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Embattled USC coach Lincoln Riley picked up perhaps the biggest win of his time with the Trojans, beating Ohio State Saturday.

Embattled USC coach Lincoln Riley picked up perhaps the biggest win of his time with the Trojans, beating Ohio State Saturday.

Plus: Backup QBs struggle to fill in for Heisman hopefuls, Ahmad Hardy returns and Texas Tech’s quarterback gambit pays off.

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Sep 3, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders arrives before the game at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava delivered a standout performance in Week 0, completing 25 of 29 passes for 286 yards, 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions while also rushing for a score in a comfortable win over San Jose State. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

Here’s an explainer on why this year’s Week 0 college football slate will be the last of its kind.

A year after blowing out North Carolina to open the season, Sonny Dykes and TCU suffered a rough loss to the Tar Heels in Dublin.

Eastern Michigan is favored against Sacramento State in Week 0 of the college football season.

Sacramento State Hornets head coach Brennan Marion listens to one of the assistant coaches yell at players on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.

Indiana enters the 2026 college football season as the defending champions—but did the Hoosiers win any preseason superlatives?

Nov 4, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) carries the ball for a first down against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Jaxson Dart & Cam Skattebo Rookie Cards. Including: 2025 Panini Revolution Football and Panini Mosaic.

Jul 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Oregon Football head coach Dan Lanning speaks during Big Ten Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Sacramento State Hornets head coach Brennan Marion listens to one of the assistant coaches yell at players on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.

Boise State is one of over two dozen Division I programs moving conferences next season in either basketball or football.

Tim Polasek and North Dakota State may have a shot at the CFP in their inaugural FBS season.

Refugio s Ernest Campbell watches team practice at the high school on Aug. 4, 2023, in Texas.

Tulsa quarterback Cardell Williams (2) throws the ball in the second half during an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State and Tulsa in Tulsa, Okla.

Sep 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Nov 1, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Illinois State wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz (2)

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos wide receivers coach Jason Phillips against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches the run of play during the 3rd quarter between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images