The Big Ten returns! Ohio State enters the fray and immediately earns its top-three spot. Notre Dame hops Georgia for the fourth spot, and Michigan climbs into the top 10 with a big win. Indiana steals the show in Week 8's Power Rankings, however.
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Alabama’s win over Georgia, Mac Jones flying under the radar, Steve Sarkisian changing up the Tide’s offense, why defense no longer wins championship, if Stetson Bennett IV should remain the starter in Athens, Clemson dropping 73 against Georgia Tech, and what to expect from Penn State, Ohio State and Michigan in the Big Ten’s opening weekend.
What's next for each AP Top 25 team? Well, for starters, the Big Ten, led by No. 5 Ohio State, will finally take the field. Here's what to expect for each ranked team.
How would you rank each team in the three Power 5 conferences that have already begun play? Let's have a look.
Only in 2020 can we be celebrating the midway point before the Big Ten or Pac-12 has taken the field. But with seven weeks down and eight to go until conference title weekend, let's look back on the best of the year so far.
Alabama beat rival Georgia on Saturday night to strengthen its hold atop the SEC and College Football Playoff race. Where does the loss leave the Bulldogs come bowl season? Mark Schlabach and Kyle Bonagura unveil their latest lists.
Saturday was business as usual for No. 1 Clemson and No. 2 Alabama. But is there cause for concern for Auburn and Notre Dame?
Trevor Lawrence and Clemson put up 73 points on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to claim the top spot after Alabama's big win over Georgia. The Bulldogs don't fall far, though, while North Carolina tumbles after an upset loss in Tallahassee.
Multiple SEC schools will have revenue from the conference deducted as a result of not following proper COVID-19 protocols, sources told ESPN.
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing David’s Dude of the Week, team defense across the sport improving as the season goes on, what Georgia’s offense needs to do against Alabama, the issues with LSU’s defense, why Mississippi State has gone 20 straight possessions without a score and their Week 7 picks. Later, Ivan Maisel joins the pod to talk about what has stood out during the early part of the season, Mack Brown’s turnaround at UNC, Tom Herman being in a tough spot at Texas and Spencer Rattler’s growing pains.
Keyshawn expected a lot more from Josh Allen vs. the Titans on Tuesday Night. Jimbo Fisher joins to talk about his program's huge win over #4 Florida this past weekend. Jake Trotter joins to talk about the Browns' hot start to the season. Plus...is Jay a huge Seinfeld fan?
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Alabama’s defense trying to find itself, their idea for LSU’s maligned defense, heartbreak for Arkansas against Auburn, still not knowing how good Oklahoma and Texas really are, Clemson sending Miami back to the kid’s table, North Carolina and Notre Dame lagging behind the Tigers in the ACC, and Georgia-Alabama.
Kirk Herbstreit comments on the state of defensive play across the country, especially in the SEC, and why we're seeing big score lines.
Texas A&M WR Caleb Chapman is likely out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in the win over Florida on Saturday.
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Florida | 2-1 | 2-1 |
| Missouri | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Kentucky | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Tennessee | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| South Carolina | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-3 | 0-3 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Alabama | 5-0 | 5-0 |
| Texas A&M | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Auburn | 3-2 | 3-2 |
| Arkansas | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| LSU | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Mississippi State | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Ole Miss | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 7 | 9 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadrach Banks | WR | Committed | 84 |
| Dreyden Norwood | ATH | Committed | 84 |
| Reuben Fatheree II | OT | Committed | 83 |
| Marcus Burris | DE | Committed | 83 |
| Kendal Daniels | S | Committed | 83 |
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | B. Mann | Ray Guy Award |
| 2016 | T. Knight | Wuerffel Trophy |
| 2012 | J. Manziel | Davey O'Brien Award |
| 2012 | J. Manziel | Heisman Memorial Trophy |
| 2012 | L. Joeckel | Outland Trophy |
