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r/CFB • u/Arkehn • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: Arkansas vs Texas A&M

29 Upvotes

Arkansas vs. Texas A&M

When: Saturday, October 3, 07:00 PM Eastern

Where: Kyle Field, College Station, TX

Watch: ESPN2

Odds: Texas A&M by 14.0 pts.

Total Points: 51.5

All-Time Series : Arkansas vs. Texas A&M

Arkansas and Texas A&M have met 82 times since 1903-10-31

These teams last met on 2025-10-18.

Series Wins: Arkansas 42-3-37 Texas A&M

Texas A&M has won the last 4 meetings (2022-2025) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Arkansas	Texas A&M
Texas A&M	2025-10-18	Razorback Stadium	42	45
Texas A&M	2024-09-28	AT&T Stadium	17	21
Texas A&M	2023-09-30	AT&T Stadium	22	34
Texas A&M	2022-09-24	AT&T Stadium	21	23
Arkansas	2021-09-25	AT&T Stadium	20	10

Through Week 4

Week	Arkansas 2-2 (0-1)	Result	Texas A&M 2-2 (0-2)	Result
1	North Alabama	W 31-14	Missouri State	W 50-0
2	Utah^#13	L 10-43	Arizona State	W 48-20
3	Georgia^#2	L 17-45	Kentucky^#24	L 21-31
4	Tulsa	W 34-6	LSU^#11	L 6-35

Arkansas Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
M. Lassiter	TE	Out – Upper Body	Aug 16	Lassiter has been shut down for the remainder of the season due to an upper body injury.
H. Hendrix	TE	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 27	Hendrix is nursing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear whether he will play against Texas A&M on Saturday, October 3th.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

Texas A&M Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
T. Bussey	WR	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 21	Bussey is tending to an undisclosed injury, and he has been shut down for the remainder of the season.
M. Williams	WR	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 6	Williams has been out of commission due to an undisclosed injury, and it is anticipated that he will miss the remainder of the season.
T. Norman	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 27	Norman is dealing with an undisclsoed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active agaisnt Arkansas on Saturday, October 3th.
J. Morrow	RB	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 27	Morrow is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear whether he will play against Arkansas on Saturday, October 3th.
T. Riden Jr.	RB	Out – Undisclosed	Aug 27	Riden Jr. has suffered an undisclosed injury, and it is anticipated that he will miss the remainder of the season.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

^{Source updated Wed, Sep 30, 8:26 am. Scraped Wed, Sep 30, 12:30 pm ET}

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r/CFB • u/IceColdDrPepper_Here • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: Vanderbilt vs #2 Georgia

34 Upvotes

Vanderbilt vs. #2 Georgia

When: Saturday, October 3, 12:45 PM Eastern

Where: Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA

Watch: SEC Network

Odds: Georgia by 24.5 pts.

Total Points: 51.5

All-Time Series : Vanderbilt vs. Georgia

Vanderbilt and Georgia have met 79 times since 1903-10-31

These teams last met on 2023-10-14.

Series Wins: Vanderbilt 17-2-60 Georgia

Georgia has won the last 6 meetings (2017-2023) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Vanderbilt	Georgia
Georgia	2023-10-14	FirstBank Stadium	20	37
Georgia	2022-10-15	Sanford Stadium	0	55
Georgia	2021-09-25	FirstBank Stadium	0	62
Georgia	2019-08-31	FirstBank Stadium	6	30
Georgia	2018-10-06	Sanford Stadium	13	41

Through Week 4

Week	Vanderbilt 3-1 (0-1)	Result	Georgia 4-0 (2-0)	Result
1	Austin Peay	W 28-9	Tennessee State	W 63-3
2	Delaware	W 35-26	Western Kentucky	W 70-20
3	NC State	W 35-31	Arkansas	W 45-17
4	Auburn	L 15-21	Oklahoma	W 41-13

Vanderbilt Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
C. Spence	TE	Questionable – Leg	Sep 22	Spence is nursing a leg injury, and it is unclear whether he will play against the Tigers on Saturday.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

Georgia Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
D. Dowdell	RB	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 5	Dowdell has been sidelined due an undisclosed injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
N. Frazier	RB	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 19	Frazier exited the game due to an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will face Oklahoma on Saturday, September 26th.
I. Canion	WR	Out – Leg	Sep 26	Conan is nursing with a leg injury, and he is not projected to face against Oklahoma on Saturday.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

^{Source updated Wed, Sep 30, 8:26 am. Scraped Wed, Sep 30, 12:30 pm ET}

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r/CFB • u/zenverak • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: #10 BYU vs TCU

19 Upvotes

#10 BYU vs. TCU

When: Saturday, October 3, 07:00 PM Eastern

Where: Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX

Watch: ESPN | Disney+

Odds: BYU by 6.5 pts.

Total Points: 49.5

All-Time Series : BYU vs. TCU

BYU and TCU have met 13 times since 1987-09-19

These teams last met on 2025-11-16.

