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Virginia fans storm the field after their team made a game-winning interception in the end zone on a pass intended for Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Squirrel White (4) in the second overtime at Scott Stadium.

College football’s Top 5 finishes from the weekend

Josh Helmholdt

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Sep 28, 2025

Duke and running back Nate Sheppard took a massive FPI jump off a win over Syracuse.

College football rankings: biggest risers and fallers in updated ESPN FPI after Week 5

Joe Cox

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Sep 28, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin and quarterback Drew Allar (15) react after losing to the Oregon Ducks at Beaver Stadium.

Upset-Filled Weekend Shuffles Latest AP Top 25 Poll

Charlie Viehl

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Sep 28, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Justin Bowick (0) runs past Southern California Trojans cornerback Braylon Conley (22) and scores on a 25 yard reception for a touchdown during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Luke Altmyer and Justin Bowick Cement Connection: 'I Want J-Bo'

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 28, 2025

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning celebrates his win with Duck fans as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

AP Top 25 Poll Chaos After Oregon Beats Penn State, Alabama Upsets Georgia

Charlie Viehl

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Sep 28, 2025

Keysan Taylor, a junior football player for Guilford High School, is pictured Aug. 15, 2025, along the Rock River in downtown Rockford.

Illinois Football Offers In-State Three-Star Athlete Keysan Taylor

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 28, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava Shows Human Side In Upset Loss To Illinois

Gabriel Duarte

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini kicker David Olano (24) lines up a field goal kick during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Game Balls: Illinois Football Standouts in Week 5 Win Over USC

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 27, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lincoln Riley Believes USC Trojans 'Squandered Opportunities' in Loss to Illinois

Kendell Hollowell

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team down the Illini Walk before an NCAA football game with the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Coach Bret Bielema's Postgame Presser: 'I Knew How We Would Respond'

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 27, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Defends Late Game Clock Management In Loss To Illinois

Caden Handwork

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Sep 28, 2025

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC wide receiver Makai Lemon speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

USC Receiver Makai Lemon Earns MVP Despite Trojans’ Heartbreaking Loss

Cory Pappas

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Huge Homecoming Win for Illinois Against USC

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Reveals USC Trojans 'Riled Up' Fighting Illini Before Game

Angela Miele

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Sep 27, 2025

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Bret Bielema Delivers Legendary Line Following Win Over USC

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 34-32 Win Over USC

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley talks with players during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium.

Reviewing Questionable Call in USC Trojans' Comeback Bid in Upset Loss to Illinois

Charlie Viehl

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Sep 27, 2025

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' Starting Offensive Lineman Ruled Out with Injury vs. Illinois

Angela Miele

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Sep 27, 2025

The Trojans nearly pulled off a trick play in the second quarter.

USC Debuts Incredibly Creative Trick Play for 75-Yard Touchdown Erased by Penalty

Tom Dierberger

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Sep 27, 2025

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