The Big Ten’s Week 8 shake‑up sees Indiana edging Michigan in overtime, while Ohio State enjoys a bye to regroup after Julian Sayin’s injury. Indiana climbs to #4 after its first win at Michigan since 1967, and UCLA remains a solid #7 with a 7‑0 record. Northwestern jumps to #20, facing a tough stretch against Oregon, Iowa and Ohio State. Minnesota and Wisconsin are tied at #5, both riding recent wins despite tough schedules. Meanwhile, Nebraska, Iowa and USC tumble in the rankings as the conference heads into pivotal Week 9 matchups.
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LSU’s bye week opens a jam-packed weekend of college football action. Thursday’s tripleheader features SC State vs. Morgan State in a Celebration Bowl showdown and Troy vs. James Madison as JMU fights for division supremacy. Friday highlights Baylor’s surprise loss at UCF after Dave Aranda’s firing. Saturday’s morning offers FCS playoff stakes with #4 Youngstown State at #11 North Dakota and a Big 12 clash as #22 Arizona visits #13 Texas Tech. Mid‑day delivers the #17 Florida‑#3 Georgia rivalry in Atlanta, while the night caps off with #2 Ohio State at USC and Clemson vs. Florida State amid coaching turmoil. The guide pinpoints the must‑watch matchups and key storylines for fans deciding how to spend their Saturday.
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The Big Ten Power Poll for Week 8 shows Ohio State still atop the league at 6‑1, but injuries at quarterback and a looming matchup against USC keep the Buckeyes’ lead shaky. Indiana follows at No. 2 after a 13‑6 OT win over Michigan, while UCLA remains unbeaten at 7‑0 after a dominant 28‑10 victory over Michigan State. Northwestern vaults to No. 4 with a 42‑14 rout of Rutgers, and USC drops to No. 5 after a 24‑7 loss at Wisconsin, exposing a struggling offense and defense. With parity raging and five weeks left, any team from 2‑14 could flip the standings on any Saturday.
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After a chaotic week of upsets, the Big Ten’s rankings shift dramatically. Ohio State climbs to No. 2 in the AP poll, while Indiana jumps to No. 4, and UCLA rises to No. 7 in both major polls. Northwestern makes a notable surge to No. 18 (AP) and No. 20 (Coaches), and Wisconsin cracks the AP Top 25 at No. 25 despite being unranked by coaches. Iowa and USC fall out of the AP Top 25, landing just outside the polls. The Massey Composite, which blends 87 rankings, shows UCLA up 53 spots since preseason, Northwestern up 30, and Wisconsin up 27, while Rutgers drops 43. Eleven Big Ten programs receive votes in at least one poll, highlighting the conference’s volatile landscape ahead of the first CFP rankings.
Week 9 of the 2026 college football season brings a stacked slate of primetime matchups and a full announcer lineup. The Florida‑Georgia rivalry heads to Atlanta on ABC at 3:30 p.m. ET, with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit calling the No. 17 Gators vs. No. 3 Bulldogs. Later Saturday night, No. 1 Ohio State takes on USC in Los Angeles on NBC, featuring Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge. Other highlights include Arizona at Texas Tech (Dave Pasch/Dusty Dvoracek, ESPN, 12 p.m.) and Miami at North Carolina (Sean McDonough/Greg McElroy, ABC, 7:30 p.m.). The schedule also lists dozens of FBS games from Tuesday to Saturday, complete with network, time, and broadcast teams, making it the go‑to guide for fans and media alike.
PFF's college football Top 25 rankings entering Week 9 of the 2026 season feature Miami at No. 1, followed by Ohio State and Georgia. BYU and Texas Tech fall after Week 8 upsets, while Wisconsin, Boise State and New Mexico enter the rankings.
