LOS ANGELES &mdash; UCLA and USC are both making late-season pushes toward the College Football Playoff, and the latest Associated Press Top 25 and national championship odds suggest both Los Angeles programs have a real chance to contend for a national title.

UCLA, USC climb in AP Top 25 as playoff hopes and title odds improve

SAN DIEGO &mdash; Javion Kinnard ran for 87 yards and two touchdowns, Lucky Sutton added 115 rushing yards and San Diego State held off Washington State 26-20 on Saturday night, moving the Aztecs within two wins of bowl eligibility.

San Diego State holds off Washington State 26-20 behind Kinnard&#39;s two touchdowns

LAS VEGAS&mdash;It was fitting that a Halloween night in Las Vegas would see the football equivalent of a slasher movie play out.

UNLV survives Halloween fright against Northern Illinois

LAS VEGAS -- The UNLV Rebels defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies, 31-24, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium and The Sporting Tribune&#39;s RJ Forbus and Paige Kuwata were there to capture the following TST Images.

TST Images: UNLV Rebels defeat the NIU Huskies, 31-24, at Allegiant Stadium

The Trojans earned their most significant win of the season, a rainy victory on Halloween night over the Buckeyes.

USC shocks No. 2 Ohio state to keep CFP hopes alive

LOS ANGELES -- The USC Trojans defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes, 30-18, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31st, 2026.

TST Images: USC defeats Ohio State, 30-18, in Los Angeles

Three interceptions in the first quarter set the tone for an UCLA win.

Brutal Bruins defense spoils Luke Duncan&#39;s return to Rose Bowl in UCLA shutout

Halloween is the one time of year when everyone’s worst nightmares are laid bare. For Nevada quarterback Luke Duncan, that nightmare took the form of the No. 7 UCLA Bruins’ defense, which terrorized the senior caller all afternoon — picking him off three times in a dominant 27-0 victory at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.

No. 7 UCLA turns Rose Bowl into House of Horrors in monstrous win over Nevada

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Back Oregon State over 32.5 points against Fresno State, then examine whether Jesse Legree&#039;s prolific season could affect Jeremiah Smith&#039;s Heisman bid.

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Back Iowa on the moneyline at home against Wisconsin in a defensive Big Ten clash projected to stay low scoring and finish around 17-14—every point matters.

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Indiana vs. Minnesota betting analysis favors the under 40.5, with both Big Ten teams pairing strong defenses with weak offenses and quarterback injuries.

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