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Former Utah star and sideline analyst Zack Moss breaks down the Utes’ dominant road victory over Cincinnati, then turns his focus to Saturday’s "Holy War" clash with BYU. Moss celebrates the team’s performance, highlights his favorite rivalry moments, and proudly notes that he never lost to BYU in his playing career while previewing the upcoming game.
Week 9 of the 2026 SEC football season made history as all five conference games were decided by 17 points or more, a feat that has only happened twice before, according to ESPN Research. With six teams on bye, the slate was dominated by blowouts, and betting favorites have gone 9-1 over the past two weeks, the sole upset being South Carolina covering the spread against Oklahoma. The unusual lack of close contests highlights a rare, predictable stretch in a league famed for drama.
Alabama and LSU have faced each other every year since 1964, but that will change during the 2027 college football season.
The Big 12 releases its Week 10 power rankings, slotting undefeated Utah atop (8‑0) after a 49‑25 win at Cincinnati, with BYU (7‑1) and Texas Tech (7‑1) following. Five conference teams sit in the latest AP Top 25, and the article previews how the first College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday could place Utah, BYU, Texas Tech, Houston and Arizona among the top‑12 or high‑20s. It also weighs the committee’s loss‑count bias, compares Big 12 strength to the SEC and Big Ten, and highlights key matchups ahead of the holiday‑season showdown.
Pat Fitzgerald laid out what Michigan week means inside his program, and what he wants back in the building. #Spartans
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhyle says his 13‑year‑old daughter was verbally assaulted by a fan after the Cornhuskers’ third straight loss, a 17‑10 defeat to Washington caused by a late pick‑six. The harassment, described by Rhyle as “F‑U and F your dad,” has forced him to consider stepping away, though his younger daughter convinced him to stay. Nebraska has dropped three games in a row, falling 20‑17 to Indiana, 17‑14 to Oregon and now 17‑10 to Washington, leaving the team at 24‑22 under Rhyle as they head to Illinois on Friday.
Bodie Schoonover | BYU Football | Media Availability | Utah | November 2, 2026
Marking Sports Media Watch’s 20‑year anniversary, the blog reflects on how the sports‑media landscape has shifted since 2006. That year the World Series drew a low 15.81 million viewers, the NBA faced claims of decline, college football debuted the BCS championship, and the NFL launched Thursday Night Football under Roger Goodell. Fast‑forward to 2026: the WNBA’s viewership has tripled since its 2006 finals, women’s college basketball hit record numbers with the 2024 title game, and UFC has become mainstream. Meanwhile, cable’s dominance has waned—Turner Sports now sits with CBS after multiple sales—highlighting the persistence of old trends amid new media realities.
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham labels the upcoming Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy as an “intense” and “nasty” showdown, noting the rivalry’s rising bitterness after incidents like Devin Bush’s 2018 logo stomp and a 2022 tunnel altercation. He says MSU will bring former Wolverines onto campus to teach the squad about the rivalry’s history and bragging‑rights stakes. The 119th meeting pits a 5‑3 Wolverines team, fighting for bowl eligibility, against a 2‑6 Spartans squad desperate for a season‑saving upset, with Michigan holding a 75‑38‑5 all‑time lead. The game airs Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on Peacock.
Georgia bulldogs dominate Florida 27-8, highlighted by Ellis Robinson IV's third‑quarter interception at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium. Host John Frary will break down the win and the SEC’s current landscape on WFOY’s SportsNow show tonight at 5:40 p.m. ET, with listener input welcome. Tune in locally in St. Augustine or stream the broadcast online.
Keanu Tanuvasa | BYU Football | Media Availability | Utah | November 2, 2026
Steve Sarkisian declares he’s never felt more confident in Arch Manning ahead of Texas’s Week 10 clash with No. 19 Missouri on Nov. 2. Both 6‑2 teams, sitting 3‑2 in the SEC, need a win to stay in the College Football Playoff race. Manning’s season QBR is 56.4 (64th nationally) with 1,727 passing yards, 15 TDs and 7 INTs, but Sarkisian praises his toughness and competitive spirit. The game airs noon ET on ESPN, and the outcome could reshape the narrative around the high‑profile quarterback.
Kalani Sitake | BYU Football | Media Availability | Utah | November 2, 2026
Kyle Sfarcioc | BYU Football | Media Availability | Utah | November 2, 2026
Kenny Dillingham was Mike Norvell's OC at FSU for two seasons after getting his first college coaching job working at ASU under Norvell.
