Coming off a bye, No. 23 Missouri heads to Arkansas hoping to extend its five‑game Battle Line Rivalry streak. On paper Arkansas sits low in SP+ rankings—71st, even below Kansas—but recent form tells a different story. The Razorbacks have found a physical rushing identity, winning at Vanderbilt 31‑21 and piling up 75 rush attempts in the past two weeks, with backs Braylen Russell (227 lb) and KJ Jackson leading the charge. Missouri’s stout run defense (3rd in the SEC, 103.9 yards allowed) cracked against Mississippi State, surrendering 257 yards and missing 14 tackles. The clash will test whether the Tigers can contain Arkansas’s bruising ground game and stay on track for a fifth straight win.
Notre Dame’s secondary faces a growing crisis after starting cornerback DJ McKinney suffers an ankle injury at BYU that will sideline him through the Nov. 7 clash with No. 1 Miami. Coach Marcus Freeman confirms an “extended period of football” for McKinney, leaving Jayden Sanders as the next starter while his backup Mark Zachery recovers from a concussion. Freshmen Chaz Smith is out for the season, and Khary Adams remains limited. With ranked opponents Miami and No. 19 SMU looming, the Irish must rely on nickel back Christian Gray and safety Joey O’Brien to fill the gaps.
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Week 9 of the Big Ten turns out to be a chaotic race with no clear dominant team. Ohio State and UCLA emerge as the front‑runners for the conference title, while Indiana, Minnesota and Purdue hover as potential spoilers after recent clutch performances. Michigan’s defense shines but its offense stalls, and Wisconsin faces a tight rivalry game against Iowa (16‑13). Northwestern’s creative offense beats Oregon (27‑17), and UCLA remains unbeaten at 7‑0 after a 38‑point showdown with Purdue. Meanwhile, Maryland’s woes continue and Rutgers struggles against Michigan. The preview highlights key matchups, records and upset possibilities heading into the weekend.
Ohio State’s quest for a 2027 running back gain is alive after top prospects David Gabriel‑Georges and Jordan Hall chose other schools. The Buckeyes secured a visit from Alabama commit Nigel Newkirk, a 5‑ft‑11, 200‑lb, No. 16 RB nationally, on Nov. 7 during the Ohio State‑Oregon game. While flipping Newkirk remains a challenge, the visit offers a prime stage to sway the recruit. Additionally, the program invited in‑state 2029 lineman Nehemiah Ramsey for a Nov. 14 campus tour. The article details Ohio State’s continuing recruitment push amid recent setbacks.
Corn Nation’s Friday Flakes notes that Nebraska’s season now hinges on its battered running back corps. After a solid defensive line and an improving offensive line, injuries have left the RB room depleted—Vince Genatone is out for the year and Isaiah Mozee remains questionable. Coach Matt Rhule and OC Dana Holgorsen must decide whether to lean on freshman QB Anthony Colandrea or find healthy backs as the Huskers aim for three straight wins to reach an 8‑2 record before facing Ohio State. The upcoming Halloween showdown against Washington will test the team’s depth and resilience.
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The preview covers Nevada’s upcoming test at UCLA, with Chris Murray breaking down the Wolf Pack’s position battles, while also ranking the Mountain West’s top ten players. It outlines what New Mexico must achieve to reach the College Football Playoff and previews Colorado State’s bowl‑lurking game against Utah State. Gonzaga, now in the Pac‑12, is pegged as the conference favorite after a 76-72 loss to Arkansas, and a must‑watch matchup between Washington State and San Diego State is highlighted. The article bundles these storylines to gauge early‑season momentum across football and basketball.
LSU’s latest bounce‑back win didn’t shift most draft prospects, but the NFL Draft board sees notable moves. OT Jordan Seaton becomes the sole top tackle after Trevor Goosby’s season‑ending injury, while TE Trey’Dez Green holds steady. On Day 2, S Ty Benefield and EDGE Princewill Umanmielen land in the second round, with C Braelin Moore and EDGE Jordan Ross going in the third. Day 3 drops LB Whit Weeks to the fourth round (down from a third‑round spot) due to injury, and QB Sam Leavitt and S Dashawn Spears also slip, Spears unlikely to return. Weeks could rebound to the third round if he recovers quickly.
After a dramatic win over North Carolina, Syracuse prepares to face 19th‑ranked SMU on Saturday. In an Opponent Q&A with Steve Helwick (Underdog Dynasty), Helwick points out SMU’s recent turnover woes (4‑0 vs. FSU, 3‑0 vs. Louisville) and penalty problems, while noting the Mustangs still rank 13th nationally in yards per game. He highlights Syracuse’s need to protect the ball and contain running back Kendrick Raphael, whose production drops when the Orange loads the box. Helwick also praises SMU QB Kevin Jennings’s health and accuracy (72.6% completion, 10 straight TDs since Sept. 26) and singles out receiver Yamir Knight as the prime threat. The article breaks down SMU’s balanced 240‑pass/241‑run attack and key blockers like tackle PJ Williams.
