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• SportsDenTurnovers Could Decide BYU-Utah’s Biggest Rivalry GameBYU and Utah meet Saturday in their highest-ranked rivalry matchup, with recent history pointing to turnovers as a potential deciding factor.UTAH2 h ago · Deseret News
• SportsDenBrent Key Weighs Georgia Tech Changes Ahead of Louisville GameGeorgia Tech coach Brent Key discussed quarterback plans, turnovers, leadership and injured lineman Josh Petty at a Tuesday press conference ahead of the Yellow Jackets’ game against Louisville.GTLOU3 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenDay Calls Oregon a Major Challenge for Ohio StateOn November 3, 2026, Ohio State coach Ryan Day praised Oregon’s talent ahead of their Week 10 game in Columbus, after the Ducks beat Northwestern and the Buckeyes lost to USC.NWOSUORE3 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenCoordinators Emerge as Options for Florida State’s Coaching SearchFlorida State fired Mike Norvell after a 3-5 start, opening a major coaching vacancy. Analysts have suggested several coordinators as potential candidates, including Georgia’s Glenn Schumann and Utah’s Kevin McGiven.FSUUGAUTAH3 h ago · Newsweek +1
• SportsDenVirginia Tech Ranks Third in ACC After Open WeekVirginia Tech remained third in the ACC rankings during its open week, with Miami and Wake Forest leading the conference on November 3. The Hokies are set to visit sixth-ranked SMU on Friday.VTWAKEMIA3 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenLea Sees Curtis Improving as Vanderbilt Seeks a Rushing IdentityVanderbilt coach Clark Lea said freshman quarterback Jared Curtis has continued to improve after the team’s bye week, as the Commodores prepare to visit Mississippi State on November 3.MSSTVAN3 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenAlabama Looks to Reset Its Playoff Push Against LSUAlabama, 6-2, heads to LSU on November 7 after a bye week, with players saying they are ready for the final stretch. The matchup comes as the first College Football Playoff rankings are due on November 3.ALA3 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenDuce Robinson to Miss Rest of Florida State SeasonFlorida State’s leading receiver, Duce Robinson, will undergo season-ending knee surgery after being injured against Clemson. The decision was announced in Tallahassee on November 3.FSUCLEM4 h ago · Sports Illustrated +1
• SportsDenKingston Lopa Stands Out Amid Cal’s Losing StreakCal safety Kingston Lopa earned the team’s top grade in a 31-10 loss to NC State on October 31, and ranks among the nation’s leading defensive backs this season.NCST4 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenOle Miss’ Third-Down Defense Faces a Georgia TestOn November 3, 2026, Ole Miss was preparing for Georgia after beating Auburn 45-15 on Saturday, despite allowing the Tigers to convert third downs at a high rate.MISSUGAAUB4 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenCollege Football’s Top Rankings Have Become a Weekly GambleOn November 3, 2026, college football’s top-ranked teams are enduring a run of losses that has revived comparisons with the chaotic 2007 season.4 h ago · CBS Sports
• SportsDenWhat the First College Football Playoff Rankings Could RevealThe College Football Playoff selection committee will release its first Top 25 on November 3, offering an early picture of contenders and the races for conference and Group of 6 representation.4 h ago · Sports Illustrated +1
• SportsDenSpanish Police Investigate Soccer Player’s Death After CollisionSpanish police are investigating after a soccer player died following an on-field collision, the report published on November 3, 2026, said.4 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer
• SportsDenDavis Calls LSU a Dangerous Playoff Threat Before Alabama TestOn November 3, ESPN host Rece Davis said two-loss LSU could win the national championship if it reaches the College Football Playoff, with the Tigers set to host Alabama on Saturday.ALA4 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenSatterfield Says Hough and Tyo Could Return Against HoustonCincinnati coach Scott Satterfield said defensive tackle Josh Hough and center Taran Tyo could be available against Houston after missing time with injuries. The Bearcats are coming off a 49-25 loss to Utah.CINHOUUTAH5 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenPurdue Pauses Notre Dame Series, Adds West VirginiaPurdue has paused its football series with Notre Dame and added West Virginia to its 2027 nonconference schedule. Athletic director Tommy McClelland announced the change on November 3.WVUNDPUR5 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenHawkins and Hanson Lead Oklahoma State’s Stock RisersOn November 3, Oklahoma State is preparing to visit Kansas State on Saturday after a strong performance from running back Caleb Hawkins and right guard Joseph Hanson against Iowa State.OKSTKSUISU5 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenOklahoma Fires Offensive Coordinator After Loss to South CarolinaOklahoma fired offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle on November 2, two days after the Sooners lost 42-25 at home to South Carolina. The 4-4 team has four games left to reach bowl eligibility.SCOU5 h ago · Newsweek +1
• SportsDenFinebaum Says Alabama Must Beat LSU to Keep Playoff Hopes AlivePaul Finebaum said Alabama could lose its College Football Playoff path with a defeat at LSU on November 7. He said LSU has more room for error because of its remaining schedule.ALA5 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenFlorida State Must Find a Coach to Restore Its StandardsFlorida State fired Mike Norvell after a home loss to Clemson in Tallahassee on November 1, with the program now facing a search for his successor.FSUCLEM5 h ago · CBS Sports
