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Tue Oct 13 · Today · 13

Ohio governor executive order impacts 2022 class fifth-year eligibility
Ohio governor Mike DeWine issued an order saying NCAA rules cannot trump state eligibility rules.

@PeteThamel · Tue Oct 13, 4:17 PM CT / 5:17 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Iowa football roster costs just over 20 million dollars
Sources say Kirk Ferentz's Iowa roster costs just over $20 million.

@PeteNakos · Tue Oct 13, 3:39 PM CT / 4:39 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Iowa
Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel had successful ACL surgery
Pitt QB Mason Heintschel underwent successful ACL surgery this morning.

@PeteThamel · Tue Oct 13, 2:27 PM CT / 3:27 PM ET · Source: [1]
Notre Dame defensive back Leonard Moore may return from concussion
There is optimism Leonard Moore will return from concussion for the BYU game.

@PeteThamel · Tue Oct 13, 2:02 PM CT / 3:02 PM ET · Source: [1]

Notre DameStanfordBYU
Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon returns to practice
Faizon Brandon practiced Tuesday and continues progressing from a shoulder injury.

@PeteNakos · Tue Oct 13, 1:50 PM CT / 2:50 PM ET · Sources (3): [1] [2] [3]

Tennessee Alabama
Vanderbilt backup quarterback Blaze Berlowitz out after surgery
Blaze Berlowitz had surgery to repair a broken collarbone and will be out a month.

@PeteNakos · Tue Oct 13, 1:09 PM CT / 2:09 PM ET · Source: [1]

VanderbiltGeorgia
Ohio State starting right tackle Phillip Daniels expected to return
Ohio State starting RT Phillip Daniels is expected to return Saturday against Indiana.

@PeteNakos · Tue Oct 13, 11:55 AM CT / 12:55 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Ohio State Indiana
Georgia Tech linebacker Kyle Efford medically retires
Georgia Tech's leading tackler for the last two seasons Kyle Efford has medically retired.

@PeteNakos · Tue Oct 13, 11:30 AM CT / 12:30 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Georgia Tech
South Carolina and Utah State stars named Walter Camp players of the week
LaNorris Sellers and Asher Cunningham named Walter Camp National Players of the Week.

@Brett_McMurphy · Tue Oct 13, 11:03 AM CT / 12:03 PM ET · Source: [1]

South CarolinaUtah State
SMU agrees to jersey patch deal with Texas Capital
SMU has agreed to an all-sports jersey patch sponsorship with Texas Capital, the biggest in school history.

@PeteThamel · Tue Oct 13, 10:18 AM CT / 11:18 AM ET · Source: [1]

SMU Virginia
Colorado State quarterback Hauss Hejny will not start Thursday
Colorado State QB Hauss Hejny will not start at Texas State while recovering from a hamstring issue.

@PeteThamel · Tue Oct 13, 10:12 AM CT / 11:12 AM ET · Source: [1]

Colorado StateTexas State
Florida State dismisses top 2026 recruit Chuck Kennon
Florida State's top-ranked 2026 recruit Chuck Kennon has been dismissed from the program.

@PeteNakos · Tue Oct 13, 7:29 AM CT / 8:29 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Florida State
Florida State dismisses highly touted cornerback Chuck Kennon
Florida State's top-ranked 2026 recruit Chuck Kennon is no longer with the program.

@PeteNakos · Tue Oct 13, 7:29 AM CT / 8:29 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Florida State

Mon Oct 12 · Yesterday · 16

Oregon plans quarterback competition if Dante Moore misses Nebraska
Dan Lanning said Oregon will have starting quarterback competition if Dante Moore cannot play Nebraska.

@PeteNakos · Mon Oct 12, 9:40 PM CT / 10:40 PM ET · Source: [1]

OregonNebraska
SEC tables transfer sit-out vote and approves uniform contracts
SEC presidents tabled an intra-conference transfer sit-out and approved uniform contracts.

@RossDellenger · Mon Oct 12, 4:53 PM CT / 5:53 PM ET · Sources (3): [1] [2] [3]
Washington QB Demond Williams doubtful for Purdue with rib injury
Washington QB Demond Williams is day-to-day with a rib injury and doubtful at Purdue.

@PeteNakos · Mon Oct 12, 3:33 PM CT / 4:33 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

WashingtonPurdue
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables named national coach of the week
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables was named Paul Bear Bryant National Coach of the Week.

@Brett_McMurphy · Mon Oct 12, 3:11 PM CT / 4:11 PM ET · Source: [1]

Oklahoma
UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava expected to miss rest of season
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is expected to miss the rest of the season.

@RossDellenger · Mon Oct 12, 1:18 PM CT / 2:18 PM ET · Sources (3): [1] [2] [3]

UCLA Oregon
Notre Dame linebacker Viliamu-Asa set to play at BYU
Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is not on the availability report and will play at BYU.

@ESPNRittenberg · Mon Oct 12, 11:40 AM CT / 12:40 PM ET · Source: [1]

Notre Dame BYU
Notre Dame lists Moore and Onye as questionable for BYU
Leonard Moore and Jason Onye are listed as questionable for Notre Dame at BYU.

@ESPNRittenberg · Mon Oct 12, 11:39 AM CT / 12:39 PM ET · Source: [1]

Notre Dame BYU
Tennessee delays naming starting quarterback versus Alabama
Josh Heupel will not name a starting quarterback today ahead of Alabama.

@PeteNakos · Mon Oct 12, 11:26 AM CT / 12:26 PM ET · Source: [1]

Tennessee Alabama
Alabama receiver Coleman-Williams doubtful against Tennessee
Ryan Coleman-Williams is week-to-week and doubtful to play at Tennessee.

@PeteNakos · Mon Oct 12, 11:12 AM CT / 12:12 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Alabama Tennessee
SEC discussing league-wide standardized player contracts
SEC officials are discussing a template for league-wide player contracts.

@PeteThamel · Mon Oct 12, 10:33 AM CT / 11:33 AM ET · Source: [1]
Sun Belt to examine options after James Madison departure
Sun Belt leadership will examine opportunities after James Madison's planned departure.

@PeteNakos · Mon Oct 12, 9:48 AM CT / 10:48 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

James Madison
JMU to pay 23 million dollar American entrance fee
James Madison is paying a 23 million dollar entrance fee to the American.

@PeteThamel · Mon Oct 12, 9:47 AM CT / 10:47 AM ET · Source: [1]

James Madison
American commissioner praises James Madison trajectory
Tim Pernetti said JMU's trajectory aligns with the American Conference.

@NicoleAuerbach · Mon Oct 12, 9:22 AM CT / 10:22 AM ET · Sources (4): [1] [2] [3] [4]

James Madison
Michigan keeps Underwood at quarterback and Beck calling plays
Michigan has not changed its starting quarterback or offensive play-caller.

@ESPNRittenberg · Mon Oct 12, 9:07 AM CT / 10:07 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Michigan Penn State
James Madison will join the American Conference by 2028
James Madison will join the American no later than July 1, 2028.

