BenchScoutOctoberDay 12⌘ K

series

College football Week 3 results and takeaways

Week 3 produced wins, grades, and takeaways across college football that will shape rankings and Week 4 storylines.

278 stories · latest 44m ago

44m ago

Watch South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers get into sideline spat before connecting for TD vs. Florida

South Carolina football faces turbulence following the Kentucky game . Tensions boiled over involving quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Even before throwing a touchdown against Florida Saturday. Sellers and his wide receiver Mazeo Bennett Jr. were seen getting involved in a verbal spat on the sidelines. But all seemed to be well on the next play. […] The post Watch South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers get into sideline spat before connecting for TD vs. Florida appeared first on ClutchPoints.

2 outlets

Yahoo Sports — College Footballespnespn
1h ago

Josh Hoover, Nick Marsh lead No. 7 Indiana to a 20-17 come-from-behind victory over Nebraska

Nebraska squandered a fourth-quarter lead as No. 7 Indiana rallied for a 20-17 win, extending the Huskers' top-25 losing streak to 31 games.

2 outlets

1h ago

Marsh's 4th down TD lifts Indiana to comeback win over Nebraska

Nick Marsh scored a 44-yard touchdown on fourth down to give No. 7 Indiana its first lead in a 20-17 victory over Nebraska on Saturday.

2 outlets

1h ago

Brutal Nebraska streak continues after narrow loss to Indiana

The Nebraska Cornhuskers fell 20-17 to the No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday after failing to hold the lead in the fourth quarter. It was a tough loss that was closely contested throughout and continued a rather unfortunate streak for the program. Reports indicate that the Week 6 loss is the 30th consecutive loss for the Cornhuskers against a […] The post Brutal Nebraska streak continues after narrow loss to Indiana appeared first on ClutchPoints.

1 outlet

1h ago

Matt Rhule Says He Should Have Called a Timeout Before Nick Marsh’s Go-Ahead Touchdown as Nebraska Falls to Unbeaten Indiana 20-17

Two fourth-quarter catches by receiver Nick Marsh rescued Indiana’s winning streak, which now stands at 22 games. Marsh caught touchdown passes of 75 and 44 yards from quarterback Josh Hoover, and No.

1 outlet

2h ago

Cale Hellums runs for 223 yards, Dawson Jones delivers game-winner for Army in 20-17 win over Tulane

— Cale Hellums rushed for a career-high 223 yards, Dawson Jones kicked the winning field goal on the final play and Army edged Tulane 20-17 on Saturday.

1 outlet

2h ago

Indiana football grades from surviving Nebraska's upset bid, 22nd straight win

The Hoosiers survived a scare Saturday in Nebraska, overcoming a two-score deficit in the fourth quarter. Here's how they graded out.

1 outlet

6h ago

Alabama TE Ford hopes to play vs. Georgia despite broken arm

Alabama tight end Josh Ford broke his arm during last Saturday's win over Mississippi State, had surgery Sunday and is attempting to play vs No. 2 Georgia.

3 outlets

10h ago

Three Keys To A Spartans Homecoming Win Over Illinois

Pat Fitzgerald still seeks his first Big Ten win as Illinois visits for homecoming Saturday. #GoGreen

1 outlet

13h ago

UConn football looks to avoid three-game losing skid as it meets Temple in Philly: How to watch

The UConn football team didn’t walk off of Rentschler Field feeling any sort of moral victory had been won after its 42-41 overtime loss to Syracuse last weekend. But the Huskies could find some value in the 20-point comeback in the second half, which featured contributions from all phases and brought the team together as it cut away at its deficit. “I’m disappointed that we didn’t win the ...

1 outlet

15h ago

Ohio State vs. Maryland: 2026 game preview and prediction

Following last week’s win at Iowa, Ohio State returns to Columbus for their lone home game in October when they host Maryland on Saturday

2 outlets

18h ago

UK set to host No. 10 LSU

After overcoming a 17-point deficit on the road last week at South Carolina, Kentucky returns home to host No. 10 LSU in an SEC matchup Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT from Kroger Field in Lexington. A week after securing the biggest road comeback in program history, the Wildcats (4-1, 2-1 SEC) have a chance to build on their 35-34 overtime victory against one of the top teams in ...

1 outlet

20h ago

Syracuse expected to start ex-USC 5-star at QB amid injuries

Coach Fran Brown Jr.’s Syracuse football team is 2-2 on the season and recently added a talented former five-star prospect to its playing rotation . Amari Odom led the Orange to a 42-41 win over UConn in Week 5, but joined fellow injured QB Steve Angeli afterward as he suffered an injury, leading to Brown Jr. making a tentative decision on his […] The post Syracuse expected to start ex-USC 5-star at QB amid injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

1 outlet

1d ago

3 X-Factors That Texas A&M Needs To Get Hot To Defeat Missouri

Here will be Texas A&M's X-factors this weekend against Missouri.

