Texas improves to 6-2 after a blowout win over Mississippi State, and head coach Steve Sarkisian declares quarterback Arch Manning "ready" and "gritty" heading into a crucial road game against 19th‑ranked Missouri. Sarkisian’s confidence follows Manning’s bounce‑back performances against Ole Miss and the Bulldogs, despite recent bench‑rumors after a loss to Florida. The Missouri matchup poses a toughest test yet, with a strong pass defense and Texas needing wins to stay in playoff contention.
The Steelers' 2026 draft surprise, defensive lineman Gabriel Rubio, finally gets his close‑up as analyst Alex Kozora breaks down Notre Dame film to reveal the rookie’s strengths, fit in Pittsburgh’s defense, and what to expect from his debut season.
Moorhead quarterback and Minnesota Gophers commit Jett Feeney broke Joe Mauer's 26-year-old record for touchdown passes in a season in Minnesota's top classification.
CBS Sports crowns SEC Coordinators of the Week for Week 9, honoring South Carolina offensive coordinator Kendal Briles and Georgia defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann. Briles guided the Gamecocks to a 42-25 win over Oklahoma, with quarterback LaNorris Sellers throwing for 301 yards and the ground game exceeding 200 yards — the most points any opponent has scored against Oklahoma this season. Schumann’s Bulldogs limited Florida to 252 total yards, forced four turnovers and allowed just eight points in a 27-8 victory, the fewest allowed by Georgia in 2026. Both teams have upcoming games on Nov. 7: South Carolina vs. Texas A&M and Georgia at Ole Miss.
Oklahoma dismisses offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle after a 22.0‑point per game output and taps former Dallas Cowboys star Jason Witten as interim play‑caller for the remainder of the 2026 season. Witten, who joined the Sooners as tight‑end coach after leading Liberty Christian to two state titles, inherits a 4‑4 team (2‑3 SEC) that faces Florida on Saturday night. The move aims to spark the offense, with tight end Rocky Beers already leading the squad with four receiving touchdowns.
Week 9 of the 2026 college football season reshapes the CFP picture. Georgia, Miami, Utah and UCLA claim the four championship spots, while Boise State leads the Group of 6. At‑larges include Notre Dame, Indiana, BYU, Kentucky, Alabama, Texas and Ohio State, with Ole Miss, Texas Tech, Wake Forest, LSU and Tennessee on the fringe. Key storylines: Ohio State looks ordinary after Julian Sayin’s injury, UCLA sits unbeaten in conference play, Wake Forest fights for an ACC at‑large, and the Big 12 could send three 11‑1 teams to championship weekend. The SEC’s upcoming matchups will further tighten the playoff race.
Ohio State’s 30-18 loss to USC on Oct. 31 was a statistical paradox: the Buckeyes amassed 464 total yards, 25 first downs and 40 minutes of possession, yet penalties, red‑zone inefficiency and special‑teams blunders doomed them. They scored touchdowns on only 1 of 4 red‑zone trips, including a missed goal‑line sneak that turned a potential 17‑13 score into a field goal, and faltered again on the final drive. Eleven penalties (75 yards) and a disastrous -27‑yard punt further hurt the effort. Despite a strong offense, Ohio State managed just one touchdown and 18 points, marking their lowest output against a USC defense this season.
Notre Dame releases its latest injury report and depth charts ahead of a prime‑time showdown with No. 1 Miami on Nov. 2 in South Bend. The Irish enter the game after a 35‑13 win over Navy, but lose starting linebacker Drayk Bowen (ankle) for the matchup. Defensive tackles Francis Brew (knee) and Jason Onye (knee) are listed as questionable, while several defensive backs and linemen, including CB DJ McKinney (ankle) and DL Tiki Hola (right knee), are out. Key offensive starters remain healthy, with QB CJ Carr and RB Aneyas Williams slated to lead the attack. The depth chart details every position, highlighting the depth challenges Notre Dame faces against the nation’s top offense.
Joey Blaze 21-5 Tech Fall vs. Kent State in Season Opener
Florida State University fires head football coach Mike Norvier in his seventh season, triggering a hefty buyout under his 2019‑signed seventh amended contract. The liquidated damages payment adds a significant new liability to an already debt‑burdened athletic department, prompting concerns that the Seminoles' finances are reaching an unsustainable “IOU” level.
Head Coach Barry Odom Weekly Press Conference vs Maryland
South Carolina junior quarterback LaNorris Sellers earns SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors after a 42-25 win at Oklahoma. He threw 19 of 24 for 301 yards and three touchdowns, added 96 rushing yards and two scores, accounting for five touchdowns and nearly 400 total yards. The victory lifts the Gamecocks to a 5-3 overall, 3-3 SEC record and cracks the AP Top 25 at No. 23 for Week 10. The SEC’s weekly honors also recognize Chris Cole and Rasheem Biles (defense), Blake Craig (special teams), Patrick Kutas (offense line), Gabe Harris Jr. and Maraad Watson (defensive line), and freshman Darius Gray.
