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CONFIRMED · GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026Demarcus Henry nears decision after four visitsThe No. 2 prospect in the 2027 Rivals150 has visited Louisville, UConn, Kentucky and Arkansas while discussing North Car…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026Texas brings unbeaten start to Red River ShootoutOn3 previewed the Saturday, Oct. 10, Red River Shootout as a test of unbeaten No. 1 Texas, which visits 2-2 Oklahoma at …CONFIRMED · GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026Oklahoma rekindles Brody Knowles recruitment with Texas visitIllinois wide receiver commit Brody Knowles was scheduled to visit Oklahoma for its Oct. 10 game against Texas, reopenin…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026Max Gilbert gives Arkansas a kicking edge against TennesseeOn Saturday, Oct. 10, Tennessee is scheduled to face former Vols kicker Max Gilbert when it visits Arkansas in Fayettevi…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026Vernell Brown remains questionable for Florida-South CarolinaFlorida will face South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 10, with receiver Vernell Brown III still questionable after missing …CONFIRMED · GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026Williams’ injury forces Washington to choose a quarterbackWashington’s quarterback question sharpened Friday when Demond Williams Jr. left near the end of the second quarter with…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026Pittsburgh turns to Holden Geriner against North CarolinaPittsburgh will turn to Holden Geriner for his first career start Saturday, Oct. 10, against North Carolina after Mason …CONFIRMED · GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026Tim Tebow demands a response from Florida after Missouri lossAfter Florida’s 45–17 loss at Missouri on Oct. 3, Tim Tebow challenged the Gators to respond against South Carolina on O…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026Bryce Young joins GameDay ahead of Georgia-AlabamaCollege GameDay will broadcast from Alabama’s Quad on Saturday, Oct. 10, before No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama put matc…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026Missouri leads into Texas A&M testTexas A&M visits Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 10, with the Tigers’ 4-1 offense facing an Aggies team trying to make its 34…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026Bartholomae promises more resources for Fitzgerald at Michigan StateOn Wednesday, Michigan State athletic director Dan Bartholomae said the school would provide first-year coach Pat Fitzge…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026RJ Hudson decommits from Clemson after scheduling Texas visitOn Friday, three-star 2027 linebacker RJ Hudson decommitted from Clemson after scheduling an official visit to Texas for…
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RECRUITING · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYDemarcus Henry nears decision after four visitsThe No. 2 prospect in the 2027 Rivals150 has visited four programs and discussed UNC and Ohio State.
GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYTexas brings unbeaten start to Red River ShootoutOklahoma is described as desperate and expected to use every available approach to generate a win.
GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026 · READ IT →Norvell defends pivotal fourth-down decision in Florida State's 44-20 lossFlorida State failed on fourth down from Louisville's 2-yard line before allowing a long touchdown run in the 44-20 loss.
PLAYOFF · OCT 10, 2026 · READ IT →Texas-Oklahoma Rivalry Carries College Football Playoff StakesA loss to 2-2 Oklahoma could hurt Texas’ CFP bid as its schedule gets tougher.
RECRUITING · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYOklahoma rekindles Brody Knowles recruitment with Texas visitKnowles, a Southlake Carroll recruit, remains committed to Illinois as Oklahoma rekindles his recruitment.
GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026 · READ IT →No. 10 LSU visits Kentucky in Week 6 matchupLSU and Kentucky enter the game with identical records, with LSU ranked No. 10.
INJURY · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYVernell Brown remains questionable for Florida-South CarolinaBrown has a low-grade knee strain and missed Florida's loss to Missouri; South Carolina lists eight players out.
COACHING · OCT 10, 2026 · READ IT →Mike Norvell Calls Florida State’s Defensive Effort Awful After Louisville CollapseLouisville scored 35 consecutive points and nearly 400 rushing yards after Florida State opened with a 14-0 lead.
TRANSFER · OCT 10, 2026 · READ IT →Former Tennessee kicker will face Vols with ArkansasMax Gilbert has made 7 of 9 field goals and all 10 extra points in his first Arkansas season.
INJURY · OCT 10, 2026 · READ IT →Oregon QB Dante Moore is out against UCLAMoore will miss Saturday's game after suffering a concussion against USC.
INJURY · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYWilliams’ injury forces Washington to choose a quarterbackQuarterback Demond Williams Jr. left with a shoulder injury after Washington managed 75 yards and three points.
COACHING · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYTim Tebow demands a response from Florida after Missouri lossThe Gators entered No. 8 and surrendered five unanswered touchdowns and 560 yards in a 45-17 loss.
RECRUITING · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYRJ Hudson decommits from Clemson after scheduling Texas visitThree-star linebacker RJ Hudson decommitted after scheduling an Oct. 24 official visit to Texas.
COACHING · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYBartholomae promises more resources for Fitzgerald at Michigan StateDan Bartholomae told donors football will be resourced competitively despite the Spartans’ three-game losing streak.
GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYMissouri leads into Texas A&M testTexas A&M is 3-2 and 1-2 in SEC play after rushing for 231 yards and four touchdowns against Arkansas.
MEDIA · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYBryce Young joins GameDay ahead of Georgia-AlabamaThe Heisman winner and former Alabama quarterback will serve as guest picker Saturday in Tuscaloosa.
INJURY · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYPittsburgh turns to Holden Geriner against North CarolinaHolden Geriner is set to make his first career start Saturday against North Carolina.
GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026 · READ IT →No. 1 Texas enters Red River Rivalry unbeaten against OklahomaThe Longhorns are 4-0 after beating Ohio State and Tennessee; the Sooners are 2-2 entering Saturday’s Cotton Bowl matchup.
INJURY · OCT 10, 2026 · READ IT →Stanford, Notre Dame face linebacker absences before Legends Trophy gameStanford's Matt Rose and Notre Dame's Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa are expected to miss Saturday's game in South Bend.
GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYNotre Dame turns rushing surge into playoff questionThe Irish ran 45 times for 241 yards in their most complete offensive-line performance of the season.
INJURY · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYPittsburgh turns to Holden Geriner against North CarolinaPitt lists Holden Geriner as its starting quarterback, while wide receiver Malik Knight is expected to play Saturday.
GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYPitt honors Mike Ditka with No. 89 decalsThe Panthers will wear the decals Saturday against North Carolina after Ditka died Friday at 86.
GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYNotre Dame carries unbeaten start into Stanford gameThe Fighting Irish are 5-0, while Stanford enters 2-3 before the Oct. 10 matchup at Notre Dame Stadium.
GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYTennessee carries quarterback question into ArkansasThe Vols enter 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the SEC for Saturday's 4:15 p.m. kickoff in Fayetteville.
PLAYOFF · OCT 10, 2026 · READ IT →Iowa routs Washington 41-24 behind 263-yard rushing nightKamari Moulton rushed for a career-high 208 yards as Iowa improved to 5-1 with road wins over Michigan and Washington.
GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYMoulton powers Iowa past Washington, raises quarterback questionMoulton carried 26 times for a career-high 208 yards and two touchdowns in Iowa’s 41-24 victory.
PLAYOFF · OCT 10, 2026 · READ IT →No. 8 BYU beats Iowa State 24-10Bear Bachmeier threw for a season-high 329 yards and two touchdowns in Friday night's victory.
COACHING · OCT 10, 2026 · READ IT →Colorado's $26.1 Million Deion Sanders Buyout Complicates His Coaching FutureThe Buffaloes are 2-3 in 2026 after finishing 3-9 in 2025.
GENERAL · OCT 10, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYSandvik ends Wyoming’s eight-game road skidErik Sandvik made the winning field goal as Wyoming beat San Jose State 16-13 Friday night.
COACHING · OCT 10, 2026 · READ IT →Louisville rallies past Florida State after Seminoles’ 14-0 startThe 44-20 loss increased pressure on Florida State coach Mike Norvell after the Seminoles surrendered an early 14-0 lead.