After a 34-26 win over Arizona, Texas Tech confirms Tommy Castellanos as the starting quarterback heading into the Saturday matchup with West West Virginia. Castellanos threw 11-of-24 for 144 yards and two TDs while rushing for 117 yards and a score against Arizona, bringing his season totals to 189 passing yards, four touchdowns, 182 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Coach Joey McGuire replaced struggling starter Will Hammond, who had 1,561 passing yards and six interceptions this year, to keep the Red Raiders in the top‑10.
Purdue’s offense sputters after a dismal 46‑snap performance by QB Ryan Browne against Penn State, where he finished 10‑of‑29 for 142 yards, one TD, two picks and an F grade. Blitz pressure—14 of 29 attempts—limited him to two completions for nine yards, exposing his inability to read rushes and the Boilermakers’ stagnant run game. RB Fame Ijeboi managed only 20 yards on 11 carries (1.8 YPA) while backup Antonio Harris showed more spark, prompting a possible starter switch. Wideouts Waseem (3‑rec, 64 yds) and Townsend (4‑rec, 46 yds, 1 TD) were the only bright spots. Coach Josh Henson must adjust protections and find a reliable ground attack if Purdue hopes to stay competitive in the Big 10.
Lane Kiffin urges LSU fans to adjust their pre‑game routine for the Week 10 showdown with Alabama, now slated for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff instead of the usual night start. He quipped, “Have breakfast earlier, start drinking earlier,” as both teams (Alabama 6‑2, 4‑2 SEC; LSU 6‑2, 3‑2 SEC) eye CFP implications. A win could smooth Alabama’s path to the SEC title, while a loss may dash LSU’s hopes of reaching the 12‑team playoff.
Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz has been selected as The Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week.
Iowa releases its Week 10 depth chart ahead of the trip to Northwestern’s newly rebuilt Ryan Field. Quarterback Hank Brown retains the start over Jeremy Hecklinski after a 20‑of‑24 passing performance versus Wisconsin. Will Nolan steps in at right guard for Lucas Allgeyer, while center Cael Winter, who left Saturday’s game early, remains the listed starter pending a medical update. Xavier Williams stays at his position with backups Nathan McNeil and Braeden Jackson. The Hawkeyes sit No. 21 in the AP Top 25, 6‑2 overall and 3‑2 in the Big Ten, tied with Northwestern for fifth place.
Minnesota kicker Luke Drzewiecki earns Big Ten Special Teams Co‑Player of the Week honors for a second straight week after nailing three field goals in a 23‑16 overtime loss to Indiana, highlighted by a career‑long 60‑yard kick that gave the Gophers a brief lead with 20 seconds left. He shares the award with Indiana’s Paddy McAteer, who also hit a 60‑yard field goal to force overtime – the first time both teams have recorded 60‑yarders in the same game. Drzewiecki is perfect on the season (15‑of‑15) and previously won the weekly award for performances against Washington and Iowa.
The Wisconsin Badgers were shut out 30-0 by Iowa, prompting a quarterback change as Colton Joseph posted a dismal 35.4 PFF grade and 5‑14 for 90 yards before being replaced by Ryan Hopkins (57.5 grade, 93 yards, 1 INT). The rushing attack managed just 52 yards on 24 carries, with the top backs averaging under 5 yards per attempt. Wide receiver Jaylon Domingeaux led with six catches for 86 yards (77.2 grade), while tight ends combined for only two receptions and 10 yards. The offensive line struggled, cycling seven players and accruing multiple procedural penalties. The review suggests Wisconsin must overhaul its offense ahead of next week.
Big 12 Radio host Ari Temkin breaks down Utah’s dominant road win over Cincinnati, highlighting the key plays and player performances that led to the blowout. He also previewes Saturday’s "Holy War" clash, noting it’s the first time both BYU and Utah are ranked in the top‑10, and discusses the matchup’s stakes for the conference race. The segment includes further insights on upcoming games and conference dynamics.
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall defended injured wide receiver Vernell Brown III at Monday's press conference, assuring fans that Brown is "doing everything in his power to play" after a knee injury on Sept. 26 sidelined him for four games. Brown's absence coincided with the Gators' drop to a 1‑3 stretch in October, ending a 4‑0 start to Sumrall's tenure. He finished September with 17 catches for 271 yards, two receiving touchdowns and two punt‑return scores. As No. 25 Florida (5‑3, 3‑3 SEC) prepares to host unranked Oklahoma Saturday, Brown's availability remains uncertain, fueling fan impatience.
Duke graduate student linebacker Nick Morris Jr. earned a spot on the Mid-Season Comeback Player of the Year Award watch list, the College Sports Communicators (CSC), in association with The Associated Press and the Fiesta Bowl announced Monday afternoon.