Rice makes the grab to score SMU's first TD (0:19)
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How Penn State can make the leap to elite, and more Week 8 thoughts
What separates college football's current ruling class from the Penn States of the world? We crunch the numbers.
A pair of unbeatens in the Group of 5 face off, plus what to expect in the Big Ten's return
Yes, the Big Ten is back. But two of the nine remaining undefeated teams in the FBS -- No. 9 Cincinnati and No. 16 SMU -- face off this weekend, too.
CFB Pod: The guys look ahead to Week 8 and give their picks. Plus, Bill Connelly and Adam Rittenberg preview the Big Ten
Pollack and Negnadhi kick off the podcast discussing what looks to be a competitive week of football, what’s up with Bo Nix, Pollack doling out gambling advice, Florida State playing hard, Iowa State rediscovering its identity and their Week 8 picks. Then, Bill Connelly joins the show to talk about potential defensive weaknesses for Ohio State, Penn State missing Micah Parsons, Michigan’s high-potential sophomore class and who can give Wisconsin a run in the West (30:45). Later, Adam Rittenberg hops on to get into pressure facing the Wolverines, how close the Nittany Lions are to the Buckeyes and the intrigue surrounding Indiana and Minnesota (42:00).
Heisman Watch: Seriously, can anyone stop Trevor Lawrence?
The Tigers QB remains the clear-cut leader, but Alabama's Mac Jones gives him a run for the top spot. And a quarterback from BYU makes a leap.
College football Power Rankings for Week 7
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.
Trevor Lawrence throws for 5 TDs in one half and more top 25 takeaways and Week 7 must-see moments
Week 7 is finally here and so is Georgia at Alabama. Mustaches, tiger tributes and more highlight this week's must-see moments across the college football landscape.
SMU runs double-reverse pass for 55-yard gain (0:37)
Naggar FG wins it for SMU in OT vs. Tulane (0:25)
Rice out-jumps defender on 10-yard TD grab (0:27)
Mega Bama-Georgia preview: A nearly perfect offense vs. a nearly perfect defense, and much more
Georgia's No. 1 defense will look to slow down Alabama's No. 1 offense in the most intriguing matchup of the season, even without Nick Saban on the sideline.
Gray breaks off 32-yard run for SMU TD (0:33)
Heisman Watch: Lawrence, Etienne and a Clemson takeover
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence is joined in the top two by teammate and record-setting RB Travis Etienne.
Why grad transfer success stories no longer apply to just college football elite
There is a new reality in college football: The graduate transfer is not for just the elite anymore. Beyond the Joe Burrow-to-LSU stories in the sport, programs such as Ole Miss, Virginia Tech and others are getting in the game.
SMU loses WR Roberson, RB McDaniel for year
SMU top wide receiver Reggie Roberson (knee) and running back TJ McDaniel (ankle) are both out for the season.
College football Power Rankings for Week 6
Following a big win over Miami, Clemson climbs to the top of the ranks for the first time this season while Florida tumbles after a loss. Oklahoma climbs back into the power rankings but the SEC remains king with six teams in the top 25.
Heisman Watch: Lawrence, Fields and two Kyles from Florida
Clemson's Trevor Lawrence commands the top spot, but Florida's QB and WR duo aren't far behind.
SMU student section ejected over virus violations
The SMU student section was cleared out by police during Saturday's game against Memphis because a majority of the crowd wasn't following coronavirus protocols.
Top 25 takeaways, Trey Lance's one-game audition and more must-see moments
The college football season rolls on into Week 5. Alabama debuts its latest addition to Bryant-Denny, Bailey Zappe's numbers continue to turn heads and even more as the SEC gives us some must-see matchups this week.
SMU celebrates fourth-quarter fumble vs. Memphis (0:16)
SMU gets late FG for 30-27 win over long-idle No. 25 Memphis
Chris Naggar kicked a 43-yard field goal with nine seconds left and SMU beat No. 25 Memphis 30-27 on Saturday, after the Mustangs blew an early three-touchdown lead against a team playing its first game in four weeks.
White's fumble leads to SMU game-winning FG (0:41)
Memphis' Austin hauls in fingertip diving catch (0:23)
SMU receiver Roberson sidelined by knee injury
SMU wide receiver Reggie Roberson Jr., who opted to bypass the 2020 NFL draft to return to the Mustangs, left Saturday's game against Memphis after suffering a noncontact knee injury. He had five catches for 243 yards and two touchdowns in the game.
Memphis forces the red zone fumble (0:30)
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2020 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 2-0 | 4-0 |
| Houston | 2-0 | 2-1 |
| Tulsa | 2-0 | 2-1 |
| Navy | 3-1 | 3-3 |
| SMU | 2-1 | 5-1 |
| Memphis | 2-1 | 3-1 |
| UCF | 2-2 | 3-2 |
| Temple | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| East Carolina | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Tulane | 0-4 | 2-4 |
| South Florida | 0-4 | 1-5 |
2020 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards335.213th
Rushing Yards182.537th
Points For37.721st
Points Against28.252nd
2020 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 22 | 23 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Stone | QB-PP | Committed | 84 |
| Je'lin Samuels | DE | Committed | 80 |
| Dylan Goffney | WR | Committed | 79 |
| Isaiah Nwokobia | S | Committed | 78 |
| Montaye Dawson | ATH | Committed | 77 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | E. Doak Walker II | Heisman Memorial Trophy |
| 1947 | E. Doak Walker II | Maxwell Award |