Predicting the 1st Loss for All 9 Undefeated College Football Teams Heading Into Week 7

Ranking the Top 10 Potential Surprises for College Football This Saturday, Week 7

In the mega-expanded Big Ten, having an elite mind on the sidelines is the ultimate difference between contending for a national championship and scrambling for bowl eligibility. USA Today ran a comprehensive audit to rank every single Big Ten head coach heading into the 2026 season. From Curt Cignetti crowning an incredible national title run in Bloomington to top Ryan Day and Dan Lanning, to blockbuster moves like Kyle Whittingham taking over Michigan and Matt Campbell landing at Penn State, we break down the entire 18-team hierarchy. Check out our complete tactical breakdown to see where your favorite team's head coach lands entering 2026.

USA Today's Big Ten College Football Head Coaches Ranked: 1-18 Going Into Week 7

ESPN Predicts the Final Record For All 16 SEC Teams Going Into Week 7

ESPN Ranks All 16 SEC Teams to Win the Conference Going Into Week 7

As the 2026 college football season arrives, USA TODAY Sports power ranked the top 15 players in the Big Ten. Combining NFL draft projections, past production, and raw athleticism, the conference is stacked with game-changing talent. From Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Julian Sayin leading the board to Oregon's Dante Moore and Indiana lineman Carter Smith holding down the top tier, we break down every superstar's outlook and quotes. Check out our full 15-player Big Ten power rankings.

USA TODAY's Top 15 Players in the Big Ten Going Into Week 7

Converting the latest AP Top 25 Poll following Week 6 into the official 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, we apply updated straight-seeding rules and Group of 6 qualification. Highlighted by Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami, and Ohio State capturing 1st-round byes, Indiana, Alabama, Texas, and BYU hosting on-campus games, and Boise State locking down the 12-seed, 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 7

With kickoff for the 2026 college football season right around the corner, USA TODAY Sports assembled an expert panel to power rank the top 15 quarterbacks in the country. Between elite returning starters and high-profile transfer portal additions, the quarterback landscape is as stacked as ever. From Oregon's Dante Moore and Ohio State's Julian Sayin leading the board to Notre Dame's CJ Carr, Ole Miss's Trinidad Chambliss, and Texas's Arch Manning anchoring the top tier, we break down every signal-caller's outlook and quotes. Check out our full 15-QB power rankings.

USA TODAY's Top 15 College Football Quarterbacks Going Into Week 7

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Texas faces scrutiny as Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning underachieve, with a tough SEC schedule raising questions about coaching, wins and their futures.

Steve Sarkisian & Arch Manning Face Mounting Pressure

Craig Mish backs Florida to rebound against Texas, questions Arch Manning&#039;s NFL potential, and debates whether this quarterback class has any franchise stars.

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