@Brett_McMurphy · Mon Oct 12, 9:02 AM CT / 10:02 AM ET · Sources (5): [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

James Madison
Rittenberg posts Week 6 takeaways plus Notre Dame-BYU keys
Adam Rittenberg shares Week 6 takeaways and keys for Notre Dame versus BYU in Provo.

@ESPNRittenberg · Mon Oct 12, 7:37 AM CT / 8:37 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Notre Dame BYU

Sun Oct 11 · 10

Arizona coach Brent Brennan buying 1,000 homecoming tickets for charity
Arizona coach Brent Brennan is buying 1,000 tickets for the Oct.

@PeteThamel · Sun Oct 11, 9:48 PM CT / 10:48 PM ET · Source: [1]

ArizonaIowa State
Big Ten issues statement on officiating near the end of UCLA-Oregon game
The conference commented on the spotting of Oregon's two-point conversion try.

@NicoleAuerbach · Sun Oct 11, 4:22 PM CT / 5:22 PM ET · Sources (4): [1] [2] [3] [4]

UCLA Oregon
SEC fines Kentucky 500000 dollars for fans storming the field after LSU win
Kentucky received a large fine for violating the competition area access policy.

@NicoleAuerbach · Sun Oct 11, 2:05 PM CT / 3:05 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Kentucky LSU
Five-star wide receiver Easton Royal flips his commitment from Texas to Florida
The top-ranked 2027 receiver from New Orleans has flipped to the Gators.

@PeteThamel · Sun Oct 11, 12:30 PM CT / 1:30 PM ET · Source: [1]

Texas Florida
Hot seat pressure mounts on Mike Norvell and Mike Locksley after Week 6
College football hot seat check indicates increased pressure on the Florida State and Maryland coaches.

@PeteNakos · Sun Oct 11, 10:43 AM CT / 11:43 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Florida StateMaryland
SEC posts best non-conference record versus Power 4 teams
SEC teams went 10-2 against Power 4 opponents in non-conference play.

@Brett_McMurphy · Sun Oct 11, 9:31 AM CT / 10:31 AM ET · Source: [1]
More Week 6 takeaways include Stein two-point plays and Heisman race
Additional takeaways cover Will Stein conversions, Iowa CFP chances and Jeremiah Heisman.

@NicoleAuerbach · Sun Oct 11, 7:39 AM CT / 8:39 AM ET · Source: [1]

Iowa Florida
First-year head coaches post strong records after Week 6
Napier, Chesney and Scalley stay undefeated while Stein reaches 5-1 after Week 6.

@PeteNakos · Sun Oct 11, 7:38 AM CT / 8:38 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

James MadisonUCLA Utah Kentucky
Yahoo Sports new Top 10 features the Bruins after upsets
Yahoo Sports Top 10 now includes UCLA Bruins following a tumultuous Saturday.

@RossDellenger · Sun Oct 11, 6:46 AM CT / 7:46 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

UCLA
ESPN Analytics strength of record matches Kentucky and UCLA
ESPN Analytics SOR this morning aligns with Kentucky and UCLA.

@CFBHeather · Sun Oct 11, 6:26 AM CT / 7:26 AM ET · Source: [1]

Kentucky UCLA

Sat Oct 10 · 35

Utah reaches 5-0 for first time since 2015 under Scalley
Morgan Scalley has Utah 5-0 for the first time since 2015 in year one.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 10, 11:30 PM CT / 12:30 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Utah
Week 6 takeaways note Georgia win and UCLA as contender
Takeaways say Kirby Smart beat Alabama, UCLA is CFP-bound and Texas overrated.

@NicoleAuerbach · Sat Oct 10, 11:14 PM CT / 12:14 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Alabama UCLA TexasNebraska
New number one and shakeup in CFP top 12 projection
Latest CFP top 12 projection shows a new number one and major shakeup.

@CFBHeather · Sat Oct 10, 11:07 PM CT / 12:07 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Purdue offense improved in Barry Odom second year
Purdue is significantly better offensively in Odom year two after a win.

@NicoleAuerbach · Sat Oct 10, 10:56 PM CT / 11:56 PM ET · Source: [1]

Purdue
Will Stein has best first-year start in Kentucky history
Kentucky coach Will Stein's 5-1 start is the best ever for a first-season coach.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 10, 10:06 PM CT / 11:06 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Kentucky
Ryan Coleman-Williams returning after lower body injury
Ryan Coleman-Williams is returning to the game with a lower body injury.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 8:57 PM CT / 9:57 PM ET · Source: [1]
Great news on Tennessee linebacker coach William Inge
Josh Heupel shared a positive update on Tennessee linebacker coach William Inge.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 7:51 PM CT / 8:51 PM ET · Source: [1]

Tennessee
Illinois quarterback Katin Houser will be out indefinitely
Illinois QB Katin Houser is out indefinitely after breaking something in his hand.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 7:22 PM CT / 8:22 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

IllinoisMichigan State
College GameDay headed to Provo next week
College GameDay is coming to Provo next week.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 6:37 PM CT / 7:37 PM ET · Source: [1]

BYU
Texas flaws finally cost them against the Sooners
Texas had flaws that finally cost them in a helluva fight by the Sooners.

@CFBHeather · Sat Oct 10, 6:33 PM CT / 7:33 PM ET · Source: [1]

Texas Oklahoma
Red River Rivalry always delivers the unexpected
@Brett_McMurphy · Sat Oct 10, 6:33 PM CT / 7:33 PM ET · Source: [1]
UCLA gets first win at Oregon in 22 years
UCLA won at Oregon for the first time in 22 years as Bob Chesney starts 5-0.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 10, 6:18 PM CT / 7:18 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

UCLA Oregon
Oregon benches quarterback Dylan Raiola against UCLA
Oregon benched Dylan Raiola after three turnovers in the game versus UCLA.

@NicoleAuerbach · Sat Oct 10, 5:29 PM CT / 6:29 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Oregon UCLA
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava doubtful to return versus Oregon
UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava left with an injury and did not return after halftime.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 10, 5:01 PM CT / 6:01 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

UCLA Oregon
Nico Iamaleava does not start the second half after appearing injured
Nico Iamaleava was injured late in the first half and sat out the second half start.

@NicoleAuerbach · Sat Oct 10, 4:44 PM CT / 5:44 PM ET · Source: [1]
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko addresses fan criticism after loss
Mike Elko said he does not care about social media after Texas A&M fell to 3-3.

@Brett_McMurphy · Sat Oct 10, 3:32 PM CT / 4:32 PM ET · Source: [1]

Texas A&M
Nebraska loses its 31st consecutive game to a ranked opponent
Nebraska has now lost 31 straight to ranked teams with 10 under Rhule.

@Brett_McMurphy · Sat Oct 10, 2:38 PM CT / 3:38 PM ET · Source: [1]

Nebraska
Missouri off to fourth consecutive 5-1 start under Eli Drinkwitz
Missouri has started 5-1 for the fourth straight season under coach Drinkwitz.