The Tar Heels aim to snap Miami's perfect run Saturday night after a painful overtime loss to Syracuse. Miami enters the game 12‑0, boasting a stingy defense that leads the ACC in points allowed, total yards and rushing yards, while quarterback Carson Beck and receivers Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney dominate the aerial attack. UNC must rely on Billy Edwards to spark their offense and hope Miami shows overconfidence that leads to turnovers. Coach Mario Cristobal, who has a 22‑14 ACC record, faces a daunting matchup as the Hurricanes chase a CFP berth, making this a potential season‑defining upset.
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Louisville can dominate Stanford by attacking the Cardinal’s slow edge defense, which currently yields the most 10‑plus‑yard plays nationwide. The Cards must contain running back Micah Ford, who has rushed for 220 yards per game and added 100+ receiving yards in Stanford’s two‑game win streak. Louisville’s offensive line, still struggling after a poor showing against Syracuse, has a chance to prove itself, especially with Stanford’s line allowing just six sacks all season. With Stanford’s lone 52‑yard field‑goal kicker and a missing key defender, the preview predicts a comfortable Louisville victory after their bye week.
Kansas heads to Fort Worth on Oct. 31 to try a back‑to‑back Big 12 wins against TCU, both teams sitting 3‑4 overall and 1‑3 in conference. The Horned Frogs boast the nation’s stingiest defense, allowing just 4.1 yards per play and only three passing TDs all season, but have struggled offensively, falling to West Virginia 24‑20 last week. Kansas, fresh from a 25‑24 comeback over Baylor, relies on a run‑heavy attack anchored by Dylan Edwards (156 yards on 30 carries) but must avoid turnovers and third‑down traps against TCU’s disciplined unit. The game, kicking off at 2:30 p.m. on FS1, could decide which team keeps its bowl hopes alive.
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Coach Luke Fickell addresses Wisconsin’s upcoming Week 9 clash with Iowa after a 24‑7 win over USC. He emphasizes staying grounded, improving consistency, and fixing the Badgers’ rivalry woes – they’ve been out‑rushed 740‑350 and out‑turned 7‑1 in the past three meetings, resulting in a four‑game losing streak and a 79‑10 deficit. Fickell says the team is getting better, but the Heartland Trophy game will test them in what he calls possibly the toughest venue in the country. The press conference sets the tone for Wisconsin’s quest to break the skid on Oct. 31.
Clemson heads into Game 8 against Florida State with its season hanging by a thread. After a blowout loss to Virginia Tech and a lackluster offensive showing, head coach Dabo Swinney faces criticism for quarterback decisions and exposed line issues. While the defense has shown flashes—stifling VT’s run game and forcing sacks—the Tigers struggle to protect the ball and score, barely reaching 24 points in recent outings. Florida State, now 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the ACC, recently dominated UVA with 10 sacks, highlighting a defensive threat that could exploit Clemson’s pass‑protection woes. The preview weighs whether senior QB Tait Reynolds can spark the offense enough to keep the defense from being overwhelmed.
Indiana heads into its homecoming game against Minnesota on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, hoping quarterback Josh Hoover—recently playing through injury—bounces back with at least two passing touchdowns. The Hoosiers’ defense, led by veteran linebackers and a strong front, aims to force the Gophers into a pass‑heavy attack after shutting down Minnesota’s struggling run game. The article also teases a humorous halftime moment tied to Halloween and a mysterious “Drench Gang” phenomenon.
Ole Miss faces Auburn Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11:45 a.m. CT in Oxford’s Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium. The Rebels, now 5‑1 when ranked higher, look to extend a two‑game winning streak against the Tigers, who lead the all‑time series 35‑12. Auburn, fresh off an upset of #1 Georgia, needs a win to keep SEC playoff hopes alive after losses to LSU, Tennessee and Florida. The game airs on SEC Network with a live stream on the ESPN app.
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Notre Dame returns from a BYU loss to face a struggling Navy Midshipmen team (2-5) in Foxborough, a matchup that could be tougher than the record suggests. USA TODAY reporter Mitchell Northam explains Navy’s dip after a 21‑5 run in 2024‑25, citing the loss of key players like Blake Horvath and Landon Robinson. He highlights quarterback Jackson Gutierrez—seven TD passes, 869 rushing yards, and 12 scores—as the primary threat, with backs Michael Barrown and Vic Listorti supporting. Defensively, Navy’s pass defense is porous (255.9 yards per game, 16th worst) and they force few turnovers, giving Notre Dame a clear aerial advantage. The preview offers insight into why the Irish must shake off rust before tackling a potentially deceptive opponent.