Some playoff contenders stepped up in Week 3 of the college football season and others fell back in this week's bowl projections.
Arch Manning by any other name is a lost Texas QB, not football royalty
The Arch Manning bill of goods sold has arrived in an empty crate with the Texas quarterback struggling in his first three games this season.
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava can’t enter transfer portal fast enough
UCLA became a land of broken dreams and interceptions. For Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava, the transfer portal can't open quickly enough.
Arch Manning vows ‘to play better’ amid Texas QB’s struggles
Texas quarterback Arch Manning called his recent struggles frustrating because "I know I'm better than that."
LSU coach Brian Kelly apologizes for lashing out at reporter after Florida win
LSU football coach Brian Kelly issued an apology for his postgame outburst on Sept. 13 following a win over the Florida Gators.
Candidates for UCLA, Virginia Tech coaching vacancies (and, no, not Deion Sanders)
Think Smith, not Sanders, for UCLA. Deion Sanders best stay at Colorado, but could Dan Mullen get a wandering eye with UCLA and Virginia Tech open?
Georgia passes Penn State for top spot in college football NCAA Re-Rank 1-136
There's a new No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-136 after Week 3 of the college football season with others tumbling down the rankings.
Brian Kelly, Notre Dame lead five biggest college football Week 3 overreactions
There are times of elation and disappointment each college football weekend. But it's important to be calm. Here's our five overreactions to Week 3.
Virginia Tech football coaching candidates: 7 names who could replace Brent Pry
Virginia Tech football fired Brent Pry after four seasons on Sunday. Who could replace him? Here's seven candidates who the Hokies might look at.
UCLA coaching candidates: 8 names who could replace DeShaun Foster after firing
After UCLA fired DeShaun Foster, here's a look at eight candidates the Bruins could hire as their next football coach, including FSU's Tony White:
Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry fired after Hokies’ disappointing start
Virginia Tech will reportedly part ways with football coach Brent Pry amid a disappointing start to his fourth season with the Hokies.
UCLA fires football coach Deshaun Foster after 0-3 start to 2025 season
Deshaun Foster ends his tumultuous tenure as UCLA coach at 5-10, including three consecutive losses to start the season.
Tennessee lost to Georgia but Joey Aguilar won Vols their quarterback trade with UCLA
As Joey Aguilar tries to get Tennessee into playoff contention after overtime loss to Georgia, Nico Iamaleava aims to help UCLA avoid 0-12 season.
Best and worst of college football Week 3: UCLA at rock bottom, Georgia Tech fire drill wins
From UCLA and Virginia Tech's dreadful starts to a 360-pound pick six, there's plenty of crazy moments in Week 3.
US LBM Coaches Poll ranking projection after pair of top 10 upsets in Week 3
Two teams in the top 10 of the US LBM Coaches Poll fell in Week 3 of the college football season. Our projection for how the rankings will look Sunday.