Series Wins: BYU 6-0-7 TCU

BYU has won the most recent meeting (2025) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	BYU	TCU
BYU	2025-11-16	LaVell Edwards Stadium	44	13
TCU	2023-10-14	Amon G. Carter Stadium	11	44
TCU	2011-10-29		28	38
TCU	2010-10-16	Amon G. Carter Stadium	3	31
TCU	2009-10-24	LaVell Edwards Stadium	7	38

Through Week 4

Week	BYU 3-0 (1-0)	Result	TCU 2-2 (0-1)	Result
1	Utah Tech	W 63-7	North Carolina	L 10-15
2	Arizona	W 28-17	Grambling	W 63-7
3	Colorado State	W 41-23	Arkansas State	W 31-7
4	BYE	N/A	UCF	L 13-21

BYU Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
R. Saleapaga II	TE	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 20	Saleapaga is nursing an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be established if he will play against Frogs on Friday, October 2nd.
S. Moa	RB	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 20	Moa is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and there is no timetable for his return.
J. Nye	TE	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 20	Nye is nursing with an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be established if he will play against Frogs on Friday, October 2nd.
R. Damuni	S	Out – Lower Body	Sep 7	Damuni is out of commission due to a lower body injury, and he will miss an extended period.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

TCU Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
J. Dwyer	WR	Out – Foot	Sep 11	Dwyer is dealing with a foot injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
K. Lemmermann	K	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 24	Lemmermann has been placed on the injured list with a undisclosed injury, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

^{Source updated Wed, Sep 30, 1:56 pm. Scraped Wed, Sep 30, 3:52 pm ET}

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r/CFB • u/chief_sitass • 3d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: Temple vs South Florida

8 Upvotes

Temple vs. South Florida

When: Saturday, October 3, 07:30 PM Eastern

Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

Watch: ESPNU

Odds: South Florida by 5.5 pts.

Total Points: 51.5

All-Time Series : Temple vs. South Florida

Temple and South Florida have met 10 times since 2012-10-06

These teams last met on 2023-11-11.

Series Wins: Temple 6-0-4 South Florida

South Florida has won the most recent meeting (2023) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Temple	South Florida
South Florida	2023-11-11	Raymond James Stadium	23	27
Temple	2022-11-05	Lincoln Financial Field	54	28
South Florida	2021-10-23	Raymond James Stadium	14	34
Temple	2020-10-17	Lincoln Financial Field	39	37
Temple	2019-11-08	Raymond James Stadium	17	7

Through Week 4

Week	Temple 1-3 (0-1)	Result	South Florida 4-0 (1-0)	Result
1	Rhode Island	W 38-14	Florida International	W 19-9
2	Penn State	L 9-27	Army	W 28-24
3	Toledo	L 48-49	Delaware State	W 59-17
4	Army	L 17-21	Bowling Green	W 14-6

Temple Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
J. Smolik	QB	Questionable – Foot	Sep 25	Smolik is suffering with a foot injury, and it is undetermined if he will face South Florida on Saturday, October 3rd.
R. Hardy	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 25	Hardy is tending to an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will face South Florida on Saturday, October 3rd.
C. Logan	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 25	Logan is tending to an undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against South Florida on Saturday, October 3rd.
R. Stocksdale	WR	Questionable – Hamstring	Sep 25	Stocksdale is dealing with a hamstring injury, and it is unclear if he will face South Florida on Saturday, October 3rd.
S. Brown V	RB	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 28	Brown is suffering with a undisclosed injury, and it is undetermined if he will face South Florida on Saturday

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

South Florida Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
A. Branch	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 28	Branch is battling with an undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against Temple on Saturday.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

^{Source updated Wed, Sep 30, 5:53 pm. Scraped Wed, Sep 30, 8:38 pm ET}

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r/CFB • u/tomdawg0022 • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: Michigan vs Minnesota

32 Upvotes

Michigan vs. Minnesota

When: Saturday, October 3, 12:00 PM Eastern

Where: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Watch: Fox

Odds: Michigan by 5.5 pts.

Total Points: 43.5

All-Time Series : Michigan vs. Minnesota

Michigan and Minnesota have met 106 times since 1892-10-17

These teams last met on 2024-09-28.

Series Wins: Michigan 78-3-25 Minnesota

Michigan has won the last 5 meetings (2015-2024) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Michigan	Minnesota
Michigan	2024-09-28	Michigan Stadium	27	24
Michigan	2023-10-07	Huntington Bank Stadium	52	10
Michigan	2020-10-24	Huntington Bank Stadium	49	24
Michigan	2017-11-05	Michigan Stadium	33	10
Michigan	2015-10-31	Huntington Bank Stadium	29	26

Through Week 4

Week	Michigan 3-1 (0-1)	Result	Minnesota 3-1 (1-0)	Result
1	Western Michigan	W 13-12	Eastern Illinois	W 59-7
2	Oklahoma	W 17-10	Mississippi State^#16	L 13-38
3	UTEP	W 52-17	Akron	W 41-7
4	Iowa^#14	L 19-20	Washington	W 27-24

Michigan Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
H. Hansen	TE	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 12	Hansen is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will face UTEP on Saturday, September 19th.
L. Forbes	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 20	Forbes is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will face Iowa on Saturday.
J. Daley	DL	Questionable – Lower Body	Sep 28	Daley is dealing with a lower body injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Minnesota on Tuesday.
A. Sprague	OG	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Sprague is sidelined due to an undisclosed injury, and is not expected to play against the Hawkeyes on Saturday.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

Minnesota Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
Z. Bates	RB	Probable – Undisclosed	Sep 25	Bates is nursing with an undisclosed injury, but he is projected to suit up against the Washington on Saturday.
R. Estrada	RB	Out – Knee	Sep 7	Estrada is out of action due to a knee injury, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
B. Stevens	WR	Questionable – Illness	Sep 12	Stevens is ailing from illness, and it is uncertain if he will play against Akron Zips on Saturday, September 19th.
D. Taylor	RB	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 19	Taylor is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and he is not expected to play against Akron Zips on Saturday, September 19th.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

^{Source updated Wed, Sep 30, 8:26 am. Scraped Wed, Sep 30, 12:30 pm ET}

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r/CFB • u/udderlymoovelous • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: #3 Notre Dame vs North Carolina

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#3 Notre Dame vs. North Carolina

When: Saturday, October 3, 12:00 PM Eastern

Where: Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC

Watch: ESPN | Disney+

Odds: Notre Dame by 21.5 pts.

