Kirby Smart leads the Georgia Bulldogs to a dominant 27-8 win over the Florida Gators at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium on Oct. 31, 2026, marking his 146th career game and improving his record to 124‑22 (0.849 winning percentage). The post celebrates the victory, comparing Smart’s achievements to Georgia legends Vince Dooley and Mark Richt, and highlights the pre‑game excitement of the Gator Marching Band’s practice at Parkview High School. Fans get a snapshot of the game’s score, coaching milestones, and the spirited fan culture surrounding the rivalry.
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Texas, ranked No. 10, enters Saturday’s clash with No. 19 Missouri as a 3.5‑point favorite, but the Tigers have the home‑field edge after a 34‑10 win over Arkansas. Missouri remains unbeaten at home and hopes to derail Texas’ bid for a third CFP appearance under Steve Sarkisian. Both teams need the result: a win keeps Texas in the 12‑team playoff hunt, while a loss forces the Longhorns to regroup. FanDuel lists the game’s total at 47.5 points.
Michigan snaps a four‑game skid with a 28‑21 win over Rutgers, highlighted by freshman QB Tommy Carr’s breakout second start: 22‑of‑27, 266 passing yards, three total touchdowns and 54 rushing yards. PFF grades show the Wolverines’ offense jump to a 77.3 overall rating, with an 82.1 passing grade (second‑best of the season) and a 72.7 rushing grade, though run‑blocking remains a weakness at 56.1. Top‑graded players are Carr (83.1), JJ Buchanan (77.5) and Bryson Kuzdzal (73.1). The defense limits Rutgers to 249 yards but allows key explosive plays, and penalties and missed field goals keep the game close.
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Unranked USC shocked No. 2 Ohio State 30‑18 on Saturday night, and head coach Lincoln Riley’s celebration turned contentious. While waiting to enter the tunnel at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Riley allegedly shouted profanity at Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork and senior associate director Quinn Tempel. Former Buckeye Maurice Clarett tried to defuse the situation as Riley and his family—some in Halloween costumes—made their way to the locker room. The incident, captured in social‑media clips, adds drama to USC’s upset win.
The Wildcats appeared in the AP Top 25 poll for the third straight week despite seeing their five-game winning streak snapped on Saturday.
In an interesting Week 10 Coaches Poll, everything is in place now for a whopper of an upcoming weekend. Here's the latest Top 25.
Nebraska’s 10‑17 loss to Washington sparks a harsh report‑card for the Cornhuskers. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea throws three interceptions and earns a D‑, while the running game sputters—Jamal Rule sees just one carry, leading to an F for the I‑backs. Receivers struggle, with Jacory Barney and Nyziah Hunter underused, resulting in a D‑ for the wideouts. The offensive line improves modestly (D‑) but still hinders Colandrea’s mobility. Defense shines with a A‑grade D‑line (Riley Van Poppel, Mason Goldman) and solid LB play (Owen Chambliss B+). Special teams falter, earning a D. Overall grade: D‑. The article dissects every unit and questions coaching decisions ahead of next week’s matchup.
Week 9 of college football saw Ohio State fall to USC without its starter QB, keeping Lincoln Riley safe for now, while Georgia cruised past Florida (27‑8) to stay the SEC’s top national‑title contender. The article then spotlights coaches on the hot seat: Greg Schiano (Rutgers, 2‑6, $18.5 M buyout), Deion Sanders (Colorado, 3‑5, $26.1 M buyout), and Sonny Dykes (TCU, 9‑4 last year, $13.1 M buyout). It also outlines SEC power rankings, with Georgia and Alabama leading Tier 1 and Kentucky, Texas, Ole Miss and LSU in Tier 2. Readers get a quick rundown of scores, coach job security and playoff projections.
Undefeated Utah and UCLA break into the AP Top 5 for 2026 college football, with Utah at No. 3 and UCLA at No. 5. Both teams are 8‑0 overall and 5‑0 in conference play, leading the Big 12 and Big 10 respectively under first‑year head coaches Morgan Scalley and Bob Chesney. UCLA reaches its first top‑five spot since 2001, while Utah matches its highest ranking since 2015. The poll, released Nov 1, precedes the first CFP committee rankings, with Miami, Georgia and Notre Dame rounding out the top five.
Week 9 ACC Power Rankings reveal a chaotic slate: SMU falls to Syracuse, Miami ekes out a UNC win after two onside‑kick flags, and Florida State’s poor showing under Mike Norvell sparks a "Fire Mike Novell" banner. Clemson climbs, while Georgia Tech plummets to 17th after a blowout loss to Pittsburgh. NC State bounces back with a 31‑10 victory over Cal, and Virginia endures a 44‑0 deficit at Wake Forest. Pittsburgh steadies at 13th with a 34‑11 win, and Boston College tumbles 47‑2 to Duke. The rankings set up a tense finish with Louisville, Clemson, Wake Forest and Georgia still in play.
The Miami Hurricanes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are ranked in the top four ahead of their blockbuster showdown in South Bend in Week 10.
