Saturday Down South reports FOX analyst Joel Klatt questioning the College Football Playoff committee’s latest rankings, which place Alabama at No. 5 while Texas, boasting the sport’s strongest two‑loss résumé, sits lower. Klatt highlights the puzzling eight‑spot gap between Alabama and Tennessee—who beat the Crimson Tide in October and sits at No. 13—calling the committee’s lack of head‑to‑head comparison “makes no sense.” He notes upcoming games that could shift the landscape: Tennessee vs. Kentucky and Alabama vs. LSU.
May you love anything in your life the way the CFP selection committee loves the SEC.
Washington Huskies head into homecoming against Penn State with fresh optimism after a defensive resurgence that shut down Nebraska. Coach Jedd Fisch praised the secondary’s veteran play and hinted at a possible start for Demond Williams if he stays healthy, while offensive line concerns linger over Kolt Dietrich’s status. Safety Alex McLaughlin earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after his second pick‑6 of the season. The press conference highlighted quarterback Elijah Brown’s development, Chris Lawson’s standout spin‑move TD, and the challenge Penn State’s secondary will pose. Kickoff is Saturday at 12:30 p.m.; fans are urged to wear purple.
The last 24 hours delivered the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history, the first College Football Playoff rankings, a quarterback emergency in Baltimore, an ejection in Golden State and a new offer in baseball's labor fight.
Week 10 of the FCS season delivers a record five Top‑25 head‑to‑head battles across different conferences. No. 2 Stephen F. Austin (9‑0) faces No. 13 Lamar (7‑2) in a Southland showdown that could decide the conference title and an automatic playoff bid, with win probabilities of 53‑47%. The historic Abilene Christian‑Tarleton State rivalry, now dubbed “The Hundred‑Mile Showdown,” pits No. 23 ACU against top‑ranked Texas‑San Antonio for first place in the UAC. In the SoCon, No. 14 Mercer travels to No. 25 Chattanooga, a clash of top defenses versus a powerful rushing trio. MVFC sees No. 10 Illinois State visit No. 11 North Dakota, while No. 3 Montana State heads to No. 22 Idaho State in a pass‑defense vs. rush‑heavy duel. The Patriot League round includes No. ? Lehigh hosting Colgate, adding to the title‑race intensity as only three regular‑season weekends remain.
While Week 9 was an underwhelming slate on paper, it surely did not disappoint, as we got one of the […]
Oregon’s season takes another hit as standout running back Jordon Davison is sidelined with a lower‑extremity injury ahead of Saturday’s clash with No. 12 Ohio State. Davison, who has rushed for 439 yards and seven touchdowns in eight games, is listed as a short‑term, week‑to‑week concern. Backup rushers Dierre Hill Jr. (399 yards, 3 TDs) and Brandon Smith (207 yards, 2 TDs) must step up against an Ohio State unit ranked in the top 15 for both offense and defense. The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET in Columbus.
Toyota’s latest Celebration Bowl projections give South Carolina State a 75.97% chance to clinch the MEAC and Alabama A&M a 64.02% chance to win the SWAC, making a 48.79% odds matchup the most likely for the Dec. 12 national championship in Atlanta. South Carolina State jumps 36 points after a 51‑10 win over Morgan State, while North Carolina Central sits second at 20.41% and Howard drops to 2.48%. In the SWAC, Alabama A&M’s 31‑28 Magic City Classic victory lifts its East‑division odds to 80.19%, and Arkansas‑Pine Bluff surges to a 36.28% chance to lead the West, overtaking former favorite Grambling State. The game will air on ABC from Mercedes‑Benz Stadium.
Week 9 sees Ohio State’s playoff hopes wobble after a 30‑18 loss to USC, where the Buckeyes’ red‑zone woes, dropped passes and key penalties stalled a decent offensive showing from freshman QB Luke Fahey. With Oregon, Northwestern, Nebraska and Michigan remaining, the margin for error is razor‑thin. Meanwhile, Florida State fires Mike Norvell amid a 3‑5 start, adding to a coaching carousel that also includes Baylor, NC State and Maryland. Indiana, riding a stout defense, clings to an unbeaten record thanks to clutch overtime wins over Nebraska, Michigan and Minnesota, but offensive struggles hint the defense can’t carry the Hoosiers forever as they finish with USC, Washington and Purdue.
Ohio State looks to bounce back from a 30-18 loss at USC as Oregon arrives in Columbus on Nov. 4. The piece highlights five Buckeyes whose play will determine the outcome: QB Luke Fahey, who earned his first home start and must make smart decisions; RB Bo Jackson, who rushed for 121 yards against USC and can exploit Oregon’s modest 3.8‑yard average; OL Austin Siereveld, whose return to form is crucial against a Duck pass rush that’s already logged 19 sacks; DE Kenyatta Jackson Jr., the team’s top pass‑rusher with 20 pressures this season; and CB Jay Timmons, whose injury status could swing the secondary’s effectiveness. Their performances will be key to stopping Oregon’s potent aerial attack and securing a win.