1 outlet

1d ago

3 Biggest X-Factors For Alabama to Take Down Georgia

The Alabama Crimson Tide has an extremely tough matchup this weekend.

1 outlet

1d ago

Texas women’s sports weekly review-preview: Building on volleyball’s SEC streak

The start to October for Texas Longhorns women’s sports was highlighted by two volleyball victories and a dramatic soccer win over the rival Oklahoma Sooners. Here’s a look back at last week’s results and the docket for what’s ahead. Review: Oct. 2-8 Texas volleyball: Longhorns win twice at home Texas opened the month with a […]

1 outlet

1d ago

ATVS Reacts Results: Can LSU get a win on the road in Kentucky?

In this week’s ATVS reacts poll, we asked our readers if the LSU Tigers can get a win at Kentucky? An overwhelming 81% of voters said the Tigers will defeat the Wildcats in Lexington for the first time since November 9, 2002, where LSU defeated Kentucky 33–30 in the Bluegrass Miracle. Can history repeat itself […]

1 outlet

1d ago

Nebraska’s Biggest Game of the Season Brings Its Biggest Recruiting Opportunity

There is a growing sense of excitement around Nebraska football, and for good reason. Matt Rhule has assembled what looks to be his strongest roster since taking over in Lincoln, with the Huskers unbeaten and playing some of their best football in years. However, the challenge facing Rhule extends well beyond this season. If Nebraska […]

1 outlet

1d ago

EWU defense puts attention toward explosive plays ahead of game against Northern Colorado

Oct. 8—Through the entirety of Eastern Washington's 31-27 loss to Cal Poly and through the first 40 minutes of its 49-38 loss to UC Davis last week, big plays absolutely torched the Eagles' defense. Across that span, the Mustangs and Aggies combined to score nine straight touchdowns on plays that started outside the red zone. "A lot of misfits," EWU redshirt senior linebacker Myles Mayovsky ...

1 outlet

1d ago

Oklahoma star LT doubtful for Texas clash

Oklahoma offensive tackle Michael Fasusi’s availability remains uncertain for Saturday’s Red River Rivalry matchup against Texas as he continues recovering from a shoulder injury suffered in the Sooners’ season-opening win over UTEP. Fasusi had previously dealt with the injury during training camp and appeared to aggravate it against the Miners. He […] The post Oklahoma star LT doubtful for Texas clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

1 outlet

1d ago

Texas A&M Looks To Extend Dominance Over Missouri In SEC Showdown

Texas A&M enters Saturday's showdown at No. 14 Missouri riding a three-game winning streak against the Tigers, with history providing hope for another SEC upset.

1 outlet

2d ago

How UConn football stacks up in national rankings through five weeks

Through five weeks, the UConn football team has started to figure things out. Expectations were set high for the start of the Jason Candle era after the Huskies set a new program record with 671 yards of offense in their opener against Lafayette. But they were quickly brought back to earth as the pass defense was exposed in a 38-14 home loss to a Maryland team that has struggled since. ...

1 outlet

2d ago

Penn State Hockey Seeks Fresh Start In 2026-27

Penn State is set to begin its 15th season in NCAA hockey tomorrow night when the Lions take on UConn at the Ice Breaker Tournament in Storrs, Connecticut. Just over six months ago, a highly-anticipated season came to a rather unassuming end with a 3-1 loss to Minnesota-Duluth in the NCAA Tournament. In the following […]

1 outlet

2d ago

Cougars sit atop district standings, but dangerous waters await

The Ada High School football team is right where it wants to be at this point in the season. After a 22-7 win over Tulsa McLain last week on Homecoming night at Norris Field, the Cougars are sitting atop the District 4A-4 standings. However, they’re looking down at shark-infested waters. “I told the kids we’re exactly where we need to be — at the top of the district,” Ada head coach Wade ...

1 outlet

2d ago

For the Record: The Sun Belt has unfinished business, a championship reunion, and 39 letters of trouble

Week 6 brings an old Louisiana rivalry back to life and sends an unbeaten team into unfriendly territory.