Inside NU’s Week 8 Big Ten Power Rankings break down the conference after a week of upsets, with five Big Ten teams in the AP poll and seven in the coaches poll. Ohio State (6‑1) stays at No. 1 despite QB Julian Sayin’s season‑ending injury, handing true freshman Luke Fahey the start against USC. Indiana (7‑1) remains No. 2 after a gritty 13‑6 overtime win over Michigan, though QB Josh Hoover’s struggles raise concerns ahead of Minnesota. UCLA (7‑0) holds steady at No. 3, leaning on a dominant run game after senior QB Nico Iamaleava’s loss. Northwestern jumps to No. 4 after a 42‑14 win over Rutgers, fueled by Aidan Chiles’ five touchdowns and Caleb Komolafe’s 150‑yard rushing performance. The rankings set the stage for a pivotal Week 9 as teams eye CFP spots.
The Big Ten Power Rankings for Week 8 drop a blazing tier list after a night of upsets. Ohio State and Indiana lock up Tier 1 playoff spots, with Indiana edging Michigan 13‑6 in overtime. UCLA (28‑10 over Michigan State) and Northwestern (42‑14 over Rutgers) sit in Tier 2 as hopefuls. Wisconsin (24‑7 over USC) tops Tier 3, while Minnesota, Iowa and USC round out the middle. Low‑tier bowl contenders include Illinois (21‑10 over Oregon) and Michigan (13‑6 OT loss to Indiana). The author notes the rankings are subjective and the conference’s chaos makes them feel like improv comedy.
After a dramatic 13-6 overtime upset of Michigan at the Big House, Indiana football improves to 7-1. The Hoosiers also rack up wins over North Texas (52-16), Howard (55-0), Western Kentucky (38-0), Northwestern (29-23), Rutgers (47-15) and Nebraska (20-17), with their only loss a 19-15 defeat to Ohio State. ESPN’s Football Power Index now updates its game‑by‑game forecasts for IU, reflecting the surge in performance.
Indiana football climbs to No. 4 in the latest AP Top‑25, jumping from No. 6 and overtaking Notre Dame after a 13‑6 win over Michigan. The Hoosiers’ only loss was a narrow defeat to No. 2 Ohio State, while they hold a ranked victory over No. 20 Northwestern. Upcoming games vs. Minnesota and USC could solidify their top‑5 spot. The article also notes related coverage on Indiana’s basketball NIL spending and fan sentiment about the program’s national contender status.
Week 8 of the college football season erupts with four top‑11 AP teams losing, deepening the playoff scramble. Black Shoe Diaries’ bracketology now lists Miami, Georgia, Ohio State and Utah as the P4 champions, with Boise State leading the G6 race. At‑large contenders include Indiana, Notre Dame, UCLA, BYU, Kentucky, Alabama and Texas, while teams like Ole Miss and LSU hover on the outside. Notable shifts: James Madison slips in the G6 race after a loss; Kentucky climbs three spots after beating Vanderbilt; BYU’s 39‑31 defeat at UCF hurts its margin, though its win over Notre Dame remains crucial. The Big Ten sits in chaos, and Wake Forest quietly emerges as a potential at‑large.
ESPN’s College GameDay will broadcast from Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, October 26, 2026, for the matchup between the defending national champion Hoosiers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers. It’s the third GameDay visit to Bloomington and the first since Indiana’s 2025 title run. Despite the Gophers being 20‑point underdogs and the game airing on CBS at 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN chooses the site to honor Indiana’s historic season, marking the second Big Ten stop this year after Ohio State‑Iowa and the third straight week away from an SEC venue.
Michigan drops two spots in ESPN's FPI rankings, slipping to 34th nationally with an Index score of 11.1 after a 24‑October loss to No. 6 Indiana. Despite a strong defensive showing, the offense faltered, leaving the Wolverines facing a tough road ahead against No. 1 Ohio State, No. 11 Oregon and No. 31 UCLA. The FPI projects Michigan to finish with 6.5 wins and a mere 0.2% chance of reaching the College Football Playoff, underscoring the season’s uncertainty.
Ohio State takes a bye, but college football erupts. Cole and Joey reveal their midseason Buckeye awards—including MVP, offensive and defensive players of the year—sparking debate. The week’s chaos sees No. 2 BYU lose to UCF in double OT, No. 8 Texas Tech fall at Cincinnati, and Wisconsin rout No. 16 USC, Ohio State’s next foe. Iowa and Tennessee drop on walk‑off kicks, while No. 6 Utah and No. 4 Indiana survive. Heisman odds keep Jeremiah Smith (+120) on top, but Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney close in for the top three. In the Big Ten, Ohio State and UCLA remain unbeaten, and the hosts share their CFP Top 10, differing on the No. 1 pick.
