Even with wins on the field, Notre Dame and Texas A&M find themselves on the losing end after a wild Week 2 that saw several unexpectedly close games.
Author: Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY
Analysis: Oregon’s upset of Ohio State will reverberate through Big 10, Pac-12 and into the College Football Playoff
The deepest impact of the Ducks’ win is reserved for how it re-establishes the Pac-12 as conference worthy of being included in the championship mix.
Win or lose, Indiana will pay Idaho $1.2 million for Saturday’s game between the FBS and FCS teams
The reason for Idaho’s massive payday can be linked to the program’s unique decision to transition down from the FBS to the FCS after the 2017 season.
College football winners and losers: Georgia, UCLA notch statement wins; ACC has rocky Week 1
The 2021 college football season is already at top speed after Week 1 slate full of implications for the College Football Playoff and national title.
No. 5 Georgia knocks off No. 2 Clemson in game with College Football Playoff implications
The Bulldogs’ stout defense shuts down the Tigers and new quarterback DJ Uiagalelei in 10-3 victory.
Analysis: Believe the hype. New-look Alabama stronger than ever in rout of Miami.
Coach Nick Saban has Crimson Tide firing on all cylinders with a new offensive coordinator and new quarterback. They look in mid-season form.
Big 12 Conference selects four new schools to join league: BYU, Houston, Central Florida and Cincinnati
While BYU has national appeal, the three additions from the American Conference would push the Big 12 into large markets in Ohio and Florida.
Week 1 winners and losers: Ohio State, N.C. State and Josh Heupel make splash
Ohio State debuts a starting quarterback and holds off Minnesota. Tennessee debuts a coach and rolls Bowling Green. One conference leaves us confused.
College football winners and losers: Illinois surprises, UCLA rolls, Nebraska falls again
UCLA looked great in a season-opening rout of Hawaii, while Nebraska coach Scott Frost is already on the hot seat after losing to Illinois.
2021 Heisman Trophy predictions: Wide-open field littered with quarterbacks
For the first time since 2003, none of the players who finished in the top five in Heisman voting are returning. USA TODAY Sports predicts contenders.