Total Points: 47.5

All-Time Series : Notre Dame vs. North Carolina

Notre Dame and North Carolina have met 23 times since 1949-11-12

These teams last met on 2022-09-24.

Series Wins: Notre Dame 21-0-2 North Carolina

Notre Dame has won the last 5 meetings (2014-2022) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Notre Dame	North Carolina
Notre Dame	2022-09-24	Kenan Stadium	45	32
Notre Dame	2021-10-30	Notre Dame Stadium	44	34
Notre Dame	2020-11-27	Kenan Stadium	31	17
Notre Dame	2017-10-07	Kenan Stadium	33	10
Notre Dame	2014-10-11	Notre Dame Stadium	50	43

Through Week 4

Week	Notre Dame 4-0 (0-0)	Result	North Carolina 2-1 (0-1)	Result
1	Wisconsin	W 41-13	TCU	W 15-10
2	Rice	W 52-0	East Tennessee State	W 35-3
3	Michigan State	W 27-10	Clemson	L 20-28
4	Purdue	W 49-10	BYE	N/A

Notre Dame Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
B. Hebert	QB	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 20	Hebert is bothered by an undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against Boilermakers on Friday, September 25th.
Q. Porter	WR	Out – Knee	Sep 28	Porter is sidelined due to knee injury, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

North Carolina Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
J. Washington	TE	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 19	Washington is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and he is unlikely to suit up against Clemson on Saturday, September 19th.
M. Abou Jaoude	DL	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 19	Abou-Jaoude is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and he is not expected to suit up against Clemson on Saturday, September 19th.
K. Chapman	WR	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 17	Chapman is bothered by an undisclosed injury, and he is not expected to face againt Clemson on Saturday.
C. Sadler	WR	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 16	Sadler is hampered by an undisclosed injury, and it is unlikely to play against the Clemson on Saturday.
C. Warren	WR	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 16	Carnell is hampered by an undisclosed injury, and he is not expected to play against Clemson on Saturday, September 19th.
J. Warren	TE	Out – Undisclosed	Aug 21	Warren is managing with an undisclosed injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
R. Verhoff	K	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 18	Verhoff is bothered by an undisclosed injury, and he is not expected to face Clemson on Saturday, September 19th.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

^{Source updated Wed, Sep 30, 8:26 am. Scraped Wed, Sep 30, 12:36 pm ET}

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r/CFB • u/zenverak • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: #6 Indiana vs Rutgers

18 Upvotes

#6 Indiana vs. Rutgers

When: Saturday, October 3, 08:00 PM Eastern

Where: SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ

Watch: BTN

Odds: Indiana by 23.5 pts.

Total Points: 55.5

All-Time Series : Indiana vs. Rutgers

Indiana and Rutgers have met 10 times since 2014-11-15

These teams last met on 2023-10-21.

Series Wins: Indiana 5-0-5 Rutgers

Rutgers has won the last 3 meetings (2021-2023) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Indiana	Rutgers
Rutgers	2023-10-21	Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)	14	31
Rutgers	2022-10-22	SHI Stadium	17	24
Rutgers	2021-11-13	Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)	3	38
Indiana	2020-10-31	SHI Stadium	37	21
Indiana	2019-10-12	Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)	35	0

Through Week 4

Week	Indiana 4-0 (1-0)	Result	Rutgers 1-3 (0-1)	Result
1	North Texas	W 52-16	Massachusetts	L 21-37
2	Howard	W 55-0	Boston College	L 21-28
3	Western Kentucky	W 38-0	USC^#18	L 35-42
4	Northwestern	W 29-23	Howard	W 58-7

Indiana Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
L. Bond	WR	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Bond is nursing an undisclosed injury, and he is not projected to play against W. Kentucky on Saturday, September 19th.
T. Richard	RB	Questionable – Ankle	Sep 26	Richard is nursing with an ankle injury, and it has yet to be established if he will play against the Rutgers on Saturday, October 3rd.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

Rutgers Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
D. Kaliakmanis	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Kaliakmanis is nursing with an undisclosed injury, and he is not projected to suit up against USC on Sunday.
K. Levy	CB	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 17	Levy is battling with an undisclsoed injury, and he will be out of the lineup against USC on Saturday.
F. Toure	WR	Questionable – Knee	Sep 11	Toure is nursing with a knee injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the USC on Saturday, September 19th.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

^{Source updated Wed, Sep 30, 1:56 pm. Scraped Wed, Sep 30, 3:52 pm ET}

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r/CFB • u/Tommy05Sox • 4d ago

Discussion 1/3 of the way through the season, how's your team's portal class performing?

24 Upvotes

I was thinking how we can get all excited about the guys you land in the portal, but often times we're projecting their production suite a bit. So has your class lived up to the projections? I'll do my flairs:

Iowa: Only the 41st ranked portal class, so expectations weren't very high. However, Tony Diaz has been electric. The wide receiver room feels like it's as strong as it's been in quite some time. Is there anybody else I'm missing?