@Brett_McMurphy · Sat Oct 10, 2:29 PM CT / 3:29 PM ET · Source: [1]

Missouri
Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele misses game against Virginia Tech
Cal QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele will not play versus Virginia Tech due to concussion.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 2:28 PM CT / 3:28 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Virginia Tech
Belichick earns first ranked win at North Carolina
Bill Belichick got his first ranked win as North Carolina beat previously unbeaten Pitt.

@RossDellenger · Sat Oct 10, 2:22 PM CT / 3:22 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

North Carolina
Cal defensive back Kingston Lopa is also out against Virginia Tech
Cal star DB Kingston Lopa is out recovering from last week's concussion.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 2:17 PM CT / 3:17 PM ET · Source: [1]

Virginia Tech
Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele will not play today
Jackson Brousseau will make his first start for Cal in place of the concussed quarterback.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 2:16 PM CT / 3:16 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Colorado StateUNLVVirginia Tech
Ohio State has key contributors out with two game-time decisions
Ohio State has a handful of key contributors out with two as game-time decisions.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 1:27 PM CT / 2:27 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Ohio StateMaryland
South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart not on a pitch count today
South Carolina EDGE Dylan Stewart will not be on a pitch count today per the broadcast.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 10, 11:48 AM CT / 12:48 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

South Carolina
Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore not expected to play against Stanford
Notre Dame star cornerback Leonard Moore is not expected to play against Stanford due to a concussion.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 11:36 AM CT / 12:36 PM ET · Source: [1]

Notre DameStanford
Tulane set to start Kadin Semonza against Army
Tulane quarterback Kadin Semonza is set to start against Army after warming up with the first team.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 10:58 AM CT / 11:58 AM ET · Source: [1]

TulaneArmy
Ohio quarterback Nick Poulos expected to start against Central Michigan
Ohio University quarterback Nick Poulos is expected to start after progressing through concussion protocol.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 10:56 AM CT / 11:56 AM ET · Source: [1]

OhioCentral Michigan
Akron quarterback Brayden Roggow makes third straight start versus Eastern Michigan
Akron sophomore quarterback Brayden Roggow starts again with Cibastian Broughton still out with a knee injury.

@Brett_McMurphy · Sat Oct 10, 10:52 AM CT / 11:52 AM ET · Source: [1]

AkronEastern Michigan
Twenty-four team playoff would still keep FSU and Washington alive
A 24-team playoff would keep 3-3 Florida State and Washington alive despite their records.

@slmandel · Sat Oct 10, 10:44 AM CT / 11:44 AM ET · Source: [1]

Florida State Washington
Florida receiver Vernell Brown ruled out against South Carolina
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown has been ruled out for the game against South Carolina.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 10, 10:19 AM CT / 11:19 AM ET · Sources (3): [1] [2] [3]

Missouri Texas A&M Ole MissVanderbiltFloridaSouth Carolina
CFP negotiations with ESPN on expansion to continue into next week
The CFP expects its expansion negotiations with ESPN to continue into next week.

@RossDellenger · Sat Oct 10, 10:03 AM CT / 11:03 AM ET · Sources (5): [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
UMass quarterback Pop Watson will miss the game against Miami University today
UMass QB Pop Watson is out with an ankle injury and freshman Aedan McCarthy starts.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 8:22 AM CT / 9:22 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Florida State has lost 13 consecutive road games under Mike Norvell
Florida State has a 13-game road losing streak under coach Mike Norvell.

@Brett_McMurphy · Sat Oct 10, 8:05 AM CT / 9:05 AM ET · Source: [1]

Florida State
Missouri safety Santana Banner is considered a game-time decision
Missouri safety Santana Banner is a game-time decision with an undisclosed injury.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 7:51 AM CT / 8:51 AM ET · Source: [1]

Missouri
Missouri starting edges Darris Smith and Langden Kitchen will both play against Texas A&M today
Missouri edges Darris Smith and Langden Kitchen will play versus Texas A&M.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 10, 7:39 AM CT / 8:39 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Missouri Texas A&M

Fri Oct 9 · 13

Louisville running back Keyjuan Brown ruled out against Florida State
Leading Louisville RB Keyjuan Brown is out tonight against Florida State.

@PeteNakos · Fri Oct 9, 5:42 PM CT / 6:42 PM ET · Source: [1]

Louisville Florida State
Expansion provision remains divisive issue for Protect College Sports Act
The expansion provision could prevent House passage as four ACC schools seek adjustments.

@RossDellenger · Fri Oct 9, 5:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

North Carolina
Ted Cruz spokesperson responds to ACC schools on Protect College Sports Act
Cruz spokesperson says ACC schools expect everyone to bend but refuse to budge.

@RossDellenger · Fri Oct 9, 5:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM ET · Source: [1]

Florida State MiamiNorth CarolinaClemson
Cal quarterback and defensive back statuses undetermined until Saturday
Status of Cal QB Sagapolutele and DB Lopa will not be determined until Saturday.

@PeteNakos · Fri Oct 9, 5:29 PM CT / 6:29 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

CaliforniaVirginia Tech
Levine and Campbell hold strategic talks on Protect College Sports Act
White House leaders held talks on the bill as the House returns in mid-November.

@RossDellenger · Fri Oct 9, 4:50 PM CT / 5:50 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Injured USC recruit Danny Lang expected cleared for winter workouts
Danny Lang is expected to be fully cleared for winter workouts upon arrival at USC.

@PeteThamel · Fri Oct 9, 2:37 PM CT / 3:37 PM ET · Source: [1]

USC
USC recruit Danny Lang high school season ends because of injury
Highly regarded USC recruit Danny Lang's Mater Dei season is over due to injury.

@PeteThamel · Fri Oct 9, 2:37 PM CT / 3:37 PM ET · Source: [1]

USC
Northeast Conference set to hire Dan Lynch as new commissioner
The NEC will hire Dan Lynch with commercial and pro sports experience as commissioner.

@PeteThamel · Fri Oct 9, 2:14 PM CT / 3:14 PM ET · Source: [1]
Iowa will start Jeremy Hecklinski at quarterback against Washington tonight
Iowa starts Jeremy Hecklinski at Washington with Hank Brown not expected to play.

@PeteThamel · Fri Oct 9, 8:58 AM CT / 9:58 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Iowa Washington Wake Forest
Northwestern apparel deal part of larger athletics investment including new stadium
The Under Armour deal is part of Northwestern focus including a new stadium and coach commitment.

@PeteThamel · Fri Oct 9, 8:52 AM CT / 9:52 AM ET · Source: [1]

Northwestern
Northwestern extends Under Armour apparel deal for ten years through 2037
Northwestern extended its Under Armour apparel deal 10 years to 2037 with NIL opportunities.

@PeteThamel · Fri Oct 9, 8:52 AM CT / 9:52 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Northwestern
Rushing The Field podcast explores college football anger in CFP era
The new episode looks for angst and meaning in the 12-team playoff plus Week 6 preview and underdog picks.

