Nebraska’s offense stalls again as a barrage of penalties and missed kicks hand Illinois a 24‑13 win on Nov. 6 at Gies Memorial Stadium, giving the Huskers their fourth straight loss. The Cornhuskers suffer two illegal‑blind‑side blocks, multiple procedural flags and a failed fourth‑and‑1 attempt, while only scoring two touchdowns amid five drives. Coach Matt Rhule admits the missed holder and empty backfield hurt a potential comeback. Illinois (6‑3, 4‑2 Big Ten) seal the game with a fake‑field‑goal conversion and a go‑ahead pass in the third quarter, leaving Nebraska’s season outlook bleak.
WVU heads to Lubbock, TX for a matchup against the 13th ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders. Here is a everything you need to know to tune into the game. Join our game thread throughout the game to hangout in good company!
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier and his family eat dinner without their clothes, according to an unusual anecdote from last week’s Fox broadcast.
The Tar Heels travel to East Hartford to clash with the UConn Huskies, both sitting at 4-4. UNC boasts wins over Power‑Four foes but has stumbled in close games, while UConn’s victories have come against lower‑tier opponents. After a narrow loss to Miami and two recent defeats, the Heels hope quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. can spark a morale‑boosting win before a Louisville matchup next week. The preview stresses that a slip could lead to an embarrassing loss for UNC.
Purdue (3-5, 2-3) faces Maryland (2-6, 0-5) on Saturday at 12:30 PM ET on BTN, with the Boilermakers hoping to rebound from a shocking loss to Valparaiso. The matchup revives memories of Purdue’s 2006 Champs Sports Bowl defeat to the Terrapins, but fans are optimistic this time. The series sits at 2‑2, and the last Purdue win at College Park came on Oct. 8, 2022, while Maryland’s was Oct. 1, 2016. A live fan discussion thread will run on the Hammer and Rails site and the SB Nation app, inviting supporters from the stands, couch, or bar to join the conversation.
Maryland football heads to its first road game under interim coach Aazaar Abdul‑Rahim, facing a resurging Purdue squad at 12:30 p.m. EST Saturday in West Lafayette. The Boilermakers, who bounced back after last season’s Big Ten bottom finish, will be televised on FS1. The preview includes a podcast with three Testudo Times reporters offering predictions, plus a photo from the recent 20‑17 loss to Illinois at SECU Stadium on Oct. 31. Readers are invited to comment and join the discussion.
Iowa State heads to McLane Stadium on Nov. 7 to face Baylor under interim coach Joe Klanderman after a 51-49 Halloween win over Oklahoma State. The Cyclones, missing four starters (Keyon Washington, Connor Moberly, Beni Ngoyi, Ka’Mori Moore), will play a Baylor squad also battling five injuries (Jacob Redding, Jamarion Richardson, Devonte Tezino, Cayden Tone, Ashton Jones). Kickoff is 11 a.m. in cloudy 63°F weather, and the game airs live on Fox Sports 1.
Miami’s No. 1 wideout Malachi Toney suffers an ankle injury that will sideline him for the rest of the regular season, according to CBS Sports insider Matt Zenitz. The 2026 Heisman frontrunner faces a 4‑6‑week recovery, ruling him out of the Week 10 clash with No. 11 Notre Dame and likely keeping him out until the ACC Championship, with a chance to return for the College Football Playoff. Toney, who ranks top‑three nationally with 72 catches, 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns, remains a critical piece for Miami’s postseason hopes.
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman hypes the return of defensive star linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu‑Asa for Saturday night’s showdown with top‑ranked Miami. Viliamu‑Asa, who has logged 15 tackles and an interception this season, was sidelined by injury but is now cleared to play, boosting the Irish’s defense. Freeman stresses the importance of the game for Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff hopes, noting the team must win after a loss to BYU. Miami enters the matchup 8‑0 and ranked No. 1, making the contest a pivotal test for the independent Fighting Irish.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish could have a good omen heading into their battle with No. 1 ranked Miami on Saturday night.
Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman is ruled out of the Longhorns’ Week 10 matchup against Missouri after missing Saturday warm‑ups, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports. The injury‑plagued transfer has logged 23 catches for 409 yards and leads the SEC with seven touchdowns this season, but will not suit up on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET. Texas will turn to Ryan Wingo and Emmett Mosely V to fill the void, though Coleman has played over 83% of the team's snaps this year.
No. 10 Texas travels to No. 19 Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, for a pivotal SEC showdown at 12 PM EDT on ESPN (streamable via Fubo). Both teams sit 6‑2 overall and 3‑2 in conference play, with Texas fresh off a 31‑3 defensive shutout of Mississippi State and Missouri riding a 45‑17 win over No. 8 Florida. Key players include Texas senior linebacker Rasheem Biles, who recorded three sacks last week, and Missouri’s quarterback, who has stayed sack‑free in recent games. The matchup is the first meeting since 2017, and a win could reshape each team’s championship hopes.
Boston College (4‑4, 2‑3) faces Florida State (3‑5, 1‑4) Saturday, Nov. 7, at Alumni Stadium in a 12 p.m. ACC Network showdown. Both programs enter the game reeling—BC after a crushing loss to Duke and FSU fresh off the firing of head coach Mike Norvell following a home defeat by Clemson. The matchup offers a chance for the Eagles to bounce back and for the Seminoles to stabilize their season. Fans are invited to join the live discussion as the two struggling ACC teams clash in what could be a pivotal turning point for both squads.
Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding says he feels "home" in Oxford as the Rebels chase a College Football Playoff berth. After taking over from Lane Kiffin, Golding leads a 6‑2 (4‑2 SEC) team that faces No. 2 Georgia on Saturday night, a win that could boost their CFP résumé. Ole Miss struggled defensively, ranking 13th in SEC rushing defense and surrendering over 150 yards in four games, including 207 against Texas and 302 versus Florida. The Bulldogs enter the matchup at 7‑1, while the Rebels still have SEC games against Oklahoma and Mississippi State, plus a non‑conference game with Wofford.
The Longhorns face Missouri with mixed injury news: running back Hollywood Smothers is out for the season, but Colin Simmons and Cam Coleman are listed as game‑time decisions. College GameDay says Simmons looks ready after missing two games with a high‑ankle sprain suffered in the 27‑24 loss to Florida, while doubts linger over Coleman, who left the 31‑3 win over Mississippi State early and isn’t attending drills, according to Pete Nakos and ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Coleman leads Texas with seven touchdown receptions (409 yards), but depth comes from Ryan Wingo (470 yards) and Emmett Mosley V (419 yards). Texas’ defense continues to excel, limiting opponents’ ground games and pressuring receivers like Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss.
Ohio State’s season teeters on a razor‑edge as the Buckeyes sit 6‑2 and No. 12 in the initial CFP rankings, just two losses early in November for the first time since the troubled Luke Fickell era. Recent wins—a 19‑15 scrape over Indiana and a penalty‑marred loss to USC—highlight the team’s miscues despite its talent, and the program is 6‑4 in its last ten games. Yet the author reminds readers that Ryan Day’s squads historically thrive when cornered, citing the 49‑28 playoff win over Clemson (2020), the near‑upset of Georgia in the 2022 Peach Bowl, and the four‑game run to the 2024 title. With the talent still intact, the piece argues Ohio State can rediscover that fire‑up‑when‑pushed mindset and re‑enter the playoff race.
Illinois coach Bret Bielema jokes that his 6‑3 Fighting Illini would rank in the CFP top 15 if they played in the SEC, adding his voice to growing Big Ten criticism of the latest playoff rankings. The article notes the SEC’s continued favor despite recent postseason struggles and highlights Bielema’s remarks after the Illini’s win over Nebraska, his praise for Nebraska’s program, and excitement for next week’s Rose Bowl. It underscores the perceived bias toward SEC teams in the CFP committee’s first weekly poll.
