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The 7 College Football Games to Watch in Week 10
Black Shoe Diaries highlights the seven must‑watch college football matchups for Week 10 (Nov. 6, 2026). Friday kicks off with Virginia Tech vs. SMU (7 p.m., ESPN), a potential ACC‑ranking swing. The rivalry‑rich Holy War pits #9 BYU at #3 Utah at noon on ABC, while #7 Texas travels to #18 Missouri (ESPN). The SEC showdown features #5 Alabama at #14 LSU (3:30 p.m., ABC). At 6:15 p.m., #13 Tennessee hosts #6 Kentucky on ESPN. The night caps with two marquee games at 7:30 p.m.: #11 Notre Dame vs. #1 Miami (NBC) and #10 Ole Miss at #2 Georgia (ABC), each carrying playoff implications.
Michigan Unveils Uniform Combo for Rivalry Matchup vs. MSU
Michigan Football reveals its all-blue uniform combination for Saturday night's rivalry showdown against Michigan State at the Big House.
Candystripe Catchup: Indiana football enters the bye, basketball tips off
Indiana athletics enjoy a banner week as football coach Curt Cignetti celebrates an overtime 23-16 homecoming win over Minnesota, sending the Hoosiers into a bye week to regroup. Meanwhile, Darian DeVries' men’s basketball sparks the 2026‑27 campaign with a 91-57 victory at Assembly Hall, sitting 2‑0 before facing Syracuse, and Teri Moren's women’s team opens 1‑0 with a 79-50 rout of Florida Gulf Coast ahead of a home clash versus Southern Illinois. Updates also note guard Prince‑Alexander Moody’s knee setback and quarterback Josh Hoover’s call for patience.
LSU Favored Over Alabama For 1st Time Since 2007, And Bama Is Regular Season Underdog For 1st Time Since ’08
Las Vegas odds flip the historic rivalry: No. 14 LSU (6-2, 3-2 SEC) becomes a 6.5‑point favorite over No. 5 Alabama (6-2, 4-2 SEC) — the first time LSU has been favored since 2007 and the first regular‑season underdog status for Bama since 2008. Editor Glenn Guilbeau explores what this shift means for the SEC showdown.
Tigers Topple The Tide In EA Sports College Football 27 LSU-Alabama Simulation
In a thrilling EA Sports College Football 27 simulation, LSU defeats Alabama 28‑21 in a virtual Tiger Stadium showdown that could impact both teams' Top‑15 rankings. The game highlights LSU quarterback Jayden Harris’s late fourth‑quarter touchdown drive, while Alabama’s defense yields a critical turnover. Coach Brian Kelly praises the simulated win as a morale boost ahead of the real matchup Saturday, November 7. The article details play‑by‑play moments, player stats, and the simulation’s implications for the SEC race.
Brysen Wright Miami Reclassification: Hurricanes Get Boost To 2027 Class
Five-star wide receiver Brysen Wright, ESPN's No. 1 overall recruit in the 2028 class, committed to Miami on Thursday and will reclassify to the 2027 class.
Interviews with Frenemies: Washington
Washington prepares to face Penn State after a dramatic win over Nebraska, but injuries have ravaged its offense. Quarterback Demond Williams, who struggled all season and missed time with a rib injury, returned late and helped the Huskies steal the road game. However, key backs—Quaid Carr (season‑ending surgery), Jayden Limar (shoulder), Landen Hatchett (head/neck) and center Kolt Dietrich (inexperienced)—remain sidelined. Coach Mark Schafer expects a pass‑heavy attack targeting Chris Lawson, Dezmen Roebuck and Baron Naone, with a balanced run mix featuring Williams, freshman Brian Bonner and transfer Trey Cooley. The upcoming matchup tests whether the revised scheme can overcome the depth crisis.
ESPN’s SP+ predicts final score of Georgia-Ole Miss clash
ESPN analyst Bill Connelly’s SP+ model predicts No. 2 Georgia will beat No. 10 Ole Miss 32‑23 in their Week 10 showdown at Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 6. The Bulldogs and Rebels are both vying for the SEC crown and a College Football Playoff spot, making the result crucial for the season’s second half. Connelly’s forecast, which rates team efficiency and opponent strength, marks a shift from last year’s close contests, favoring this year’s Georgia squad.