Missouri’s star running back Ahmad Hardy makes his season debut after recovering from a leg gunshot wound. He logged three carries for 42 yards, including a first‑down run, in a 34-10 victory over Arkansas on Saturday. Coach Eli Drinkwitz praised Hardy’s perseverance, while teammates Jamal Roberts and quarterback Austin Simmons highlighted the morale boost of seeing him back on the field. Hardy, grateful for the support from coaches, staff and players, aims to shake off rust ahead of the upcoming matchup against Texas at Columbia next weekend.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart says today’s college football players lack the hunger of the pre‑NIL era. After a 27-8 win over Florida, Smart noted a paradox: teams practice less yet injuries rise, suggesting a cultural shift. He recalled the physical, motivated squads of 2021‑22 and blamed lucrative NIL deals and easy transfer options for reduced drive, warning that players now avoid riskier play. Smart’s comments spark debate ahead of the expanded 24‑team playoff.
Entering Week 10, Miami stays atop the AP Top 25 after a 38-35 win over North Carolina, remaining one of three unbeaten FBS teams. USC shocks No. 2 Ohio State, while Northwestern and Oklahoma State also pull off upsets on Oct. 31. Georgia drops to No. 2, followed by Utah, Notre Dame and UCLA in the new poll. The full AP Top 25 list is provided, with notable votes for Northwestern, Oregon and UTSA. The AP rankings, key to College Football Playoff selection, date back to 1936, underscoring their historic significance.
After a 23-16 overtime victory over Minnesota, Indiana University football slips two spots to No. 6 in the AP Top 25, falling behind Miami, Georgia, Utah, Notre Dame and UCLA, and receives no first‑place votes. The Hoosiers climb to No. 3 in the Coaches Poll, trailing only Miami and Georgia. Other Big Ten teams in the AP poll include Ohio State (11), USC (18) and Iowa (21). Indiana now faces a bye week before hosting No. 18 USC.
The unranked USC Trojans stun No. 2 Ohio State 30‑18 on Halloween at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, giving coach Lincoln Riley his first win over a top‑five opponent since 2017 and reviving CFP hopes at 7‑2. Fans flood the field in celebration, but the frenzy turns chaotic: a man in a yellow poncho appears to tear his ACL, while others suffer ankle sprains, a concussion and minor injuries, as reported on Twitter. The incident highlights the price of exuberant celebrations after the Trojans’ biggest upset of the season.
With only one month left in the regular season, both BYU and Utah have all their season goals still within reach.
Oklahoma’s offense falters amid a 4‑4 season, and offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle faces possible dismissal. After a 42‑25 loss to South Carolina, head coach Brent Venables says he’s not yet discussing staff changes, but sources say a decision is pending following his upcoming meetings with recruits, staff and OU leadership. The Sooners, now 2‑3 in the SEC and out of CFP contention, head into crucial games against Florida (Nov 7) and Ole Miss, while Venables’ own job hangs in the balance after two prior losing seasons.
Two top Big Ten teams tumble on Saturday, reshuffling the AP and Coaches polls. Former No. 2 Ohio State, No. 20 Northwestern, and AP‑25 Wisconsin all suffer defeats, while Indiana (3rd Coaches, 6th AP), UCLA (5th), USC (17th Coaches, 18th AP), Iowa (19th Coaches, 21st AP) and the Buckeyes (now 10th/11th) stay ranked. Northwestern drops to 23rd in the Coaches poll and falls out of the AP. Upcoming action: Penn State heads to Washington to face the Huskies at 3:30 PM on FS1.
Ohio State is down in 11th in the newest Associated Press Top 25 poll following the Buckeyes' 30-18 upset at the hands of USC.
USC reenters the AP Top 25 at No. 18 after a stunning 30‑18 upset of No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday. The Trojans jumped to a two‑possession lead early, highlighted by Trent Mosley’s 69‑yard TD reception and a 44‑yard punt return, and held a 20‑9 halftime edge. Freshman Mark Bowman’s big play set up a King Miller TD, while QB Jayden Maiava threw 15‑of‑23 for 222 yards and a score. The win lifts USC to 7‑0 overall, snapping a low‑output game against Wisconsin, and sets up a Saturday showdown with 8‑1 Indiana as they chase a playoff berth.
IU football improves to 8‑1 after a 23‑16 overtime victory over Minnesota on Saturday in Bloomington, yet the win triggers a split in the national rankings. Sunday’s Associated Press poll drops the Hoosiers, while the US LBM Coaches’ Top 25 poll lifts them higher. The article breaks down the poll reactions and what the result means for Indiana’s postseason outlook.
The Week 10 AP Top 25 poll drops on November 1, featuring a historic 10 SEC teams on the list. Georgia climbs to No. 2 after a dominant win over Florida, while South Carolina makes its entry at No. 23. The SEC lineup now reads: Georgia (2), Kentucky (8), Alabama (9), Texas (11), Ole Miss (12), LSU (15), Tennessee (16), Mizzou (19), South Carolina (23) and Florida (25). Miami remains the sole unbeaten team at No. 1, followed by Utah, Notre Dame and UCLA shaping Week 11’s marquee matchups.