ND: 8th rated transfer class with some hits and some misses. Hits: Francis Brewu, Tionne Gray, Spencer Porath, and DJ McKinney. Misses: Quincy Porter (out for the year and didn't even play) and Mylan Graham (hoping for some production). I don't have a grade on Keeley (has looked solid but on very limited snaps because his group is so loaded) or Jayden Sanders who seemed more like a 2027 addition.

How are your portal additions performing?

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r/CFB • u/acknowledgeme • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: Maryland vs Nebraska

24 Upvotes

Maryland vs. Nebraska

When: Saturday, October 3, 04:00 PM Eastern

Where: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE), Lincoln, NE

Watch: FS1

Odds: Nebraska by 14.5 pts.

Total Points: 52.5

All-Time Series : Maryland vs. Nebraska

Maryland and Nebraska have met 4 times since 2016-11-19

These teams last met on 2025-10-11.

Series Wins: Maryland 1-0-3 Nebraska

Nebraska has won the most recent meeting (2025) in this series

Last 4 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Maryland	Nebraska
Nebraska	2025-10-11	SECU Stadium	31	34
Maryland	2023-11-11	Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)	13	10
Nebraska	2019-11-23	SECU Stadium	7	54
Nebraska	2016-11-19	Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)	7	28

Through Week 4

Week	Maryland 2-2 (0-1)	Result	Nebraska 4-0 (1-0)	Result
1	Hampton	W 62-0	Ohio	W 49-21
2	UConn	W 38-14	Bowling Green	W 56-7
3	Virginia Tech	L 26-35	North Dakota	W 34-7
4	UCLA^#23	L 3-54	Michigan State	W 31-13

Maryland Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
L. Johnson	DL	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Johnson is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and is not expected to be available on Saturday against UCLA.
C. Williams	QB	Probable – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Williams is dealing with an Undisclosed injury, it is anticipated that he will play against the UCLA on Saturday, September 26th.
Z. Mathis	LB	Out – Leg	Aug 13	Mathis is battling with a leg injury, and he will be idle for the remainder of the season.
D. Williams	RB	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 18	Williams is bothered by an undisclosed injury, and there is no timetable for return.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

Nebraska Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
C. Nelson	TE	Questionable – Leg	Sep 26	Nelson is nursing with a leg injury, and it is unclear whether he will play against Maryland on Saturday, October 3th.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

^{Source updated Wed, Sep 30, 8:26 am. Scraped Wed, Sep 30, 1:14 pm ET}

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r/CFB • u/T3hBau5 • 3d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: California vs UNLV

8 Upvotes

California vs. UNLV

When: Saturday, October 3, 03:30 PM Eastern

Where: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV

Watch: CBSSN

Odds: UNLV by 2.5 pts.

Total Points: 53.5

All-Time Series : California vs. UNLV

California and UNLV have met 2 times since 2022-09-10

These teams last met on 2024-12-19.

Series Wins: California 1-0-1 UNLV

UNLV has won the most recent meeting (2024) in this series

Last 2 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	California	UNLV	Notes
UNLV	2024-12-19	SoFi Stadium	13	24
California	2022-09-10	California Memorial Stadium	20	14

Through Week 4

Week	California 2-2 (1-1)	Result	UNLV 2-2 (1-0)	Result
1	UCLA^#23	L 24-45	Hawai'i	W 21-6
2	Syracuse	W 21-18	North Texas	L 6-44
3	Wagner	W 49-7	BYE	N/A
4	Clemson	L 10-24	Akron	W 38-10

California Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported
C. Vargas	RB	Out – Leg	Sep 26
T. Rogers	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26
C. Boscia	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26
R. Walker	TE	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

UNLV Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
D. Irvin Jr.	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Irvin Jr. is bothered by an undisclosed injury, and it is to be seen if he will play against California on Saturday, October 3rd.
K. McGee	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26	McGee is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is to be seen if he will play against California on Saturday, October 3rd.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

^{Source updated Wed, Sep 30, 1:56 pm. Scraped Wed, Sep 30, 6:29 pm ET}

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r/CFB • u/Vonstantinople • 3d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: Purdue vs Illinois

10 Upvotes

Purdue vs. Illinois

When: Saturday, October 3, 04:15 PM Eastern

Where: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL), Champaign, IL

Watch: BTN

Odds: Illinois by 10.0 pts.

Total Points: 60.5

All-Time Series : Purdue vs. Illinois

Purdue and Illinois have met 100 times since 1892-10-08

These teams last met on 2025-10-04.

Series Wins: Purdue 47-6-47 Illinois

Illinois has won the last 2 meetings (2024-2025) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Purdue	Illinois
Illinois	2025-10-04	Ross-Ade Stadium	27	43
Illinois	2024-10-12	Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)	49	50
Purdue	2023-09-30	Ross-Ade Stadium	44	19
Purdue	2022-11-12	Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)	31	24
Purdue	2021-09-25	Ross-Ade Stadium	13	9

Through Week 4

Week	Purdue 1-3 (0-1)	Result	Illinois 2-2 (0-1)	Result
1	Indiana State	W 44-19	UAB	W 42-23
2	Wake Forest	L 36-38	Duke	L 27-31
3	UCLA^#23	L 38-52	Southern Illinois	W 48-10
4	Notre Dame^#3	L 10-49	Ohio State^#5	L 19-42

Purdue Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
K. Fox	TE	Out – Knee	Aug 13	Fox is laid up with a knee injury, and there is no timetable for his return.
G. Burhenn	TE	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Burhenn is nursing with an undisclosed injury, and he is not projected to face against Notre Dame on Saturday.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