Syracuse Football: predictions and poll vs Clemson
Syracuse (4-4, 2-4) aims for a third straight ACC win on Homecoming as they face Clemson (5-3, 3-2) at the JMA Dome on Nov. 6, 2026, with kickoff at noon on ESPN2. The blog pits two predictions against each other: Kevin forecasts Syracuse 23‑20, citing Clemson’s loss of two offensive‑line starters and a freshman quarterback, while Dom backs Clemson 24‑20, warning Syracuse’s recent scoring streak may falter. Both analysts highlight the matchup as a defensive battle, with Syracuse’s defense expected to pressure Clemson’s new center and freshman QB.
UNC Basketball: Hope
The Tar Heel Blog reflects on UNC’s offseason overhaul as Coach Michael Malone, hired from Denver, takes over the men’s basketball program for just the second game of the season. Amidst roster turnover and broader changes across UNC athletics, the author balances the discomfort of constant flux with optimism, noting the team’s potential to coalesce and the football program’s renewed focus at Kenan Stadium. Highlighting November’s “thin place” between seasons, the piece underscores a hopeful mood for Tar Heel fans despite the evolving landscape.
ACC Program Reports $306M in Debt After Firing $50M Football Head Coach
Florida State fired head coach Mike Norvell after a 3-5 start, triggering a $50.3 million buyout – the third‑largest in college‑football history. The program also carries $306 million in debt tied to Doak Campbell Stadium renovations and a new football facility, separate from its broader $437 million athletics debt. Despite the financial hit, CFO Kyle Clark says long‑term bonds, ticket sales and recent $106 million in pledges can cover payments. Norvell, with a five‑year remainder on an $84 million contract, will see the buyout reduced by any future salary. Interim coach Rick Stockstill leads the Seminoles next against Boston College as the school begins a head‑coach search amid concerns about affordability and on‑field performance.
Report: IU football actively looking for 2027 Power 4 nonconference opponent
Indiana’s athletic department is already negotiating a Power‑4 non‑conference opponent for the 2027 season, as the new 24‑team College Football Playoff requires every Big Ten team to schedule at least one game against a Power‑4 program. Current 2027 non‑conference slate lists Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State and Indiana State, but AD Scott Dolson says talks are underway with teams from the SEC, ACC, Big 12 or Notre Dame. The Hoosiers haven’t faced a Power‑4 opponent since Louisville in 2023, and they join Nebraska, Oregon and USC in seeking a marquee matchup. Potential foes include Arizona, Kansas, TCU, Texas Tech, Cincinnati or Tennessee.
West Virginia vs. Texas Tech Preview: Explosive Offenses Collide
West Virginia’s league‑best rushing attack (261.6 ypg) travels to Lubbock to face No. 15 Texas Tech (7‑1) in a Big 12 showdown on Nov. 7 at 9:30 p.m. ET. Mountaineers QB Michael Hawkins Jr. contributes 1,598 passing yards, 11 TDs and a league‑leading 16 rushing scores, while RB Cam Cook piles up 923 yards. Texas Tech relies on transfer QB Thomas Castellanos, RB J’Koby Williams (794 yards) and receiver Kenny Johnson (548 yards). Both teams average about 35 points per game, but Tech’s –2 turnover margin contrasts with WVU’s even turnover record. The key battle: WVU’s explosive ground game versus Tech’s defense, a matchup that could decide bowl positioning and snap Texas Tech’s 49‑0 shutout streak from last year.
Oklahoma vs Florida Gators: Week 10 SEC Matchup Preview
Oklahoma vs Florida Gators preview: records, quarterback questions, key stats and what to watch as the two SEC rivals meet for the first time Saturday.
Texas A&M vs South Carolina Week 10 Preview
Texas A&M (4‑4) heads to Williams‑Brice Stadium on Nov. 7 to try snapping its SEC road drought against No. 21 South Carolina (5‑3), who rides a three‑game winning streak. The Aggies, fresh off a bye, rely on Marcel Reed’s 1,390 passing yards and a +4 turnover margin, but their 155.4 rushing yards per game lag South Carolina’s 217.5. Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers, with 1,849 passing yards, 603 rushing yards and 16 TDs, fuels a potent offense that averages 36.9 points and 464 total yards. The key battle pits Sellers’ dual threat against an A&M defense that has recorded only seven sacks. A win would give Texas A&M its first SEC road victory of the season and could ease Mike Elko’s job pressure.