No. 7 BYU travels to Provo to face No. 3 Utah on Saturday, November 7 at 12 PM EDT in the first top‑10 Holy War matchup. The game airs on ABC and streams free‑trial on Fubo. Utah, 8‑0 under first‑year coach Morgan Scalley, looks to preserve a perfect season after a 21‑13 win over No. 17 Houston. BYU, 4‑1 in the Big 12 (7‑1 overall) after a 28‑24 upset of No. 4 Notre Dame, needs the win to stay in the conference title race. The Cougars lost a double‑OT thriller to UCF last week, while the Utes have a clear path to the Big 12 championship with a home victory.
The Cowboys are eyeing three college prospects ahead of the 2027 draft. Miami defensive tackle Ahmad Moten Sr, a 2025 starter with 4.5 sacks and nine TFLs, projects as a second‑round interior pass‑rusher whose explosive first step could complement Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark. Notre Dame slot receiver Jordan Faison, a former walk‑on with 38 catches for 497 yards and four TDs this season, is a third‑round candidate who could fight for a third‑receiver role and add punt‑return value. BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker, a versatile former safety with 67 tackles, 8.5 TFLs and two interceptions in 2025, also draws Dallas interest for his coverage and edge‑setting abilities. The article previews Miami‑Notre Dame and BYU‑Utah matchups, noting injury concerns for Miami’s Malachi Toney and BYU’s L.J. Martin.
A recent SB Nation Reacts poll reveals Michigan fans are split on the Wolverines' November outlook: 32% forecast one win, another 32% expect two, while 19% predict three and 12% hope for four. Michigan sits at 5‑3 with four remaining games—against Michigan State, Oregon, UCLA, and Ohio State. The team is a 14.5‑point favorite over Michigan State, making the upcoming rivalry a crucial test for season momentum.
Saturday’s SEC showdown turns into a football "blood round" as Missouri faces seventh‑ranked Texas at the University of Missouri. Both teams are on the brink of the College Football Playoff picture—Mizzou needs a win to stay alive, while a loss could end its hopes. Texas is cleared to play after Ryan Wingo’s availability issue is resolved; Colin Simmons is confirmed fit, but Cam Coleman remains out. The article promises live updates on the high‑stakes matchup, highlighting the win‑or‑go‑home stakes for the Tigers.
Anchor Of Gold’s Saturday college football roundup lists every early‑season matchup for November 7, 2026. Kickoffs start at 11 a.m. CT with BYU visiting Utah on ABC, followed by marquee games like Alabama at LSU (ABC) and Oregon at Ohio State (CBS) in the afternoon. Prime‑time action includes Georgia vs. Ole Miss (ABC), Miami at Notre Dame (NBC), and the SEC showdown Oklahoma at Florida (SEC Network). The schedule also highlights NCAA Division I FCS and streaming contests across ESPN+, BTN, and The CW, giving fans a complete glance at the day’s 40‑plus games.
On Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m. CT, LSU hosts Alabama in a CFP Top‑15 showdown at Tiger Stadium. LSU, a 6‑point favorite with a 57% win probability per ESPN FPI, aims to leverage its top‑10 run‑stop defense against Alabama’s 75th‑ranked rushing attack, while trying to improve its own 29th‑ranked ground game (192 ypg). The rivalry, sparked by Nick Saban’s 2007 return, ends its 60‑year annual streak this season. Key to the Tigers: pressure freshman QB Keelon Russell and force early errors.
ESPN host Laura Rutledge reveals how her packed football week leaves no time for a normal dinner. While prepping for LSU and Alabama college games, she juggles player interviews for the Bills‑Vikings Monday night clash, jumps between NFL Live, college sidelines, and Monday Night Football duties, and even interviews LSU tight end T.J. Dottery mid‑meal. Rutledge’s schedule—NFL Live Tuesday‑Friday, college sidelines Saturday, plus weekday MNF reporting—means she works nonstop, even driving through Hurricane Isaias for a Georgia‑Alabama sideline. Fans commend her relentless dedication as the crucial College Football Playoff battles loom.
The article argues that the true College Football Playoff begins with the upcoming Alabama‑LSU showdown on Nov. 7, 2026. The victor will secure a top‑four CFP spot, while the defeated team risks being left out of the playoff picture entirely. Drawing parallels to Major League Baseball’s wild‑card battles, the author emphasizes the game’s high stakes for both programs and how it will shape the postseason landscape.