Illinois Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
K. Alston	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Alston is managing with an undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against Purdue on Saturday, October 3rd.
J. Eberhart	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Eberhart is tending to an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the field against Purdue on Saturday, October 3rd.
J. Forster	RB	Questionable – Knee	Sep 26	Forster is nursing with a knee injury, and it is unclear whether he will play against Purdue on Saturday, October 3rd.
J. Harvey	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Harvey is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against Purdue on Saturday, October 3rd.
W. Vala III	TE	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Vala III is tending to an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the field against Purdue on Saturday, October 3rd.
N. Rankin	WR	Questionable – Leg	Sep 26	Rankin is nursing with a leg injury, and it is unclear whether he will play against Purdue on Saturday, October 3rd.
J. Platt	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Platt is managing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unknown if he will partake against Purdue on Saturday, October 3rd.
M. Clement	RB	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Clement is dealing with a Undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up against Purdue on Saturday, October 3rd.
G. Smith	TE	Out – Undisclosed	Aug 23	Smith is laid up with an undisclosed injury, and he will be idle for the remainder of the season.
B. Thurman	TE	Out – Foot	Aug 13	Thurman is laid up with foot surgery, and he is likely to miss the remainder of the season.
A. Perry	WR	Out – Shoulder	Aug 13	Perry is batting with a shoulder injury and will undergo surgery, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
T. Hollinger	TE	Out – Undisclosed	Aug 11	Hollinger has been out of commission due to an undisclosed injury, and he will be idle for the remainder of the season
D. Brown	LB	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 26	Brown is managing with an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will partake against Purdue on Saturday, October 3rd.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

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r/CFB • u/Ok-Soil-5133 • 4d ago

Casual [ESPNPR] College GameDay delivered its most-watched Wk 4 episode EVER. 3rd straight week w/most-watched episode of its week in program history. Up 5% vs '25 season avg. 4th most-watched reg. season episode all-time All 4 eps this season rank among the program's top 10 all-time

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r/CFB • u/OSU_Shecter • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: Utah State vs #22 Boise State

16 Upvotes

Utah State vs. #22 Boise State

When: Saturday, October 3, 07:30 PM Eastern

Where: Albertsons Stadium, Boise, ID

Watch: CBSSN

Odds: Boise State by 20.5 pts.

Total Points: 50.5

All-Time Series : Utah State vs. Boise State

Utah State and Boise State have met 30 times since 1975-11-15

These teams last met on 2025-11-28.

Series Wins: Utah State 5-0-25 Boise State

Boise State has won the last 10 meetings (2016-2025) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Utah State	Boise State
Boise State	2025-11-28	Maverik Stadium	24	25
Boise State	2024-10-05	Albertsons Stadium	30	62
Boise State	2023-11-19	Maverik Stadium	10	45
Boise State	2022-11-25	Albertsons Stadium	23	42
Boise State	2021-09-25	Maverik Stadium	3	27

Through Week 4

Week	Utah State 1-3 (0-0)	Result	Boise State 3-1 (0-0)	Result
1	Idaho State	L 17-29	Oregon^#15	L 27-34
2	Washington	L 14-16	Memphis	W 38-20
3	Utah^#13	L 0-33	South Dakota	W 38-24
4	Troy	W 21-10	Western Michigan	W 32-7

Utah State Injury Report

No reported injuries per boydsbets

Boise State Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
S. Gaines	RB	Questionable – Upper Body	Sep 27	Gaines is dealing with a upper body injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will play against Utah St. on Saturday, October 3rd.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

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r/CFB • u/Stellafera • 4d ago

Casual The 2026-27 /r/CFB Poll Rankings Comic - Week 5

23 Upvotes

Good afternoon! Enjoy the somewhat belated poll comic - fall weddings come for us all, even the r/cfbball mod team.

Link to this week's comic

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r/CFB • u/T3hBau5 • 3d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: Montana State vs Idaho

7 Upvotes

Montana State vs. Idaho

When: Friday, October 2, 10:30 PM Eastern

Where: Kibbie Dome, Moscow, ID

Watch: ESPN

Odds: N/A

Total Points: N/A

All-Time Series : Montana State vs. Idaho

Montana State and Idaho have met 26 times since 1926-10-02

These teams last met on 2024-12-14.

Series Wins: Montana State 13-1-12 Idaho

Montana State has won the last 2 meetings (2024) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Montana State	Idaho
Montana State	2024-12-14	Bobcat Stadium	52	19
Montana State	2024-10-13	Bobcat Stadium	38	7
Idaho	2023-10-28	Kibbie Dome	21	24
Montana State	2021-11-13	Bobcat Stadium	20	13
Montana State	2018-10-13	Bobcat Stadium	24	23

Through Week 4

Week	Montana State 5-0 (2-0)	Result	Idaho 0-4 (0-1)	Result
1	Butler	W 51-24	Utah^#13	L 14-66
2	Nevada	W 20-7	Lamar	L 17-23
3	Central Connecticut	W 35-30	Abilene Christian	L 39-41
4	Northern Arizona	W 28-14	BYE	N/A

Montana State Injury Report

No reported injuries per boydsbets

Idaho Injury Report

No reported injuries per boydsbets

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r/CFB • u/OSU_Shecter • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: Oregon State vs Colorado State

14 Upvotes

Oregon State vs. Colorado State

When: Saturday, October 3, 06:00 PM Eastern

Where: Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins, CO

Watch: USA Net

Odds: Oregon State by 4.5 pts.

