October 2026
Every wire entry from October 2026.
| When | Program | Action | Why it matters | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31 | ||||
| 4d | Texas | Rasheem Biles: 8 tackles · 4 TFL · 3 sacks vs Mississippi State | Notable | |
| 4d | Samford | Max Steve: 20 tackles vs Wofford | Notable | |
| 4d | Tarleton State | Chris Robinson: 16 tackles · 1 TFL vs Eastern Kentucky | Notable | |
| 4d | Montana | Brooks Davis: 9 rec · 231 yds · 3 TD at Eastern Washington | Major | |
| 4d | SE Louisiana | Jake Dalmado: 13 tackles · 3 TFL · 1 sack at East Texas A&M | Notable | |
| 4d | Marist | Jace Williamson: 22 tackles · 1 TFL at San Diego | Notable | |
| 4d | Syracuse | Syracuse beats ranked team for first time since 2024 | Reported by The Daily Orange ↗ “With a young team, sometimes it takes a little bit more time” — The Daily Orange Became a story: Syracuse beats ranked team for first time since 2024 · Talked about | Minor |
| 4d | Mercer | Ronin Dangler: 7 tackles · 3 TFL · 3 sacks vs The Citadel | Notable | |
| 4d | Utah Tech | Will Alovao: 3 tackles · 3 TFL · 3 sacks vs Idaho State | Notable | |
| 4d | Air Force | Kemper Hodges: 35 car · 200 yds · 4 TD vs UConn | Notable | |
| 4d | Notre Dame | Drayk Bowen out for game | +Narrative | |
| 4d | St. Thomas (MN) | Will Seymour: 8 tackles · 3.5 TFL · 3.5 sacks vs Davidson | Notable | |
| 4d | Lindenwood | Andrew Baumgart: 6 tackles · 3.5 TFL · 3 sacks vs Tennessee State | Notable | |
| 4d | Western Illinois | Kennedy McGill: 35 car · 295 yds · 4 TD at Charleston Southern | Notable | |
| 4d | Colorado | Gideon Lampron: 15 tackles · 4 TFL · 2 sacks vs Kansas State | Notable | |
| 4d | Northern Iowa | Braden McShane: 17 tackles · 2 TFL · 1 sack vs Indiana State | Notable | |
| 4d | Charleston Southern | Steve Zayachkowsky: 17 tackles · 1 TFL vs Western Illinois | Notable | |
| 4d | Baylor | Baylor sues ex-player for breach | Major | |
| 4d | Morehead State | Anthony Ice: 6 rec · 175 yds · 3 TD vs Drake | Notable | |
| 4d | Holy Cross | Joseph Williams: 19 car · 206 yds · 3 TD vs Richmond | Notable | |
| 4d | Morehead State | Sidney Webb: 19 tackles · 0.5 TFL vs Drake | Notable | |
| 4d | Presbyterian | Ryan Largin: 17 tackles · 1 TFL vs Butler | Notable | |
| 4d | Youngstown State | Lynn Wyche-El: 6 rec · 148 yds · 3 TD vs North Dakota | Notable | |
| 4d | UAlbany | Shawan Lewis: 7 tackles · 3.5 TFL · 3.5 sacks vs Campbell | Notable | |
| 4d | Duquesne | Ryan Petras: 8 rec · 153 yds · 3 TD at New Haven | Notable | |
| 4d | South Florida | C.J. Hicks: 5 tackles · 4 TFL · 4 sacks vs UAB | Notable | |
| 4d | Bucknell | Brandon Biagiarelli: 16 tackles · 2 TFL · 1 sack at Lehigh | Notable | |
| 4d | Rhode Island | Rohan Davy: 19 tackles · 1 TFL · 1 sack vs Maine | Notable | |
| 4d | Duke | Nate Sheppard: 20 car · 97 yds · 5 TD vs Boston College | Notable | |
| 4d | Wisconsin | Cooper Catalano: 16 tackles · 1.5 TFL at Iowa | Notable | |
| 4d | NC State | Raul Aguirre Jr.: 16 tackles · 2 TFL vs California | Notable | |
| 4d | BYU | BYU athletic director leaving in Jan ‘27 | Notable | |
| 4d | TCU | Yormark leaving Big 12 | Minor | |
| October 30 | ||||
| 5d | Texas | Colin Simmons out for Mississippi State | The Texas Longhorns were looking likely to be without edge rusher Colin Simmons for their upcoming matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| 5d | Oregon | Oregon WR Messiah Hampton arrested | Notable | |
| 5d | College football | Oregon WR arrested on felony charges | Moves college football | |
| 5d | Baylor | Baylor seeks buyout money for Aranda | Major | |
| 5d | Clemson | Clemson WR out for FSU game | Clemson will not have a freshman target for a second straight game. — TigerNet | Notable |
| 5d | Central Michigan | WR Langston Lewis arrested for OWI | Notable | |
| 5d | Harvard | Xaden Benson: 3 INT at Dartmouth | Notable | |
| 5d | West Virginia | Big 12 commissioner stepping down | Minor | |
| 5d | SMU | Temporary restraining order granted for BJ Edwards | SMU transfer BJ Edwards is now eligible to play for the Sooners after a Cleveland County judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday afternoon. — OU Daily | Minor |
| 5d | Penn State | $21M jumbotron deal funded externally | Notable | |
| 5d | UCLA | UCLA stadium deal funded | Minor | |
| 5d | Ball State | Ball State coach criticizes CFP leaders | Ball State coach Mike Uremovich blasts college football leadership over the proposed 24-team playoff, joining a growing chorus of outspoken critics. — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| 5d | Baylor | Baylor sues former player for NIL buyout breach | Moves Big 12 | |
| 5d | Wisconsin | UW System names new president | Minor | |
| 5d | North Carolina | Top-ranked wing commits to Carolina | Minor | |
| 5d | Texas Tech | Big 12 commissioner resigns | Friday, fans around the nation learned that Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark will be stepping down effective January 31, 2027. — Wreck Em Red Became a story: Big 12 commissioner resigns · Talked about | Minor |
| 5d | Kentucky | Court denies NCAA's request to block Afari Jr. | Moves SEC | |
| 5d | Houston | Yormark leaving Big XII | Minor | |
| 5d | Baylor | Brett Yormark leaves Big 12 | Minor | |
| 5d | App State | Sun Belt title odds: +650 → +500 (▲3.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| 5d | Georgia Southern | Sun Belt title odds: +3000 → +700 (▲9.3pp implied) | Notable | |
| 5d | James Madison | Sun Belt title odds: -120 → +260 (▼26.8pp implied) | Major | |
| 5d | Louisiana Tech | Sun Belt title odds: +275 → +220 (▲4.6pp implied) | Signal | |
| 5d | SMU | Former SMU coach June Jones dies | Minor | |
| 5d | Oregon | Dante Moore out for season | Major | |
| October 29 | ||||
| 6d | Florida | Napier fired as Florida coach | Notable | |
| 6d | Purdue | Purdue releases unofficial depth chart | Notable | |
| 6d | Georgia | Chauncey Bowens out for Georgia | Notable | |
| 6d | Florida Atlantic | Easton Messer: 16 rec · 189 yds · 3 TD at North Texas | Major | |
| 6d | Florida Atlantic | Caden Veltkamp: 452 yds · 5 TD at North Texas | Notable | |
| 6d | Troy | Justin Powe: 3 INT at James Madison | Notable | |
| 6d | Navy | Navy coach arrested in sting | Notable | |
| 6d | South Carolina | South Carolina DB, RB out for Oklahoma game | Notable | |
| 6d | Clemson | Josh Pate criticizes Clemson, Dabo Swinney's buyout | Major | |
| 6d | NC State | NC State fires Dave Doeren | Minor | |
| 6d | North Texas | June Jones passes away | Minor | |
| 6d | Hawai'i | June Jones, former Hawai'i coach, dies at 73 | Minor | |
| 6d | UCLA | Nico Iamaleava out for season | “Well, I'm heartbroken the way my season ended. I've finally accepted that this year is really over for me” — ESPN Became a story: Nico Iamaleava out for season · Whole sport | Major |
| 6d | TCU | Fort Worth-area recruit decommits from TCU | Minor | |
| 6d | Ball State | SGA calls for removal of Board chair | Minor | |
| 6d | Georgia | June Jones dies at 73 | Notable | |
| 6d | Northwestern | Dante Moore out for season | Major | |
| 6d | Wisconsin | $21M jumbotron deal funded | Minor | |
| 6d | Nebraska | $21M jumbotron deal funded | Minor | |
| 6d | Liberty | C-USA title odds: -200 → -235 (▲3.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| 6d | New Mexico State | C-USA title odds: +1500 → +4000 (▼3.8pp implied) | Signal | |
| October 28 | ||||
| Oct 28 | Minnesota | Bob Uecker dies | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | UCF | Big 12 addresses UCF fan chants | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | Oklahoma State | Carson Kolb out for Iowa State game | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | Minnesota | Hastings RB Zack Shatek commits to Minnesota | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | UTSA | UTSA coach suspended after DWI arrest | Notable | |
| Oct 28 | Rutgers | Rutgers QB out for game | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | UCF | UCF beats BYU for first time | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | Utah | Big 12 penalizes discriminatory chants | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | California | Cal lists WR, LB, RB injuries | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | BYU | Big 12 penalizes discriminatory chants | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | Ohio State | Ohio State injury report released | Notable | |
| Oct 28 | Tennessee | 2027 CB Preston Glasco commits to Tennessee | Notable | |
| Oct 28 | Big 12 | Big 12 fines UCF $100K for chants | Major | |
| Oct 28 | Sam Houston | Sam Houston fires head coach Phil Longo | The offensive minded coach sure had trouble leading a successful offense during his rough tenure as Sam Houston's head coach. — Keeping It Heel | Major |
| Oct 28 | Iowa State | Jimmy Rogers names starting QB | Moves Big 12 | |
| Oct 28 | LSU | Kiffin calls out SEC scheduling | Kiffin does not buy the conspiracy theory that the SEC wants LSU to win. — AOL.com | Notable |
| Oct 28 | Syracuse | 3-star OL decommits from Syracuse | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | LSU | LSU's Kiffin calls out SEC | LSU head coach Lane Kiffin called out the SEC over its controversial decision regarding the Tigers’ matchup against Alabama next week. — Heavy | Notable |
| Oct 28 | Texas Tech | Booster dismisses McGuire hot seat | Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell made some noise following the Red Raiders' first loss of the year to Cincinnati. — On3 | Moves Big 12 |
| Oct 28 | Indiana | Indiana ends 56-year winless streak at Michigan | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | Ohio State | Big Ten limits NIL deals | Major | |
| Oct 28 | Colorado State | CSU president stepping down | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | Sacramento State | Sac State coach making staff change | Minor | |
| October 27 | ||||
| Oct 27 | Oklahoma | Oklahoma player dies from injury | Notable | |
| Oct 27 | Nebraska | Kamari Moulton out for season | Major | |
| Oct 27 | Alabama | Alabama dismisses Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. | +Narrative | |
| Oct 27 | Delaware | Delaware snaps road losing streak | The way Delaware started the game, it looked like Nick Minicucci might have to break every record in the book for the Blue Hens. — Bay to Bay News Became a story: Delaware snaps road losing streak · Small stir | Minor |
| Oct 27 | Florida State | Florida State fires AD Michael Alford | Reported by Saturday Down South ↗ Became a story: Florida State fires AD Michael Alford · Talked about | Notable |
| Oct 27 | Florida State | FSU president updates AD search | Florida State's president sent a letter to the fans expressing his motivation to find the right AD and for a proper rebuild. — Saturday Down South | Major |
| Oct 27 | Clemson | $57M Swinney buyout figure disclosed | Major | |
| Oct 27 | NC State | Conner Rutherford decommits from NC State | Minor | |
| Oct 27 | Iowa | RB Kamari Moulton out for season | The Hawkeyes have a week of soul searching before taking on the Wisconsin Badgers for an 11:00 AM CT game. — Black Heart Gold Pants Became a story: RB Kamari Moulton out for season · National argument | Major |
| Oct 27 | NC State | Doeren calls out NIL resources | Former NC State head coach Dave Doeren called for the school to make a larger commitment to its NIL fund after he was fired from his position on Saturday. — Bleacher Report | Notable |
| Oct 27 | Delaware | Sean Wilson: 9 rec · 183 yds · 2 TD at Western Kentucky | Notable | |
| Oct 27 | Stanford | Stanford ends FBS's longest road losing streak | Minor | |
| Oct 27 | College football | Clemson, UNC support college sports bill | Clemson and North Carolina are working with local legislators in an effort to pass the Protect College Sports Act while pushing for a change to a section of the law governing schools changing conferences. — ESPN Became a story: Clemson, UNC support college sports bill · Talked about | Major |
| Oct 27 | Georgia Tech | Georgia Tech releases depth chart | Notable | |
| Oct 27 | LSU | SEC sues LSU over eligibility | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 27 | SMU | SMU releases depth chart for Syracuse game | Notable | |
| Oct 27 | Florida | Napier's buyout among largest in CFB history | Notable | |
| Oct 27 | Washington | Hawkeyes RB Kamari Moulton out for season | Major | |
| Oct 27 | Jacksonville State | WR Quentin Lewis commits to Jacksonville State | Minor | |
| Oct 27 | Minnesota | Fleck dedicates win to UMD player | Minor | |
| Oct 27 | Colorado | Three-star LB decommits from Colorado | Minor | |
| Oct 27 | Oregon | Oregon hires Jay Johnson as OC | Major | |
| Oct 27 | Wisconsin | Iowa names starting QB vs Wisconsin | Kirk Ferentz named Iowa's starting quarterback for the Hawkeyes' upcoming rivalry date against Wisconsin. — Yahoo Sports | Moves Big Ten |
| Oct 27 | Colorado | Sanders denies bribery accusation | Minor | |
| Oct 27 | UL Monroe | UL Monroe snaps 14-game losing streak | Minor | |
| Oct 27 | Nebraska | Frost sues Nebraska board | Major | |
| Oct 27 | Mississippi State | Kamario Taylor out for season | Major | |
| Oct 27 | Oregon | Oregon assistant coach charged with DUII | Notable | |
| Oct 27 | West Virginia | WVU fraternities searched in hazing probe | Minor | |
| Oct 27 | Louisiana Tech | Sun Belt title odds: +325 → +275 (▲3.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 27 | Michigan State | Spartan Stadium renovation plans evolving | Minor | |
| October 26 | ||||
| Oct 26 | Ohio | Dante Moore out for season | Major | |
| Oct 26 | USC | NEWS: Oregon coach Dan Lanning announces that star quarterback Dante Moore is not expected to play the rest of the season. He hasn’t played since suffering a concussion against USC on Sept. 26. Moore returned to Oregon for 2026 after projecting as a top pick in the NFL Draft. | Signal | |
| Oct 26 | BYU | BYU releases depth chart for Arizona State game | Notable | |
| Oct 26 | Florida Atlantic | Kittley makes abrupt coaching change | Florida Atlantic has parted ways with wide receivers coach DJ McCarthy, effective immediately, in a midseason staff change announced Monday. — FootballScoop Became a story: Kittley makes abrupt coaching change · Talked about | Minor |
| Oct 26 | Utah | Pat McAfee criticizes Utah | Minor | |
| Oct 26 | Notre Dame | Freeman calls out staff | Notable | |
| Oct 26 | UCF | UCF names QB vs Baylor | Major | |
| Oct 26 | Memphis | NCAA grants Popovic eligibility after six games | Moves AAC | |
| Oct 26 | Auburn | Auburn GM Brian Kloman fired | Notable | |
| Oct 26 | Air Force | Air Force names new QB | Major | |
| Oct 26 | Oregon State | CB cleared to return | Minor | |
| Oct 26 | Middle Tennessee | Ed Bunio dies at 85 | Minor | |
| Oct 26 | Tennessee | Tennessee fires head coach | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 26 | Notre Dame | Notre Dame releases injury report and depth charts for Navy game | +Narrative | |
| Oct 26 | Michigan | Michigan to begin search for new AD | Major | |
| Oct 26 | TCU | Dykes calls out players after loss | Minor | |
| Oct 26 | App State | Sun Belt title odds: +800 → +600 (▲3.2pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 26 | Central Michigan | MAC title odds: +8000 → +2053 (▲3.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 26 | Houston | Big 12 title odds: +550 → +1000 (▼6.3pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 26 | Louisiana | Sun Belt title odds: +850 → +2500 (▼6.7pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 26 | Louisiana Tech | Sun Belt title odds: +450 → +325 (▲5.3pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 26 | Navy | AAC title odds: +22223 → +743 (▲11.4pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 26 | New Mexico | Mountain West title odds: -105 → -155 (▲9.6pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 26 | North Dakota State | Mountain West title odds: +165 → +310 (▼13.3pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 26 | North Texas | AAC title odds: +304 → +240 (▲4.7pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 26 | Texas Tech | Big 12 title odds: +395 → +500 (▼3.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 26 | Toledo | MAC title odds: +200 → +130 (▲10.1pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 26 | Tulane | AAC title odds: +1435 → +6000 (▼4.9pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 26 | UTSA | AAC title odds: +222 → +185 (▲4.0pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 26 | Utah | Big 12 title odds: +235 → +175 (▲6.5pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 26 | Western Michigan | MAC title odds: +160 → +210 (▼6.2pp implied) | Notable | |
| October 25 | ||||
| Oct 25 | TCU | TCU fires coach Ricker | Minor | |
| Oct 25 | Georgia | Luke Bryan's son commits to Georgia | Notable | |
| Oct 25 | Baylor | Baylor fires Dave Aranda | Became a story: Baylor fires Dave Aranda · Whole sport | Minor |
| Oct 25 | Texas | Texas player out for season | The Longhorn will go the rest of the rest without a key player in the trenches. — Sporting News Became a story: Texas player out for season · National argument | Moves SEC |
| Oct 25 | Maryland | Maryland fires coach Michael Locksley | Minor | |
| Oct 25 | Oregon | Oregon fires offensive coordinator Mehringer | “Drew has been a valued member of this staff since 2022, and I am appreciative of everything he’s done for Oregon” — Dan Lanning, LancasterOnline Became a story: Oregon fires offensive coordinator Mehringer · National argument | Major |
| Oct 25 | Georgia | 2027 QB Bo Bryan commits to Georgia | Major | |
| Oct 25 | Oregon State | Ducks OC Drew Mehringer fired | “I thank Drew for his efforts and wish him all the best.” — Kezi | Major |
| Oct 25 | Miami | Former Miami Hurricanes Hall of Famer died | Notable | |
| Oct 25 | Arkansas | Ahmad Hardy cleared to practice | Reported by Saturday Down South ↗ Ahmad Hardy is set to return to practice for the first time since being shot in the upper leg at a May concert. — Saturday Down South Became a story: Ahmad Hardy cleared to practice · National argument | Minor |
| Oct 25 | Missouri | Missouri RB Hardy returns to practice | Minor | |
| Oct 25 | Tennessee | SEC announces punishment after SC-Tennessee game | The SEC announced its punishment after the events that happened after Saturday’s walk-off win over the Volunteers. — Yahoo Sports Became a story: SEC announces punishment after SC-Tennessee game · Small stir | Moves SEC |
| Oct 25 | Illinois | Bret Bielema's father passes away | Minor | |
| Oct 25 | Texas | Texas LT Trevor Goosby out for season | “Well, I think, I don't have all the particulars on Cam (Coleman) and Trevor (Goosby)” — CBS Sports Became a story: Texas LT Trevor Goosby out for season · Whole sport | Major |
| Oct 25 | College football | TCU dismisses offensive coordinator | Moves college football | |
| Oct 25 | Oregon | $56M buyout for Lanning | Notable | |
| Oct 25 | BYU | BYU fans storm field with baby | Minor | |
| Oct 25 | Air Force | Mountain West title odds: +900 → +1600 (▼4.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 25 | Arizona | Big 12 title odds: +1800 → +1000 (▲3.8pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 25 | BYU | Big 12 title odds: +225 → +290 (▼5.1pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 25 | Houston | Big 12 title odds: +800 → +550 (▲4.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 25 | Indiana | Big Ten title odds: +260 → +175 (▲8.6pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 25 | Oklahoma State | Big 12 title odds: +1500 → +930 (▲3.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 25 | Ole Miss | SEC title odds: +450 → +800 (▼7.1pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 25 | Oregon | Big Ten title odds: +1000 → +4500 (▼6.9pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 25 | Tennessee | SEC title odds: +900 → +1800 (▼4.7pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 25 | Texas Tech | Big 12 title odds: +230 → +395 (▼10.1pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 25 | Toledo | MAC title odds: +250 → +200 (▲4.8pp implied) | Signal | |
| October 24 | ||||
| Oct 24 | Texas | Texas snaps losing streak | Texas held off a furious rally from Ole Miss on Saturday night as the Longhorns took down the No. 7 Rebels in dramatic fashion. — Saturday Down South Became a story: Texas snaps losing streak · Small stir | Notable |
| Oct 24 | Vanderbilt | Vanderbilt injury report released | +Narrative | |
| Oct 24 | Tennessee | Tennessee AD criticizes officiating | Major | |
| Oct 24 | Syracuse | Syracuse ends 11-game ACC losing streak | Minor | |
| Oct 24 | Wisconsin | Fans storm field after upset win | Minor | |
| Oct 24 | North Dakota State | Gavin Sell: 10 tackles · 5 TFL · 1 sack at New Mexico | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | South Carolina | Shane Beamer calls out conspiracy theories | Minor | |
| Oct 24 | UTSA | Owen Pewee: 5 tackles · 3 TFL · 3 sacks at Tulane | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | College football | UCF beats No. 2 BYU for first top-five win | Major | |
| Oct 24 | UCF | UCF upsets #2 BYU in double overtime | Minor | |
| Oct 24 | North Carolina | Derek Mcdonald: 16 tackles · 1 TFL vs Syracuse | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | NC State | Dave Doeren fired as NC State coach | Minor | |
| Oct 24 | Tennessee | Tennessee fans storm field after loss | Reported by The Daily Beacon ↗ “Self-inflicted wounds from the Vols resulted in a Tennessee loss, despite maintaining a one-score lead at the two-minute warning.” — The Daily Beacon | Notable |
| Oct 24 | Kansas | Kansas beats Baylor ending streak | Minor | |
| Oct 24 | Penn State | 2027 RB commit for Penn State | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Iowa | Iowa QB granted 5th year | Minor | |
| Oct 24 | Cincinnati | Cincinnati beats Texas Tech for first top-10 win since 2021 | “In four red zone trips, Texas Tech attempted three field goals and only managed one touchdown.” — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| Oct 24 | Incarnate Word | Jeremiah Young: 7 tackles · 3.5 TFL · 3 sacks vs McNeese | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Old Dominion | JaMez Drummer: 15 tackles · 3.5 TFL at Louisiana Tech | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | UT Rio Grande Valley | Jaiden Haygood: 20 tackles · 2 TFL at Central Arkansas | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Texas Tech | Booster criticizes Texas Tech after loss | “Looking back on it, I know that Texas Tech and I handled everything with integrity, and we did things the right way” — Yahoo Sports | Major |
| Oct 24 | Western Illinois | Kennedy McGill: 25 car · 210 yds · 3 TD vs UT Martin | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Ohio | Michael Molnar: 18 tackles · 4 TFL · 1 sack vs Eastern Michigan | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | UCLA | QB target flips to UCLA | Kentucky football has missed out on one of their top quarterback targets, who committed to UCLA instead. — Yahoo Sports | Moves SEC |
| Oct 24 | Indiana | Indiana ends 56-year winless streak at Michigan | Minor | |
| Oct 24 | Villanova | Garrett Rogan: 13 tackles · 3 TFL · 1 sack vs Lehigh | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Navy | Jackson Gutierrez: 26 car · 228 yds · 3 TD vs North Texas | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Buffalo | Messiah Burch: 33 car · 184 yds · 3 TD vs Bowling Green | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Michigan State | Milvojevic, Patterson out for UCLA game | Minor | |
| Oct 24 | UCLA | Top 50 QB Josiah Boyd commits to UCLA | Major | |
| Oct 24 | Indiana State | Braxton Sampson: 16 tackles · 1 TFL · 0.5 sacks at Illinois State | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Alabama | Alabama DB suspended for game | +Narrative | |
| Oct 24 | Chattanooga | Zion Rutledge: 17 tackles · 1.5 TFL at Western Carolina | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Southern Illinois | Ibrahim Sanogo: 8 tackles · 4.5 TFL · 1 sack vs Northern Iowa | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Furman | Raleigh Herbert: 16 tackles · 2.5 TFL vs Samford | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Richmond | Blake Houser: 10 tackles · 3 TFL · 3 sacks vs Colgate | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Colgate | Matt Fogler: 10 rec · 180 yds at Richmond | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Kent State | Wayne Harris: 9 rec · 156 yds · 3 TD vs Akron | Major | |
| Oct 24 | Central Michigan | Langston Lewis: 10 rec · 163 yds · 1 TD vs Miami (OH) | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Miami | Malachi Toney: 16 rec · 194 yds · 3 TD vs Pittsburgh | Major | |
| Oct 24 | UAlbany | Jamari Young: 6 tackles · 4 TFL · 3 sacks at Rhode Island | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | UAlbany | Rahshan La Mons: 24 car · 196 yds · 3 TD at Rhode Island | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | New Hampshire | Ryan Ricketti: 11 rec · 155 yds at Merrimack | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Rice | Gael Ochoa: 12 car · 259 yds · 4 TD at Florida Atlantic | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | Florida Atlantic | Easton Messer: 12 rec · 162 yds · 2 TD vs Rice | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | LSU | Jackson Harris: 9 rec · 178 yds · 2 TD at Auburn | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | San Diego | Elijah Taylor: 15 rec · 204 yds · 1 TD at Dayton | Notable | |
| Oct 24 | App State | Sun Belt title odds: +1150 → +800 (▲3.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 24 | James Madison | Sun Belt title odds: -160 → -135 (▼4.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 24 | Liberty | C-USA title odds: -160 → -190 (▲4.0pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 24 | Pittsburgh | Cornell coach Ed Dawson dies | Minor | |
| October 23 | ||||
| Oct 23 | Oregon | Jalen Lott, Messiah Hampton out for Illinois game | Minor | |
| Oct 23 | Wyoming | Steven Perez: 17 tackles vs Air Force | Notable | |
| Oct 23 | Illinois | Jalen Lott, Messiah Hampton out vs Illinois | Minor | |
| Oct 23 | California | Cal finalizes Lupoi's $22.6M contract | Reported by The Daily Californian ↗ Cal football head coach Tosh Lupoi’s contract was finalized Oct. 1. — The Daily Californian Became a story: Cal finalizes Lupoi's $22.6M contract · Talked about | Minor |
| Oct 23 | South Carolina | South Carolina DB out for Tennessee game | Minor | |
| Oct 23 | Virginia Tech | ACC team to play bowl game in San Juan | Notable | |
| Oct 23 | Colorado State | Former CSU star Lawrence McCutcheon dies | Minor | |
| Oct 23 | Florida State | Travis criticizes ACC officiating | Notable | |
| Oct 23 | UTSA | UTSA to wear helmet decals for tribute | Minor | |
| Oct 23 | Virginia | Virginia players ruled out for Duke game | Virginia football safety Brandyn Hillman and slot receiver Kam Courtney were downgraded to out for the Cavaliers' game against Duke on Friday night. — The Daily Progress | Minor |
| Oct 23 | Delaware State | Jordan Banks: 14 tackles · 4 TFL · 1 sack vs North Carolina Central | Notable | |
| Oct 23 | Old Dominion | ODU first trip to Ruston | Minor | |
| Oct 23 | Oregon State | Oregon State ends winless streak | After beating Bushnell on August 19th, the Oregon State Beavers drew or lost in their next 12 games. — Sports Illustrated Became a story: Oregon State ends winless streak · Small stir | Minor |