@NicoleAuerbach · Fri Oct 9, 7:27 AM CT / 8:27 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Lane Kiffin criticizes proposed SEC transfer sit-out rule as worst decision
Lane Kiffin said other conferences would celebrate if the SEC required intra-conference transfers to sit out a year.

@PeteNakos · Fri Oct 9, 7:19 AM CT / 8:19 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Thu Oct 8 · 12

South Carolina DE Dylan Stewart on track to return against Florida
Dylan Stewart is set to travel with South Carolina and play at Florida.

@PeteThamel · Thu Oct 8, 5:36 PM CT / 6:36 PM ET · Source: [1]

South CarolinaFlorida
SEC presidents to consider sit-out rule for intra-conference transfers
SEC presidents will meet next week on a year-in-residency mandate for intra-conference transfers.

@RossDellenger · Thu Oct 8, 3:37 PM CT / 4:37 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Oklahoma OL Michael Fasusi doubtful for Red River Rivalry
Oklahoma offensive lineman Michael Fasusi is doubtful for the Red River Rivalry.

@PeteNakos · Thu Oct 8, 2:54 PM CT / 3:54 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Oklahoma
Oklahoma WR Jahsiear Rogers dismissed from the program
Oklahoma wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers is no longer with the Sooners program.

@PeteNakos · Thu Oct 8, 11:57 AM CT / 12:57 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Oklahoma
Big Ten commissioner Petitti comments on no expansion and 24-team CFP
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti discussed no expansion talks and the 24-team College Football Playoff.

@ESPNRittenberg · Thu Oct 8, 11:48 AM CT / 12:48 PM ET · Source: [1]
Hurricane Isaias expected to clear Tuscaloosa by Georgia-Alabama kickoff
Hurricane Isaias is picking up speed and expected to mostly clear Tuscaloosa by kickoff.

@RossDellenger · Thu Oct 8, 11:40 AM CT / 12:40 PM ET · Source: [1]

Georgia Alabama
Billy Sims and Ricky Williams named to 2026 SEC Football Legends class
Billy Sims and Ricky Williams were named to the 2026 SEC Football Legends class.

@Brett_McMurphy · Thu Oct 8, 11:11 AM CT / 12:11 PM ET · Source: [1]

Oklahoma Texas
Big Ten has no interest in adding members per Tony Petitti
Tony Petitti said the Big Ten has no interest in pursuing additional members to a 20-team cap.

@ESPNRittenberg · Thu Oct 8, 10:04 AM CT / 11:04 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Louisville QB Lincoln Kienholz and DB Koen Entringer will play Friday
Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz and defensive back Koen Entringer will play against Florida State.

@PeteNakos · Thu Oct 8, 8:40 AM CT / 9:40 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Louisville Florida State
Missouri freshman lineman DJ Jones receives heart transplant
Missouri freshman lineman DJ Jones received a successful heart transplant and is recovering.

@PeteThamel · Thu Oct 8, 7:37 AM CT / 8:37 AM ET · Sources (4): [1] [2] [3] [4]

Missouri
Missouri freshman lineman DJ Jones receives heart transplant
Missouri freshman Johnnie DJ Jones received a successful heart transplant and is recovering.

@PeteThamel · Thu Oct 8, 7:37 AM CT / 8:37 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Missouri
CFP expansion negotiating window with ESPN extended past Friday
A contract-mandated five-day period extends the CFP expansion negotiating window with ESPN past Friday.

@RossDellenger · Thu Oct 8, 7:30 AM CT / 8:30 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Wed Oct 7 · 12

Georgia at Alabama football game still scheduled for Saturday
The Georgia versus Alabama game remains on for Saturday for now.

@Brett_McMurphy · Wed Oct 7, 5:59 PM CT / 6:59 PM ET · Source: [1]

Georgia Alabama
College GameDay podcast debates firing Lincoln Riley at USC
The podcast discusses whether USC should pay 70 million to fire Lincoln Riley.

@PeteThamel · Wed Oct 7, 5:18 PM CT / 6:18 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

USC
Ole Miss switches apparel partner to Adidas in 2027
Ole Miss announces a seven-year Adidas deal worth over 140 million dollars.

@Brett_McMurphy · Wed Oct 7, 2:07 PM CT / 3:07 PM ET · Source: [1]

Ole Miss
Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis listed as day-to-day
Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis is questionable for Saturday against Ole Miss.

@PeteNakos · Wed Oct 7, 2:00 PM CT / 3:00 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

VanderbiltOle Miss
Six AP top-15 matchups occur on one Saturday next month
Twelve of the current AP top-15 teams play each other in six games.

@ESPNCFB · Wed Oct 7, 12:33 PM CT / 1:33 PM ET · Source: [1]
Alabama tight end Josh Ford has surgery on broken arm
Alabama TE Josh Ford broke his arm and had surgery but is optimistic to play.

@PeteNakos · Wed Oct 7, 12:32 PM CT / 1:32 PM ET · Source: [1]

Alabama Georgia
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell profiled as unique Heisman candidate
Alabama's Keelon Russell is called an athletic freak with a rocket arm.

@RossDellenger · Wed Oct 7, 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Alabama
Nine straight September Heisman favorites failed to win the award
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith is this year's September favorite.

@Brett_McMurphy · Wed Oct 7, 11:36 AM CT / 12:36 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Ohio State
Building quarterback depth is harder than ever in college football
Very few programs now have a backup quarterback they fully trust.

@ESPNRittenberg · Wed Oct 7, 11:27 AM CT / 12:27 PM ET · Source: [1]
A 24-team playoff would reshape the coaching carousel
Expanding to 24 teams would make college football jobs playoff or bust.

@PeteNakos · Wed Oct 7, 10:49 AM CT / 11:49 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Lamar Jackson was the last October Heisman favorite to win
Louisville's Lamar Jackson in 2016 was the last such favorite to win.

@Brett_McMurphy · Wed Oct 7, 10:10 AM CT / 11:10 AM ET · Source: [1]

Louisville
ESPN Events VP Clint Overby is leaving after 25 years
Clint Overby accepted a separation package and leaves ESPN February 28.

@Brett_McMurphy · Wed Oct 7, 9:28 AM CT / 10:28 AM ET · Source: [1]

Tue Oct 6 · 13

Tennessee expected to start George MacIntyre against Arkansas
Tennessee will start George MacIntyre at Arkansas with Faizon Brandon injured.

@PeteNakos · Tue Oct 6, 5:42 PM CT / 6:42 PM ET · Sources (3): [1] [2] [3]

TennesseeArkansas
Ohio State Iowa game led Week 5 with six million viewers
Ohio State versus Iowa drew six million viewers topping Week 5 Nielsen ratings.

