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Penn State leads nine bounce-back teams that don't look like flukes
Several teams that struggled through some or all of last fall are surging to begin the season. And these teams look poised to sustain.
TOP HEADLINES
HOLD ON A MINUTE
All lost for Clemson, Notre Dame and the Pac-12? Here's your latest dose of reality after Week 3
It is time to panic in Clemson! Oregon is the only playoff hope (again) for the Pac-12! The Spartans will rule all of Michigan by the time the season ends! Well, we might squash some college football dreams after your latest overreactions.
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College football roundtable: What we learned from Week 3
The Pac-12 might need Oregon to be great, but the Big Ten is more than Ohio State. What else did we learn from Week 3?
GOING OUT ON A LIMB
Michigan to the CFP? Four-loss Clemson? Bold predictions after three chaotic weeks
We've seen our share of surprises and near misses already, but we want more -- and think we know just where to look.
PLAYOFF PREDICTOR
Who will make the College Football Playoff?
With help from the Allstate Playoff Predictor, you can pick a top title contender, play out its season and see what chances it has to make the top four at the end of the year.
RAMIFICATIONS OF GATORS' LOSS
In Alabama loss, Florida knows moral victories aren't enough
Even in defeat, Florida showed it is time to stop expecting and celebrating close but not enough. It is time to start expecting championships again.
Stephen A. can't believe he has to wear a Gators tie after losing bet to Tebow
WHERE WE STAND
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What's next for each team in the AP Top 25?
With the AP poll coming out, here's what is next up for each team in the new rankings.
College football bowl projections and analysis: Top matchups, playoff breakdowns and more
With Week 3 in the books, we forecast every bowl matchup, including the College Football Playoff.
WEEK 3 REACTION
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College Football Playoff takeaways: Big names struggling, new teams surging and more
Week 3 revealed some cracks in the teams near the top, which could come into play down the line as the College Football Playoff race heats up.
College Football Power Rankings after Week 3
Does Alabama's nail biter knock the reigning No. 1 out of the top spot? We rank the 25 best teams.
EVALUATING THE WEEK 3 ACTION
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We're telling you there's a chance: An Alabama title might not be inevitable this season
There's a chance -- a chance -- Alabama won't dominate the sport again as it did in 2020, and that other contenders or some true underdogs could find their way to the penthouse.
College Football Playoff picks after Week 3
Who is in and who is out? Our reporters make their top-four picks.
Top Headlines
- Rutgers suspends CBs for paintball gun incident
- Buckeyes QB Stroud on track to start vs. Akron
- Irish's Coan: Starting vs. Badgers will be 'weird'
- Clemson DT Davis out with torn bicep; RB to exit
- Western Michigan coach tests positive for COVID
- Clemson, Ohio State slip in AP poll despite wins
- Kansas RB Gardner enters transfer portal
- Purdue's top WR Bell enters concussion protocol
- Bold predictions: CFP field and more
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
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Can the NCAA puzzle be solved amid a culture of mistrust?
After a summer marked by monumental change and feuding factions, the NCAA is promising change. Again. Can the NCAA and its varied members find common ground?
Lasting impact
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How 9/11 continues to resonate throughout college football 20 years later
From the first game played after 9/11 to an 1,800-mile walk, coaches and former players recall how 9/11 influenced them 20 years ago and now.
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Live games, shows and more
Catch exclusive coverage of hundreds of live events and on demand content from across the Big 12 Conference, including "Our Time," an in-depth series following Mike Gundy and the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
