College football has become like Nascar racing at Talledega & Daytona, lose the draft and lots of folk blow past you.
Agree with most of the in trouble schools. Michigan will probably fire Brady Hoke this year and Nebraska may fire Pelini. Charlie Strong will probably get at least 3 years before the pressure really builds.
Too early to tell about Clemson, Carolina, & Ms State. Clemson never expected to beat FSU and Dabo may be able to hold them together and go to a pretty good bowl. Carolina did expect to beat TAM and Georgia so it is critical that they beat the Dawgs. For MSU to have a great season, they need to upset LSU, BAMA, or AU. But I'm not sure the fans really expect them to actually do that.
I think many of our posters misinterpret my "in trouble" comment. I didn't mean the coach was going to be fired, merely any chances to be a major player in the season is either fading or gone, as in Vandy. If USC or Ohio St. win the rest of their games, things could change, but I don't expect it. I almost added Nebraska to the list but I changed my mind, but they are borderline after that fiasco with McNeese State.