Wake Forest jumps to #14 in the AP Top 25 after a quiet bye week, benefiting from a wave of upsets that knocked down seven teams ahead of them. Losses by BYU, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, Tennessee, Houston, Iowa and USC, plus ACC defeats of Clemson and UNC, propelled the Deacons into a tie for the ACC’s lone 4‑1 record alongside SMU. With both squads controlling their destiny for the ACC Championship game on Nov. 14 in Dallas, the outcome could have CFP ramifications.
Luke Fickell just added the cherry on top of the weekend.
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Iowa’s 13–10 loss to Minnesota was a frustrating reminder of how costly mistakes can be in a close game. The Hawkeyes were outplayed by the Golden Gophers, who capitalized on turnovers and delivered big plays when it mattered. The loss left Hawkeye fans with plenty to be angry about as tension boiled over when an […]
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A key player for the Texas offense is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a knee injury, per a report.
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Miami stayed in the top spot of the FWAA-Super 16 poll after securing an easy Week 8 win over Pitt at home.
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A former Alabama offensive coordinator has been linked to the NC State head coaching job that became vacant on Saturday.
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As the college football season winds down, teams are playing for their College Football Playoff lives each and every week. While some teams rose to the occasion in Week 8 and stayed alive in the race to make the 12-team bracket, others fell by the wayside and now will be looking ahead to next season. […]
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Kamario Taylor is one of the most elite, standout players in college football right now. Playing for the Mississippi State Bulldogs football program, the quarterback has established himself as a lethal threat to opposing teams. Taylor is known for his dual-threat playmaking, and already has good stats in the 2026 season. However, he recently suffered […]
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South Carolina snapped a three‑game SEC skid on Oct. 25, 2026, beating No. 11 Tennessee 27‑24 with Malik Orsan’s 48‑yard field goal as time expired. In the post‑game press conference, coach Shane Beamer denounced lingering rumors that former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions fed Tennessee’s sideline signals to the Gamecocks before their 2022 63‑38 upset. Beamer called the conspiracy theories “bullcrap,” defending the legitimacy of the 2022 win and urging fans to move on. The article revisits the 2022 controversy, noting no evidence links Stalions to signal stealing.
LSU and Alabama square off in Week 10, with the loser facing a long road to the College Football Playoff, per one CBS Sports analyst.
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Pat McAfee has made college football Saturdays a whole lot louder with his theatrics and wild energy on ESPN’s College GameDay. His own show is just as popular, and he also appears as a panelist on Monday Night Countdown for the NFL. Keeping up with it all isn’t exactly a walk in the park, especially with an […]
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The latest polls show Boise State climbing in the national rankings after its 24‑Oct win over Washington State. In the USA Today Coaches Poll the Broncos hold steady at #22 but surge 130 points to 396, while New Mexico earns 43 votes (#29) and Oregon State 15 votes (#34). In the AP Top 25, Boise State jumps to a season‑high #20, tying Northwestern, as New Mexico garners 41 votes (ranked 27) and Oregon State 10 votes (ranked 29). The article asks whether Mountain West and Pac‑12 programs are getting fair treatment in the rankings.
Following a much-needed win over the visiting Rebels, Steve Sarkisian made some points about the Longhorns' home atmosphere.
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Week 8 shook the college football landscape, putting several head coaches on the hot seat. Rutgers’ Greg Schiano faces imminent scrutiny after a 42‑14 loss to Northwestern, while Michigan’s first‑year coach Kyle Whittingham battles a 4‑3 record and an offense that has scored more than 21 points just once. California’s Tosh Lupoi also looks vulnerable after a 41‑7 defeat and a 42‑0 second‑half collapse against SMU. In the SEC, nine teams remain in the AP Top 25, with Alabama and Georgia still eyeing the national title despite recent setbacks, and Texas showing promise as Arch Manning sparks a resurgence. The article previews playoff projections and teams already out of contention as the season’s margin for error narrows.
There was plenty of movement in the Week 9 AP Top 25 rankings, with several teams making big jumps after a big Saturday.
Tait Reynolds adamant that Clemson is better than its 4-3 record
The Wisconsin football program picked up a Big Ten conference win on Saturday over USC. Wisconsin is getting more good news on Sunday. The Badgers flipped Penn State commit and linebacker Blake Betton, per On3. “Badger Nation, we home,” Betton said on social media, and reported by On3. Betton is a linebacker who had been […]
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While some in the sports world predicted that the No. 14 Houston Cougars would beat the No. 10 Utah football team, the Utes had something to say about the notion, winning the ranked matchup on Saturday night, 21-13. As Utah football head coach Morgan Scalley led the way for the win, he and quarterback Devon […]
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The ACC Power Rankings reveal that only three teams remain in the College Football Playoff chase, while Clemson’s season stalls after a disappointing Week 8. Georgia Tech endures a 49-27 rout by Boston College, dropping to 2-5 and out of bowl contention. Meanwhile, NC State’s 31-28 loss at Stanford triggers the firing of coach Dave Doeren. Virginia Tech validates its rise with a solid win, but most other ACC clubs struggle, including a narrow 31-30 overtime victory for Syracuse over UNC. The rankings highlight a chaotic mid‑season shift, especially for Clemson, Georgia Tech, and North Carolina.
The SEC has dealt out its punishment for the Gamecocks' field storm following their upset win over the Volunteers.
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The LSU football team picked up a big win over Auburn on Saturday. The Tigers won the game, 38-17. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin gave flowers to his quarterback, Sam Leavitt, after the game. “If you look at the last two weeks, in three quarters of play, his numbers are off the charts efficient,” Kiffin […]
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The Wisconsin Badgers crack the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2023 after a 24‑7 upset of No. 16 USC on Oct. 24, landing at No. 25 in Sunday’s poll. Coach Luke Fickell’s squad dominated defensively with two turnovers and five sacks, while the ground game carried 40+ rushes for 71 yards by Abu Sama. The win follows a mixed season that saw the Badgers flirt with votes, a bye week, and a recent 17‑7 loss to UCLA. Their ranking joins four other Big Ten teams (Ohio State, Indiana, UCLA, Northwestern) as they prepare to face Iowa next weekend.
Arch Manning threw for 212 yards and one touchdown on Saturday as No. 19 Texas Longhorns beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. His second rushing touchdown of the night broke a 24-24 tie with 8:04 remaining in the fourth quarter. Texas originally held a commanding 24-3 lead before the […]
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The margin for error in Austin is getting thinner despite the victory over Ole Miss, but another loss may still be manageable.
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