Week 8 of the Big Ten delivered low‑scoring defensive battles, highlighted by Illinois upsetting No. 2 Oregon 21‑10 and Indiana edging Michigan State 13‑6 in OT. UCLA, now unbeaten at 7‑0, beat Michigan State 28‑10 despite using a backup quarterback, while Ohio State rests on a bye. Northwestern cruised past Rutgers 42‑14, and Wisconsin shut out USC 24‑7. Minnesota claimed all three rivalry trophies with a 13‑10 win over Iowa, and Purdue hopes to rebound after a bye. The rankings shuffle shows UCLA climbing, Oregon falling out of the poll, and the league’s top teams preparing for crucial matchups against USC, Indiana, and Ohio State.
Georgia climbs to #3 in the AP Poll despite a bye week, setting up a #3 vs. #17 showdown with Florida in the upcoming ‘Cocktail Party.’ The week’s rankings also introduce #25 Wisconsin while dropping #15 Iowa. Notable matchups include #22 Arizona at #13 Texas Tech, and Oregon, still favorite despite firing its OC, faces Northwestern in a potential upset. The poll list highlights powerhouses like Miami, Ohio State, and Alabama, giving fans a quick snapshot of week‑9 college football stakes.
Ohio State jumps to No. 2 in both the AP and Coaches polls after a wild weekend that sees three Big Ten teams crack the top 10. Indiana sits at No. 4, UCLA at No. 7, while Northwestern, Iowa, USC and Wisconsin also remain in the rankings. The latest poll shift follows a heated USC‑Wisconsin matchup at Camp Randall, where coach Lincoln Riley argued with an official. Penn State’s next test arrives on Halloween at 4:15 p.m. against Purdue on BTN.
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Indiana’s Hoosiers head to Ann Arbor on Saturday for a showdown at Michigan’s Big House after a 19‑15 loss to Ohio State. The preview highlights three bold predictions: veteran WR Nick Marsh will spark a comeback against his home‑state opponent, the Hoosiers will revive a sputtering rushing attack that has averaged under 3 yards per carry this season, and defensive back Bryant Haines will pressure Michigan’s rookie quarterback Tommy Carr into costly mistakes. Success in these areas could keep Indiana’s season alive and prevent a second straight defeat.
Ohio State remains a playoff contender despite losing starting quarterback Julian Sayin to injury. Sayin, a recent Heisman finalist, left the game against Indiana after throwing for 1,800 yards, 17 touchdowns and a 71% completion rate. Coach Ryan Day now leans on freshmen Luke Fahey—who saw limited action but will start versus USC—and sophomore Tavien St. Clair. Regardless of who takes snaps, the Buckeyes' offense hinges on star receiver Jeremiah Smith, who leads the nation in receptions (52) and ranks second in yards (984) and touchdowns (12). With a bye week to prep, Ohio State aims to keep Smith involved and secure a CFP spot.
Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker discusses the Hoosiers' recent loss to Ohio State and looks ahead to the upcoming road game at Michigan's Big House. In the interview he talks about facing Michigan's defense, his growing role in Indiana’s offense, and a post‑game chat with Ohio State coach Ryan Day. The piece includes a full video of Becker’s press conference ahead of the October 21 matchup.
Week 7’s chaotic college football roundup highlights three potential picks for Washington’s Commanders. Senior QB Ashton Daniels (Florida State) throws a pro‑level 298 yards, four TDs and one pick in an OT loss to Miami, offering size (6’2”, 225 lb) and NFL‑worthy accuracy but needs better decision‑making. RB DeSean Bishop (Tennessee) powers 159 yards and two scores on 32 carries against Alabama, excelling at tough, tackle‑beating yards despite modest speed. WR Amare Thomas (Houston) posts 127 yards and two TDs versus Oklahoma State, showcasing quick‑twitch route running, strong hands and post‑catch balance. Each could fill the Commanders’ depth needs after McLaurin’s injury.