Notre Dame looks like a playoff contender as CJ Carr enters the Heisman race and a dominant defensive front powers an impressive win over Miami in primetime.

Notre Dame's Rise: CJ Carr, Defense & Playoff Hopes

Miami&#039;s disputed catch wasn&#039;t the sole reason for its Notre Dame loss. With key players returning, the Hurricanes remain poised for ACC title and playoff run.

Why Miami's Notre Dame Loss Could Fuel a Title Run

Miami&#039;s disputed end zone catch against Notre Dame reignites debate over possession rules, goal-line standards and what truly counts as a clear touchdown.

Miami Touchdown Debate: Was the End Zone Catch Complete?

As the 2026 college football season approaches, USA TODAY Sports assembled a 10-voter panel to power rank the top 25 head coaches in the country. Following a chaotic expanded playoff season and a wild coaching carousel, the master list features major shifts across every power conference. From established heavyweights holding down the top tier to rising program builders like Rhett Lashlee, Jon Sumrall, Clark Lea, Josh Heupel, and Sonny Dykes cracking the rankings, we break down every coach's career record, key achievements, and 2026 outlook. Check out our full 25-coach power rankings to see where your team's leader sits.

USA TODAY's Top 25 College Football Coaches: Updated Records Going Into Week 11

As kickoff for the 2026 college football season draws near, ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) supercomputer simulated thousands of regular-season scenarios to project the final 12-team College Football Playoff bracket. Stripping away subjective voter bias and preseason hype, the algorithm evaluated per-play efficiency, roster talent, and schedule difficulty to calculate every program's exact postseason odds. We expanded our master index to power rank the top 30 teams most likely to crash the playoff party. From top-tier titans like Ohio State, Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, and Oregon leading the field, to dark horses and Group-of-Five contenders like Boise State, Utah, South Carolina, Florida State, and Virginia lurking on the bubble, we break down every program's FPI profile, projected record, and postseason odds. Check out our complete 30-team playoff projection to see where your team stands.

ESPN Ranks the 43 Teams Best Positioned to Make the College Football Playoff Right Now

Miami&#039;s disputed late catch against Notre Dame fuels debate over control, rivalry drama and whether a planned 24-team college football playoff is too large.

Miami-Notre Dame Catch Controversy & Playoff Debate

Notre Dame beat Miami 31-24 in South Bend, saving its season amid a disputed touchdown call, playoff pressure and a fierce second-half Hurricanes rally.

Notre Dame Edges Miami 31-24 in South Bend Thriller

Georgia tops the latest college football top five, followed by Utah, Notre Dame, UCLA and Miami, with debate over Miami&#039;s catch and Michigan&#039;s decline.

College Football Top 5: Georgia Leads Utah, Notre Dame

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Strength of record, schedule, head-to-head results and key wins shape playoff rankings, but inconsistent choices leave teams like Indiana under scrutiny.

College Football Playoff Rankings: The Bear's Metrics

Texas looks playoff-bound, while LSU could revive its case with late wins. Meanwhile, questions grow over whether Arch Manning stays in Austin or transfers.

Texas, LSU Playoff Hopes and Arch Manning's Next Move

Alabama beats LSU 31-13 to bolster its CFP case, while Georgia crushes Ole Miss 42-0. Both teams now appear headed for an SEC Championship Game showdown.

Alabama Crushes LSU, Georgia Dominates Ole Miss in SEC

ESPN&#039;s push for a 24-team College Football Playoff may dilute drama, reward undeserving teams, and drive fans away—all in pursuit of ratings and revenue.

Why ESPN's 24-Team College Football Playoff May Fail

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