Jimmie Johnson is obviously at the top of Brian De Los Santos' first Power Rankings. However, some big-name drivers are missing. Sorry, Kevin Harvick, Ryan Newman and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

The New Orleans Saints' victory over Indianapolis in the Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of 'M-A-S-H' to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history, the Nielsen Co. said Monday.

This isn’t the best year in the ACC’s history, but road wins are still hard to come by in the conference. So credit Wake Forest with a tough overtime victory at pesky Virginia, Gary Parrish says.

On a night filled with memories, some stood out more than others for our experts. From a pair of Colts drops to a host of jubilant Saints, the images will last.

One of the biggest keys for at-large hopefuls? Top 50 RPI wins. Bubble-dweller Virginia Tech took care of that this weekend by beating Clemson, putting the Hokies on the inside for now, Jerry Palm says.

The coach is confident, the quarterback is in his prime and the Saints promise to defend their Super Bowl championship, Clark Judge says. Sean Payton and Drew Brees have a message — see you in Dallas.

They didn't just win a Super Bowl, the Saints carved a path through three championship QBs on their way. With Warner, Favre and Manning left hurting, New Orleans earns its respect, Clark Judge says.

They didn't just win a Super Bowl, the Saints carved a path through three championship QBs on their way. With Warner, Favre and Manning left hurting, New Orleans earns its respect, Clark Judge says.

The Saints stymied Peyton Manning, then intercepted him to seal Super Bowl XLIV, rallying to beat the Colts 31-17 Sunday.