@slmandel · Tue Oct 6, 5:24 PM CT / 6:24 PM ET · Source: [1]

Ohio State Iowa Alabama Mississippi State MiamiClemsonFlorida Missouri MichiganMinnesotaPenn State NorthwesternAuburnTennessee Notre DameNorth CarolinaWashington USC Texas TechColoradoPittsburghVirginia Tech
Indiana adds Jacksonville State to 2027 football schedule
Indiana scheduled Jacksonville State for a 2027 home game after UMass cancellation.

@Brett_McMurphy · Tue Oct 6, 4:12 PM CT / 5:12 PM ET · Source: [1]

IndianaJacksonville State
Hurricane threat may postpone Alabama Georgia game
A projected hurricane could postpone the Alabama-Georgia game this weekend.

@RossDellenger · Tue Oct 6, 3:30 PM CT / 4:30 PM ET · Source: [1]

Alabama Georgia
Cal changed offensive play caller mid game against UNLV
California switched to Pat McCann as play caller during the UNLV game.

@PeteNakos · Tue Oct 6, 1:57 PM CT / 2:57 PM ET · Sources (3): [1] [2] [3]

CaliforniaUNLVStanfordWake Forest
Michigan TE Zack Marshall apologizes for criticizing OC
Zack Marshall apologized for leaked texts criticizing Michigan offensive coordinator Jason Beck.

@ESPNRittenberg · Tue Oct 6, 1:55 PM CT / 2:55 PM ET · Sources (3): [1] [2] [3]

Michigan
Dylan Stewart returns to practice for South Carolina
Dylan Stewart returned to South Carolina practice with Florida status unclear.

@PeteThamel · Tue Oct 6, 12:19 PM CT / 1:19 PM ET · Source: [1]

South CarolinaFlorida
Tennessee has not named a starting quarterback for Arkansas
Josh Heupel has not decided on a starter after MacIntyre replaced Brandon.

@PeteNakos · Tue Oct 6, 11:53 AM CT / 12:53 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

TennesseeArkansas
Mike Gundy will join TNT as a guest analyst this weekend
TNT confirmed Gundy as guest analyst for the Arizona-West Virginia game.

@PeteNakos · Tue Oct 6, 11:51 AM CT / 12:51 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

ArizonaWest Virginia
Iowa State and Tennessee stars named Walter Camp Players of the Week
Aiden Flora and Dejuan Lane earned the national weekly honors.

@Brett_McMurphy · Tue Oct 6, 11:05 AM CT / 12:05 PM ET · Source: [1]

Iowa StateTennessee
College football coach Dennis Franchione dies at 75
Former coach Dennis Franchione passed away at age 75 as announced by TCU.

@PeteThamel · Tue Oct 6, 10:52 AM CT / 11:52 AM ET · Source: [1]

TCUTexas A&M AlabamaNew MexicoTexas State
Florida already has 28 offensive touchdowns this season
The Gators match last season's entire offensive TD total in five games.

@Brett_McMurphy · Tue Oct 6, 10:51 AM CT / 11:51 AM ET · Source: [1]

Florida
Dennis Franchione dies at 75 after a 213-win career
The former TCU Alabama and Texas A&M coach passed away at age 75.

@Brett_McMurphy · Tue Oct 6, 10:01 AM CT / 11:01 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

New MexicoTCUAlabama Texas A&MTexas StatePittsburg State

Mon Oct 5 · 15

Big Ten acknowledges officiating error in Nebraska-Maryland game
@ESPNRittenberg · Mon Oct 5, 5:29 PM CT / 6:29 PM ET · Source: [1]

NebraskaMaryland
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz named Bear Bryant Coach of the Week
Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz was named the Paul Bear Bryant National Coach of the Week.

@Brett_McMurphy · Mon Oct 5, 4:57 PM CT / 5:57 PM ET · Source: [1]

Missouri
Big Ten stands 4-10 against Power 4 teams so far
The Big Ten is 4-10 against Power 4 teams so far this season.

@slmandel · Mon Oct 5, 3:27 PM CT / 4:27 PM ET · Source: [1]
Notre Dame lists Leonard Moore and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa as questionable
@ESPNRittenberg · Mon Oct 5, 2:33 PM CT / 3:33 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Notre Dame
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy will return after injury
Kewan Lacy will return for Ole Miss after missing the Florida game with a shoulder injury.

@PeteThamel · Mon Oct 5, 2:03 PM CT / 3:03 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Ole Miss
NCAA stay denied for Indiana players Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt
The NCAA motion to stay was denied allowing Indiana's Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt to play.

@PeteNakos · Mon Oct 5, 1:51 PM CT / 2:51 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Indiana
Heupel has not decided on Tennessee quarterback for Arkansas
Josh Heupel has not named a starting quarterback for Tennessee at Arkansas.

@PeteThamel · Mon Oct 5, 11:22 AM CT / 12:22 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

TennesseeArkansasTexas
DeBoer optimistic Jayvin James returns this week for Alabama
Kalen DeBoer says Alabama is optimistic starting OL Jayvin James could return against Georgia.

@PeteNakos · Mon Oct 5, 11:10 AM CT / 12:10 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Alabama Georgia
Texas Tech RB Cameron Dickey suffered high ankle sprain at Colorado
Cameron Dickey has a high ankle sprain that is not season-ending according to sources.

@PeteNakos · Mon Oct 5, 10:11 AM CT / 11:11 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Texas TechColorado
SEC posts 10-2 non-conference record against Power 4 opponents
The SEC has a 10-2 record in non-conference games against Power 4 teams.

@Brett_McMurphy · Mon Oct 5, 8:54 AM CT / 9:54 AM ET · Source: [1]
Beamer has no update on Dylan Stewart status at South Carolina
Shane Beamer provided no update on Dylan Stewart after meeting with him today.

@PeteNakos · Mon Oct 5, 8:16 AM CT / 9:16 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

South Carolina
Pete Thamel shares new College GameDay podcast episode
The podcast covers Jeremiah Smith Heisman chances, SEC teams and Iowa.

@PeteThamel · Mon Oct 5, 7:56 AM CT / 8:56 AM ET · Source: [1]

Iowa
Will Stein first Kentucky coach since Bear Bryant to start 4-1
Will Stein is the first Kentucky head coach since 1946 to start 4-1.

@PeteNakos · Mon Oct 5, 7:56 AM CT / 8:56 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Kentucky
Week 6 playoff and bowl projections include Florida State
Projections add Florida State, Iowa State and several Group of Five teams.

@Brett_McMurphy · Mon Oct 5, 7:31 AM CT / 8:31 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Florida StateIowa StateUABGeorgia StateNew Mexico StateEastern Michigan
New College Football Enquirer podcast recaps week 5
The podcast recaps week 5, hot seat coaches and the Heisman race.

@RossDellenger · Mon Oct 5, 6:48 AM CT / 7:48 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Sun Oct 4 · 5

Kentucky receives 160 points in AP Poll just behind Pitt
Kentucky tallied 160 points in the AP Poll, two behind Pitt, with others also getting votes.

@PeteNakos · Sun Oct 4, 1:03 PM CT / 2:03 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Kentucky Wake ForestWisconsinDukeNorthwesternNebraskaMinnesotaArizonaJames MadisonNorth Dakota State
The Cignetti Effect has made patience extinct in coaching
Patience is extinct in college football due to the Cignetti Effect.

@slmandel · Sun Oct 4, 11:44 AM CT / 12:44 PM ET · Source: [1]
PJ Fleck is on a heater with Minnesota Gophers
Minnesota coach PJ Fleck continues on a heater based on recent results.

@NicoleAuerbach · Sun Oct 4, 8:31 AM CT / 9:31 AM ET · Source: [1]

Minnesota
Colorado State fires DC Tyson Summers during Oregon State loss
Colorado State relieved Tyson Summers of his duties mid-game in a loss to Oregon State.

@Brett_McMurphy · Sun Oct 4, 8:02 AM CT / 9:02 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Colorado StateOregon State
Week 5 college football takeaways include Miami elite and Missouri breakthrough
Miami remains very good while Alabama offense looks scary and Missouri broke through.

@NicoleAuerbach · Sun Oct 4, 7:19 AM CT / 8:19 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Miami Alabama Missouri

Sat Oct 3 · 40

Yahoo Sports publishes its latest college football Top 10
Yahoo Sports has released its latest college football Top 10 rankings.

@RossDellenger · Sat Oct 3, 10:35 PM CT / 11:35 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
ESPN projects the college football playoff top 12 after week 5
The latest ESPN college football playoff top 12 is out with one-loss teams as the story.

@CFBHeather · Sat Oct 3, 10:20 PM CT / 11:20 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Jeremiah Smith has a record-setting day at Kinnick Stadium
Jeremiah Smith had a record-setting receiving day at Kinnick Stadium.

@ESPNRittenberg · Sat Oct 3, 9:34 PM CT / 10:34 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Tyson Summers dismissed as Colorado State defensive coordinator
Tyson Summers has been dismissed as the defensive coordinator at Colorado State.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 8:44 PM CT / 9:44 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Colorado StateOregon State
Miami cornerback Ethan O'Connor returns to the game
Ethan O'Connor is back in for the Miami Hurricanes.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 3, 8:12 PM CT / 9:12 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Miami
Miami players Ethan O'Connor and Marquise Lightfoot head to the locker room
Miami CB Ethan O'Connor and DL Marquise Lightfoot headed to the locker room.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 3, 7:51 PM CT / 8:51 PM ET · Source: [1]

Miami
Two Miami defenders head to the locker room
Miami CB Ethan O'Connor and DL Marquise Lightfoot headed to the locker room.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 3, 7:51 PM CT / 8:51 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Miami
Pat Narduzzi comments on Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel's torn ACL
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said the team is heartbroken for Mason Heintschel but will support his recovery.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 7:41 PM CT / 8:41 PM ET · Source: [1]
Kirk Ferentz says none of Iowa injuries too serious including QB Hank Brown
Kirk Ferentz said Iowa's injuries including QB Hank Brown are not too serious.

@ESPNRittenberg · Sat Oct 3, 6:35 PM CT / 7:35 PM ET · Source: [1]

Iowa
Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond expected to play against Indiana
Rutgers starting running back Antwan Raymond is a game-time decision but expected to play against Indiana.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 3, 5:15 PM CT / 6:15 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

RutgersIndiana
Jeremiah Smith sets Ohio State career touchdown receptions record
Jeremiah Smith now holds the Ohio State career record with 36 touchdown catches.

@ESPNRittenberg · Sat Oct 3, 4:59 PM CT / 5:59 PM ET · Source: [1]

Ohio State
Iowa safety Zach Lutmer helped off field with apparent leg injury
Iowa standout safety Zach Lutmer went to the injury tent with a thigh or upper leg injury.

@ESPNRittenberg · Sat Oct 3, 4:44 PM CT / 5:44 PM ET · Source: [1]

Iowa
Yale QB Dante Reno plays one day after his father died
Dante Reno played against Merrimack a day after his dad and former Yale coach Tony Reno died.

@ESPNCFB · Sat Oct 3, 4:12 PM CT / 5:12 PM ET · Source: [1]

YaleMerrimack
Jeremiah Smith stays atop Heisman list after double coverage catch
Jeremiah Smith remains the top Heisman contender.

@CFBHeather · Sat Oct 3, 3:45 PM CT / 4:45 PM ET · Source: [1]
Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel tears ACL and misses rest of season
Pitt QB Mason Heintschel tore his ACL against Virginia Tech and is out for the season.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 3:26 PM CT / 4:26 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Virginia Tech
Colorado State starting quarterback Hauss Hejny will miss game versus Oregon State
Colorado State starting QB Hauss Hejny is out today against Oregon State.

@Brett_McMurphy · Sat Oct 3, 3:07 PM CT / 4:07 PM ET · Source: [1]

Colorado StateOregon State
Kalen DeBoer matches Nick Saban's record after 33 games at Alabama
Kalen DeBoer is 25-8 after 33 games at Alabama matching Nick Saban.

@Brett_McMurphy · Sat Oct 3, 2:33 PM CT / 3:33 PM ET · Source: [1]

Alabama
Yale QB Dante Reno throws four touchdowns after his father's death
Dante Reno threw four touchdown passes one day after his father passed away.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 2:32 PM CT / 3:32 PM ET · Source: [1]

YaleMerrimack
PJ Fleck seeks to top previous blood celebration
PJ Fleck looks to celebrate another notable victory.

@NicoleAuerbach · Sat Oct 3, 2:23 PM CT / 3:23 PM ET · Source: [1]
Wisconsin will open Big Ten play with a 2-0 record
Wisconsin is going to start Big Ten play at 2-0.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 3, 2:23 PM CT / 3:23 PM ET · Source: [1]

Wisconsin
Bryce Underwood finishes with two interceptions in inefficient passing performance
Bryce Underwood went 10 of 21 for 101 yards and two interceptions.

@slmandel · Sat Oct 3, 2:23 PM CT / 3:23 PM ET · Source: [1]
Washington center Landen Hatchett is doubtful for USC game
Washington center Landen Hatchett is considered doubtful for the game at USC.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 2:22 PM CT / 3:22 PM ET · Source: [1]

Washington USC
Michigan is 1-2 versus Power 4 teams since beating Western Michigan
Michigan has not scored more than 19 points in a game since beating Western Michigan.

@Brett_McMurphy · Sat Oct 3, 2:22 PM CT / 3:22 PM ET · Source: [1]

Michigan
Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor left the game with a leg injury
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor left the game earlier with a leg injury.

@RossDellenger · Sat Oct 3, 2:17 PM CT / 3:17 PM ET · Source: [1]

Mississippi State Alabama
Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz will start against NC State
Louisville QB Lincoln Kienholz will start today versus NC State after being listed as a game-time decision.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 3, 2:13 PM CT / 3:13 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

LouisvilleNC State
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor heads to the locker room
Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor is headed to the locker room with Billy Puckett in at quarterback.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 3, 2:02 PM CT / 3:02 PM ET · Sources (3): [1] [2] [3]

Mississippi State Alabama
Ohio State nickel Jay Timmons not expected to play today
Ohio State starting nickel Jay Timmons is not expected to play today.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 1:36 PM CT / 2:36 PM ET · Source: [1]

Ohio State
Lincoln Kienholz on track to play against NC State
Lincoln Kienholz looks good in warm-ups and is on track to play versus NC State.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 1:18 PM CT / 2:18 PM ET · Source: [1]

NC State
Florida WR Vernell Brown out while Bailey Stockton available
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown is out at Missouri but Bailey Stockton will play.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 3, 1:16 PM CT / 2:16 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Florida Missouri
Yale honored former coach Tony Reno with a pregame tribute
Yale paid tribute to Tony Reno who passed away at 52.

@ESPNCFB · Sat Oct 3, 12:34 PM CT / 1:34 PM ET · Source: [1]

Yale
North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards has returned
Billy Edwards is back at quarterback for North Carolina.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 3, 11:38 AM CT / 12:38 PM ET · Source: [1]

North Carolina
Fran Brown announces Amari Odom starts at quarterback for Syracuse
Syracuse coach Fran Brown announced Amari Odom will start at quarterback today.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 11:10 AM CT / 12:10 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

SyracuseUConn
Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis will not dress today
Jared Curtis will not dress for Vanderbilt today against Georgia.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 10:57 AM CT / 11:57 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

VanderbiltGeorgia
Stanford without two starting linebackers against Wake Forest
Stanford will be without two starting linebackers against Wake Forest today.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 10:53 AM CT / 11:53 AM ET · Source: [1]

StanfordWake Forest
Blaze Berlowitz will start at quarterback for Vanderbilt
Veteran Blaze Berlowitz will start for Vanderbilt today.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 10:36 AM CT / 11:36 AM ET · Source: [1]

VanderbiltGeorgia
Wisconsin tailback Abu Sama is a game-time decision versus Michigan State
Wisconsin tailback Abu Sama is a game-time decision against Michigan State.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 8:57 AM CT / 9:57 AM ET · Source: [1]

WisconsinMichigan State
Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel will undergo MRI on his right leg
Pitt QB Mason Heintschel is set to undergo MRI testing on his right leg today.

@PeteNakos · Sat Oct 3, 8:37 AM CT / 9:37 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Virginia Tech
South Carolina backup quarterback Cutter Woods received extra first-team reps
South Carolina backup QB Cutter Woods received an uptick in first-team reps this week.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 8:26 AM CT / 9:26 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

South Carolina
Brett McMurphy's prediction record improves after Friday
His college football predictions stand at 23-9 over the last three-plus weeks.

@Brett_McMurphy · Sat Oct 3, 8:09 AM CT / 9:09 AM ET · Source: [1]
UNC defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude will play against Notre Dame
UNC star DE Melkart Abou Jaoude will play today against Notre Dame.

@PeteThamel · Sat Oct 3, 7:57 AM CT / 8:57 AM ET · Source: [1]

Notre DameClemson

Fri Oct 2 · 15

ACC schools send letters asking House to change Protect College Sports Act
ACC presidents request dropping the independence requirement and raising conference limit to 22.

@RossDellenger · Fri Oct 2, 5:29 PM CT / 6:29 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Florida StateClemsonNorth CarolinaMiami
Northwestern hosts Penn State tonight in renovated Ryan Field costing 850 million
Northwestern opens its new Ryan Field tonight against Penn State.

@PeteThamel · Fri Oct 2, 4:59 PM CT / 5:59 PM ET · Source: [1]

Northwestern Penn State
Pitt starting running back Ja'Kyrian Turner expected to play at Virginia Tech
Pitt's Ja'Kyrian Turner is expected to play tonight after missing games since the opener.

@PeteThamel · Fri Oct 2, 4:48 PM CT / 5:48 PM ET · Source: [1]

Virginia Tech
Texas Tech backup quarterback Thomas Castellanos will not play at Colorado
Texas Tech's Thomas Castellanos is out after Kentucky court overruled his restraining order.

@PeteThamel · Fri Oct 2, 4:44 PM CT / 5:44 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Texas TechColorado
Ole Miss finalizes seven-year adidas apparel deal worth over 20 million a year
Ole Miss agrees to a lucrative adidas partnership beginning in 2027.

@Brett_McMurphy · Fri Oct 2, 4:20 PM CT / 5:20 PM ET · Source: [1]

Ole Miss
Unranked Virginia Tech and Pitt meet as 4-0 power conference teams
Virginia Tech hosts Pitt tonight in the first such unranked 4-0 power conference matchup.

@PeteNakos · Fri Oct 2, 11:53 AM CT / 12:53 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Virginia Tech
Fourteen mumps cases confirmed on San Diego State athletic team
San Diego County Public Health confirmed 14 mumps cases in one SDSU athletic team this week.

@PeteThamel · Fri Oct 2, 11:29 AM CT / 12:29 PM ET · Source: [1]

San Diego StateTexas State
San Diego State mumps outbreak sidelines 10 starters versus Texas State
San Diego State is projected to miss 10 opening-day starters against Texas State due to mumps.

@PeteThamel · Fri Oct 2, 11:29 AM CT / 12:29 PM ET · Source: [1]

San Diego StateTexas State
Miami Ohio starting quarterback David McComb will miss Saturday game
Miami (Ohio) QB David McComb is not expected to play against Bowling Green due to injuries.

@PeteNakos · Fri Oct 2, 11:20 AM CT / 12:20 PM ET · Source: [1]

Bowling Green
LSU Title IX rape suspension of football player gets overturned
A year-long Title IX suspension of an LSU football player for forcible rape was overturned.

@slmandel · Fri Oct 2, 10:57 AM CT / 11:57 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

LSU
Analyst highlights upset potential for ranked teams on the road
Several ranked teams are road favorites this week with upset chances according to analysis.

@ESPNCFB · Fri Oct 2, 10:17 AM CT / 11:17 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey rejects adding any West Coast school
Greg Sankey said the SEC will not consider adding a West Coast school due to travel.

@Brett_McMurphy · Fri Oct 2, 9:42 AM CT / 10:42 AM ET · Source: [1]
NCAA wins appeal keeping Ohio players ineligible in 5-in-5 case
An Ohio appeals court reversed an injunction, leaving the players ineligible.

@RossDellenger · Fri Oct 2, 9:02 AM CT / 10:02 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Greg Sankey details SEC worries over a 24-team college playoff
Sankey said a 24-team playoff raises economic, scheduling and player fatigue concerns.

@Brett_McMurphy · Fri Oct 2, 9:02 AM CT / 10:02 AM ET · Source: [1]
UMass sells out first game since 2014 versus Eastern Michigan
UMass is sold out against Eastern Michigan, its first sellout since 2014.

