Miami tops first 2026 College Football Playoff rankings; Georgia second, Utah and Indiana in top five
The committee's initial 12-team field puts 8-0 Miami at No. 1 ahead of its regular-season meeting with Notre Dame, setting the early bracket and seeding picture
ESPN · +14 outlets
Florida State fires Mike Norvell amid 3-5 season; Rick Stockstill takes over in interim
FSU's president said the program's trajectory was not improving, opening a search that includes an external firm for both the AD and head coach roles.
ESPN · +10 outlets
CFP committee ranks two-loss Alabama No. 5, drawing scrutiny over its edge on Tennessee
The committee cited Alabama's stronger wins while explaining why the Crimson Tide landed eight spots ahead of Tennessee in the first ranking.
Sports Illustrated · +4 outlets
Notre Dame lands at No. 11 in first CFP rankings as chairman cites lack of a signature win
Notre Dame's placement raises the stakes on Saturday's meeting with No. 1 Miami, which the committee and analysts frame as pivotal for its playoff case.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Oklahoma fires OC Ben Arbuckle and promotes Jason Witten to run the offense
The Sooners are reshuffling their staff as the offense sputters, with Venables saying he wants more consistent quarterback play.
CBS Sports · +5 outlets
NC State coaching search: Russell Wilson interviews as Philip Rivers emerges as front-runner
The Wolfpack's search has drawn prominent ex-players and quarterbacks, with multiple reports pointing to Rivers as a leading candidate.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Ohio State sticks with true freshman Luke Fahey at quarterback against Oregon
Ryan Day confirmed Fahey will start Saturday's marquee Big Ten matchup with the Ducks.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Florida State receivers and recruits begin exiting after Norvell firing
An elite wide receiver recruit decommitted to Georgia and receiver Duce Robinson was ruled out for the season, compounding FSU's upheaval.
247Sports · +14 outlets
Notre Dame replaces Purdue with home-and-home series against Illinois in 2027 and 2028
The schools announced the two-game scheduling swap, reshaping Notre Dame's future nonconference slate.
ESPN · +11 outlets
FSU search draws big names, from Jimbo Fisher and Deion Sanders to Brian Kelly
Speculation and reporting on candidates is building as Florida State begins its head coaching search.
CBS Sports · +10 outlets
Kentucky lands in top 10 of first CFP rankings ahead of Tennessee matchup
The Wildcats' surprise placement sets up a high-stakes SEC game at Tennessee with playoff implications for both teams.
On3 · +10 outlets
Michigan loses three-star OL recruit Sidney Rouleau as decommitments mount
The Wolverines' 2027 class took another hit, adding to recruiting concerns around the program.
Yahoo Sports · +1 outlets
Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz says he is 'not a candidate' for the Florida State job
Drinkwitz shut down speculation linking him to the Seminoles vacancy ahead of Missouri's game against Texas.
ESPN · +12 outlets
UCLA lands at No. 8, USC at No. 20 in first CFP rankings
Both Los Angeles programs debuted in the initial top 25, framing their remaining paths to the playoff.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Tennessee tumbles in CFP rankings as committee's message lands with Vols fans
Tennessee's placement relative to Alabama and Kentucky drew heavy reaction around the SEC's playoff pecking order.
Yahoo Sports · +1 outlets
Matt Rhule says Nebraska fan verbally attacked his 10-year-old daughter after Washington loss
Rhule disclosed the incident following the Cornhuskers' loss, raising concerns about fan conduct.
Awful Announcing · +14 outlets
Deion Sanders responds to Colorado recruiting concerns after a decommitment
Sanders addressed questions about his program's recruiting trajectory following a loss in the class.
Sports Illustrated
Notre Dame builds loaded visitor list of elite prospects for Miami game
The Irish are hosting a group of top 2027 and 2028 prospects for Saturday's showdown with the Hurricanes.
On3