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

UMass, a noted underdog, secured its first significant win in years, outplaying Big 10&#039;s Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights&#039; season feels over before it begins.

UMass Triumphs Over Rutgers: A Historic Underdog Victory

UMass, previously ranked as the worst team, achieved their first win since 2024 by defeating Rutgers 37-21, showcasing a major upset in college football.

UMass Stuns Rutgers in a Shocking 37-21 Football Victory

Georgia Tech and Colorado are poised for a shootout with their strong offenses and weaker defenses. Matt Perrault gives his picks and betting predictions.

Georgia Tech vs. Colorado: Expect a High-Scoring Game

LATEST Nick Dalessandro 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

LATEST VIDEOS

View the profile of UMass Minutemen OL Nick Dalessandro on SportsGrid. Get the latest news, stats, player prop picks, related players, and more on SportsGrid.com.

description

keywords

twitter:card

Nick Dalessandro | UMass Minutemen | OL | SportsGrid.com

twitter:title

twitter:description

https://app.sportsgrid.com/assets/images/og-logo_640x334.png

twitter:image

google

og:locale

og:site_name

og:type

og:title

og:description

og:image

og:image:type

og:image:width

og:image:height

og:image:secure_url

article:published_time

article:modified_time

LATEST Nick Dalessandro

HT/WT

Birthplace

Class

#59 · MASS · OL