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GameDay Kickoff: The Big Ten takes center stage, a CFP preview in Georgia-Alabama

Almost all of the Big Ten teams are looking for a statement win this weekend, but what else is in store for Week 6?

Best bets: Does the 'white out' game set up for points galore?

Pamela Maldonado and Mark Zinno break down the best bets they see around college football for Week 6.

No. 2 Georgia to be without key RB Bowens against No. 6 Alabama

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens, who leads the No. 2 Bulldogs with six rushing touchdowns in five games, will miss Saturday's game at No. 6 Alabama. Meanwhile, Nate Frazier is poised to return after missing most of the past two games.

Mizzou freshman Jones receives heart transplant, recovering in hospital

Missouri offensive lineman Johnnie "DJ" Jones received a heart transplant Wednesday night.

Oregon QB Moore ruled out for UCLA game; Raiola to get start

Quarterback Dante Moore is officially out for Saturday's matchup between No. 13 Oregon and No. 21 UCLA, according to Wednesday's official Big Ten injury report.

Iowa's Ferentz: QB Brown likely to be medically cleared, playing status iffy

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said QB Hank Brown likely will be medically cleared for Friday's game but hasn't done much in practice.

Alabama TE Ford hopes to play vs. Georgia despite broken arm

Alabama tight end Josh Ford broke his arm during last Saturday's win over Mississippi State, had surgery Sunday and is attempting to play vs No. 2 Georgia.

Alabama, Georgia prepare for hurricane to hit Saturday's game

Tropical storm Isaias has developed into a hurricane and could hit the Gulf Coast as early as Friday -- potentially taking it near Bryant-Denny Stadium, the site of Saturday's game between No. 6 Alabama and No. 2 Georgia.

Michigan TE apologizes for 'inappropriate' criticism of OC Beck

Michigan tight end Zack Marshall apologized for "inappropriate comments" after a leaked group text showed messages attributed to him that criticized OC Jason Beck.

Sources: BYU tailback Martin out for 4 to 6 weeks

BYU running back LJ Martin will be sidelined for at least a month with a lower body injury, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday.

🚽 Nebraska selling stadium urinal troughs ahead of renovation

The University of Nebraska is selling off soon-to-be removed items from Memorial Stadium ahead of a $600 million renovation, including seats, signs, suite items -- and urinals.

How Iowa ended up with Van Hayden, college football's most unique cover band

A group of Hawkeyes fans decided to learn Van Halen covers as a bit. Now they're the life of the party on game days.

Why a surprise player tops our rankings of the 25 best freshmen

After five weeks of the season we've seen some first-year players make a bigger impact than expected.

Don't look now, Michiganders, but you're back in the Bottom 10

Apparently the Wolverines were so comfortable on our dubious list last week, they decided to stick around.

If they're not starting, they're departing: The QB2 talent drain in college football

How hard is it to get, hold on to and pay a backup QB in today's college football?

A journey through the Mississippi town that produced Kamario Taylor

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Betting: Is the over or under the play in Alabama-Georgia game?

Pamela Maldonado dives into the numbers to find the best way to bet the Alabama-Georgia game in Tuscaloosa.

Could Jeremiah Smith turn Heisman race into a runaway?

With another 200-yard game, Ohio State's star receiver could start pulling away from the field.

Breaking down Heisman, CFP odds: Record-breaking receiver and a Big 12 contender

Let's break down the odds boards for the CFP and Heisman races after Week 5.

2027 recruiting class rankings: Iowa State's gains push Cyclones into top 50

Where the top 50 classes stand as the latest cycle hits the home stretch.

Wisconsin conundrum, rise of Diaz and Dickert, coordinator questions

So far, internal hires aren't working at a few spots while other coaches have elevated their profiles.