Curci: Week 11 College Football Preview
This weekend the road to the BCS continues, and the top teams cannot let off the throttle.
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This weekend the road to the BCS continues, and the top teams cannot let off the throttle.
Well folks, it doesn't get much better than this. You've got undefeated Florida hosting a team led by former head coach Steve Spurrier in an SEC battle.
It will be quite the scene in East Lansing on Saturday night as the Spartans take on the Irish in what is an enormous test for both teams.
The Tide are coming off one of the most impressive performances in college football history. They were the best team last year, and they're the best team this year.
Will a lack of experience affect Kentucky? Maybe in the first month of the season, but it shouldn't be a real factor in February and March.
USC earned the top spot in The Associated Press' preseason college football poll for the seventh time in school history and the first time in five seasons, edging out No. 2 Alabama and No. 3 LSU.
Temple is now in prime position to challenge for yet another Atlantic 10 title after the Owls officially added Boston University big man Jake O'Brien as a transfer this past week.
The 'Brothers of the Sun' Tour with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw continued this past Saturday, playing to a packed stadium with 40,000 high energy fans, but the evening was not without incident, thanks to one high profile country music fan, Ashton Kutcher.
All of a sudden, the Orange have a completely different look heading into the NCAA Tournament.
While the BCS system is flawed, the title game features, without a doubt, the correct matchup.
It will be interesting the see how the Red Storm respond against Kentucky without Steve Lavin on the bench.
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hose who try to pass off the BCS as the best thing for college football will use the latest wild and riveting weekend of upsets and dramatic finishes as an example of why a playoff is a bad thing.
Joe Dwyer and his family adopted Daniel after hearing his incredible story and hopes to spread the word about animals in similar situations.
Clemson and Kansas State tumbled in The Associated Press college football poll after losing for the first time this season, and the top five teams in the rankings held their ground.
We are entering what will be the best weekend of college football to this point, but unfortunately as is so often the case, the biggest storylines apply to what's happening off the field rather than on it.
The biggest game of the week is #3 Alabama (1-0) taking on #23 Penn State (1-0). Two of the winningest programs in college football history, two teams led by legendary coaches, two teams with BCS dreams.
Yankee reliever David Robertson knows what trouble looks like. He usually finds it when he comes into a ballgame with runners on base. But what Robertson saw in his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama was unlike anything he'd seen before.
While still providing aid to dozens of countries overseas, AmeriCares has been sending relief to flood and tornado stricken states in the south and Midwest.
The scene of devastation throughout the south -- especially Alabama -- broke the heart of Patricia Madsen, who decided to do something about it.
Nearly 80 animals left homeless after tornadoes struck the south are coming to Long Island today.
The loss of life and property across the tornado-ravaged south touched the heart of one City Island woman, so she decided to do something to help.
Mark Ingram ran for two scores to break the Alabama career touchdown record, and the No. 15 Crimson Tide rolled past seventh-ranked Michigan State 49-7 on Saturday in the most lopsided Capital One Bowl in history.
An accident reconstruction team was trying to determine what happened to the bus in upstate New York, authorities said.
A festive crowd showed up to say farewell to the Christmas tree that's headed to Rockefeller Center.
Incumbent Rep. Marc Molinaro and Josh Riley are facing off for New York's 19th Congressional District.
A shooting on the Upper West Side caused major delays on multiple subway lines Thursday in New York City.
A National Grid crew was making repairs in Queens when a gas line and water line were damaged Thursday.
Incumbent Rep. Marc Molinaro and Josh Riley are facing off for New York's 19th Congressional District.
A shooting on the Upper West Side caused major delays on multiple subway lines Thursday in New York City.
A National Grid crew was making repairs in Queens when a gas line and water line were damaged Thursday.
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is one step closer to being released from jail after making a deal with federal prosecutors.
Influencer Matthew Choi has been banned from the New York City Marathon after running the 2024 race with a camera crew in tow.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
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A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a wildfire is burning near South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township.
As part of our #BetterTogether initiative, we are partnering for the third year with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to help feed families this holiday season.
New Jersey election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Rep. Andy Kim won former Sen. Bob Menendez's seat, CBS News projects.
Tom Kean Jr. won his reelection bid against challenger Sue Altman in New Jersey's 7th congressional district, CBS News projects.
New York State Police say they are now conducting two investigations into Long Island State Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot in the leg while on the job last week.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has won her bid for reelection against Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone, CBS News projects.
Democrat Laura Gillen has declared victory over Anthony D'Esposito in New York's 4th Congressional District. CBS News has not projected a winner.
Rep. Nick LaLota has fended off challenger John Avlon in New York's Congressional District 1 race, CBS News projects.
The FBI's New York division and New York law enforcement say they're prioritizing election security ahead of Election Day.
Incumbent Rep. Marc Molinaro and Josh Riley are facing off for New York's 19th Congressional District.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
A Republican hold on the lower Hudson Valley may help the retain control of the House of Representatives.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
With Donald Trump projected the winner of the 2024 presidential election, N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James and other leaders are reacting.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is one step closer to being released from jail after making a deal with federal prosecutors.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
The Atlanta Hawks rallied late to beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
The Steelers have traded for a wide receiver from the Jets and an edge rusher from the Packers before the NFL's trade deadline.
Jake Allen made 31 saves, helping the Devils close their road trip with a 3-0 victory over the Oilers on Monday.
Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 109-97 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
PowerUP is a business competition started by the Brooklyn Public Library following economic turmoil in the wake of 9/11.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Former Georgia election workers sued the former New York City mayor over lies he spread about them in 2020. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku is calling for mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 60s over the next few days.
National Grid, the FDNY, and the DEP responded to the intersection of 101st Avenue and 121st Street in South Richmond Hill. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the blaze is now 40% contained. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the story from Jackson Township.
The president-elect is currently fully immersed in deciding on cabinet positions as he prepares for what promises to be an eventful first 100 days in office. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