| Oct 23 | Iowa State | Iowa State hires Jared Benko as athletics director | Notable | |
| Oct 23 | Sacramento State | Carter Jones, AJ Bianco questionable vs SJSU | Minor | |
| Oct 23 | Ball State | Ball State SGA seeks trustee chair removal | Minor | |
| Oct 23 | Southern Miss | Former WR arrested for murder | Notable | |
| Oct 23 | Baylor | Jake Venuto commits to Baylor | Minor | |
| Oct 23 | Michigan State | $10M donation to MSU athletics | Minor | |
| Oct 23 | Virginia | Charges dismissed against former UVA player | Notable | |
| Oct 23 | Florida State | Seminole Boosters' retention efforts | Seminole Boosters’ donor base has shrunk 17%. — Tomahawk Nation | Moves ACC |
| Oct 23 | Stanford | Stanford lawsuit appeal expedited | Major | |
| Oct 23 | App State | Sun Belt title odds: +1900 → +1150 (▲3.0pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 23 | James Madison | Sun Belt title odds: -250 → -160 (▼9.9pp implied) | Notable | |
| October 22 | ||||
| Oct 22 | Utah | Digital evidence reviewed in case | “There’s a fair amount of evidence that we have to go through with this case” — KUTV | Minor |
| Oct 22 | Texas A&M | Texas A&M football star dies at 49 | Minor | |
| Oct 22 | Minnesota | Minnesota beats North Dakota for first win of season | Minor | |
| Oct 22 | College football | Simmons out for Texas-Ole Miss | Major | |
| Oct 22 | Syracuse | Syracuse names starting QB for UNC game | Moves ACC | |
| Oct 22 | North Carolina | Fran Brown names UNC QB1 | Moves ACC | |
| Oct 22 | ACC | ACC announces new bowl game | Moves ACC | |
| Oct 22 | Oklahoma State | Sanchez extends contract with Oklahoma State | Minor | |
| Oct 22 | Boston College | Evan Dickens out for season | Major | |
| Oct 22 | Nebraska | Fired Nebraska coach demands $5M | Former University of Nebraska football coach Scott Frost says he is due a full payout of liquidated damages. — Courthousenews | Minor |
| Oct 22 | Sun Belt | ACC-Sun Belt bowl announced | Reported by Saturday Down South ↗ The ACC and Sun Belt will be taking 2 teams to a bowl destination in the tropical paradise of Puerto Rico for the first time in history. — Saturday Down South Became a story: ACC-Sun Belt bowl announced · Talked about | Major |
| Oct 22 | Cincinnati | $1M Sorsby lawsuit pending | “Sorsby’s situation is so unique that it really will depend on what happens during the interview process and how teams feel about him” — Front Office Sports | Major |
| Oct 22 | LSU | Three-star RB decommits from LSU | Major | |
| Oct 22 | Troy | Charles Barkley criticizes Buck-Aikman feud | Notable | |
| Oct 22 | Nevada | Nevada declines to release jersey patch deal's financial details | Minor | |
| Oct 22 | Boston College | First-ever bowl game to Puerto Rico announced | Notable | |
| Oct 22 | Arkansas State | Regents and Jones disagree on conduct code deadline | Minor | |
| Oct 22 | Arizona | Arizona players out for Iowa State game | Arizona wide receivers Gio Richardson and Chris Hunter and tight end Cole Rusk are all out for the Iowa State game. — Arizona Daily Star | Minor |
| Oct 22 | Georgia | Elite LB recruit decommits from Georgia | Major | |
| Oct 22 | Miami | 2027 LB Aston Whiteside flips to Miami | Moves ACC | |
| Oct 22 | Florida International | C-USA title odds: +1050 → +1725 (▼3.2pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 22 | Utah | Utah player suspended after arrest | Notable | |
| October 21 | ||||
| Oct 21 | Oklahoma | Sean Hutton hospitalized after practice collapse | Notable | |
| Oct 21 | Oklahoma State | Mose Phillips III out for season | Major | |
| Oct 21 | Ohio | NCAA sues Ohio over eligibility order | Moves Big Ten | |
| Oct 21 | Maryland | Maryland fires head coach Locksley | Reported by Saturday Down South ↗ This former SEC head football coach has already been linked to the recently vacated head job at Maryland by an insider. — Saturday Down South Became a story: Maryland fires head coach Locksley · Talked about | Moves SEC |
| Oct 21 | Toledo | Michigan flips Toledo recruit | Watch | |
| Oct 21 | UConn | M&T Bank gets naming rights for Gampel Pavilion | Official · The Daily Campus (UConn) ↗ “It’s never been more critical for our success to have incredible partnerships like M&T Bank” — The Daily Campus (UConn) Became a story: M&T Bank gets naming rights for Gampel Pavilion · Talked about | Minor |
| Oct 21 | USC | Top-150 recruit commits to USC | +Narrative | |
| Oct 21 | Michigan State | Michigan State fires head coach | Moves Big Ten | |
| Oct 21 | Miami | Allen Bailey, former Miami standout, dies at 37 | Notable | |
| Oct 21 | Tennessee | Tennessee names starting QB | Tennessee continues to have an ongoing quarterback battle, even now, seven games into the season. — Sports Illustrated | Moves SEC |
| Oct 21 | College football | Maryland names interim head coach | “Following thoughtful conversations with Coach Locksley, we agreed that a coaching change was in the best interest of Coach Locksley and the Maryland football program” — On3 Became a story: Maryland names interim head coach · National argument | Moves college football |
| Oct 21 | College football | Maryland to pay Locksley $4.97M buyout | Moves college football | |
| Oct 21 | NC State | NC State updates depth chart | Notable | |
| Oct 21 | Indiana | Becker apologized to Day | Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker apologized to Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. — Yahoo Sports Became a story: Becker apologized to Day · Small stir | Minor |
| Oct 21 | Mississippi State | Students rally for Nolan Wells | “We need justice for [Wells], justice for his family, and as a Black person, I’m gonna stand by him” — The Reflector | Minor |
| October 20 | ||||
| Oct 20 | College football | CMU HC rips CFP leaders | Major | |
| Oct 20 | Virginia | Ethan Minter out for Duke game | Minor | |
| Oct 20 | Texas | Texas bans fan for postgame incident | Minor | |
| Oct 20 | Georgia State | Former player arrested after altercation | Notable | |
| Oct 20 | UNLV | Mullen criticizes NCAA eligibility ruling | Major | |
| Oct 20 | LSU | Criminal investigation opens into LSU player | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 20 | Auburn | Xavier Atkins dismissed from Auburn | “Despite the fact that Xavier Atkins did not play against Georgia, Auburn went on to upset the nation’s top-ranked team.” — On3 Became a story: Xavier Atkins dismissed from Auburn · Whole sport | Moves SEC |
| Oct 20 | Ohio State | Ohio State QB out indefinitely | Major | |
| Oct 20 | Missouri State | Isaiah Myers: 11 rec · 242 yds · 2 TD at Delaware | Notable | |
| Oct 20 | Florida International | Wesley Miller: 16 tackles vs Middle Tennessee | Notable | |
| Oct 20 | Ohio | Julian Sayin out indefinitely | Minor | |
| Oct 20 | Texas | Meyer warns Sarkisian publicly | “Clearly, Meyer isn't the only one who thinks that there's a lot riding on Saturday for Sarkisian.” — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| Oct 20 | Florida Atlantic | FAU announces depth chart | Notable | |
| Oct 20 | College football | McGuire backs CFP expansion | Notable | |
| Oct 20 | Georgia Tech | Georgia Tech releases depth chart | Notable | |
| Oct 20 | Minnesota | Ferentz names Minnesota's starting QB | Kirk Ferentz's depth chart this week may have an "or" between quarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, but the Hawkeyes coach said it'll be Hecklinski who gets the start. — KCCI | Major |
| Oct 20 | SMU | Tyren Polley Jr. out for season | Major | |
| Oct 20 | North Texas | $1.02M donation to UNT athletics | Minor | |
| Oct 20 | Ohio | Norm Niedermeier, Hall of Fame coach, dies at 92 | Minor | |
| Oct 20 | West Virginia | WVU coach mourns Ike Morris | Minor | |
| Oct 20 | Kentucky | Kentucky wins at Oklahoma for first time | Notable | |
| Oct 20 | Colorado State | CSU DC sleeps in office | “Kenny hasn't been home in 2 weeks. We took Jordan's office and turned it into a bedroom for Kenny, so he just sleeps there” — FootballScoop Became a story: CSU DC sleeps in office · Talked about | Major |
| Oct 20 | Rutgers | Kaj Sanders, Zahmir Dawud out for season | Major | |
| Oct 20 | Penn State | Penn State RB's father apologizes to player | Quinton Martin Sr., the father of Penn State running back Quinton Martin Jr., has apologized to Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht for his harsh criticism amid the signal-caller and team's struggles. — Bleacher Report Became a story: Penn State RB's father apologizes to player · Small stir | Notable |
| Oct 20 | Colorado | Former Colorado player calls out Deion Sanders | Deion Sanders is facing harsh criticism as Colorado continues to struggle, and former Buffaloes tight end Christian Fauria has delivered a blunt message to the head coach following their loss against Utah. — Yahoo Sports | Minor |
| Oct 20 | Miami | Cristobal responds to Norvell's complaints | Was Mario Cristobal happy with the Miami Hurricanes win over Florida State in Week 7? — Canes Warning | Notable |
| Oct 20 | South Carolina | New suites sold out | Minor | |
| Oct 20 | Nebraska | Rhule accuses tampering in Raiola exit | Moves Big Ten | |
| Oct 20 | Jacksonville State | Donor donates $10K to band trip | Major | |
| Oct 20 | Air Force | Serviceman dies in rappelling accident | Minor | |
| Oct 20 | TCU | WVU names Prince Strachan WR1 | Minor | |
| Oct 20 | UNLV | Mountain West title odds: +575 → +750 (▼3.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| October 19 | ||||
| Oct 19 | NC State | Chuck Amato, former NC State coach, dies at 80 | Minor | |
| Oct 19 | Alabama | Jalen Hurts out for season | +Narrative | |
| Oct 19 | TCU | WVU reveals depth chart for TCU game | Notable | |
| Oct 19 | North Texas | North Texas QB eligibility questioned | Major | |
| Oct 19 | Clemson | Clemson vs. Virginia Tech depth charts released | Clemson (4-2, 2-1 ACC) hosts the Virginia Tech Hokies (5-2, 2-2) for a 7 p.m. game on Saturday (ACCN broadcast). — TigerNet | Notable |
| Oct 19 | West Virginia | WVU updates depth chart for TCU game | Notable | |
| Oct 19 | Akron | Former Akron assistant Chuck Amato dies at 80 | Minor | |
| Oct 19 | Baylor | Aranda takes blame for loss | Minor | |
| Oct 19 | BYU | BYU releases updated depth chart | Notable | |
| Oct 19 | Nebraska | Rhule takes blame for losses | Nebraska coach Matt Rhule took blame for back-to-back fourth-quarter collapses while insisting the Huskers remain close to a breakthrough. — 10/11 NOW | Minor |
| Oct 19 | Florida State | Alex Steen granted 5th year | Notable | |
| Oct 19 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin reveals Week 8 depth chart | Notable | |
| Oct 19 | Florida State | Norvell rips ACC officials | Major | |
| Oct 19 | Iowa | Iowa QB1 named for Week 8 | Reported by Black Heart Gold Pants ↗ The Hawkeyes head up north to Minneapolis as No. 15 Iowa faces off against the Minnesota Gophers for a 2:30 PM CT game. — Black Heart Gold Pants Became a story: Iowa QB1 named for Week 8 · National argument | Moves Big Ten |
| Oct 19 | Kansas State | K-State Hall of Famer arrested | Notable | |
| Oct 19 | ACC | Florida State's Mike Norvell says he sent in and called the head of ACC officials over the "absolute joke" of a holding call that wiped away a Hail Mary against Miami | Signal | |
| Oct 19 | Oregon | Oregon WR Evan Stewart arrested for DUI | Notable | |
| Oct 19 | Ole Miss | Four-star TE commits to Ole Miss | Minor | |
| Oct 19 | Wisconsin | Win total: 8.5 → 8 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 19 | Baylor | Win total: 7.5 → 7 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 19 | Alabama | SEC title odds: +587 → +800 (▼3.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 19 | Eastern Michigan | MAC title odds: +950 → +1850 (▼4.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 19 | Georgia | SEC title odds: +2 → +110 (▼50.4pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 19 | Georgia State | Sun Belt title odds: +1500 → +7750 (▼5.0pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 19 | James Madison | Sun Belt title odds: -200 → -245 (▲4.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 19 | Kentucky | SEC title odds: +6250 → +1550 (▲4.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 19 | Oklahoma | SEC title odds: +1550 → +3500 (▼3.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 19 | Ole Miss | SEC title odds: +1000 → +487 (▲7.9pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 19 | Tennessee | SEC title odds: +2350 → +1050 (▲4.6pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 19 | Texas | SEC title odds: +600 → +1500 (▼8.0pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 19 | Texas Tech | Big 12 title odds: +267 → +225 (▲3.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 19 | Troy | Sun Belt title odds: +1400 → +3000 (▼3.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 19 | UNLV | Mountain West title odds: +382 → +575 (▼5.9pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 19 | Georgia | SEC title odds: -117 → +110 (▼6.3pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 19 | Duke | Duke CB apologizes to trainer | Minor | |
| October 18 | ||||
| Oct 18 | Oregon | Oregon players charged with traffic offenses | Notable | |
| Oct 18 | Duke | Duke player criticized for incident | Kimari Robinson was criticized for his reaction to a trainer approaching him on Saturday. — Sporting News | Minor |
| Oct 18 | Charlotte | Charlotte snaps FBS-high 15-game losing streak | Reported by Underdog Dynasty ↗ “The Charlotte 49ers marinated in futility for over a year, owning the nation’s longest losing streak with little hope in sight.” — Underdog Dynasty Became a story: Charlotte snaps FBS-high 15-game losing streak · Whole sport | Minor |
