THE BLEACHER BRIEFINGS: 2012 College Football Preview

In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we break down the upcoming college football season, and discuss the elite teams and electrifying players that are sure to make the 2012 campaign one to remember!- Alabama vs. USC?: Heading into the year, Alabama and USC are the popular consensus pick to play for the National Championship. Can Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin lead their teams to this date with destiny, or will LSU, Oregon, or Oklahoma throw a monkey wrench into the plans? We'll tell you.- Heisman Hopefuls: Matt Barkley, Landry Jones, and Montee Ball are among the favorites to hoist the Heisman Trophy at season's end. Will one of these three rise to the occasion to claim the hardware, or can Geno Smith, Marcus Lattimore, or De'Anthony Thomas steal the show? Hear our take.Plus:We take an in-depth look at the schools that could surprise and the players who are looking to make big names for themselves in 2012!All this and much more in this week's special edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast!*If you'd like to be part of the show, email your questions or comments to [email protected] for a chance to have them read during the broadcast!