The Duke’s Mayo Bowl has a “Mayoman” walking around handing out full bottles of Duke’s Mayo. Mmmmm twangy. Gotta love the bowls that understand how much we love when they commit to the bit

Tennessee is expected to start George MacIntyre at quarterback against South Carolina on Saturday, sources tell @CBSSports. Threw for 197 yards during the team’s win over Alabama this past weekend. Now expected to start again when the Vols face South Carolina.

10 NFL rookies on defense I thought stood out in Week 6 (DROY odds): Jade Dugger, 49ers (N/A) Dani Dennis-Sutton, Packers (+10000) R Mason Thomas, Chiefs (+8000) Gracen Halton, 49ers (+6000) Arvell Reese, Giants (+460) Zakee Wheatley, Panthers (+10000) Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Browns (+6000) David Bailey, Jets (+185) Anthony Hill Jr., Titans (+3000) Brandon Cisse, Packers (+8000)

10 NFL rookies on offense I thought stood out in Week 6 (OROY odds): Omar Cooper Jr., Jets (+2500) Germie Bernard, Steelers (+750) Carnell Tate, Titans (+210) Caleb Lomu, Patriots (N/A) Austin Barber, Browns (N/A) Ja'Kobi Lane, Ravens (+4500) JC Davis, Giants (N/A) Josh Cuevas, Ravens (N/A) Travis Burke, Chargers (N/A) Antonio Williams, Commanders (+1900)

Michigan is currently expected to make a change at quarterback and is currently expected to start freshman Tommy Carr at QB against No. 6 Indiana on Saturday, sources tell @CBSSports

South Alabama vs. Marshall prediction from the @Covers_Football crew: covers.com/ncaaf/south-alaba…

A 2027 NFL Draft prospect to watch on each side of the ball for South Alabama vs. