A strong week from the top ten leaves little change this week. Coastal Carolina climbs into the top ten while Northwestern and Oregon tumble down the ranks. All that and more in the Power Rankings after Week 13.
Northwestern's schedule is strong enough that winning out (and beating Ohio State) could vault the Wildcats into the CFP. The road for Cincinnati and others is a bit tougher but not closed.
USC's game against Colorado scheduled for Saturday has been canceled because the Trojans did not have enough scholarship players available following positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing.
The Trojans canceled practice again Thursday as a precautionary measure after a player experienced symptoms related to a possible COVID-19 infection.
One additional Trojans player tested positive for the coronavirus and five others have been placed into quarantine after being designated as close contacts.
UNC running back Javonte Williams finally has a chance to be noticed when the Tar Heels take on No. 2 Notre Dame. Plus, rivalry weekend has arrived. Here's what you need to know for the Egg Bowl, Iron Bowl and more.
Alabama is No. 1 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, followed by Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State. BYU debuts at No. 14 despite a 9-0 start.
USC announced Tuesday that a positive test for COVID-19 led to the football team closing its facility and canceling practice.
Herbie and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing what they might see in the first batch of College Football Playoff rankings, BYU turning down a game against Washington, Notre Dame-UNC, Dabo Swinney’s raging against Florida State, Indiana’s near comeback against Ohio State, Northwestern having Wisconsin’s number and the Iron Bowl.
There's a new team atop the Big 12. Who else made a jump in this week's college football conference power rankings?
The top of the AP Top 25 college football poll remains the same, but there's plenty of movement in the back half. Here's what's next for each ranked team.
The Allstate Playoff Predictor breaks down which teams have the best chance to make this season's College Football Playoff.
Week 12 is here and the Big Ten takes center stage. Northwestern is off to a 5-0 start, Illinois had some fun at Nebraska's expense and Oklahoma had an easy Bedlam win.
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Bedlam, Oklahoma State’s defense, Spencer Rattler’s prolific play outside of the pocket, Oklahoma State’s offensive line getting pushed around, Cincinnati’s Jarrell White, Wisconsin’s offense, Ohio State-Indiana and their Week 12 picks. Later, Jesse Palmer stops by to talk Mac Jones, Kyle Trask, Ian Book, if College Football Playoff expansion is possible this season, Cincinnati-UCF, Northwestern and Steve Spurrier playing quarterback in practice.
Who were the movers and shakers in this week's college football conference power rankings?
| NORTH | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3-0 | 3-0 |
| Oregon | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Oregon State | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Washington State | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Stanford | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| California | 0-3 | 0-3 |
| SOUTH | CONF | OVR |
| USC | 3-0 | 3-0 |
| Colorado | 2-0 | 3-0 |
| UCLA | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Arizona State | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Utah | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Arizona | 0-3 | 0-3 |
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 19 | 18 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Garcia | QB-PP | Committed | 88 |
| Miller Moss | QB-PP | Committed | 87 |
| Ma'a Gaoteote | OLB | Committed | 84 |
| Julien Simon | ATH | Committed | 84 |
| Anthony Beavers | ATH | Committed | 83 |
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A. Jackson | Jim Thorpe Award |
| 2012 | M. Lee | Fred Biletnikoff Award |
| 2012 | M. Barkley | Wuerffel Trophy |
| 2008 | R. Maualuga | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2007 | F. Davis | John Mackey Award |
