Izzy Gould, Al.com: A Facebook page has been started to help raise money for the defense of Harvey Updyke, the man accused of poisoning oak trees at Auburn's Toomer's Corner. Click here to view the page, titled Roll Damn Tide.
Mike Herndon, Mobile Press-Register: Has Gus Malzahn's star fallen this far this fast? A year ago, the Auburn offensive coordinator turned down $3 million a year to coach Vanderbilt. A year later, Malzahn accepts the Arkansas State job at $850,000 a year, nearly a 35% cut in pay from the $1.3 million he was making at Auburn.
Kevin Scarbinsky, Birmingham News: Did a video featuring Malzahn's wife Kristi help drive down the coach's stock? Link to the video.
Josh Kendall, Columbia State: If you're not cheating you're not trying. South Carolina told the NCAA that it does not dispute three "major and serious" rules violations and has offered to forfeit six scholarships over the next three years as punishment.
Jenni Carlson, Oklahoman: Why every coach should vote in the coaches poll.
Bud Withers, Seattle Times: From Albuquerque to New Orleans. Your guide to all 35 bowl games.
Chris Dufresne, Los Angeles Times: Ranking the bowl games, from a viewing perspective.
Kellis Robinett, Campus Corner: A local credit union is offering loans at 2.99% for Kansas State fans wanting to attend the Cotton Bowl.
Paola Voivin, Arizona Republic: It's much too early to speculate how new Arizona State coach Todd Graham will do, but at least he brings enthusiasm to Tempe.
Josh Yohe, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Graham's departure has rubbed many in Pittsburgh the wrong way.