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- 1Dan Lanning outclasses Lincoln Riley as Oregon tops USCโDan Lanning outclasses Lincoln Riley, Ole Miss gets humbled and 18 more college football thoughts https://www.nytimes.co
The Athletic's college football notebook leads with Oregon coach Dan Lanning outcoaching USC's Lincoln Riley, while Ole Miss suffered a humbling defeat. The roundup delivers 20 takeaways from the weekend's games, touching on the College Football Playoff picture and Florida's situation as the season's stakes come into focus.
- 2Jadan Baugh leads No. 21 Florida to 52-28 rout of Ole MissโJadan Baugh and No. 21 Florida run roughshod over 4th-ranked Ole Miss, 52-28
Jadan Baugh and No. 21 Florida overpowered fourth-ranked Ole Miss 52-28 in a college football upset. The Gators' dominant win over a top-five opponent is drawing wide attention, with fans and analysts highlighting Baugh's performance and the damage the result does to Ole Miss's ranking and playoff hopes.
- 3Florida Gators rout Ole Miss, shaking up playoff pictureโIs Florida a Playoff contender? Gators shred Ole Miss, end Rebels' top-5 stay after a week https://www.nytimes.com/athle
The Florida Gators defeated Ole Miss decisively, knocking the Rebels out of the top five of the college football rankings just one week after they entered it. The result has reignited debate over whether Florida should be considered a genuine College Football Playoff contender as the season progresses.
- 4Boise State beats Western Michigan, claims Group of 6 favorite statusโBoise State spoils Western Michigan's party, staking claim as CFP's Group of 6 favorite https://www.nytimes.com/athletic
Boise State defeated Western Michigan in college football, handing the Broncos a loss and strengthening its own position as the leading Group of 6 contender for the College Football Playoff. The win positions Boise State ahead of other non-power-conference teams in the early race for a playoff bid, in what was billed as a marquee matchup between unbeaten Group of 6 programs.
- 5MLB playoff race, NFL kickoff and Pope Leo's baseball takeโSaturday Sports: MLB playoff race; college football; NFL kickoff; Pope Leo on baseball
The MLB playoff race is tightening as teams battle for postseason spots, while the college football season continues and the NFL kicks off its new season. Adding an unusual twist, Pope Leo, the first American pope, has commented on baseball, drawing attention from sports fans. Sports commentators are covering all three storylines in one busy weekend of American sports.
- 6SEC winners and losers after pivotal college football Week 4โCollege football winners and losers: How the SEC stacks up after a pivotal Week 4
Yahoo Sports has published its winners and losers assessment of college football following Week 4, focusing on how the Southeastern Conference stacks up after a weekend seen as pivotal for the season. The piece breaks down which teams and programs strengthened or damaged their standing after the latest round of games.
- 7No. 22 Houston faces No. 13 Texas Tech on FOXโNo. 22 Houston Cougars vs No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders ๐ FOX College Football
The No. 22 Houston Cougars meet the No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders in a ranked college football matchup broadcast on FOX. Both teams enter with Top 25 standing, making the game significant for conference positioning and playoff hopes. Fans are weighing in on how Houston's offense will handle Texas Tech's defense in the high-profile clash.