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The best five teams in college football right now midway through the 2025 season, according to Kirk Herbstreit.

Kirk Herbstreit names college football's best 5 teams right now

James Parks

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Oct 13, 2025

The Ohio State Buckeyes take the field prior to the NCAA football game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 4, 2025.

Why one anticipated Ohio State matchup in Columbus has lost its luster

Jake Daley

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Oct 13, 2025

Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt identified an under-the-radar replacement for James Franklin after Penn State football fired the longtime head coach.

Joel Klatt names 'under the radar' replacement for Penn State after James Franklin firing

Matt De Lima

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Oct 13, 2025

Texas Tech could run the table and earn a quarterfinal berth in the College Football Playoff.

College Football Playoff Projection After Week 7: Front-Runner Emerges in Unpredictable Big 12

Bryan Fischer

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Oct 13, 2025

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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025. Ohio State won 34-16.

PFF grade shows just how good Ohio State QB Julian Sayin has been

Ty Kohler

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Oct 13, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

Ohio State Reacts to 'Battle' Against Illinois: 'They're a Top-10 Team'

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 12, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws downfield during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Did Illinois Discover a New Cheat Code for Luke Altmyer Against Ohio State?

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 12, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) throws a pass in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

USC's Newest College Football Playoff Projection is Turning Heads

Caden Handwork

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Oct 12, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) arrives with his teammates before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Dante Moore, Fernando Mendoza Showdown Shifts Heisman Trophy Betting Odds

Lily Crane

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Oct 12, 2025

Where things stand in the new AP top 25 college football rankings coming out of a big Saturday and looking ahead to Week 8.

AP top 25 poll: Texas is back, Sooners sink in Week 8 college football rankings

James Parks

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Oct 12, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley celebrates after kicker Ryon Sayeri (48) hit a 54-yard field goal in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' Receive Surprising Ranking Following Signature Win Over Michigan

Caden Handwork

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Oct 12, 2025

Where things stand in the Coaches Poll top 25 college football rankings coming out of an active Saturday and moving into Week 8.

Coaches Poll top 25: USC, Texas storm back in Week 8 college football rankings

James Parks

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Oct 12, 2025

Ty Simpson had another big game in Alabama's win over Missouri in Week 7

Ranking the Top Five Heisman Trophy Candidates After College Football's Week 7

Blake Silverman

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Oct 12, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti looks up at the scoreboard against the Oregon Ducks during the second quarter at Autzen Stadium.

AP Top 25 Poll Chaos After Indiana Beats Oregon, Texas Upsets Oklahoma

Charlie Viehl

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Oct 12, 2025

ESPN updates the Top 25 college football rankings for Week 8.

College football rankings: ESPN updates Top 25 poll for Week 8

James Parks

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Oct 12, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7), cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) and defensive lineman Kayden McDonald (98) celebrate after a fumble by Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025. Ohio State won 34-16.

Three players who stepped up in Ohio State's win over Illinois

Ty Kohler

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Oct 12, 2025

Predicting the AP top 25 college football rankings in Week 8

Predicting the AP top 25 college football rankings for Week 8 after major upsets

James Parks

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Oct 12, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman looks to the scoreboard against the NC State Wolfpack during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame Holds Steady in College Football Playoff Projections Following Week 7 Win

Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 12, 2025

Oct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) looks to throw a pass against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

How Illinois Became First Team to Break Through Ohio State Defense in 2025

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 11, 2025

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