1 outlet

2d ago

Fall Sports Update: Women’s Volleyball Swept By Nebraska

Women’s Hockey (2-2) The women’s hockey team got back on track with 5-3 and 4-1 wins over Robert Morris to open conference play. Robert Morris scored two goals in the first minute of Game 1 before the Lions found their legs. Five different Nittany Lions scored the five goals, including freshman Sofia Ismael scoring her […]

1 outlet

2d ago

How to College Football: Week 6

The midway point of the season is here

3 outlets

2d ago

Texas steals 4-star RB commit previously committed to Oklahoma right before rivalry game

Texas football is the top team in the nation so far this year. On Saturday, Texas will face Oklahoma in the 122nd meeting of the Red River Rivalry . Texas has won three of the last four games between the two, including two straight. As the two teams prepare to face each other on the gridiron, Texas just got a win over their rival on the college […] The post Texas steals 4-star RB commit previously committed to Oklahoma right before rivalry game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

1 outlet

2d ago

Willie Rodriguez breaks down game-winning catch in UK's win over SC

Rodriguez joins SEC Now to relive the final moments of the Wildcats' comeback win over the Gamecocks and previews their matchup against No. 10 LSU in Lexington.

1 outlet

2d ago

Gene Chizik outlines No. 14 Mizzou, Texas A&M keys to winning

Chizik says Missouri should maintain the dominance from its big Week 5 win over No. 16 Florida to protect home against the Aggies, while advising Texas A&M to lean on its QB run game.

1 outlet

3d ago

Key Takeaways From Brent Venables' Press Conference Ahead of Oklahoma's Matchup vs. Texas

Frustrated by offensive line instability and mounting pressure, Brent Venables doubled down on his struggling quarterback while addressing the massive expectations surrounding the Red River Rivalry

1 outlet

3d ago

SEC Football Power Rankings Week 6

Alabama and Georgia remain at the top of the SEC ahead of a massive Week 6 showdown.

2 outlets

3d ago

Heisman Watch: Alabama's Keelon Russell could continue his climb with a big win over Georgia

Russell has been the breakout star of college football's first five weeks.

1 outlet

3d ago

College Football QB Power Rankings: Anthony Colandrea climbs ahead of big test vs. Indiana

Colandrea, a UNLV transfer, has revitalized Nebraska's offense ahead of a massive Big Ten showdown with the reigning national champs

2 outlets

3d ago

Big 12 Power Rankings Get Shaken Up After Wild Week 5

Texas Tech moves back to No. 1 in the Big 12 power rankings after a 5-0 start, while Baylor and Iowa State surge and TCU continues to slide.

1 outlet

3d ago

David Olano’s Big Leg Earns SEC Honor After Texas A&M Win

Texas A&M kicker David Olano earns SEC Special Teams honors after drilling field goals from 57 and 50 yards in the Aggies’ 34-7 win over Arkansas.

1 outlet

3d ago

Josh Hoover Has Indiana's Offense Humming — And Nebraska Is About To Find Out

Josh Hoover continues to look like the steady hand behind Indiana’s explosive offense, throwing for 251 yards and four touchdowns in a dominant win at Rutgers before facing his biggest test yet against undefeated Nebraska.

1 outlet

3d ago

ACC Power Rankings: Where does Virginia Tech sit following its 35-33 loss to Pitt?

John Love's potential game-winning kick soared just left to cap a 35-33 loss to Pitt on Friday. Where do the Hokies land in the ACC rankings following their first loss?

1 outlet

3d ago

Texas A&M Can Change the Entire Conversation at Missouri

With the Missouri Tigers and head coach Eli Drinkwitz searching for their first win over a Mike Elko-coached Texas A&M Aggies squad, the Maroon and White will have a chance to completely flip their season around.

1 outlet

4d ago

Super Bowl Winner Warns of Roster Collapse if Colorado Cuts Ties With Deion Sanders

The Colorado Buffaloes have lost three straight games under Deion Sanders, dropping to 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Big 12 play after a 29-7 home loss to No. 12 Texas Tech on Saturday. The Buffaloes held a 7-3 lead at halftime before giving up 26 unanswered points after the break. The slump drops Sanders to […] The post Super Bowl Winner Warns of Roster Collapse if Colorado Cuts Ties With Deion Sanders appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

1 outlet

4d ago

Mizzou Football Notes and Quotes: Texas A&M Edition

After a big win over Florida, Mizzou’s next test is a Texas A&M squad that has historically given the Tigers trouble

1 outlet

4d ago

Brett Venables press conference has Texas insider already preparing for Oklahoma’s ugly demise

It has not been a great season so far for Oklahoma football. The last time the Sooners were on the field, Oklahoma was dominated by Georgia , losing 41-13. This week, Oklahoma will face Texas in the 122nd meeting of the Red River Rivalry. Ahead of the game, Oklahoma coach Brent Venables spoke to the media, and one Texas insider, Tyler Horka, is […] The post Brett Venables press conference has Texas insider already preparing for Oklahoma’s ugly demise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

1 outlet

4d ago

“Cignetti Derangement Syndrome” Rankings Without Preseason Bias + Tyson vs. Campbell's NIL Money War

On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down how Curt Cignetti's instant success at Indiana is altering first-year coaching expectations across the Power 4. Plus, the guys dive into Bill Connelly's post-Week 5 SP+ rankings and address John Tyson's oil vs. chicken NIL comments regarding Texas Tech.

