Dana Becker

Dana Becker

Joined: Sep 29, 2017

Life-long college football fan living the dream in Iowa with my wife and two boys. I work as a sports writer for a daily newspaper covering high school and college athletics.

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Starting quarterback Kedon Slovis #9 of the USC Trojans warms up before the game against the Stanford Cardinal at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

USC Football: 3 takeaways from statement win over Arizona

WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 19: Cam Akers #3 of the Florida State Seminoles reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the first half of their game at BB&T Field on October 19, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Florida State Football: Cam Akers hits stride despite Wake Forest loss

AUSTIN, TX - AUGUST 31: Sam Ehlinger #11 of the Texas Longhorns looks to pass in the third quarter against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Texas Football: 3 takeaways from survival win over Kansas

BOULDER, CO - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Herm Edwards of the Arizona State Sun Devils walks back to the sidlines after confering with officials in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on October 6, 2018 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Arizona State Football: 3 takeaways from loss to Utah in Week 8

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: Adrian Martinez #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers drops back to throw during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Nebraska Football: It’s time for Adrian Martinez to be pushed

TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Chip Kelly of the UCLA Bruins reacts during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

UCLA Football: 3 takeaways from blown opportunity vs. Arizona

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 31: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks during the Advocare Classic at AT&T Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Oregon Football: 3 takeaways from blowout win over Montana

GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators celebrates with fans following a 27-19 victory over the LSU Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Florida Football: All is not lost after Feleipe Franks injury vs. Kentucky

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Minnesota football escapes another near-upset vs. Fresno State

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Arizona football fails to deliver statement in win over Northern Arizona

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Quarterback Kedon Slovis #9 of the USC Trojans scrambles out of the reach of linebacker Andrew Pryts #25 of the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

USC Football: 3 takeaways from Trojans’ lopsided win over Stanford

AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Matt Campbell of the Iowa State Cyclones watches players warm up before the game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Iowa State Football: Ames will host College GameDay for first time ever

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Oregon Football: Justin Herbert throws name back in Heisman race vs. Nevada

FORT WORTH, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach Gary Patterson of the TCU Horned Frogs leads the TCU Horned Frogs against the Iowa State Cyclones in the fourth quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

TCU football finds two capable quarterbacks in Arkansas-Pine Bluff win

BLACKSBURG, VA - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Bryce Perkins #3 of the Virginia Cavaliers avoids a Virginia Tech Hokies tackle in the first half at Lane Stadium on November 23, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)

Virginia Football: Cavaliers make early ACC statement with win over Pitt

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 03: Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines drops back to pass during the first quarter of the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Penn State 42-7. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan Football: Wolverines flash two-quarterback system in MTSU win