Malachi Toney caught 16 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns as No. 1 Miami beat Pittsburgh 52-23. The sophomore receiver broke his own Hurricanes single-game receptions record, surpassed 2,000 career receiving yards and showed how Miami can turn short throws into game-changing plays.
North Carolina Central entered its MEAC opener on a four-game losing streak. Freshman running back Gino Addison rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns, powering the Eagles to a 31-12 victory over Delaware State and giving NCCU a fresh start in conference play.
Cole Tabb turned a career-high 173 rushing yards into the engine behind Cincinnati’s 37-24 upset of No. 8 Texas Tech. The former Stanford running back and quarterback JC French IV helped the Bearcats end the Red Raiders’ unbeaten start, deliver Cincinnati’s biggest home win over a top-10 opponent since 2006 and reshape the Big 12 race.
Jaylon Coleman scored through the air and on the ground as Liberty intercepted Kennesaw State twice, held the Owls without a touchdown and secured bowl eligibility with a 34-6 win.
Tyler Hughes opened Wyoming’s 28-14 victory over Air Force with a 68-yard touchdown run, then accounted for two passing scores and 146 rushing yards. Air Force outgained the Cowboys by 86 yards but lost three fumbles, including two in the fourth quarter that could have changed the Mountain West race.
Army blew a 14-point lead, surrendered 21 unanswered points and trailed Tulsa late in the fourth quarter. A blocked punt helped the Black Knights recover, and Dawson Jones finished the comeback with a 50-yard field goal as time expired in a 38-35 victory.
Virginia held Duke to 71 rushing yards, controlled the ball for nearly 39 minutes and led with less than two minutes remaining. Then Nate Sheppard turned a backward pass into a 28-yard touchdown throw to freshman Brody Keefe, and Patrick Smith-Young intercepted Virginia’s final attempt to seal Duke’s 19-16 victory.
Marshall honored West Virginia’s coal miners Tuesday night. A running back from Coal City scored the winning touchdown, but the decisive drive required contributions from Khalil Wilkins, the offensive line and the defense. After South Alabama tied the game, Marshall answered with a 20-13 victory.
ECU surrendered a 14-point lead, went to overtime for the second straight week and lost on another interception. Marcus Stokes and Ellis Ellis Jr. delivered the final blows in Memphis’ 41-34 comeback.
At Division II Saginaw Valley State, Terrence Brown Jr. was a 57-catch receiver. At Middle Tennessee, he’s becoming a weapon in the backfield. His 54-yard touchdown broke a tie with FIU, and his career night helped the Blue Raiders escape Miami with a 26-23 win.
Shamar Porter caught a first-quarter touchdown, then blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone in the third quarter. His two scores helped UConn beat UMass 35-16, while Cyncir Bowers’ 70-yard touchdown run and a defense that held the Minutemen to 53 rushing yards turned the rivalry into a one-sided night.
Davis Warren threw four touchdown passes in Stanford’s 31-28 win over NC State. The sixth-year quarterback’s comeback from leukemia and a season-ending knee injury added significance to the performance, but Stanford still had to withstand a late Wolfpack rally.
Step inside Kennesaw State football’s Dark Mode game day! Join CFB Moon at Fifth Third Stadium as the Owls take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in a CUSA showdown. From exploring the stadium and experiencing the atmosphere with fans to capturing the action, this is college football from the ground level.
Brennan Marion is one of the most creative offensive minds in college football — and in Episode 1 of Governor's Playbook, we break down exactly why. From the origins of the GoGo Offense to five plays that prove the system works at every level, this is the most thorough breakdown of Marion's scheme on YouTube.
🏈 WHAT WE COVER:
Who is Brennan Marion — his playing career at Tulsa & coaching journey
The GoGo Offensive System explained — philosophy, personnel & pace
System similarities — Malzahn, Bill Walsh, Air Raid & Sarkisian
5 play breakdowns straight from the film
Can Buster Faulkner get Florida back to Atlanta and the SEC Title Game? Steve Spurrier believes Florida can win nine or more games in 2026 — and new offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner is a massive reason why. In Episode 5 of Governor's Playbook, Leverett KT breaks down exactly why Faulkner is a Broyles Award caliber play caller who can get this offense back to championship contention.
The Miami Hurricanes can win a national championship in 2026 — and Shannon Dawson's offense is a major reason why. In Episode 3 of Governor's Playbook, Leverett KT breaks down exactly what makes Dawson's Air Raid system one of the most dangerous offenses in college football.
In Episode 4 of Governor's Playbook, Leverett KT breaks down Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and one of the most complete offensive systems in college football. Pro style foundation. Zone heavy run game. Play action that attacks every level. And a players first philosophy that has produced first round NFL talent year after year. Plus — Arthur Smith is now the offensive coordinator and a Part 2 is coming later this season.
Zach Kittley didn't just inherit the Air Raid — he evolved it. In Episode 2 of Governor's Playbook, Leverett KT breaks down exactly how FAU head coach Zach Kittley has modernized one of the most iconic offensive systems in college football history.
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