| Oct 18 | Tennessee | SEC fines Tennessee $500K for field storming | The SEC disciplined Tennessee with a big fine 1 day after the Volunteers took down Alabama at a rocking Neyland Stadium. — Saturday Down South Became a story: SEC fines Tennessee $500K for field storming · Talked about | Notable |
| Oct 18 | North Carolina | Belichick admits UNC coaching shortcomings | Minor | |
| Oct 18 | Penn State | QB commit flips to BC | Moves Big Ten | |
| Oct 18 | Sun Belt | James Madison is the only FBS program in the country 7-0 after Week 7 Billy Napier has won 19 Sun Belt conference games in a row. | Signal | |
| Oct 18 | Missouri State | Missouri State ends losing streak | Minor | |
| Oct 18 | Big 12 | Big 12 admits error, says Notre Dame had time for one more play | Signal | |
| Oct 18 | Big 12 | Big 12 admits officiating error | Major | |
| Oct 18 | BYU | BYU upsets No. 2 Notre Dame | Minor | |
| Oct 18 | Miami | Elijah Melendez commits to Miami | Notable | |
| Oct 18 | Arizona | Win total: 8.5 → 8 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 18 | Pittsburgh | Win total: 7.5 → 8 (▲0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 18 | Alabama | SEC title odds: +425 → +587 (▼4.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 18 | Georgia | SEC title odds: -117 → +2 (▲44.1pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 18 | Memphis | AAC title odds: +282 → +362 (▼4.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 18 | North Texas | AAC title odds: +437 → +355 (▲3.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 18 | Ohio State | CFP championship odds: +387 → +500 (▼3.9pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 18 | Oklahoma State | Big 12 title odds: +750 → +1150 (▼3.8pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 18 | Texas | CFP championship odds: +850 → +1500 (▼4.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 18 | Notre Dame | BYU beats Notre Dame for first time | “No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 8 BYU played one of the day's best college football games on Saturday.” — Yahoo Sports | +Narrative |
| October 17 | ||||
| Oct 17 | Florida State | QB pays tribute to teammate | Major | |
| Oct 17 | Duke | RG3 calls out Duke player | Robert Griffin III criticized Duke football player Kimari Robinson after a viral incident involving a female athletic trainer against UNC. — Heavy | Minor |
| Oct 17 | San Diego State | Kai Wallin: 3 tackles · 3 TFL · 3 sacks vs Fresno State | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Auburn | Auburn ends losing streak to Georgia | Kirby Smart's Bulldogs blew a 14-0 lead at home as Auburn's Alex McPherson drilled a 34-yard field goal to seal the shocking 27-24 upset win. — Fox News Became a story: Auburn ends losing streak to Georgia · Small stir | Notable |
| Oct 17 | Arkansas | WR Chris Marshall out second half | Arkansas football will be without wide receiver Chris Marshall for the second half against Vanderbilt. — Yahoo Sports | Minor |
| Oct 17 | San José State | Jayland McGlothen: 5 tackles · 3.5 TFL · 3.5 sacks at UTEP | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Ohio State | Indiana coach apologizes to Ohio State coach | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Syracuse | Chris D'Appolonia: 12 tackles · 3.5 TFL · 1 sack vs Louisville | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Syracuse | Umari Hatcher: 13 rec · 224 yds · 1 TD vs Louisville | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Northern Arizona | Joey Stout: 9 rec · 163 yds · 1 TD vs Portland State | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Montana State | Zac Crews: 6 tackles · 3 TFL · 3 sacks at Eastern Washington | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | TCU | Koron Hayward: 5 tackles · 3 TFL · 3 sacks at Baylor | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Miami | Malachi Toney: 11 rec · 154 yds · 2 TD vs Florida State | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | BYU | Cooper Flanagan out for game | Notre Dame football announces players available and unavailable for Saturday's game against BYU, including a notable absence. — On3 | Minor |
| Oct 17 | Washington State | Branden Ganashamoorthy: 11 rec · 147 yds · 1 TD at Oregon State | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Oregon State | Isaiah Houi: 16 tackles vs Washington State | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Charlotte | Charlotte earns first win of season | Minor | |
| Oct 17 | Florida State | 2 starters cleared to play | Major | |
| Oct 17 | Murray State | Rett Hemphill: 18 tackles · 2.5 TFL vs South Dakota | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Wagner | Shamar Williams: 16 tackles · 1 TFL vs Long Island University | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Indiana | Indiana's historic win streak ends | Minor | |
| Oct 17 | Oklahoma State | Keilan Neal commits to Oklahoma State | Minor | |
| Oct 17 | Oregon State | Gavin Honore commits to Oregon State | Minor | |
| Oct 17 | Penn State | Chase Sowell: 11 rec · 151 yds · 1 TD at Michigan | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Wyoming | Tyler Hughes: 12 car · 183 yds · 4 TD vs Northern Illinois | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | North Carolina | Peyton Seelmann: 16 tackles · 0.5 TFL · 0.5 sacks at Duke | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Alabama A&M | Jaylan Bean: 10 rec · 240 yds · 4 TD vs Grambling | Major | |
| Oct 17 | Western Illinois | Kennedy McGill: 27 car · 183 yds · 3 TD at Southeast Missouri State | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Bethune-Cookman | Jaden Davis: 3 INT at Mississippi Valley State | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Stony Brook | Seth Sweitzer: 10 rec · 190 yds · 2 TD vs UAlbany | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Mississippi State | Billy Puckett named QB1 | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 17 | Wofford | Gerald Modest: 20 car · 173 yds · 3 TD vs VMI | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Dayton | Joe Kingsbury: 12 tackles · 3 TFL · 1.5 sacks at Butler | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Morehead State | Sidney Webb: 13 tackles · 3 TFL at Davidson | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Davidson | Jarmal Gilmore: 5 tackles · 4 TFL · 3 sacks vs Morehead State | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | New Hampshire | Jackson Stone: 16 tackles vs Monmouth | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | New Hampshire | Trevor Barry: 20 tackles vs Monmouth | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Robert Morris | Amanuel Dickson: 21 tackles · 3 TFL vs New Haven | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Chicago State | Armani Itote: 10 tackles · 4.5 TFL · 3 sacks at North Carolina A&T | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Army | Cale Hellums: 25 car · 195 yds · 5 TD vs Florida Atlantic | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Indiana | Charlie Becker: 9 rec · 165 yds vs Ohio State | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Florida Atlantic | Easton Messer: 14 rec · 102 yds · 1 TD at Army | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | UCLA | UCLA QB Nico Lamaleava out for season | The Bruins are without their top signal-caller for the season. — Yahoo Sports | Major |
| Oct 17 | Vanderbilt | Vanderbilt receiver arrested, dismissed | +Narrative | |
| Oct 17 | Clemson | Reserve defenders out for Clemson-CSU | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Washington | Washington exploring extra eligibility for injured WR | Notable | |
| Oct 17 | Memphis | AAC title odds: +217 → +282 (▼5.4pp implied) | Notable | |
| October 16 | ||||
| Oct 16 | Georgia | Georgia player ruled out for Auburn game | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | NCAA | NCAA sues Ohio governor over eligibility rule | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Georgia | Georgia starter ruled out for Auburn | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Alabama | Alabama center Racin Delgatty ruled out for Tennessee game | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | SEC | SEC prepared to engage in self-governance discussions | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Pennsylvania | Isaac Lee: 10 rec · 158 yds vs Columbia | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Indiana | Indiana releases projected depth chart | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | USC | $70M buyout talk for Riley | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Oklahoma | Brent Venables' buyout details revealed | Major | |
| Oct 16 | College football | CFP expansion to 24 teams | Reported by Saturday Down South ↗ Playoff expansion to 24 teams reportedly remained on the fast track to starting in 2027, a day after an imminent deal was first reported. — Saturday Down South Became a story: CFP expansion to 24 teams · Talked about | Moves college football |
| Oct 16 | Texas | Court grants eligibility injunction to two players | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 16 | Iowa State | Jared Benko named AD | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Wisconsin | UCLA seeks first win over Wisconsin since 1982 | Minor | |
| Oct 16 | Oklahoma | Oklahoma extends Brent Venables's contract | Oklahoma announced a 2-year contract extension for Brent Venables back in late August. — FootballScoop | Notable |
| Oct 16 | Rice | Rashee Rice out for Week 6 | Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (hamstring, knee) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Chargers. — Draftsharks | Minor |
| Oct 16 | College football | Iowa State hires new AD | Moves college football | |
| Oct 16 | Army | Domenick Swanson commits to Army | Minor | |
| Oct 16 | Oklahoma | At long last, Oklahoma releases details of Brent Venables's latest contract extension | Minor | |
| Oct 16 | Nevada | Nevada TE DJ Asiasi out for season | “DJ Asiasi came of age, and he took some souls. He put 58 out of the game. It was a violent collision.” — Nevada Sports Net | Major |
| Oct 16 | College football | Venables' buyout details revealed | Reported by Saturday Down South ↗ The details of Venables' August contract extension have finally reached the public eye, courtesy of an Oklahoma insider. — Saturday Down South Became a story: Venables' buyout details revealed · Talked about | Moves college football |
| Oct 16 | Miami | Win total: 10.5 → 11 (▲0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Georgia | Win total: 9.5 → 11.5 (▲2) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Utah | Win total: 8.5 → 10.5 (▲2) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Ohio State | Win total: 9.5 → 10 (▲0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Alabama | Win total: 8.5 → 9.5 (▲1) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Houston | Win total: 7.5 → 9.5 (▲2) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Wake Forest | Win total: 5.5 → 9.5 (▲4) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Iowa | Win total: 7.5 → 8.5 (▲1) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Arizona | Win total: 7.5 → 8.5 (▲1) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Ole Miss | Win total: 7.5 → 8.5 (▲1) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Oregon | Win total: 10.5 → 8.5 (▼2) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Wisconsin | Win total: 6.5 → 8.5 (▲2) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Oklahoma State | Win total: 5.5 → 8.5 (▲3) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Tennessee | Win total: 7.5 → 8.5 (▲1) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Nebraska | Win total: 6.5 → 8.5 (▲2) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | LSU | Win total: 8.5 → 7.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Northwestern | Win total: 5.5 → 7.5 (▲2) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Virginia Tech | Win total: 6.5 → 7.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Penn State | Win total: 8.5 → 7.5 (▼1) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Missouri | Win total: 6.5 → 7.5 (▲1) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Kansas State | Win total: 8.5 → 7.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Baylor | Win total: 6.5 → 7.5 (▲1) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Duke | Win total: 5.5 → 7.5 (▲2) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Mississippi State | Win total: 4.5 → 7.5 (▲3) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Kentucky | Win total: 4.5 → 7.5 (▲3) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Virginia | Win total: 7.5 → 6.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Clemson | Win total: 7.5 → 7 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | NC State | Win total: 7.5 → 6.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Cincinnati | Win total: 5.5 → 6.5 (▲1) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | UCF | Win total: 5.5 → 6.5 (▲1) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Michigan | Win total: 8.5 → 6.5 (▼2) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Arizona State | Win total: 6.5 → 5.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | South Carolina | Win total: 6.5 → 5.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Texas A&M | Win total: 8.5 → 5.5 (▼3) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | California | Win total: 6.5 → 5.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Purdue | Win total: 3.5 → 5.5 (▲2) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | West Virginia | Win total: 5.5 → 5 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Kansas | Win total: 5.5 → 4.