• SportsDenWest Virginia Adds Purdue to 2027 Football ScheduleWest Virginia will host Purdue in Morgantown during the 2027 football season, athletic director Wren Baker announced on November 3. The game date has not been set.WVUPUR6 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenOle Miss Gets a Defining Test Against GeorgiaNo. 12 Ole Miss hosts Georgia on November 7 in a pivotal game for the Rebels’ season and College Football Playoff hopes.MISSUGA6 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenTexas Finds Its Pass Rush Without Colin SimmonsTexas got seven sacks while beating Mississippi State 31-3, even without leading pass-rusher Colin Simmons. Rasheem Biles had three sacks as the Longhorns prepare for their final four regular-season games.MSSTTEX6 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenMora says Colorado State must contain Boise State’s Dylan RileyColorado State coach Jim Mora praised Boise State running back Dylan Riley ahead of the teams’ game in Fort Collins on November 7, as the Rams look to end a four-game skid.BSU6 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenLofton Emerges as Miami’s Versatile Offensive WeaponMiami tight end Elija Lofton has become a larger part of the undefeated Hurricanes’ offense since their bye week, with coach Mario Cristobal praising his versatility and improved blocking. The team’s progress was described on November 3.MIA6 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenIndiana Should Give Grant Wilson the Starting JobOn November 3, an argument for Indiana to make Grant Wilson its starting quarterback after the bye week points to his comeback win over Minnesota and Josh Hoover’s struggles in Big Ten play.MINNIND6 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenNate Sheppard Powers Duke After Choosing to StayDuke running back Nate Sheppard scored five touchdowns in a 47-2 win over Boston College on November 1, helping the Blue Devils reach bowl eligibility and strengthening his Heisman case.BCDUKE6 h ago · CBS Sports
• SportsDenThree Predictions for Virginia’s Final GamesOn November 3, 2026, Virginia entered its bye week at 4-5 with three football games left. The Cavaliers are predicted to finish 5-7, start Eli Holstein at Virginia Tech and retain their coaches.VTUVA6 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenLanning’s 12-Man Joke Revives Oregon’s Win Over Ohio StateOn November 3, Oregon coach Dan Lanning joked about using 12 defenders ahead of the Ducks’ November 7 game at Ohio State, recalling a controversial moment in Oregon’s 2024 victory.OSUORE7 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenCFP Rankings Will Test BYU’s Playoff StandingThe first College Football Playoff rankings, due out on November 3, will show how the committee views BYU’s playoff chances and its Big 12 competition.7 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenThree Undefeated Teams Face Tests in NovemberMiami, Utah and UCLA are the last unbeaten FBS teams, each at 8-0, entering the final month of the 2026 regular season. All three play on November 7, as Miami travels to Notre Dame and Utah welcomes BYU.NDMIAUCLA7 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenClemson Defensive End Armon Mason Medically RetiresClemson defensive end Armon Mason announced on November 2 that he is medically retiring after six seasons with the Tigers, citing ongoing health struggles.CLEM7 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenRiley Wins Coach of the Week After USC Upsets Ohio StateUSC coach Lincoln Riley received the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Week award on November 2 after the Trojans beat No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 in Los Angeles.OSUUSC7 h ago · Newsweek +1
• SportsDenVirginia Tech Likely to Miss CFP Committee’s First Top 25Virginia Tech, 6–2, is expected to fall short of the College Football Playoff committee’s first top 25, due out November 3. Two remaining road games could strengthen the Hokies’ case.VT7 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenDoering Says Georgia’s Biggest Threat Is ItselfGeorgia beat Florida 27-8 in Atlanta, prompting former Gator Chris Doering to praise the Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart. Georgia visits Ole Miss on November 7.MISSUFUGA8 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenManny Diaz Says He’s Happy at Duke Amid FSU SpeculationDuke coach Manny Diaz said on November 2 that he is content in Durham and focused on his team, as Florida State searches for a new head coach.FSUDUKE8 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenAuburn-Arkansas Series Has Favored the Road TeamAuburn will host Arkansas on November 7, with both teams seeking a win after recent losses and the road team having won the teams’ last five meetings.ARKAUB8 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenGeorgia and Miami Lead College Football Ratings as Concerns GrowTom Fornelli kept Georgia and Miami first and second in his college football power ratings on November 3, while noting concerns about both teams as the season enters November.UGAMIA8 h ago · CBS Sports
• SportsDenStockstill Urges Florida State Fans to Stay LoyalFlorida State interim coach Rick Stockstill urged Seminoles fans to remain loyal after Mike Norvell was fired following a home loss to Clemson. He spoke at his first press conference on Monday, with four games left in the 2026 season.FSUCLEM9 h ago · Sports Illustrated
• SportsDenSix Ranked College Football Showdowns Set for SaturdaySix games matching ranked teams headline a packed college football schedule on November 7, including BYU-Utah, Alabama-LSU and Miami-Notre Dame.NDALAMIA10 h ago · Sports Illustrated