularly. Definitely one to bookmark.
24. Card Chronicle: Part of the SB Nation family, the Kentucky football blog is a great way to keep tabs on what’s happening in Louisville.
25. Big East: Fanblogs: A great archive of news complete with RSS feeds.
26. Big East Blog: Brian Bennett lives in Louisville, Kentucky, placing him at the heart of the action for his Big East coverage.
27. Orange 44: This blog is devoted to the life and times of the Syracuse team, with a humorous mix of support and despair.

Big Ten

Schools playing football for the Big Ten include Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio State.

28. Big Ten Network: This sprawling site features everything from standings to player stats in its quest to cover the Big Ten.
29. Big Ten: Fanblogs: You know the drill by now: News-heavy resource for football teams in the Big 10. Simple, straightforward, invaluable.
30. Fanhouse: Big Ten: Another rock-solid outlet for Big Ten news and game rundowns.
31. Big Ten Blog: Edited by Adam Rittenberg, ESPN’s official Big Ten is constantly updated and features some of the best news on the web.
32. MGoBlog: This Michigan blog is one of the most popular around, thanks to its mix of humor and insight.
33. Big Ten Conference: The official conference blog is a good source for straight news.

Pac-10

Arizona, UCLA, and USC are among the schools playing football for Pac-10.

34. Pac-10 Football: A stripped-down blog with news, commentary, and links to other notable sources.
35. Pac-10: This sports blog is run by writers at The Oregonian.
36. Pac-10 Blog: ESPN’s Pac-10 blog is edited by Ted Miller and offers regular updates about players and predictions.
37. Pac-10: Fanblogs: Another great entry from the Fanblogs family for fans of Pac-10 teams.
38. Buster Sports: Plenty of great posts with a lively sense of humor.
39. Pac-10 Rivarly: The fantastic news items are paired with a strong blogroll of other great sports blogs.
40. Bruins Nation: Dedicated to the teams of UCLA.

SEC

The SEC includes Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.

41. SEC Rivals: A great site that’s been around since 2003. It also includes hit counters on each post so you can see what’s popular.
42. SEC Blog: ESPN’s SEC blog is edited by Chris Low, with coverage including video analyses, news roundups, and player rankings.
43. Team Speed Kills: Fun posts and great commentary make this SEC-based blog a must.
44. SEC: Fanblogs: Regular updates in a minimalist format for the hard-news junkie.
45. SEC Football Blogger: A great place to get your SEC news and interact with a community of passionate fans.
46. 3rd Saturday in Blogtober: A fun blog peppered with random lists and featuring a focus on Alabama, Tennessee, and some other SEC teams.
47. And the Valley Shook: A strong blog about LSU football, full of news and heated opinion. (One headline reads, "Les Miles Is an Incompetent Moron.")
48. Garnet and Black Attack: This blog is dedicated to the fans and students of South Carolina, with tons of great stats about Gamecocks players.
49. Losers With Socks: News, humor, gossip, pics, and more make this Tennessee Vols site an enjoyable read for casual or hard-core fans.
50. Arkansas Expats: This blog, devoted to Arkansas sports, is run by former Arkansas residents with a fever for the Razorbacks.