Notre Dame defeats Navy 35-13 in a Halloween showdown at Gillette Stadium, shaking off a shaky first half to pull away in the second. The post highlights the early defensive lapses that sparked a wave of online criticism—calls to fire head coach Marcus Freeman, fire coordinators, and even dismiss Chris Ash and Mike Denbrock. Despite the backlash, the Irish rallied, ending the game decisively. The article examines the social‑media overreactions and puts the criticism in perspective as Notre Dame secures a comfortable win.
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin outlines his game plan for his inaugural showdown against Alabama. With the No. 15 Tigers sitting at 6‑2 overall and 3‑2 in the SEC, Kiffan emphasizes disciplined preparation, matchup adjustments and leveraging key playmakers to stay competitive in what could be a season‑defining contest. He also addresses the pressure of being one of only six SEC teams with two losses and the stakes of the rivalry on November 2, 2026.
Tar Heel head coach Bill Belichick, quarterbacks coach Matt Lombardi and players Kaleb Cost and Trech Kekahuna previewed Saturday's game at UConn.
Four‑star defensive lineman Logan Lokey, a 6‑foot‑3, 245‑lb junior from Denton Guyer High School, commits to the Oklahoma Sooners after watching the team’s 42‑25 home loss to South Carolina. Lokey chose OU over Texas A&M, SMU and Texas Tech, citing a strong fit with defensive ends coach Miguel Chavis and head coach Brent Venables, as well as a sense of belonging. He boasts 12.5 sacks, 22 TFLs and 51 tackles this season, and follows in the footsteps of his father Derek, a former Texas Longhorns and Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman. The pledge marks OU’s fifth 2028 commitment, boosting a class ranked fifth nationally.
Florida State dismissed Mike Norvell on Nov. 2, 2026, ending his 7‑year, 41‑39 tenure. The firing reignites debate over his 2024 decision to reject an alleged Alabama head‑coaching offer after Nick Saban’s retirement—an act once hailed as loyalty. In return, FSU granted Norvell an eight‑year, $84 million extension and a larger recruiting budget, but his record fell to 10‑22 post‑deal (2‑10 in 2024, 5‑7 in 2025, 3‑5 this fall). The school now faces a $50.3 million buyout as it seeks a more competitive program. The article details the timeline, financial stakes, and reactions from administrators and players.
The SEC has set the Tennessee‑at‑Texas A&M showdown for Saturday, Nov. 14, with a kickoff window of 2‑3:15 p.m. and a broadcast on either ESPN or SEC Network, to be confirmed after Nov. 7. The game marks the sixth all‑time meeting, with Tennessee leading the series 3‑2 after a 20‑13 win in Knoxville in 2023. Aggies will debut their “Operation Blackout” black jerseys for the third straight season. Texas A&M (4‑4, 1‑4 SEC) follows a home game against South Carolina, while Tennessee (6‑2, 3‑2 SEC) heads to a Kentucky matchup later that night.
Coach Carney Week 11 Press Conference (at Bowling Green)
After Florida State fired Mike Norvell following a 36-24 loss to Clemson, speculation turned to alumni Deion Sanders as a possible replacement. However, 247Sports insider Brad Crawford reports that FSU officials view Sanders' "baggage" as a drawback and are not seriously considering him for the rebuild. Despite Sanders' stellar Seminole playing career and his controversial tenure at Colorado, the program appears set to look elsewhere for its next head coach.
OC Josh Henson Weekly Press Conference vs Maryland
North Carolina Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick shuts down reporters probing his rumored split from model Jordon Hudson, slamming them as “tabloid” journalists. Belichick, who entered his second season and sits at 4-4 after a 4-8 finish in 2025, says he’ll keep his personal life private. Hudson, a former cheerleader and Miss Maine USA runner‑up, reportedly ended the relationship late last year but remains a close friend and business partner. The duo first made headlines in 2024, with their age‑gap romance sparking media buzz.
Arkansas football’s matchup against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 14, inside Donald W. Reynolds Stadium has been set for 6:45 p.m. and will be televised on SEC Network, the Southeastern Conference announced on Monday.
The latest AP Top 25, released just before the College Football Playoff rankings, shows major shake‑ups after Saturday’s upsets. Missouri jumps to #19 after a 34‑10 win at Arkansas, Utah climbs to #3 with a 49‑25 victory over Cincinnati, and UCLA reaches #5 (its highest rank since 2001) after a 27‑0 shutout of Nevada. New Mexico cracks the poll for the first time in its 135‑year history at #22, while South Carolina debuts at #23. Ohio State drops nine spots to #11 after a loss to USC, and Florida falls to #25 after a 27‑8 loss to Georgia. The poll features 10 SEC teams and highlights marquee matchups like #1 Miami vs. #4 Notre Notre Dame and #2 Georgia vs. #12 Ole Miss.
For the first time in nearly a month, the Washington football team (5-3 overall, 2-3 Big Ten) returns to Husky Stadium this Saturday, Nov. 7, for Homecoming. The Huskies, on a two-game winning streak and following a thrilling, comeback victory last Saturday night at Nebraska, take on Penn State (4-4, 1-4). Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., and the game will air on FS1 television.