LOS ANGELES &mdash; USC punter Lachlan Carrigan, a native of Melbourne, Australia, has emerged as one of the top punters in college football this season, earning a spot on the Ray Guy Award Midseason Watch List announced Thursday.

Melbourne native Lachlan Carrigan named to Ray Guy Award watch list for USC

Malachi Tony&#039;s high ankle sprain tests Miami&#039;s depth against Notre Dame, giving the Hurricanes a chance to prove they are true championship contenders.

Miami vs. Notre Dame: No Excuses After Malachi Tony Injury

A surprising playoff projection favors the SEC, ranks Indiana above Ohio State, puts Alabama ahead of Tennessee, and leaves Notre Dame on the playoff bubble.

College Football Playoff Bracket Sparks SEC Bias Debate

Converting the latest Week 10 AP Top 25 Poll into the official 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, we audit straight-seeding protocols, marquee upsets, and Group of 6 qualification. Highlighted by Miami commanding the #1 overall seed with 62 first-place votes, Georgia, Morgan Scalley's 8-0 Utah Utes, and Notre Dame securing 1st-round byes, an on-campus hosting slate featuring UCLA, Indiana, BYU, and Will Stein's Kentucky, and an incredible 1st-round road trip for Ohio State, we break down every projected matchup. Check out the full AP-based playoff bracket.

12-Team College Football Playoff Bracket Based on the AP Poll Going Into Week 10

Following dramatic Week 9 shakeups across the 2026 college football season, we analyze the ESPN Playoff Predictor to project the 12 teams most likely to make the College Football Playoff. Highlighted by Miami commanding the top spot at 98%, Indiana and Georgia holding top-three odds, Morgan Scalley's 8-0 Utah Utes surging to 78%, and new entries for Boise State, Ole Miss, Wake Forest, and LSU, we break down every contender's postseason path. Check out the full computer-projected field.

ESPN's Playoff Predictor Projects 12-Team College Football Playoff Field Going Into Week 10

ESPN Ranks the College Football Playoff Top 25 by Strength of Schedule Going Into Week 10

ESPN Predicts the Record for All 25 Teams in CFP Rankings Right Now: Going Into Week 10

As the 2026 college football season turns the corner into November, we audit Total QBR, passing efficiency, injury shakeups, and film tape to expand ESPN's Bill Connelly rankings into the top 25 Power 4 quarterbacks heading into Week 10. Highlighted by Heisman frontrunner Darian Mensah commanding Miami's high-powered attack, blue-chip stars CJ Carr and Julian Sayin, veteran portal risers like Josh Hoover, Katin Houser, and Michael Hawkins Jr., and dynamic playmakers across the Big Ten, SEC, and Big 12, we break down every elite signal-caller in the country. Check out the full top 25 quarterback rankings.

ESPN Ranks College Football's Top 25 Quarterbacks Going Into Week 10

LATEST Carson Whitington NEWS

Malachi Toney&#039;s surgery news pushes Miami-Notre Dame line to 7.5, fueling debate over his value and whether Miami can cover without its standout receiver.

Malachi Toney Injury Shifts Miami vs. Notre Dame Odds

The AP poll and playoff committee sharply disagree on Notre Dame, Alabama, Indiana and Utah, raising fresh questions about this year&#039;s postseason field.

AP Poll & Playoff Rankings Reveal a Huge Disconnect

Notre Dame sits 11th with one loss, sparking debate over whether a loss to Miami would end its playoff hopes or if a two-loss team could still get in.

Notre Dame's Playoff Fate Hinges on Miami Showdown

Craig Mish reports Malachi Toney will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the regular season, prompting disbelief, jokes and a fake-news debate on air.

Malachi Toney to Miss Remainder of the Regular Season

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