Oklahoma football makes final John Mateer decision after Ben Arbuckle firing
Oklahoma fires offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and confirms senior quarterback John Mateer will start against No. 24 Florida on Saturday night. Despite a shaky season—1,835 yards, 13 TDs, seven picks, and the Sooners ranking near the bottom in scoring (108th) and total offense (111th)—Mateer took the majority of first‑team reps in practice, according to On3 insiders. Tight ends coach Jason Witten steps in as interim OC, while head coach Brent Venables says the staff change is meant to spark improvement after a loss to South Carolina. The Sooners aim to rebound in the road matchup.
News: LIV Golf, Nexstar, Formula One and more
LIV Golf moves toward liquidation after BC Partners abandons a financing deal, ending the league’s Chapter 11 process and Saudi PIF funding; a deadline on Oct. 25 passed without a rescue pact. Meanwhile, Nexstar’s COO says the CW network will chase marquee sports rights, eyeing NHL packages and possible College Football Playoff sublicenses as sports now fill half its airtime. Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali reveals Apple will likely bid for F1 media rights outside the U.S., following its first‑year U.S. streaming deal. The roundup also touches on TKO Group, BravesVision, Coachella Valley Lakers and Neil Everett news.
Texas' Hollywood Smothers Reportedly Out for Rest of CFB Season with Knee Injury
Texas running back Hollywood Smothers will miss the remainder of the 2026 season with a torn MCL, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported.
College Football Star Wide Receiver To Have DUI Case Thrown Out (Breaking News)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart, 23, reaches a court agreement after an October 18 DUII arrest. He pleads no contest, enters a one‑year diversion program and pays a $490 fee; if he completes alcohol‑testing, treatment and a victim impact panel, the misdemeanor charge will be dismissed. The court noted his breath‑alcohol level was 0.04, below the 0.08 threshold, so no ignition interlock is required. Stewart, a key transfer from Texas A&M, still played in Oregon’s recent win over Northwestern, catching four passes for 71 yards, as the Ducks chase conference success.
CFB News: Insider Provides Updated Julian Sayin Injury Return Timeline for Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin suffered a fractured right elbow in the Buckeyes' 19-15 win over Indiana on Oct. 17 and underwent surgery with plates and screws. Coaches say his recovery is on track, but a four‑month healing timeline means he will miss the rest of the season and likely the College Football Playoff, returning only by spring for the 2027 season. Backup Luke Fahey has taken over, posting a 55.3% completion rate in a 30-18 loss to USC, while the offensive line’s sack rate has risen to 8.16% over the last three games. The injury contributed to Ohio State slipping to No. 12 in the CFP rankings and threatens their playoff chances after a looming matchup with Oregon.
SEC Viewer’s Guide to Week 10 of SEC Football
Saturday Down South’s SEC Week 10 guide breaks down the eight marquee matchups. No 1‑star games, but two 2‑star bouts—Arkansas at Auburn (12:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network) and Vanderbilt at Mississippi State (4:15 p.m. ET, SEC Network)—offer limited playoff impact. The 3‑star slate includes Texas A&M at South Carolina (3 p.m. ET, ESPN) and Oklahoma at Florida (7:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network). Must‑watch 4‑star games are Texas at Missouri (Noon ET, ESPN) and Kentucky at Tennessee (6:15 p.m. ET, ESPN). The headline 5‑star clashes are Alabama at LSU (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC) and Georgia at Ole Miss (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC), both with heavy CFP implications. The guide also spots a sleeper between Texas‑Missouri and Kentucky‑Tennessee.
Mizzou Football 2026 | Game 9 Hype Video vs. Texas
Mizzou Football 2026 | Game 9 Hype Video vs. Texas
A former college football player, a secret about being gay, and an unthinkable tragedy
Police say tragedy struck when former college football player Quinton Baker came out as gay to his girlfriend's friend. Heartbreaking.
Fading Playoff Team Could Join the Landon DuPont Sweepstakes
Landon DuPont is next year's draft prize, and a team that made the playoffs is already sinking. #GoBlue
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