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | TCU | Win total: 6.5 → 4.5 (▼2) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Georgia Tech | Win total: 6.5 → 4.5 (▼2) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Vanderbilt | Win total: 5.5 → 4.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Washington | Win total: 7.5 → 4.5 (▼3) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Illinois | Win total: 7.5 → 4.5 (▼3) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Maryland | Win total: 4.5 → 3.5 (▼1) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Colorado | Win total: 4.5 → 3.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Arkansas | Win total: 4.5 → 3.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Michigan State | Win total: 4.5 → 3.5 (▼1) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Rutgers | Win total: 5 → 2.5 (▼2.5) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Air Force | Mountain West title odds: +550 → +1300 (▼8.2pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Alabama | CFP championship odds: +2200 → +925 (▲5.4pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Alabama | SEC title odds: +850 → +425 (▲8.5pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Arkansas State | Sun Belt title odds: +1100 → +8750 (▼7.2pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Army | AAC title odds: +600 → +1150 (▼6.3pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | BYU | Big 12 title odds: +600 → +300 (▲10.7pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Baylor | Big 12 title odds: +2650 → +1350 (▲3.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | California | ACC title odds: +2800 → +27500 (▼3.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Central Michigan | MAC title odds: +750 → +2000 (▼7.0pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Clemson | ACC title odds: +1450 → +5000 (▼4.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Delaware | C-USA title odds: +700 → +3400 (▼9.6pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | East Carolina | AAC title odds: +800 → +1550 (▼5.1pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Eastern Michigan | MAC title odds: +1400 → +875 (▲3.6pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Florida Atlantic | AAC title odds: +3500 → +1100 (▲5.6pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Georgia | CFP championship odds: +850 → +477 (▲6.8pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Georgia | SEC title odds: +330 → -117 (▲30.7pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Georgia State | Sun Belt title odds: +15000 → +1550 (▲5.4pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Hawai'i | Mountain West title odds: +400 → +40000 (▼19.8pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Houston | Big 12 title odds: +1650 → +1000 (▲3.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Indiana | Big Ten title odds: +250 → +215 (▲3.2pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Jacksonville State | C-USA title odds: +450 → +327 (▲5.2pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | James Madison | Sun Belt title odds: +230 → -183 (▲34.4pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Kansas State | Big 12 title odds: +1450 → +25000 (▼6.1pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Kennesaw State | C-USA title odds: +1000 → +2850 (▼5.7pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | LSU | SEC title odds: +725 → +2250 (▼7.9pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Liberty | C-USA title odds: +260 → -132 (▲29.1pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Louisiana | Sun Belt title odds: +850 → +1400 (▼3.9pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Louisiana Tech | Sun Belt title odds: +1000 → +687 (▲3.6pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Louisville | ACC title odds: +800 → +3000 (▼7.9pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Marshall | Sun Belt title odds: +1100 → +27500 (▼8.0pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Memphis | AAC title odds: +650 → +217 (▲18.2pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Miami | ACC title odds: -137 → -500 (▲25.5pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Miami | CFP championship odds: +1200 → +700 (▲4.8pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Miami (OH) | MAC title odds: +350 → +925 (▼12.5pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Michigan | Big Ten title odds: +1200 → +27500 (▼7.3pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | NC State | ACC title odds: +2600 → +30000 (▼3.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Navy | AAC title odds: +350 → +4750 (▼20.2pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | New Mexico | Mountain West title odds: +220 → +107 (▲17.1pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | North Texas | AAC title odds: +2500 → +475 (▲13.5pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Notre Dame | CFP championship odds: +700 → +467 (▲5.1pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Ohio | MAC title odds: +650 → +450 (▲4.8pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Ohio State | Big Ten title odds: +182 → -130 (▲21.1pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Ohio State | CFP championship odds: +600 → +387 (▲6.2pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Oklahoma State | Big 12 title odds: +3150 → +725 (▲9.0pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Old Dominion | Sun Belt title odds: +450 → +35000 (▼17.9pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Oregon | Big Ten title odds: +277 → +1800 (▼21.3pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Oregon | CFP championship odds: +800 → +6300 (▼9.5pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Penn State | Big Ten title odds: +2000 → +45000 (▼4.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Pittsburgh | ACC title odds: +1700 → +4250 (▼3.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | SMU | ACC title odds: +725 → +1200 (▼4.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | San José State | Mountain West title odds: +1800 → +5250 (▼3.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | South Florida | AAC title odds: +800 → +2650 (▼7.5pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | TCU | Big 12 title odds: +2000 → +20000 (▼4.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Texas | SEC title odds: +300 → +550 (▼9.6pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Texas A&M | CFP championship odds: +1800 → +87500 (▼5.1pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Texas A&M | SEC title odds: +825 → +45000 (▼10.6pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Texas Tech | Big 12 title odds: -105 → +277 (▼24.7pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Texas Tech | CFP championship odds: +2000 → +6000 (▼3.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Toledo | MAC title odds: +400 → +330 (▲3.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Troy | Sun Belt title odds: +800 → +1350 (▼4.2pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Tulane | AAC title odds: +600 → +2500 (▼10.4pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | UCLA | Big Ten title odds: +12500 → +1250 (▲6.6pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | UNLV | Mountain West title odds: +240 → +382 (▼8.7pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | USC | Big Ten title odds: +1450 → +4000 (▼4.0pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | UTSA | AAC title odds: +475 → +282 (▲8.8pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Utah | Big 12 title odds: +725 → +250 (▲16.5pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Virginia | ACC title odds: +1600 → +4750 (▼3.8pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Virginia Tech | ACC title odds: +2200 → +8500 (▼3.2pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 16 | Wake Forest | ACC title odds: +7750 → +1200 (▲6.4pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 16 | Western Kentucky | C-USA title odds: +280 → +2150 (▼21.9pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Western Michigan | MAC title odds: +320 → +165 (▲13.9pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Wyoming | Mountain West title odds: +2000 → +6750 (▼3.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| October 15 | ||||
| Oct 15 | Boston College | BC earns first win of season | Minor | |
| Oct 15 | College football | CFP approves 24-team playoff format for 2027 | The College Football Playoff committee is nearing approval for a 24-team playoff format that would begin in 2027, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. — Kentucky Kernel Became a story: CFP approves 24-team playoff format for 2027 · Talked about | Notable |
| Oct 15 | Virginia | Kam Courtney out for game | Virginia football slot receiver Kam Courtney was listed as out for Saturday's game at SMU on the latest availability report released by the ACC. — The Daily Progress | Major |
| Oct 15 | Texas Tech | Court ruling favors Texas Tech guard Donovan Atwell | Yet another legal domino has fallen for the Texas Tech basketball team. — Wreck Em Red | Major |
| Oct 15 | Oklahoma | Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich dies after in-game injury | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | North Texas | Former North Texas HS standout dies after injury | Minor | |
| Oct 15 | Miami | Malachi Toney signs NIL deal | Miami Hurricanes star Malachi Toney has signed a new NIL deal with Red Bull. — Yahoo Sports | Major |
| Oct 15 | Texas State | Torrance Burgess Jr.: 24 car · 224 yds · 4 TD vs Colorado State | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Texas State | Brad Jackson: 13 car · 181 yds · 3 TD vs Colorado State | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Arkansas | Azle standout Tyler Ulrich dies after injury during Arkansas game | Minor | |
| Oct 15 | NCAA | CFP nearing deal to expand | Moves NCAA | |
| Oct 15 | UAB | Jo Pierce: 16 tackles · 1.5 TFL vs East Carolina | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Florida State | FSU's Mike Norvell buyout: $43M | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Iowa State | Iowa State WR Overby out for season | Major | |
| Oct 15 | College football | CFP and ESPN discuss media rights for possible expansion from 12 to 24 playoff teams | “The dialogue throughout the window has been constructive, and we will carry these conversations forward with ESPN as we determine the path ahead” — FOX Carolina News Became a story: CFP and ESPN discuss media rights for possible expansion from 12 to 24 playoff teams · Small stir | Major |
| Oct 15 | Syracuse | Syracuse players suspended for assault | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Delaware | Delaware State AD resigns | Delaware State AD Tony Tucker is leaving as the HBCU builds momentum under DeSean Jackson and prepares for a $55 million athletics project. — HBCU Gameday Became a story: Delaware State AD resigns · Talked about | Notable |
| Oct 15 | College football | CFP nearing deal to expand to 24 teams | It appears the PO expansion to 24 is near. Hats off to Tony Petitti, who speaks quietly but carries a B1G stick.On3College Football Playoff nearing deal to expand to 24 teamsThe College Football Playoff is expanding once again. — Discussobd | Notable |
| Oct 15 | Maryland | Joyner receives probation before judgment | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Miami | Win total: 11 → 10.5 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Ohio State | Win total: 10 → 9.5 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Penn State | Win total: 7.5 → 8.5 (▲1) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Michigan | Win total: 6.5 → 8.5 (▲2) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Utah | Win total: 10.5 → 8.5 (▼2) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Alabama | Win total: 9.5 → 8.5 (▼1) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Kansas State | Win total: 7.5 → 8.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Houston | Win total: 9.5 → 7.5 (▼2) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | NC State | Win total: 6.5 → 7.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Illinois | Win total: 4.5 → 7.5 (▲3) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Ole Miss | Win total: 8.5 → 7.5 (▼1) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Virginia | Win total: 6.5 → 7.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Arizona | Win total: 8.5 → 7.5 (▼1) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Iowa | Win total: 8.5 → 7.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Clemson | Win total: 7 → 7.5 (▲0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Tennessee | Win total: 8.5 → 7.5 (▼1) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | TCU | Win total: 4.5 → 6.5 (▲2) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Baylor | Win total: 7.5 → 6.5 (▼1) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Georgia Tech | Win total: 4.5 → 6.5 (▲2) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Missouri | Win total: 7.5 → 6.5 (▼1) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Arizona State | Win total: 5.5 → 6.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Kansas | Win total: 4.5 → 5.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | South Carolina | Win total: 5.5 → 6.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Virginia Tech | Win total: 7.5 → 6.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | California | Win total: 5.5 → 6.