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Florida State star wide receiver to miss remainder of 2026 season, per report
Florida State will be without star wide receiver Duve Robinson for the rest of the 2026 season after he tore his ACL in the loss to Clemson. Robinson, who leads the Seminoles with 483 receiving yards and four touchdowns in eight games, had transferred from USC in 2025 and was the team’s top target last year with 1,081 yards. His injury comes as the Noles prepare to face Boston College, their first game without head coach Mike Norvell since 2020. Unless he receives an NCAA waiver, Robinson’s college career likely ends with this injury.
CFB insider: ‘Continued momentum’ toward NC State hiring Philip Rivers as next head coach
College football’s coaching carousel heats up as NC State, fresh off firing Dave Doeren, intensifies talks with former Wolfpack star Philip Rivers for its head‑coach vacancy. CBS Sports insider Matt Zenitz reports “continued momentum” and upcoming communication between the two sides. Rivers, NC State’s all‑time leading passer (13,484 yards, 95 TDs) and former ACC Player of the Year, brings eight NFL Pro Bowl selections but only high‑school coaching experience. The hire would be a bold, risk‑laden gamble for the program.
Marcus Spears gets emotional watching son Marcus Spears Jr. arrive for 1st Texas basketball game
The Texas Longhorns opened their 2026-27 season with a 109-59 rout of Chicago State, highlighted by five‑star freshman Marcus Spears Jr. scoring 11 points, pulling down five rebounds and blocking four shots off the bench. The son of former LSU/NFL defensive lineman Marcus Spears, Spears Jr. — the No. 8 overall recruit and No. 2 power forward in the class — entered the arena amid an emotional moment captured by ESPN as his dad watched him walk through the Moody Center tunnel. The debut marks the start of a promising Texas career for the 6‑foot‑9 rookie, following his sister Macaria’s volleyball path under coach Sean Miller.
CFB insider shares latest on Oklahoma’s QB plan for Florida game
Oklahoma heads into its Week 10 clash with No. 25 Florida with senior quarterback John Mateer confirmed as the starter, despite a turbulent offensive season. After offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle was dismissed, head coach Brent Venables tapped NFL legend Jason Witten as interim play‑caller but has no plans to bench Mateer. The transfer from Washington State has shown flashes—he posted 244 yards and two TDs against South Carolina—but his inconsistency and turnover issues linger. With the Sooners out of CFP contention, Venables may grant Mateer more leeway as the team fights for a bowl berth.
Mike Elko explains why Texas A&M has not turned to Brady Hart
Texas A&M stalls at 4-4 after a CFP run, largely because starter Marcel Reed matches his 8 touchdowns with 8 interceptions, including two picks in a 31-20 loss to Alabama on Oct. 24. Coach Mike Elko resisted pulling Reed for sophomore backup Brady Hart, noting the freshman must demonstrate a higher performance level to earn consistent snaps. Hart has gone 12‑of‑21 for 143 yards, 2 TDs and 1 INT this season and posted a 102.1 passer rating as a freshman. With the Aggies facing South Carolina on Nov. 7, Reed's next outing could finally open the door for Hart.
Former Mizzou WR Luther Burden III scores opening touchdown on MNF
Luther Burrow III opens Monday Night Football for the Chicago Bears with a 1‑yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, giving the Bears an early lead. The former Missouri star tallies his third touchdown of the season and second on an opening drive, having already scored a 27‑7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 28. Burrow enters the game with 35 catches for 491 yards and 14.0 yards per reception, building on a rookie year of 47 receptions, 652 yards and two scores. His SEC accolades and 5‑star high‑school pedigree underline the hype surrounding the young receiver.
Thomas Haugh drains 4 threes, Florida earns impressive season-opening win over Miami
Thomas Haugh sparks No. 1 Florida’s season opener with a 19‑point, 10‑rebounds double‑double, draining four threes as the Gators beat No. 14 Miami 77‑67 at the Orion180 Tipoff Classic in Tampa on Nov. 3. Florida shoots 35% overall and 24% from three, but makes 11 triples to offset a 57% free‑throw night. Miami’s top scorer Acaden Lewis tallies 24 points, but the Hurricanes slump to 35% shooting. The Gators dominate 83% of the game, leading by up to 14, and head to a home opener vs. Jacksonville on Nov. 5.
