The USC opening will be the thread that links together the biggest coaches and best teams in the chase for the College Football Playoff.
Author: Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY
Winners and losers from Week 2 in college football: Oregon, Iowa and South Carolina earn praise
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.
Opinion: Oregon win punctures Ohio State’s aura of invincibility, prompts pressing questions
Does the loss impact the Buckeyes’ aura of invincibility heading into Big Ten play? Penn State, Iowa hope so.
College football Week 1 QB rankings: Alabama’s Bryce Young tops the list while Matt Corral has breakout performance
Bryce Young leads three SEC quarterbacks among the top 10 in the nation after Week 1.
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.
Big 12 expansion: What to know as conference gets set to add four new schools
Brigham Young, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston represent the best available options for the Big 12, which was on life support recently.
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.
2021 college football story lines to watch include bevy of new QBs, Alabama’s rebuild and ‘Super Seniors’
Change is afoot. There’s a new playoff format under debate. Several new quarterbacks are set to ascend into stardom. And ‘Super Seniors’ are here.
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.