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Wisconsin | Win total: 8.5 → 6.5 (▼2) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Vanderbilt | Win total: 4.5 → 5.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Duke | Win total: 7.5 → 5.5 (▼2) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | UCF | Win total: 6.5 → 5.5 (▼1) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Wake Forest | Win total: 9.5 → 5.5 (▼4) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Rutgers | Win total: 2.5 → 5 (▲2.5) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Northwestern | Win total: 7.5 → 5.5 (▼2) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | West Virginia | Win total: 5 → 5.5 (▲0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Cincinnati | Win total: 6.5 → 5.5 (▼1) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Arkansas | Win total: 3.5 → 4.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Mississippi State | Win total: 7.5 → 4.5 (▼3) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Colorado | Win total: 3.5 → 4.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Kentucky | Win total: 7.5 → 4.5 (▼3) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Michigan State | Win total: 3.5 → 4.5 (▲1) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Air Force | Mountain West title odds: +1350 → +550 (▲8.5pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Alabama | CFP championship odds: +900 → +2200 (▼5.7pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Alabama | SEC title odds: +425 → +850 (▼8.5pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Arkansas State | Sun Belt title odds: +10000 → +1100 (▲7.3pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Army | AAC title odds: +1150 → +600 (▲6.3pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | BYU | Big 12 title odds: +305 → +600 (▼10.4pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Baylor | Big 12 title odds: +1350 → +2650 (▼3.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | California | ACC title odds: +27500 → +2800 (▲3.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Central Michigan | MAC title odds: +2000 → +750 (▲7.0pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Clemson | ACC title odds: +5000 → +1450 (▲4.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Delaware | C-USA title odds: +1800 → +700 (▲7.2pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Eastern Michigan | MAC title odds: +875 → +1400 (▼3.6pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Florida Atlantic | AAC title odds: +1050 → +3500 (▼5.9pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Florida International | C-USA title odds: +575 → +1100 (▼6.5pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Georgia | CFP championship odds: +487 → +850 (▼6.5pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Georgia | SEC title odds: -110 → +330 (▼29.1pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Georgia State | Sun Belt title odds: +1550 → +15000 (▼5.4pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Hawai'i | Mountain West title odds: +40000 → +400 (▲19.8pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Houston | Big 12 title odds: +1000 → +1650 (▼3.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | James Madison | Sun Belt title odds: -158 → +230 (▼30.9pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Kansas State | Big 12 title odds: +22500 → +1450 (▲6.0pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Kennesaw State | C-USA title odds: +2000 → +1000 (▲4.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | LSU | SEC title odds: +2250 → +725 (▲7.9pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Liberty | C-USA title odds: -115 → +260 (▼25.7pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Louisiana | Sun Belt title odds: +1400 → +850 (▲3.9pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Louisiana Tech | Sun Belt title odds: +650 → +1000 (▼4.2pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Louisville | ACC title odds: +3250 → +800 (▲8.1pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Marshall | Sun Belt title odds: +22500 → +1100 (▲7.9pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Memphis | AAC title odds: +217 → +650 (▼18.2pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Miami | ACC title odds: -490 → -137 (▼25.2pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Miami | CFP championship odds: +725 → +1200 (▼4.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Miami (OH) | MAC title odds: +925 → +350 (▲12.5pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Michigan | Big Ten title odds: +25000 → +1200 (▲7.3pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | NC State | ACC title odds: +30000 → +2600 (▲3.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Navy | AAC title odds: +5250 → +350 (▲20.4pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | New Mexico | Mountain West title odds: +107 → +220 (▼17.1pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | North Texas | AAC title odds: +490 → +2500 (▼13.1pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Notre Dame | CFP championship odds: +475 → +700 (▼4.9pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Ohio | MAC title odds: +450 → +650 (▼4.8pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Ohio State | Big Ten title odds: -130 → +182 (▼21.1pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Ohio State | CFP championship odds: +400 → +600 (▼5.7pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Oklahoma State | Big 12 title odds: +750 → +3150 (▼8.7pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Old Dominion | Sun Belt title odds: +40000 → +450 (▲17.9pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Oregon | Big Ten title odds: +1900 → +277 (▲21.5pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Oregon | CFP championship odds: +6300 → +800 (▲9.5pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Penn State | Big Ten title odds: +45000 → +2000 (▲4.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Pittsburgh | ACC title odds: +4250 → +1700 (▲3.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | SMU | ACC title odds: +1150 → +725 (▲4.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | San José State | Mountain West title odds: +5250 → +1800 (▲3.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | South Florida | AAC title odds: +2800 → +800 (▲7.7pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | TCU | Big 12 title odds: +20000 → +2000 (▲4.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Texas | SEC title odds: +550 → +300 (▲9.6pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Texas A&M | CFP championship odds: +87500 → +1800 (▲5.1pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Texas A&M | SEC title odds: +45000 → +825 (▲10.6pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Texas Tech | Big 12 title odds: +272 → -105 (▲24.3pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Texas Tech | CFP championship odds: +6250 → +2000 (▲3.2pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Troy | Sun Belt title odds: +1350 → +800 (▲4.2pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Tulane | AAC title odds: +2500 → +600 (▲10.4pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | UCLA | Big Ten title odds: +1250 → +12500 (▼6.6pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | UNLV | Mountain West title odds: +382 → +240 (▲8.7pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | USC | Big Ten title odds: +4000 → +1450 (▲4.0pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | UTSA | AAC title odds: +282 → +475 (▼8.8pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Utah | Big 12 title odds: +245 → +725 (▼16.9pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Virginia | ACC title odds: +4750 → +1600 (▲3.8pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Virginia Tech | ACC title odds: +8500 → +2200 (▲3.2pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Wake Forest | ACC title odds: +1200 → +7750 (▼6.4pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 15 | Western Kentucky | C-USA title odds: +2650 → +280 (▲22.7pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Western Michigan | MAC title odds: +165 → +320 (▼13.9pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 15 | Wyoming | Mountain West title odds: +6750 → +2000 (▲3.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 15 | Oregon | Aaron Flowers out for season | Major | |
| October 14 | ||||
| Oct 14 | Colorado | ESPN host feuds with Deion Sanders | “Wouldn't you love to be a fly on the wall and listen to Deion and his O-coordinator just try to out-arrogance each other?” — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| Oct 14 | Oregon State | Oregon State hires Kacir as associate head coach | Major | |
| Oct 14 | Texas Tech | 5 Texas Tech players ruled out for Arizona State game | Minor | |
| Oct 14 | LSU | SEC votes to dismiss LSU lawsuit | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 14 | Louisville | Kelsey urges court to end eligibility chaos | Moves ACC | |
| Oct 14 | New Mexico | UNM players seek jury trial in eligibility case | Two top Lobo football players want jury trials in cases against the NCAA as they try to stay eligible and finish the season. — KOB 4 | Notable |
| Oct 14 | Nebraska | Dante Moore out with concussion | Minor | |
| Oct 14 | Ohio State | Jackson, Seireveld out for Indiana game | Notable | |
| Oct 14 | Alabama | Coleman-Williams out vs Tennessee | +Narrative | |
| Oct 14 | Louisville | Louisville commit cancels visits | Minor | |
| Oct 14 | Texas A&M | Texas A&M adds 2027 non-conference game | With the 2026 season all but lost at this point, Texas A&M fans can start looking ahead to what the schedule looks like next year. — Sports Illustrated | Minor |
| Oct 14 | North Texas | North Texas alumni asked to contribute to athletic fund | Minor | |
| Oct 14 | Michigan | Judge rules two Wolverines eligible | College eligibility rules continue to be an issue. — Yahoo Sports | Moves Big Ten |
| Oct 14 | Oregon State | Oregon State denies Heyward's claims | OSU denied Heyward's breach of contract and defamation claims, asserting he owes a $50,000 buyout after leaving to coach at Cal. — Yahoo Sports | Minor |
| Oct 14 | Boston College | BC GM Kenyatta Watson departs | Minor | |
| Oct 14 | Tennessee | Smokey statue damaged at Neyland Stadium | Minor | |
| Oct 14 | Miami | Court ruling allows Michigan to add former Miami player mid-season | Michigan Wolverines may add two players via transfer portal after a temporary restraining order granted eligibility ahead of the Penn State game. — Fox News | Moves ACC |
| Oct 14 | Northern Illinois | NIU holds memorial for former president | Minor | |
| Oct 14 | Auburn | Mantas ruled ineligible and files suit | Notable | |
| Oct 14 | Michigan | Michigan adds two transfers | Notable | |
| Oct 14 | Michigan | TE Alex Bauman transfer commits from Miami | Moves Big Ten | |
| Oct 14 | Pittsburgh | Pitt announces voluntary early retirement buyout | Notable | |
| Oct 14 | Michigan | CB Jeremiah Earby transfer commits from Boise State | Major | |
| Oct 14 | Arkansas | Razorbacks decommitments cite issues | Major | |
| October 13 | ||||
| Oct 13 | Penn State | Penn State LB Alex Tatsch out for season | Moves Big Ten | |
| Oct 13 | Utah | Isaac Wilson named starter | Notable | |
| Oct 13 | Georgia | Nash Johnson III commits to Georgia | Notable | |
| Oct 13 | UNLV | UNLV beats North Dakota State | Minor | |
| Oct 13 | Florida State | CB Chuck Kennon dismissed from FSU | Major | |
| Oct 13 | James Madison | James Madison joins American Conference | Minor | |
| Oct 13 | Pittsburgh | Win total: 8 → 7.5 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 13 | Arizona | Win total: 8 → 8.5 (▲0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 13 | Western Michigan | MAC title odds: +142 → +165 (▼3.6pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 13 | Memphis | Hardaway funds $2.6M of roster | Minor | |
| Oct 13 | Washington | Washington denies 5th-year eligibility requests | Notable | |
| October 12 | ||||
| Oct 12 | Notre Dame | Notre Dame releases depth chart | +Narrative | |
| Oct 12 | USC | USC DC Gary Patterson explains key coaching change | The No. 19 USC Trojans' defensive coordinator Gary Patterson made a rare media appearance on Oct. 12 for Trojans Live. — Sports Illustrated | +Narrative |
| Oct 12 | Texas A&M | Elko apologizes for 'cesspool' jab | Elko faced scrutiny from Aggies fans after he seemingly took a shot at a significant portion of the fanbase over the weekend. — The Dallas Morning News Became a story: Elko apologizes for 'cesspool' jab · Small stir | Minor |
| Oct 12 | Oregon | Lanning defends Alexander's hit | Minor | |
| Oct 12 | Tennessee | SEC adopts standardized NIL contracts | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 12 | Clemson | Clemson depth chart updated | Clemson (3-2, 2-1 ACC) returns to action from the open date hosting FCS opponent Charleston Southern (3-3). — TigerNet | Major |
| Oct 12 | Texas A&M | Elko apologizes for media rant | Minor | |
| Oct 12 | Michigan State | Fitzgerald takes responsibility for middle finger | Michigan State football head coach Pat Fitzgerald apologized for his middle-finger incident at Monday's press conference. — The State News | Minor |
| Oct 12 | SEC | SEC standardizes NIL contracts | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 12 | BYU | BYU adds two starters back to depth chart | “It's also nice that Sion Moa is back on the field and practicing” — Sports Illustrated | Notable |
| Oct 12 | UCLA | Nico Iamaleava out for season | “Well, I'm heartbroken the way my season ended. I've finally accepted that this year is really over for me” — ESPN Became a story: Nico Iamaleava out for season · Whole sport | Major |