Missouri faces its biggest test yet on Nov. 4, 2026 against Steve Sarkisian’s Texas Longhorns and Heisman hopeful Arch Manning. With the Tigers sitting atop all three polls, a win keeps them on the Playoff track, while a loss likely ends their 12‑team hopes. Texas, despite recent setbacks, boasts a 93% post‑game win expectancy and a defense ranked top‑5 against the pass and in overall success. The preview breaks down Missouri’s game plan: generate at least six explosive plays, convert roughly 40% of third‑downs, and aim for four points per scoring chance to counter Texas’s 2.9 points per opportunity. It’s a high‑stakes showdown that could define Mizzou’s postseason fate.
IRVING, Texas (Nov. 4, 2026) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today the names of the 20 Faculty Athletics Representatives (FARs) who will be recognized as part of the 2026 NFF Faculty Salutes Presented by Fidelity Investments®, honoring the significant contributions of faculty athletics representatives across the nation.
The BYU senior linebacker is one of 12 semifinalists for the Lombardi Award, presented annually by the Rotary Club of Houston.
Mountain West Connection launches its weekly bowl projections for the 2026 season, covering both Mountain West and Pac‑12 teams. The post outlines a messy tie‑in landscape, designating the Potato Bowl as the de‑facto MW champion slot while the Poinsettia Bowl serves as the Pac‑12 champion game. It lists projected bowl assignments—e.g., Hawaii Bowl for MW #2, Arizona Bowl for MW #3, and Guaranteed Rate Bowl for MW #1—and notes recent shifts, such as Wyoming moving ahead of UNLV and Boise State maintaining the top CFP spot despite a close loss. The analysis highlights potential upsets, like Texas State versus Oregon State, and invites reader comments on the evolving projections.
After a 38-35 loss to #1 Miami that exposed UNC's defensive woes, the Tar Heels focus on containing UConn quarterback Kalieb Osborne before their November 4 showdown. Osborne, a 6‑foot‑4 transfer from Toledo, has rushed 64 times for 460 yards and seven TDs, averaging over 7 yards per carry and ranking second in UConn’s rushing attack. While both teams boast similar passing stats (around 1,850 yards), Connecticut’s ground game ranks in the top 25 nationally, posing a new challenge for UNC’s average 4.2‑yard rushing defense. The Huskies have struggled against Power‑5 foes, but limiting Osborne—who excels against non‑Power‑4 foes—could be the key to breaking above .500.
Omosigho enters Week 10 as the CFB leader in forced fumbles, and ranks top-five in the Big Ten in sacks, TFLs, and tackles
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Fourth-year offensive linemen Trevor Lauck and Kade Pieper have been named 2026 Lombardi Award semifinalists.
Welcome to the league where this week Boston College has CFP aspirations….whoops sorry about that Eagles fans. Let’s get to this week’s ACC power rankings: ********************************************************************************************************* What did we get wrong this week?
After Colorado’s overtime win over Kansas State ended a five‑game skid, Deion Sanders’ future at CU remains secure thanks to a $26 million buyout. While his on‑field record sits at 19‑26, the former NFL star may be forging a more lasting legacy by building a minority‑rich coaching tree. Coordinators Brennan Marion and Chris Marve, ex‑NFL players Vonn Bell and Dante Carter, and former Jackson State star Rashad Davis are among the 11 minority coaches primed for head‑coach roles, with Marion even touted as Sanders’ possible successor. Past hires like Sean Lewis and Marshall Faulk have already moved on to head positions, suggesting Sanders is intentionally cultivating future leaders in college football.
ESPN's Paul Finebaum went after the latest CFP rankings on Wednesday.
Auburn week gave Arkansas athletics an opportunity to venture into territory it hadn't yet explored this season.
Paul Finebaum erupts on ESPN’s Get Up, calling Tuesday’s first College Football Playoff rankings “as discombobulated as I’ve ever seen.” He derides the committee’s puzzling placements—most notably Alabama’s high slot ahead of Tennessee, who beat them weeks earlier—suggesting the new emphasis on strength of schedule is skewing the list, with two‑loss teams outranking one‑loss foes. Finebaum predicts the rankings will shift after Alabama’s win over LSU, with the next poll due Nov. 10.
Jeff Brohm’s defensive overhaul began on Dec. 30, 2025, when he dismissed co‑defensive coordinators after Louisville ranked 16th in yards allowed. Rather than hiring experienced replacements, he promoted from within, leaving four staff spots vacant. Critics highlight his rapid turnover—five defensive coordinators in two years and three co‑coordinators in a single season—as a red flag. With the Cardinals’ defense now underperforming far below 2025 expectations, fans demand transparency on the staffing decisions before the 2027 season.
Corn Nation’s November 4, 2026 piece blasts Nebraska’s new coaching staff, calling head coach Matt Rhule and offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen inept. The author decries poor communication about the star quarterback’s injury, excessive analyst‑driven decisions, and an overstaffed “quality‑control” crew. He predicts a loss to Illinois, mocking Rhule’s recent press conference and comparing his tenure to Scott Frost’s failures. The rant also touches on broader concerns about NIL money and its impact on college football.
Rabbit Evans has turned last season’s injury setback into a breakout year, giving Utah a versatile defensive playmaker ahead of the Holy War.