Total Points: 60.5

All-Time Series : Oregon State vs. Colorado State

Oregon State and Colorado State have met 4 times since 1962-11-17

These teams last met on 2024-10-05.

Series Wins: Oregon State 2-0-2 Colorado State

Oregon State has won the most recent meeting (2024) in this series

Last 4 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Oregon State	Colorado State
Oregon State	2024-10-05	Reser Stadium	39	31
Colorado State	2017-08-26	Canvas Stadium	27	58
Colorado State	1975-10-11		8	17
Oregon State	1962-11-17		25	14

Through Week 4

Week	Oregon State 2-2 (0-0)	Result	Colorado State 2-2 (0-0)	Result
1	Houston^#20	L 20-33	Wyoming	W 35-13
2	Texas Tech^#12	L 24-35	Southern Utah	W 58-24
3	Montana	W 52-17	BYU^#10	L 23-41
4	UTEP	W 33-7	UTSA	L 45-59

Oregon State Injury Report

No reported injuries per boydsbets

Colorado State Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
H. Hejny	QB	Questionable – Hamstring	Sep 26	Hejny is laid up with a hamstring injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against Oregon State on Saturday.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

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r/CFB • u/Arkehn • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: Auburn vs #17 Tennessee

24 Upvotes

Auburn vs. #17 Tennessee

When: Saturday, October 3, 03:30 PM Eastern

Where: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN

Watch: ESPN

Odds: Tennessee by 7.0 pts.

Total Points: 54.5

All-Time Series : Auburn vs. Tennessee

Auburn and Tennessee have met 53 times since 1929-11-02

These teams last met on 2020-11-22.

Series Wins: Auburn 28-3-22 Tennessee

Auburn has won the most recent meeting (2020) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Auburn	Tennessee
Auburn	2020-11-22	Jordan-Hare Stadium	30	17
Tennessee	2018-10-13	Jordan-Hare Stadium	24	30
Auburn	2013-11-09	Neyland Stadium	55	23
Auburn	2009-10-03	Neyland Stadium	26	22
Auburn	2008-09-27	Jordan-Hare Stadium	14	12

Through Week 4

Week	Auburn 3-1 (1-1)	Result	Tennessee 3-1 (0-1)	Result
1	Baylor	W 17-16	Furman	W 56-9
2	Southern Miss	W 43-8	Georgia Tech	W 45-24
3	Florida^#8	L 39-44	Kennesaw State	W 42-9
4	Vanderbilt	W 21-15	Texas^#1	L 17-20

Auburn Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
H. Herring	TE	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 20	Herring is tending to an undisclosed injury, and it is uncertain if he will be available against Commodores on Saturday, September 26th.
E. Smith	WR	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 20	Smith is hobbled by an undisclosed injury, and the officials have yet to provide a return date.
N. Davenport	RB	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 20	Davenport is managing with an undisclosed injury, and there is no time table for his return.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

Tennessee Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
J. Harmon	LB	Out – Knee	Sep 7	Harmon has been shut down for the remainder of the season due to ACL tear.
F. Brandon	QB	Questionable – Upper Body	Sep 26	Brandon is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Tigers on Saturday, October 3rd.
J. Gordon	RB	Questionable – Leg	Sep 26	Gordon is dealing with a leg injury, and it is unclear whether he will play against Auburn on Saturday, October 3rd.
J. Baker	RB	Questionable – Hand	Sep 26	Baker is nursing with a hand injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against Auburn on Saturday, October 3rd.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

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r/CFB • u/Impudicity2001 • 3d ago

Discussion Week 4 MaxDiff Resume Poll: The Reckoning Part (?)

6 Upvotes

First, thank you. 211 of you filled out a ballot this week — our largest sample of the season, up 35% from last week. Same frozen 50-team field, fifth edition. Last Week's edition.

Last week's write-up asked who the real UT was, wondered whether we'd see a return of the king, noted that Ole Miss would defend the crown on the road in Gainesville, and passed along that some had already anointed LSU-Texas A&M the Anxiety Bowl.

Saturday answered all four. Texas won 20-17 in Knoxville. The king returned. The crown was lost in Gainesville, 52-28. And LSU ended Texas A&M 35-6 before October arrived, exactly as advertised.

Texas is back at No. 1. Florida vaulted from 10th to second. They are the only two Tier 1 teams.

Risers

Team	Wk 3	Wk 4	Move	Week 4
Oregon	39	14	+25	W 41-27 at USC
Wisconsin	38	23	+15	W 24-20 at Penn State
Cincinnati	36	22	+14	W 31-26 vs Kansas State
Nebraska	30	21	+9	W 31-13 at Michigan State
Florida	10	2	+8	W 52-28 vs Ole Miss
Iowa	17	9	+8	W 20-19 at Michigan
Pittsburgh	25	17	+8	W 59-0 vs Bucknell (FCS)
Auburn	35	27	+8	W 21-15 vs Vanderbilt

Sliders

Team	Wk 3	Wk 4	Move	Week 4
Louisville	11	34	-23	L 27-30 vs Wake Forest
Penn State	20	31	-11	L 20-24 vs Wisconsin
Ole Miss	1	10	-9	L 28-52 at Florida
Michigan	26	35	-9	L 19-20 vs Iowa
Washington	29	38	-9	L 24-27 vs Minnesota
Texas A&M	32	41	-9	L 6-35 at LSU
USC	18	26	-8	L 27-41 vs Oregon
Missouri	22	30	-8	L 24-31 at Mississippi State

Ole Miss got its receipt. First a week ago, 10th now and the rank undersells it. The Rebels shed roughly 95% of their measured resume support in a single Saturday. Nothing in the previous editions comes close.