1 outlet

4d ago

No. 1 Texas vs. Oklahoma preview: Reeling Sooners look to pull off upset

The Sooners head to Dallas with a struggling offense and stingy defense.

2 outlets

4d ago

You’re Nuts: Which Buckeye has been the most pleasant surprise this season?

Following the win over Iowa on Saturday, Ohio State is now nearly halfway through the regular season. Brett and Matt each have picked a Buckeye who has been unexpectedly surprising this year.

2 outlets

4d ago

Nebraska Football Player Power Rankings: Colandrea is Still No. 1 but a Pick-Six Gets McDougle on the List

Nebraska if 4-0 and Anthony Colandrea is a big reason why. So he gets the #1 spot this week.

1 outlet

4d ago

SEC Power Rankings: Alabama leapfrogs Georgia ahead of marquee Week 6 showdown

The Crimson Tide are making moves on the strength of an offense that has scored at least 45 points in every game of its 5-0 start

2 outlets

4d ago

Northwestern Linebacker Named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Northwestern captain Braydon Brus earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording nine tackles, a sack and his first career interception in the Wildcats’ 34-13 win over Penn State.

1 outlet

4d ago

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit Reveals Real Problem With Deion Sanders' Colorado After Major Week 5 Blunder

Colorado is 2-3, 0-2 in the Big 12, and three straight losses have turned the season into a mess fast. The quarterbacks are getting blamed, special teams has been embarrassing, and the Texas Tech loss only poured more gasoline on it.

1 outlet

4d ago

Northwestern rising, Michigan falling and another Heisman? Big Ten power rankings after Week 5

Purdue was the biggest riser in the latest Big Ten football power rankings while others dipped after losses. Plus, is the Heisman returning to the league?

1 outlet

4d ago

Baylor’s back and Flora flourishes: Five Big 12 takeaways from Week 5

Baylor looks good, Aiden Flora put on another versatile masterclass, and Texas Tech once again overcame a slow start.

1 outlet

4d ago

Vote: Who Was the Texas High School Offensive Football Player of the Week? (Sept. 28-Oct. 3)

School records broken throughout the Lone Star State during games played Oct. 1-3

1 outlet

4d ago

Northwestern RB Named Shriners Bowl National Offensive Player of the Week

Caleb Komolafe earned Shriners Bowl National Offensive Player of the Week honors after rushing for a career-high 188 yards and a touchdown in Northwestern’s dominant win over Penn State.

1 outlet

4d ago

Vote: Who Was the Virginia High School Football Player of the Week? (Oct. 1-3)

We're already halfway through high school football season in Virginia, and there were more top performers during the week of Oct. 1-3. Owen Neal's James Wood to

1 outlet

5d ago

Two Seminoles Honored After FSU Football's 38-7 Thrashing Of Virginia

The Seminoles produced two ACC Players of the Week.

1 outlet

5d ago

David Braun Delivers Blunt Message as Northwestern Turns Attention to Ball State

Northwestern enters Saturday’s homecoming matchup against Ball State with more national attention than it's seen in a minute. But after the Wildcats’ emphatic win over Penn State, David Braun is making sure his team does not get caught up in the noise.

1 outlet

5d ago

Time, TV channel announced for Auburn's SEC clash at Georgia in Week 7

Auburn football will battle the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs for the 131st time on Saturday, Oct. 17.

1 outlet

5d ago

Arnav’s Analysis: Takeaways From Rutgers’ 47-15 Loss To #7 Indiana

Hoosiers Show Rutgers Just How Far They Are From Contending on Humbling Night in Piscataway

1 outlet

5d ago

Colorado rises in USA TODAY 1-138 re-rank despite third straight loss

Colorado made a surprising jump in the USA TODAY Sports 1-138 re-rank, despite falling to Texas Tech. See where the Buffaloes landed this week.

1 outlet

5d ago

Tensions Rise for Kirby Smart as FOX's Joel Klatt Makes Concerning Georgia Verdict

Georgia has looked every bit like one of the best teams in the country through the first five weeks of the season. Fox’s Joel Klatt has had Georgia on top since its win over Oklahoma, and that is still the same in his updated list by him, but after the Vanderbilt win and ahead of the Alabama game, the analyst is concerned about one thing that could cost the Bulldogs the top spot.

1 outlet