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This season, the absence of a clear national title favorite and the increased acessibility of the BCS leave plenty of room for discussion

Published: Friday, Aug. 25, 2006 11:57 a.m. MDT
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Either a redshirt freshman Colt McCoy or fresh out of high school Jevan Snead will call signals after Young skipped his final year of eligibility. Either quarterback will get lots of help from the loaded team, led by running back Jamaal Charles, defensive end Tim Crowder and safety Michael Griffin.

For the second consecutive year, Texas and Ohio State will meet in a monumental early season nonconference game. The Buckeyes long to avenge last season's 25-22 loss at the Horseshoe.

Amid all the changes and uncertainty, Joe Paterno remains college football's ultimate constant.

Paterno led a Penn State renaissance last season, going 11-1, winning coach of the year and leaving no doubt that the game has not passed him by. This season will be his 41st season as head coach — a milestone that matches Amos Alonzo Stagg for the longest tenure with one major college.


AP Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins in Dallas and AP Sports Writer Beth Harris in Los Angeles contributed to this report.

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