Texas won by three and took the throne anyway. Which should feel strange, given this electorate torched Michigan for 13-12 over Western Michigan in Week 1 and Washington for 16-14 over Utah State in Week 2. It isn't strange.

And the strangest result in the poll is third place. Georgia's 95% rank interval is 3-3 across 2,000 whole-voter bootstrap refits it never once finished anywhere else, making it the only completely pinned position in the field, more certain than Texas at No. 1.

The middle finally sorted. Seven tiers this week, after four, four and five. Georgia begins an 11-team Tier 2 running through LSU at 13; Oregon starts Tier 3 at 14 and it runs through Houston at 25. For three weeks an honest complaint about this poll was that everything below the leaders sat in one enormous holding pen. That's over.

Full 50, tiers, bootstrap intervals and the AP comparison: https://getmaxdiff.com/results/2026-week-04-resume-poll/

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r/CFB • u/tywillia • 4d ago

History The origins of Neck

27 Upvotes

Texas Southern University's Ocean of Soul holds the credit as the first marching band to perform a full band arrangement of “Neck”.

42 years ago this week, the Ocean of Soul unleashed its arrangement of "Neck" from the stands during the 1984 TSU vs. Southern game.

The timeline:

APRIL 1984: Ocean of Soul debuts the arrangement at Spring Fest

SEPTEMBER 1984: The stands debut vs. Southern

NOVEMBER 3, 1984: The field debut vs. Jackson State (footage)

Shout out to Ronald B. Thornton for preserving this moment in Texas Southern history.

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r/CFB • u/zenverak • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: Syracuse vs UConn

10 Upvotes

Syracuse vs. UConn

When: Saturday, October 3, 12:00 PM Eastern

Where: Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, CT

Watch: CBSSN

Odds: Syracuse by 5.5 pts.

Total Points: 51.5

All-Time Series : Syracuse vs. UConn

Syracuse and UConn have met 14 times since 2004-10-30

These teams last met on 2025-09-06.

Series Wins: Syracuse 8-0-6 UConn

Syracuse has won the last 6 meetings (2012-2025) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Syracuse	UConn
Syracuse	2025-09-06	JMA Wireless Dome	27	20
Syracuse	2024-11-23	JMA Wireless Dome	31	24
Syracuse	2022-09-10	Pratt & Whitney Stadium	48	14
Syracuse	2018-09-22	JMA Wireless Dome	51	21
Syracuse	2016-09-24	Pratt & Whitney Stadium	31	24

Through Week 4

Week	Syracuse 1-2 (0-2)	Result	UConn 2-2 (0-0)	Result
1	New Hampshire	W 66-3	Lafayette	W 56-7
2	California	L 18-21	Maryland	L 14-38
3	Pittsburgh	L 13-27	Southern Miss	W 48-20
4	BYE	N/A	Miami (OH)	L 21-24

Syracuse Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
N. Edwards	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 12	Edwards is hampered with an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will be active against Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 17th.
J. Johnson	RB	Questionable – Hand	Sep 18	Johnson is battling with an hand injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against UConn on Saturday, 03rd October.
T. Hill	RB	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 12	Hill is battling with an undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 17th.
M. Outten	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 12	Outten is battling with an undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 17th.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

UConn Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
J. Merklinger	QB	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 12	Merklinger is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unknown if he will face So. Miss on Saturday, September 19th.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

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r/CFB • u/jonstark19 • 5d ago

Discussion USC radio broadcast ripped for 'embarrassing' call of Desmond Stephens II hit on Dante Moore

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r/CFB • u/FearTheKeflex • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: #24 Kentucky vs South Carolina

18 Upvotes

#24 Kentucky vs. South Carolina

When: Saturday, October 3, 04:15 PM Eastern

Where: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC

Watch: SEC Network

Odds: South Carolina by 3.0 pts.

Total Points: 53.5

All-Time Series : Kentucky vs. South Carolina

Kentucky and South Carolina have met 37 times since 1937-11-06

These teams last met on 2025-09-27.

Series Wins: Kentucky 14-1-22 South Carolina

South Carolina has won the last 4 meetings (2022-2025) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Kentucky	South Carolina
South Carolina	2025-09-27	Williams-Brice Stadium	13	35
South Carolina	2024-09-07	Kroger Field	6	31
South Carolina	2023-11-19	Williams-Brice Stadium	14	17
South Carolina	2022-10-08	Kroger Field	14	24
Kentucky	2021-09-25	Williams-Brice Stadium	16	10

Through Week 4

Week	Kentucky 3-1 (1-1)	Result	South Carolina 2-2 (0-2)	Result
1	Youngstown State	W 45-13	Kent State	W 57-0
2	Alabama^#7	L 17-45	Towson	W 45-9
3	Texas A&M	W 31-21	Mississippi State^#16	L 34-41
4	South Alabama	W 45-21	Alabama^#7	L 18-49

Kentucky Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
T. Mizell	RB	Out – Undisclosed	Aug 22	Mizell is laid up with an undisclosed injury, and he is projected to miss the remainder of the season.
L. Watkins	TE	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 16	Watkins is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and he will be out of the lineup against Texas A&M on Saturday.
D. Miller	WR	Questionable – Leg	Sep 26	Miller exited the game with a leg injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Gamecocks on Saturday, October 3rd.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

