BYU (2-0): The Cougars' defense looks dominant, surrendering only a field goal through two games. BYU has cruised so far, but a challenging three-game stretch awaits later with season with a rivalry matchup against No. 20 Utah before consecutive road games at No. 14 Iowa State and No. 21 Texas Tech tests their fortitude.

The Yellow Jackets took down the Tigers on a dramatic last-second field goal, a win that could have significant playoff ramifications.

Ohio State is a fixture in the College Football Playoff, but other schools from the state could join the Buckeyes in future postseasons.

Week 3 of the 2025 college football season headlines on Saturday with a loaded slate on deck. This weekend features three ranked-on-ranked matchups that could shape the College Football Playoff picture down the line, as well as marquee conference games in the ACC and SEC.

The Illini have taken care of business in both of their first two outings, so how realistic are their current CFP hopes?

Justin Fuente, who coached Memphis football from 2012 to 2015, has a new job related to the College Football Playoff.

In his new role on the 13-member College Football Playoff selection committee, Mark Dantonio is watching Michigan State football and others closely.

Justin Fuente signed with Howard Schnellenberger and played for John Blake before leaving the Sooners for Murray State; now he'll serve the CFP in a new role.

No one likes to slap the "must-win" label on a Week 3 game, but for Notre Dame, opportunities to impress the College Football Playoff selection committee are slim outside of Saturday's matchup with Texas A&M.