Elite 2028 OT includes Oklahoma in top 7 list
Oklahoma is vying for elite 2028 offensive tackle Lincoln Fa’alafi, a 6‑foot‑8, 360‑lb New Zealander ranked No. 92 nationally and No. 10 among OT prospects. Fa’alafi, a former basketball player now learning football, is down to his final seven schools, with the Sooners among them alongside Notre Dame, UCLA, BYU, South Carolina, Ohio State and Oregon. Recruiting him could bolster Oklahoma’s struggling offensive line and revive a sputtering offense that’s needed a boost after a disappointing 2026 season.
Kirby Smart evaluates Trinidad Chambliss, says Ole Miss QB’s anticipation is ‘unmatched’
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart praises Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss ahead of their Week 10 showdown, calling his anticipation and decision‑making "unmatched." Smart highlights Chambliss’s pinpoint accuracy, quick release and the ability to read windows, crediting his extensive football experience. The Rebels, fresh off a 362‑yard, two‑TD effort that erased a nine‑point deficit in last season’s CFP win, must win to stay CFP‑alive, while Georgia faces its final ranked opponent of the year. kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Kalen DeBoer reveals message to Keelon Russell entering another big road game
Alabama travels to LSU’s Death Valley for a high‑stakes showdown that could decide a CFP berth, as both teams sit at 2‑2. Head coach Kalen DeBoer tells quarterback Keelon Russell to draw on his season‑long experiences, stay steady, and trust each play despite past road‑game struggles. DeBoer notes Russell’s inconsistency—highlighted by a 19‑of‑29, 147‑yard, two‑interception performance against Tennessee and five sacks—but believes the young QB will improve his decision‑making and limit forced throws. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Pete Golding reveals Kewan Lacy is ‘not expected’ to play vs. Georgia
Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding confirms running back Kewan Lacy won’t suit up for the upcoming SEC showdown against Georgia on Nov. 2, 2026. Lacy, who missed the Auburn game due to injury, is still recovering and isn’t expected to play this week. The Rebels will lean on recent contributors Shekai Mills‑Knight (71 yards, TD vs. Auburn) and Makhi Frazier (56 yards) to keep the ground game alive and support play‑action for Trinidad Chambliss. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with major implications for the SEC race and the College Football Playoff.
Mizzou hoops guard ruled ineligible 1 day before season opener
Missouri guard CJ Gunn is ruled ineligible by the SEC just one day before the Tigers’ 2026 season opener against Cleveland State. The SEC cited a $524 payment Gunn received for three Canadian Elite Basketball League games in May, which violates conference rules despite his repayment. Coach Dennis Gates says the roster will stand as submitted, with no appeal. The timing follows other roster news, including Tennessee transfer Jaylen Carey’s suspension for team‑rule violations, leaving his role uncertain ahead of the in‑state matchup with St. Louis.
SEC Nation reveals Week 10 destination
SEC Nation announces it will broadcast from Oxford on Saturday, November 7, covering the marquee Week 10 clash between 12th‑ranked Ole Miss and No. 2 Georgia. The primetime game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with the SEC Nation crew starting live coverage at 9 a.m. ET from The Grove. The show’s social media tease promises a high‑energy atmosphere as both teams fight for SEC and national championship stakes.
Josh Heupel says freshman WR could play ‘a good amount’ in November
Coach Josh Heupel says Tennessee freshman wideout 5-star recruit TK Keys is poised for a breakout in November. The Vols sit 6-2 (3-2 SEC) and face #8 Kentucky in a primetime showdown, with the SEC title and CFP still within reach. Keys has logged just six catches for 54 yards and one TD this season, including a brief showing against Alabama, but Heupel expects him to see "a good amount" of playing time in the upcoming games, potentially influencing the Volunteers' postseason hopes.
Alex Golesh insists 30-point loss to Ole Miss wasn’t for ‘lack of effort’
Auburn head coach Alex Goless defends his Tigers after a 45‑15 defeat to Ole Miss, saying the loss wasn’t due to a lack of effort. The game was close through 2½ quarters, with Auburn missing a 2‑point conversion that could have tied it at 17, but Ole Miss surged ahead with a 28‑0 run to finish. Goless highlighted the team’s perseverance despite back‑to‑back blowouts to LSU and Ole Miss, which together mark Auburn’s worst consecutive margin of defeat in 50 years. The Tigers now aim to rebound against Arkansas this weekend.