@PeteThamel · Fri Oct 2, 7:49 AM CT / 8:49 AM ET · Source: [1]

Eastern Michigan

Thu Oct 1 · 14

Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne agrees to two-year contract extension
The deal pays an average annual base salary of 2.67 million through June 30 2033.

@PeteNakos · Thu Oct 1, 5:50 PM CT / 6:50 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Alabama
Arizona athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois agrees to new five-year contract
Arizona and AD Desiree Reed-Francois agreed to a new five-year contract through 2032.

@PeteThamel · Thu Oct 1, 5:40 PM CT / 6:40 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Arizona
College football or NFL games will occur every day for the next 61 days
The stretch starts tonight with Western Kentucky at New Mexico State and North Texas at Tulsa.

@Brett_McMurphy · Thu Oct 1, 5:03 PM CT / 6:03 PM ET · Source: [1]

Western KentuckyNew Mexico StateNorth TexasTulsa
NCAA Division I schools distributed 1.7 billion in revenue share last year
More than 300 schools paid 1.7 billion in rev-share plus 200 million in Alston and scholarships.

@RossDellenger · Thu Oct 1, 3:20 PM CT / 4:20 PM ET · Source: [1]
Rice naming rights deal is one of the most lucrative in the Group of 6
Interim athletic director Eric George initiated conversations and completed the deal.

@PeteThamel · Thu Oct 1, 11:12 AM CT / 12:12 PM ET · Source: [1]

Rice
Rice agrees to 20-year stadium naming rights agreement
Rice Stadium will now be called First Community Stadium.

@PeteThamel · Thu Oct 1, 11:12 AM CT / 12:12 PM ET · Source: [1]

Rice
College football buyouts to take center stage in roster negotiations
Buyouts in revenue-share contracts may not prevent players from transferring.

@PeteNakos · Thu Oct 1, 9:55 AM CT / 10:55 AM ET · Source: [1]
Republican House leaders will not take up college sports bill before elections
Speaker Johnson and Leader Scalise said the chamber does not plan to return early.

@RossDellenger · Thu Oct 1, 9:35 AM CT / 10:35 AM ET · Source: [1]
House leaders plan to amend the Protect College Sports Act
Scalise said differences with the Senate will be addressed in amendments.

@RossDellenger · Thu Oct 1, 9:31 AM CT / 10:31 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Oklahoma State already matches last year's offensive touchdown total
The Cowboys have scored 17 offensive touchdowns through four games this season.

@Brett_McMurphy · Thu Oct 1, 9:07 AM CT / 10:07 AM ET · Source: [1]

Oklahoma State
San Diego State football team dealing with mumps outbreak
Fourteen mumps cases confirmed by county health remaining in one athletic team.

@ESPNCFB · Thu Oct 1, 8:24 AM CT / 9:24 AM ET · Sources (3): [1] [2] [3]

San Diego StateTexas State
Big Ten title game will not really be missed
The Big Ten championship game has financial value but will not be missed.

@ESPNRittenberg · Thu Oct 1, 7:55 AM CT / 8:55 AM ET · Source: [1]
No college football coaching jobs have opened yet this year
No coaching jobs have opened yet but candidates and coordinators still need assessing.

@ESPNRittenberg · Thu Oct 1, 7:41 AM CT / 8:41 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
North Dakota State seeks to succeed after FCS dominance in Mountain West
North Dakota State won 10 FCS titles in 14 seasons and now competes in the Mountain West.

@ESPNCFB · Thu Oct 1, 7:30 AM CT / 8:30 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

North Dakota State

Wed Sep 30 · 10

Oklahoma coach confirms John Mateer remains starting quarterback
Brent Venables said John Mateer will stay as Oklahoma starter before the Texas game.

@PeteNakos · Wed Sep 30, 5:48 PM CT / 6:48 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Oklahoma Texas
CFP leaders closer than ever to a 24-team playoff
Leaders will expand to 24 teams if they secure a decent television deal.

@RossDellenger · Wed Sep 30, 4:36 PM CT / 5:36 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]
Colorado will start quarterback Isaac Wilson against Texas Tech
Colorado is switching QBs and will start Isaac Wilson over Julian Lewis versus Texas Tech.

@PeteNakos · Wed Sep 30, 10:41 AM CT / 11:41 AM ET · Source: [1]

ColoradoTexas Tech
Tulsa quarterback Baylor Hayes will start Thursday versus North Texas
Tulsa QB Baylor Hayes returns from a knee injury to start at home against North Texas.

@PeteThamel · Wed Sep 30, 10:06 AM CT / 11:06 AM ET · Source: [1]

TulsaNorth TexasArkansasOklahoma State
24-team playoff could move Heisman Trophy to midweek
Officials say the Heisman may be awarded midweek if there is no break before the playoff.

@Brett_McMurphy · Wed Sep 30, 10:05 AM CT / 11:05 AM ET · Sources (4): [1] [2] [3] [4]
House lawmakers draft letter to drop expansion cap from Protect College Sports Act
More than a dozen House members plan to sign a letter eliminating the 20-school league cap.

@RossDellenger · Wed Sep 30, 9:38 AM CT / 10:38 AM ET · Source: [1]
Clemson listed as largest underdog of Dabo Swinney career
Clemson is a 16.5-point home underdog to Miami after losing all five prior such games.

@Brett_McMurphy · Wed Sep 30, 9:12 AM CT / 10:12 AM ET · Source: [1]

ClemsonMiami
Tennessee moves its 2027 and 2028 season-opening games
Tennessee will host Georgia Tech on Aug.

@Brett_McMurphy · Wed Sep 30, 9:02 AM CT / 10:02 AM ET · Source: [1]

TennesseeGeorgia TechWest Virginia
Texas quarterback Arch Manning named to the 2026 TIME100 Next list
Arch Manning was recognized among TIME's 100 emerging leaders from around the world.

@Brett_McMurphy · Wed Sep 30, 8:55 AM CT / 9:55 AM ET · Source: [1]

Texas
Kamario Taylor says he is sticking with Mississippi State
Kamario Taylor says he is remaining at Mississippi State.

@ESPNCFB · Wed Sep 30, 7:56 AM CT / 8:56 AM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Mississippi State

Tue Sep 29 · 2

Texas-Tennessee was the most-watched Week 4 college football game
Texas-Tennessee drew 9.7 million viewers as Week 4's most-watched game per Nielsen.

@slmandel · Tue Sep 29, 8:27 PM CT / 9:27 PM ET · Source: [1]

Texas Tennessee Ole Miss Florida Texas A&M LSU Oregon USC Iowa Michigan Northwestern IndianaIllinoisOhio StateSouth CarolinaAlabama Oklahoma Georgia
Pitt running back and safety listed as questionable versus Virginia Tech
Pitt's Ja’Kyrian Turner and Cruce Brookins are questionable for Friday at Virginia Tech.

@PeteNakos · Tue Sep 29, 8:20 PM CT / 9:20 PM ET · Sources (2): [1] [2]

Virginia Tech