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Rece Davis predicted Oregon will earn a tough road win over Iowa, praising the Ducks’ balance and playoff outlook ahead of Saturday’s matchup at Kinnick Stadium in a Big Ten clash on CBS.
On ESPN’s College GameDay podcast, Rece Davis picked Texas Tech to beat BYU, citing the Red Raiders’ dominant defensive line, balanced offense, and quarterback Behren Morton’s return ahead of Saturday’s Big 12 showdown in Lubbock.
College football analyst David Pollack predicts Alabama over LSU in Week 11, pointing to the Crimson Tide’s defensive rise, Garrett Nussmeier’s offensive struggles, and the matchup’s importance in the SEC race.
Rece Davis praised Pat Fitzgerald on ESPN’s College GameDay podcast, sharing a personal story and saying the former Northwestern coach “deserves another shot” as he pursues new college football opportunities.
Zach Gelb challenged Urban Meyer to take a lie detector test after Meyer denied reports of discussing the Penn State head coaching job following James Franklin’s firing, escalating the ongoing coaching carousel controversy.
College football analyst Robert Griffin III releases his Heisman Trophy rankings for Week 11, naming Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin the top candidate ahead of Alabama’s Ty Simpson and Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza.
ESPN’s Greg McElroy questioned Iowa’s No. 20 spot in the Week 11 College Football Playoff rankings, saying the committee gave the Hawkeyes too much credit for a close loss to Indiana and not enough weight to their lack of quality wins.
Joel Klatt highlighted the College Football Playoff committee’s treatment of the ACC, saying Virginia, Louisville, Georgia Tech, and Miami were ranked low and declaring the conference a one-bid league after the initial CFP rankings release.
ESPN’s Greg McElroy breaks down why USC still controls its College Football Playoff destiny after debuting at No. 19 in the first CFP rankings, highlighting the Trojans’ remaining schedule, offensive firepower, and opportunities against Iowa and Oregon.
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt praised Indiana football as the most complete team in the country after the College Football Playoff rankings revealed the Hoosiers at No. 2 behind Ohio State, citing elite balance on offense and defense in their 9-0 start.
After the initial College Football Playoff rankings, Greg McElroy says Ohio State earned the No. 1 spot thanks to its defensive dominance, quarterback Julian Sayin’s progress, and top-25 wins that justify the Buckeyes’ position atop the CFP rankings.
After the first College Football Playoff rankings, Joel Klatt said Texas could still qualify for the CFP with three losses, citing the committee’s emphasis on nonconference scheduling and strength of opponents in the new 12-team playoff format.
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