Detroit Lions post update for injured LB Jack Campbell
The Detroit Lions, now 5-2 and sitting second in the NFC North after a 19-15 win over the Vikings, have shifted focus to the health of linebacker Jack Campbell. Campbell suffered a serious neck/possible spine injury while tackling TJ Hockenson and was stretchered off. The team reports preliminary signs are positive, and he remains hospitalized and resting. The 26‑year‑old first‑round pick, a 2025 Pro Bowl and All‑Pro with 179 tackles last season, is out as Detroit prepares to face the Miami Dolphins on Nov. 8.
Arch Manning reveals advice he recently received from uncle Eli Manning
Arch Manning admits a tough season as Texas' starting quarterback, but his recent 31‑3 win over Mississippi State shows improvement. He threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns on 16 of 20 passes, yet still battles accuracy and processing, reflected in seven interceptions. Manning says his uncle, Eli Manning, urged him to "just trust the protection" and stay in the pocket, a tip he hopes will curb his tendency to scramble. With Texas boasting a top‑ranked defense, the Longhorns count on Manning’s poise in Week 10 against Missouri—a potential College Football Playoff eliminator.
Paul Finebaum calls Oklahoma season ‘an abject disaster’ for Brent Venables
Paul Finebaum blasted Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables as the Sooners' season spirals into an "abject disaster" after a 42-25 loss to South Carolina at home. Oklahoma, once a top‑10 team, now sits 4‑4 overall and 2‑3 in the SEC, missing the rankings entirely. Finebaum, on The Matt Barrie Show, declared Venables "dead" and out of ammunition, highlighting the recent contract extension despite the decline. The Sooners' next test is a road game against No. 25 Florida in Gainesville on Saturday night, but Finebaum doubts a turnaround. (Saturday Down South, Nov 2 2026)
David Pollack names who Florida State ‘should’ hire to replace Mike Norvell
After a 10‑22 run following an unbeaten 2023 regular season and a playoff snub, Florida State has dismissed Mike Norvell and faces a modest budget for his $50 million buyout replacement. While Manny Diaz and Jimbo Fisher float as possibilities, former FSU player‑turned‑analyst David Pollack champions Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert as the top candidate. Pollack cites Dickert’s 15‑5 ACC record over the past two seasons, his player‑development reputation, and his youthful 43‑year‑old profile. The Demon Deacons sit 7‑1 (5‑1 ACC) at No. 14 in the AP poll, making Dickert the most proven ACC option for the Seminoles.
SEC makes history with blowout-filled Saturday in Week 9
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.
Steve Sarkisian says he’s ‘never felt better’ about Arch Manning ahead of Week 10 game
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.
Lane Kiffin tells LSU fans to ‘start drinking earlier’ for Alabama game with afternoon kickoff
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.
Jon Sumrall says Vernell Brown III ‘doing everything in his power to play’ amid prolonged absence
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.
Matt Rhule says daughter was confronted by fan after Nebraska’s loss to Washington
Nebraska fell 17-10 to Washington after surrendering 14 points in just 16 seconds, leaving head coach Matt Rhule furious. Rhule revealed that a fan later approached his 13‑year‑old daughter and shouted profanities, prompting him to question continuing in college football if his family’s well‑being is compromised. He stresses his commitment to players, not hostile fans, and hints a possible retirement if the toxic environment persists. Nebraska, now 5‑3 (2‑3 Big Ten), eyes a bowl‑eligibility boost against Illinois on Friday.
Dennis Gates announces ‘indefinite suspension’ for transfer forward
Mizzou head coach Dennis Gates announces that transfer forward Jaylen Carey, a 6‑foot‑8 senior who averaged 7.4 points and 6 rebounds for Tennessee and helped the Volunteers reach the Elite Eight, is suspended indefinitely for a team‑rules violation. The suspension comes just before the Tigers' 2026‑27 season opener against Cleveland State on Tuesday, leaving the roster shorthanded and casting doubt on Carey's impact at Mizzou. Gates offers no further details, and Carey missed both exhibition games against Kansas State and UNLV.
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