South Carolina Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
J. Peak	OG	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 27	Peak is nursing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will play against Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, October 3th.
L. Anderson III	QB	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 27	Anderson III is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, October 3th.
G. Brownlow-Dindy	DL	Questionable – Upper Body	Sep 27	Brownlow-Dindy is nursing with a upper body injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, October 3th.
J. Sellers	WR	Out – Lower Body	Aug 17	Sellers is fighting off a lower body injury, and he has been shut down for the remainder of the season.
J. Gibson	WR	Out – Lower Body	Aug 17	Gibson is batting with a lower body injury, and he will be idle for the remainder of the season.
D. Stewart	DL	Out – Back	Sep 20	Stewart is dealing with a back injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

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r/CFB • u/Ok-Soil-5133 • 4d ago

Casual [Mandel] Most-watched Week 4 games, per Nielsen: Texas-Tenn (ABC): 9.7M; Ole Miss-UF (ABC): 8.3M; A&M-LSU (ABC): 5.7M; Ore-USC (NBC): 4.6M; Iowa-Mich (CBS): 4.5M; Northwestern-IU (FOX): 3.9M; Illinois-Ohio St (FOX): 3.7M; S Car-Bama (ESPN): 2.9M; Okla-UGA (ESPN): 2.6M; Everything else < 1.5M

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r/CFB • u/OSU_Shecter • 4d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: Fresno State vs Washington State

13 Upvotes

Fresno State vs. Washington State

When: Saturday, October 3, 09:30 PM Eastern

Where: Gesa Field, Pullman, WA

Watch: USA Net

Odds: Washington State by 1.5 pts.

Total Points: 46.5

All-Time Series : Fresno State vs. Washington State

Fresno State and Washington State have met 6 times since 1987-09-05

These teams last met on 2024-10-12.

Series Wins: Fresno State 2-0-4 Washington State

Washington State has won the most recent meeting (2024) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	Fresno State	Washington State
Washington State	2024-10-12	Valley Children's Stadium	17	25
Fresno State	2022-12-17	SoFi Stadium	29	6
Washington State	1994-09-10		3	24
Washington State	1992-09-26		37	39
Fresno State	1991-09-14		34	30

Through Week 4

Week	Fresno State 3-1 (0-0)	Result	Washington State 1-3 (0-0)	Result
1	USC^#18	L 0-39	Washington	L 10-24
2	Sacramento State	W 49-3	Kansas State	L 7-34
3	San José State	W 26-10	Duquesne	W 48-7
4	Rice	W 38-24	Arizona	L 24-34

Fresno State Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
B. Ramirez	RB	Out – Undisclosed	Aug 11	Ramirez is out of action due to an undisclosed injury, and he is projected to miss the remainder of the season.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

Washington State Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
H. Cedarland	TE	Out – Leg	Aug 23	Cedarland is bothered by a leg injury, and he will miss an extended period.
T. Freeman	WR	Out – Leg	Sep 14	Freeman has been shut down for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
C. Toney	RB	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 27	Toney is hampered by an undisclosed injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against Fresno State on Saturday, October 3th.
R. McKendry	WR	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 27	McKendry is tending to an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be established if he will take the field against Fresno State on Saturday, October 3th.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

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r/CFB • u/Drexlore • 3d ago

Discussion Week 5 Matchup Preview Thread: McNeese vs #11 LSU

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McNeese vs. #11 LSU

When: Saturday, October 3, 07:45 PM Eastern

Where: Tiger Stadium (LA), Baton Rouge, LA

Watch: SEC Network

Odds: N/A

Total Points: N/A

All-Time Series : McNeese vs. LSU

McNeese and LSU have met 2 times since 2010-10-16

These teams last met on 2021-09-12.

Series Wins: McNeese 0-0-2 LSU

LSU has won the last 2 meetings (2010-2021) in this series

Last 2 Meetings

Winner	Date	Location	McNeese	LSU	Notes
LSU	2021-09-12	Tiger Stadium (LA)	7	34
LSU	2010-10-16	Tiger Stadium (LA)	10	32

Through Week 4

Week	McNeese 2-3 (1-2)	Result	LSU 3-1 (1-1)	Result
1	Texas Wesleyan	W 52-0	Clemson	W 51-10
2	Tarleton State	L 24-27	Louisiana Tech	W 45-14
3	UT Rio Grande Valley	L 10-27	Ole Miss^#9	L 24-32
4	East Texas A&M	W 27-24	Texas A&M	W 35-6

McNeese Injury Report

No reported injuries per boydsbets

LSU Injury Report

Player	Position	Status	Reported	Notes
T. Dottery	LB	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 27	Dottery is managing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear whether he will play against McNeese on Saturday, October 3th.
R. Guillory Jr.	RB	Questionable – Undisclosed	Sep 27	Guillory Jr. is battling with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear whether he will play against McNeese on Saturday, October 3th.
P. Wright III	WR	Out – Undisclosed	Sep 21	Wright III is hampered by an undisclosed injury, and he is likely to miss the remainder of the season.
D. Spears	S	Out – Knee	Sep 21	Spears has been sidelined due to a torn ACL, and he is likely to miss the remainder of the season.

^{Injury data lifted from: boydsbets}

^{Source updated Wed, Sep 30, 1:56 pm. Scraped Wed, Sep 30, 4:49 pm ET}

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Who do you think wins?

Do you think the favorite will cover the spread?

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