Ohio State running back Bo Jackson, top, is tackled by Penn State defensive back Antoine Belgrave-Shorter during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

After beating Vanderbilt in Tennessee for the first time last year, Texas now has a chance on its hands to seal successive wins in this head-to-head in another historic first. Almost a century passed between these two teams meeting prior to their 2024 fixture, but they’re now getting well-acquainted as SEC rivals.

As recently as three weeks ago, the Miami Hurricanes appeared to be a shoo-in for the 12-team College Football Playoff. They were off to a 5-0 start, had three wins over ranked teams at the time of the matchup and looked like one of college football’s more complete teams in a season filled with parity.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is making good progress in practice, coach Steve Sarkisian says. However, his status to return from a concussion in time to play against No. 9 Vanderbilt remains uncertain.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Jadarian Price scored on a tackle-breaking 100-yard kickoff return in the third quarter, Jeremiyah Love rushed for a career-high 228 yards and a score, and No. 13 Notre Dame beat No. 20 Southern California 34-24 on Saturday night.

Alabama surges forward while Indiana stays No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-136 after the action in Week 8 of the college football season.

Gunner Stockton threw two touchdown passes, Chauncey Bowens scored on a 36-yard run late and No. 5 Georgia escaped the rivalry known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” with a 24-20 victory against Florida.

While Air Force leads the all-time series 38-20-1, Army has won the last two meetings, including a 20-3 win at home. Navy reclaimed the CiC Trophy with a sweep of the Falcons and Black Knights last season. Air Force has won the trophy, introduced in 1972, a record 21 times, with Navy winning 17 and Army claiming it 10 times.

Former Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt is returning to college football at Jacksonville State. The NCAA informed Jacksonville State it could hire him as an analyst.

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