| Oct 12 | West Virginia | WVU updates defensive depth chart | Notable | |
| Oct 12 | Florida | Sumrall calls out defense | Minor | |
| Oct 12 | Oregon State | Oregon State dismisses CB Exodus Ayers | Notable | |
| Oct 12 | Oregon State | Oregon State LB out for season | Major | |
| Oct 12 | Vanderbilt | Vanderbilt dismisses WR Kayleb Barnett after arrest | +Narrative | |
| Oct 12 | Southern Miss | RB Briggs out for season | Major | |
| Oct 12 | Duke | DOJ drops Duke lawsuits | Reported by The Duke Chronicle ↗ “On issues like these, I take as my North Star Duke alumnus Stephen Miller.” — The Duke Chronicle Became a story: DOJ drops Duke lawsuits · Talked about | Major |
| Oct 12 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin releases depth chart for UCLA game | Notable | |
| Oct 12 | Kansas | Trent Perry commits to Kansas | Minor | |
| Oct 12 | Auburn | Auburn LB Xavier Atkins suspended for Georgia game | Major | |
| Oct 12 | College football | JMU leaving Sun Belt for AAC | Major | |
| Oct 12 | Baylor | Win total: 7 → 7.5 (▲0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 12 | App State | Sun Belt title odds: +875 → +2000 (▼5.5pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 12 | Central Michigan | MAC title odds: +1100 → +2250 (▼4.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 12 | Georgia Southern | Sun Belt title odds: +1550 → +4000 (▼3.6pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 12 | James Madison | Sun Belt title odds: -10 → -158 (▲52.1pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 12 | Louisiana | Sun Belt title odds: +650 → +1400 (▼6.7pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 12 | Louisiana Tech | Sun Belt title odds: +1000 → +650 (▲4.2pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 12 | New Mexico | Mountain West title odds: +147 → +117 (▲5.6pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 12 | North Dakota State | Mountain West title odds: +125 → +170 (▼7.4pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 12 | Ohio | MAC title odds: +700 → +450 (▲5.7pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 12 | Toledo | MAC title odds: +185 → +380 (▼14.3pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 12 | Massachusetts | MAC title odds: +2350 → +10000 (▼3.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 12 | Western Michigan | MAC title odds: +217 → +142 (▲9.8pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 12 | James Madison | Sun Belt title odds: -107 → -158 (▲9.5pp implied) | Notable | |
| October 11 | ||||
| Oct 11 | LSU | Kiffin calls out SEC officials | Lane Kiffin isn’t hiding his frustration after LSU’s heartbreaking 35-34 overtime loss to Kentucky. — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| Oct 11 | SEC | Every one-loss SEC team is ranked in AP top-16 while every other power conference has at least two one-loss teams that are unranked, | Signal | |
| Oct 11 | Tennessee | Tennessee wins in Arkansas first time since 2001 | Tennessee vs Arkansas stayed tied for 56 minutes before DeSean Bishop took over. — A to Z Sports Became a story: Tennessee wins in Arkansas first time since 2001 · Small stir | Notable |
| Oct 11 | Kentucky | Kentucky fined for field storming | Kentucky extended its winning streak to five with a thrilling 35-34 overtime victory over LSU on Saturday, but it ended up being a costly result for the program. — Bleacher Report | Notable |
| Oct 11 | UCLA | Big Ten admits officiating error | Minor | |
| Oct 11 | Texas A&M | Texas A&M starter out for season | The bad news keeps piling up for the Texas A&M Aggies. — Sports Illustrated | Major |
| Oct 11 | South Carolina | Four players ruled out for South Carolina vs. Florida | Minor | |
| Oct 11 | Arkansas | 4-star WR decommits from Arkansas | Minor | |
| Oct 11 | Clemson | ESPN ranks Swinney among biggest buyouts | Major | |
| Oct 11 | Kentucky | SEC fines Kentucky $500,000 for LSU upset | Minor | |
| Oct 11 | Florida | Five-star WR Easton Royal flips to Florida | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 11 | SMU | 4-star EDGE David Dotson commits to SMU | Minor | |
| Oct 11 | Florida | Easton Royal flips to Florida | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 11 | Georgia | Booster recorded Kirby postgame speech | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 11 | Illinois | Katin Houser out for season with hand injury | Major | |
| Oct 11 | Baylor | Win total: 7.5 → 7 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 11 | Georgia | SEC title odds: +172 → +102 (▲12.7pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 11 | Indiana | Big Ten title odds: +252 → +215 (▲3.3pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 11 | LSU | SEC title odds: +825 → +2100 (▼6.3pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 11 | Oklahoma | SEC title odds: +6000 → +1450 (▲4.8pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 11 | Oregon | Big Ten title odds: +450 → +1700 (▼12.6pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 11 | South Florida | AAC title odds: +1000 → +2400 (▼5.1pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 11 | Texas | SEC title odds: +260 → +535 (▼12.0pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 11 | UCLA | Big Ten title odds: +3000 → +1000 (▲5.9pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 11 | Georgia | Georgia ends 16-year winless streak at Alabama | Trailing at the half against an SEC rival on the road, Georgia coach Kirby Smart watched the Bulldogs rally to post a 20-17 victory over Alabama, his team's sixth win of the season in a game he described as "really extremely physical. — ESPN Became a story: Georgia ends 16-year winless streak at Alabama · Small stir | Notable |
| Oct 11 | Kentucky | Kentucky fans storm State Street after historic win over LSU | After a historic win against LSU, Kentucky fans stormed State Street to celebrate. — Kentucky Kernel Became a story: Kentucky fans storm State Street after historic win over LSU · Talked about | Minor |
| Oct 11 | James Madison | James Madison clinches bowl eligibility | Notable | |
| Oct 11 | Miami | Ezekiel Ayangbile commits to Miami | Notable | |
| October 10 | ||||
| Oct 10 | College football | DeBoer takes blame for loss | Reported by Saturday Down South ↗ Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer spoke about a pair of controversial moments that unfolded in the final minutes against Georgia. — Saturday Down South | Major |
| Oct 10 | Purdue | Fame Ijeboi: 31 car · 195 yds · 3 TD vs Minnesota | Notable | |
| Oct 10 | Oregon State | Jesse Legree: 10 rec · 191 yds · 3 TD vs San Diego State | Major | |
| Oct 10 | SEC | South Carolina ends 8-game SEC losing streak | Reported by Saturday Down South ↗ South Carolina goes into The Swamp and beats No. 16 Florida in a blowout to snap an 8-game SEC losing streak. — Saturday Down South Became a story: South Carolina ends 8-game SEC losing streak · Talked about | +Narrative |
| Oct 10 | Stony Brook | Khalid Bueno: 8 tackles · 4.5 TFL · 3 sacks at Towson | Notable | |
| Oct 10 | Tennessee State | Cam Bulluck: 7 rec · 191 yds · 3 TD vs UT Martin | Notable | |
| Oct 10 | Kent State | Wayne Harris: 11 rec · 164 yds at Western Michigan | Notable | |
| Oct 10 | Navy | Jackson Gutierrez: 41 car · 232 yds · 3 TD vs Tulsa | Notable | |
| Oct 10 | Houston | Patrick Overmyer: 8 rec · 83 yds · 4 TD at Kansas State | Notable | |
| Oct 10 | Akron | Donelius Johnson: 16 tackles · 0.5 TFL vs Eastern Michigan | Notable | |
| Oct 10 | Tennessee | Tennessee releases depth chart for Arkansas game | Major | |
| Oct 10 | Butler | Okemdi Eze: 4 tackles · 3 TFL · 3 sacks vs San Diego | Notable | |
| Oct 10 | Samford | Spencer Conn: 16 tackles · 1 TFL · 1 sack at Chattanooga | Notable | |
| Oct 10 | Yale | Jaxton Santiago: 13 rec · 147 yds · 2 TD vs Dartmouth | Notable | |
| Oct 10 | North Carolina A&T | Terry Radford: 17 tackles · 1 TFL vs New Hampshire | Notable | |
| Oct 10 | Charleston Southern | Steve Zayachkowsky: 17 tackles vs South Carolina State | Notable | |
| Oct 10 | Oklahoma State | Ethan Wesloski: 17 tackles · 0.5 TFL vs UCF | Notable | |
| October 9 | ||||
| Oct 9 | Utah State | Asher Cunningham: 17 tackles · 2 TFL · 0.5 sacks vs Washington State | Notable | |
| Oct 9 | Alabama | 2027 RB commit out for season | +Narrative | |
| Oct 9 | Indiana | Indiana updates depth chart, injury report | Notable | |
| Oct 9 | Arizona State | Lyrik Rawls out for weeks | Minor | |
| Oct 9 | Florida A&M | Armand Burris: 4 rec · 216 yds · 2 TD at Alabama State | Notable | |
| Oct 9 | Notre Dame | Notre Dame's apparel deal details revealed | Major | |
| Oct 9 | Pittsburgh | Pitt legend Mike Ditka dies | Minor | |
| Oct 9 | James Madison | Sun Belt title odds: -2 → -10 (▲7.1pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 9 | Kennesaw State | C-USA title odds: +1000 → +1900 (▼4.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 9 | Liberty | C-USA title odds: +120 → +102 (▲4.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 9 | New Mexico State | C-USA title odds: +1000 → +1700 (▼3.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 9 | Nebraska | Nebraska player arrested for shoplifting and DUI | Notable | |
| Oct 9 | Iowa | QB Brown medically cleared but playing status uncertain | Notable | |
| Oct 9 | College football | Oregon QB Moore out for UCLA game | Moves college football | |
| Oct 9 | Nebraska | Nebraska selling stadium urinals 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. — ESPN Became a story: Nebraska selling stadium urinals ahead of renovation · Talked about | Minor |
| October 8 | ||||
| Oct 8 | California | Two key Bears players out for Saturday | Minor | |
| Oct 8 | Western Kentucky | WKU wins first conference game | Minor | |
| Oct 8 | NC State | Spike Sowells Jr. out for season | Major | |
| Oct 8 | Oklahoma | Oklahoma player dies in crash | Notable | |
| Oct 8 | Oklahoma State | Oklahoma State player dies in crash | Minor | |
| Oct 8 | New Mexico | Judge delays ruling on injunction | Major | |
| Oct 8 | College football | CSC investigates NIL cap evasion | Moves college football | |
| Oct 8 | Pittsburgh | Pitt under federal visa fraud investigation | Major | |
| Oct 8 | Wake Forest | Spike Sowells Jr. out for season | Major | |
| Oct 8 | USC | Ex-USC player arrested for rape | +Narrative | |
| Oct 8 | South Carolina | Shane Beamer's buyout complicates exit | Notable | |
| Oct 8 | NCAA | NCAA proposes coaching staff rule changes | Moves NCAA | |
| October 7 | ||||
| Oct 7 | Georgia | Georgia lists Bowens, Blackshear out | Notable | |
| Oct 7 | Oregon | Dante Moore out vs UCLA | Minor | |
| Oct 7 | BYU | BYU RB LJ Martin out 4-6 weeks | +Narrative | |
| Oct 7 | Kentucky | N'Dyaye cleared to play | Minor | |
| Oct 7 | Ball State | Ball State extends coach Andry | “Ball State women’s golf has been very successful since Andry took over by breaking scoring records.” — Cardinal Media Became a story: Ball State extends coach Andry · Talked about | Minor |
| Oct 7 | College football | Dennis Franchione dies at 75 | Major | |
| Oct 7 | James Madison | Sun Belt title odds: -107 → -2 (▼49.7pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 7 | Tulane | Will Hall promoted to HC | Minor | |
| Oct 7 | California | Cal made OC switch at halftime | Major | |
| Oct 7 | Army | Army QB Liam Szarka out for season | Major | |
| October 6 | ||||
| Oct 6 | Alabama | Former Alabama coach Dennis Franchione dies | +Narrative | |
| Oct 6 | Missouri | 3 freshmen arrested on harassment charges | Notable | |
| Oct 6 | Syracuse | Court ruling advances Monroe's eligibility | Moves ACC | |
| Oct 6 | Marshall | Jury favors Marshall in lawsuit | Major | |
| Oct 6 | ACC | ACC lacks unanimity on Protect College Sports Act | “It’s rare to have unanimity on anything as it relates to a bill in particular” — On3 Became a story: ACC lacks unanimity on Protect College Sports Act · Talked about | Major |
| Oct 6 | UConn | UConn assistant coach arrested after crash | Notable | |
| Oct 6 | Rice | Rice stadium gets naming rights deal | Official · The Rice Thresher ↗ “The vision has always been about more than a new naming partner for our stadium” — The Rice Thresher Became a story: Rice stadium gets naming rights deal · Talked about | Minor |
| Oct 6 | UCF | OSU changes depth chart for UCF game | The Oklahoma State Cowboys haven’t played a game since they beat West Virginia on Sept. 26. — Sports Illustrated | Notable |
| Oct 6 | Texas A&M | Former A&M coach Dennis Franchione dies | Minor | |
| Oct 6 | Rice | Rice announces depth chart update | Notable | |
| Oct 6 | Georgia Tech | Georgia Tech releases depth chart | Notable | |
| Oct 6 | West Virginia | WVU releases updated depth chart | Notable | |
| Oct 6 | Michigan | Michigan TE apologizes for criticizing OC | Michigan tight end Zack Marshall has apologized after messages attributed to him criticizing offensive coordinator Jason Beck leaked on social media following the Wolverines' 20-14 loss to Minnesota. — FOX Sports Became a story: Michigan TE apologizes for criticizing OC · Whole sport | Major |
| Oct 6 | TCU | Former TCU coach Dennis Franchione dies | Minor | |
| Oct 6 | Buffalo | Buffalo QB out for season | Major | |
| Oct 6 | Texas | Smothers, Townsend expected to return from injury | Notable | |
| Oct 6 | Texas State | Former Texas State coach Dennis Franchione dies | Minor | |
| Oct 6 | Michigan | Michigan TE criticizes offense, coaching | Notable | |
| Oct 6 | Michigan | Zack Marshall apologizes for leaked messages | Notable | |
| Oct 6 | Nebraska | Win total: 7.5 → 8 (▲0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 6 | Baylor | Win total: 6.5 → 7.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Oct 6 | James Madison | Sun Belt title odds: -2 → -107 (▲49.7pp implied) | Major | |
| October 5 | ||||
| Oct 5 | Florida | Baugh apologizes to Sumrall | Reported by GatorCountry.com ↗ “Sumrall wasn’t the only person Baugh apologized to following the disappointing loss.” — GatorCountry.com Became a story: Baugh apologizes to Sumrall · Talked about | Minor |
| Oct 5 | Arizona | Arizona WR Tre Spivey out for season with broken foot | Major | |
| Oct 5 | Nebraska | Big Ten admits officiating error | Minor | |
| Oct 5 | Air Force | Szarka out for season | Major | |
| Oct 5 | Clemson | Swinney details injuries, OL issues | “Just some details and some precision in what we’re doing.” — TigerNet Became a story: Swinney details injuries, OL issues · National argument | Moves ACC |
| Oct 5 | Notre Dame | Notre Dame releases injury report | +Narrative | |
| Oct 5 | Texas A&M | BenDaDonn arrested post-celebration | Notable | |
| Oct 5 | Purdue | Purdue ends Big Ten losing streak | “Purdue snaps its Big Ten losing streak with a win over Illinois.” — Locked On Boilermakers Simplecast Became a story: Purdue ends Big Ten losing streak · Talked about | Minor |
| Oct 5 | Kansas State | Win total: 8 → 7.5 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 5 | Arkansas State | Sun Belt title odds: +1500 → +3000 (▼3.0pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 5 | Georgia State | Sun Belt title odds: +4250 → +1550 (▲3.8pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 5 | James Madison | Sun Belt title odds: +105 → -2 (▼46.8pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 5 | Memphis | AAC title odds: +362 → +262 (▲6.0pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 5 | Miami (OH) | MAC title odds: +390 → +1000 (▼11.3pp implied) | Major | |
| Oct 5 | North Dakota State | Mountain West title odds: +132 → +112 (▲4.1pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 5 | South Florida | AAC title odds: +575 → +950 (▼5.3pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 5 | Toledo | MAC title odds: +267 → +190 (▲7.2pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 5 | Utah | Big 12 title odds: +300 → +255 (▲3.2pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 5 | Rutgers | Schiano admits tough decisions needed | Schiano discusses what went wrong, Cignetti discusses how Rutgers can become a winner. — On The Banks | Minor |
| October 4 | ||||
| Oct 4 | Miami | Heintschel out for season | Moves ACC | |
| Oct 4 | Kansas State | Win total: 8.5 → 8 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Oct 4 | Alabama | SEC title odds: +775 → +367 (▲10.0pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 4 | Delaware | C-USA title odds: +712 → +1900 (▼7.3pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 4 | Florida | SEC title odds: +700 → +1800 (▼7.2pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 4 | Liberty | C-USA title odds: +172 → +125 (▲7.7pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 4 | Louisville | ACC title odds: +1550 → +3850 (▼3.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 4 | Miami | ACC title odds: -300 → -375 (▲3.9pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 4 | Ohio State | Big Ten title odds: +100 → -115 (▲3.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 4 | Colorado State | Mora fires Summers as DC | Major | |
| Oct 4 | Oregon State | CSU fires DC mid-game | Major | |
| Oct 4 | Utah State | Utah State loses first PAC-12 game | Reported by The Utah Statesman ↗ “Going into the game tonight, the Aggies haven’t beaten the Broncos since 2015 and haven’t won in Boise since 1996.” — The Utah Statesman | Minor |
| Oct 4 | Boise State | Boise State wins first PAC-12 game | “We were planning to play [Hillstead] and integrate him throughout the game” — The Utah Statesman | Minor |
| Oct 4 | Colorado | Colorado dismisses players after loss | Colorado has confirmed the names of the three players Deion Sanders said he removed from his roster following a blowout loss to Northwestern in September. — Bleacher Report | Notable |
| Oct 4 | Temple | Temple ends South Florida's unbeaten streak | Minor | |
| October 3 | ||||
| Oct 3 | Houston | Stephon Johnson, Myles Rowser cleared to play | “We feel like they are going to play a much larger role this upcoming week.” — Houston Chronicle | Minor |
| Oct 3 | Illinois | Roger Cooper named DC | “Roger Cooper took over defensive play-calling duties and defensive coordinator responsibilities for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 3.” — Alton Telegraph Became a story: Roger Cooper named DC · Talked about | Major |
| Oct 3 | Texas State | Beau Sparks: 10 rec · 153 yds · 1 TD at San Diego State | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | UC Davis | Jordan Fisher: 20 car · 255 yds · 2 TD vs Eastern Washington | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Pittsburgh | Pitt QB out for season | Major | |
| Oct 3 | Colorado State | CSU defensive coordinator Tyson Summers leaves program | Reported by The Rocky Mountain Collegian ↗ “Tyson was relieved of his playcalling duties, he left the field and is no longer with this football program” — Jim Mora, The Rocky Mountain Collegian Became a story: CSU defensive coordinator Tyson Summers leaves program · Talked about | Major |
| Oct 3 | Weber State | Porter Small: 5 tackles · 4 TFL · 3 sacks at Cal Poly | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | LSU | LSU player under investigation for assault | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 3 | Clemson | Bryant Wesco Jr.: 9 rec · 152 yds vs Miami | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Colorado | Santana Hopper: 10 tackles · 5 TFL vs Texas Tech | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Harvard | Nate Bailey: 16 rec · 197 yds · 1 TD vs Colgate | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Arkansas | Ben Bogle: 16 tackles · 0.5 TFL at Texas A&M | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Incarnate Word | Jeremiah Young: 9 tackles · 3.5 TFL · 3 sacks at Stephen F. Austin | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Tennessee Tech | Gabe Nunez: 13 rec · 225 yds · 1 TD at Western Carolina | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Oregon State | Jesse Legree: 5 rec · 156 yds · 3 TD at Colorado State | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Montana | Brooks Davis: 9 rec · 205 yds · 3 TD vs Northern Colorado | Major | |
| Oct 3 | Nebraska | Kwazi Gilmer: 11 rec · 147 yds · 2 TD vs Maryland | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Bethune-Cookman | Rashon Brown: 31 car · 260 yds · 1 TD vs Alabama State | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Georgia State | Xavier Esquillien: 5 tackles · 3 TFL · 3 sacks vs Old Dominion | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Missouri | Jamal Roberts: 24 car · 211 yds · 3 TD vs Florida | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Ohio State | Jeremiah Smith: 11 rec · 206 yds · 2 TD at Iowa | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Bowling Green | Eriq George: 8 tackles · 3 TFL · 3 sacks at Miami (OH) | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Georgia State | Cameran Brown: 284 yds · 6 TD vs Old Dominion | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Florida State | Ashton Daniels: 17 car · 136 yds · 5 TD vs Virginia | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Tennessee | DeSean Bishop: 34 car · 220 yds · 3 TD vs Auburn | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Grambling | Jonathan Horton: 8 tackles · 5.5 TFL · 2 sacks vs Alcorn State | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Robert Morris | Jaqai Carter: 9 rec · 171 yds · 3 TD vs Norfolk State | Major | |
| Oct 3 | Elon | Kamerin McDowell-Moore: 29 car · 273 yds · 2 TD at New Hampshire | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Towson | TJ Sands: 17 tackles at Monmouth | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Syracuse | Umari Hatcher: 12 rec · 152 yds · 3 TD at UConn | Major | |
| Oct 3 | Princeton | Kai Honda: 14 car · 219 yds · 4 TD at Columbia | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Mississippi State | Anthony Evans III: 12 rec · 166 yds · 2 TD vs Alabama | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | SMU | Marques White: 7 tackles · 3 TFL · 3 sacks vs Boston College | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Iowa State | Aiden Flora: 22 car · 212 yds · 3 TD vs West Virginia | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Brown | Stefano Montella: 18 tackles · 1 TFL at Rhode Island | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Brown | Max Malo: 19 tackles at Rhode Island | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | Delaware | C-USA title odds: +500 → +712 (▼4.4pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 3 | Liberty | C-USA title odds: +237 → +172 (▲7.1pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | New Mexico State | C-USA title odds: +1450 → +900 (▲3.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 3 | Tulsa | AAC title odds: +950 → +1900 (▼4.5pp implied) | Signal | |
| Oct 3 | Western Kentucky | C-USA title odds: +787 → +2000 (▼6.5pp implied) | Notable | |
| Oct 3 | College football | Yale coach Tony Reno dies | Major | |
| Oct 3 | North Carolina | UNC joins letter to Congress on conference realignment | Moves ACC | |
| Oct 3 | USC | WR Corey Simms out for season | +Narrative | |
| Oct 3 | College football | UNC supports conference realignment changes | Moves college football | |
| Oct 3 | Iowa | Hartwell commits to Iowa | Minor | |
| Oct 3 | Alabama | Alabama RT out vs Mississippi State | Minor | |
| October 2 | ||||
| Oct 2 | Texas | Duke Carlisle passes away | Notable | |
| Oct 2 | Florida State | ACC teams push for conference cap expansion | Notable | |
| Oct 2 | Auburn | War Eagle VIII out for season | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 2 | Ohio State | Ohio State injury report released | Notable | |
| Oct 2 | Virginia | Two Seminoles cleared to play Virginia | Minor | |
| Oct 2 | Alabama | Alabama OL out for Mississippi State game | Alabama will be without an offensive lineman for the Mississippi State game. — Yahoo Sports | +Narrative |
| Oct 2 | Penn State | Tony Rojas: 12 tackles · 3.5 TFL · 1 sack at Northwestern | Notable | |
| Oct 2 | West Virginia | NCAA appeals injunction for four Mountaineers | Moves Big 12 | |
| Oct 2 | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech contract announced | Minor | |
| Oct 2 | Kentucky | Court dissolves eligibility injunction for 38 players | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 2 | Penn State | 12 Penn State players ruled out | Cornerback Daryus Dixson has been ruled a "game time decision". — Onward State | Minor |
| Oct 2 | Colorado | Castellanos ruled out for Colorado game | Minor | |
| Oct 2 | Duke | Duke Carlisle, Texas' first national championship QB, dies | Minor | |
| Oct 2 | Miami | FSU, Miami, Clemson, UNC ask Congress to change realignment rules | Moves ACC | |
| Oct 2 | Texas Tech | Castellanos faces eligibility issues | Moves Big 12 | |
| Oct 2 | Texas Tech | Court ruling removes QB's eligibility protection | Moves Big 12 | |
| October 1 | ||||
| Oct 1 | Minnesota | Kevin Sumlin fired | Minor | |
| Oct 1 | East Carolina | ECU wins first home game | Reported by The East Carolinian ↗ “The 8th seed Pirates celebrated their first home win at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium after a rough start this season.” — The East Carolinian | Minor |
| Oct 1 | SMU | Hakeem Olajuwon’s son commits to SMU | Minor | |
| Oct 1 | Florida State | Levine calls out FSU over ACC exit | “Florida State brought in Ashton Daniels, who has struggled mightily, and the Noles are set to miss a bowl for the third consecutive season.” — CBS Sports Became a story: Florida State fires Mike Norvell · Whole sport | Notable |
| Oct 1 | Rice | Rice Stadium renaming rights deal | Reported by Underdog Dynasty ↗ “Rice University and First Community Credit Union agreed to a 20-year naming rights deal, which will rename the historic venue to First Community Stadium.” — Underdog Dynasty Became a story: Rice gets stadium naming rights deal · Whole sport | Minor |
| Oct 1 | Rice | Rice gets stadium naming rights deal | “Rice University and First Community Credit Union agreed to a 20-year naming rights deal, which will rename the historic venue to First Community Stadium.” — Underdog Dynasty Became a story: Rice gets stadium naming rights deal · Whole sport | Minor |
| Oct 1 | Georgia | Georgia names new chancellor | Major | |
| Oct 1 | James Madison | JMU seeks first win over Marshall | “JMU football has yet to win a game against Marshall in program history in its home stadium.” — The Breeze | Minor |
| Oct 1 | Tennessee | Moe out for season | Moves SEC | |
| September 30 | ||||
| Sep 30 | Miami | Miami players ruled out for Clemson clash | Miami (FL) football enters into a first versus second place showdown with Clemson Saturday. — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| Sep 30 | New Mexico | QB Jack Layne out for season | Major | |
| Sep 30 | Arizona | Arizona TE Cole Rusk out for Cincinnati game | Minor | |
| Sep 30 | Virginia Tech | Szefc extends contract at Virginia Tech | Minor | |
| Sep 30 | Minnesota | Ashton Beers out for season | Major | |
| Sep 30 | Penn State | Three players out for Northwestern game | Notable | |
| Sep 30 | Louisville | Lincoln Kienholz questionable for Louisville | Minor | |
| Sep 30 | Florida State | 10 FSU players out vs Virginia | Notable | |
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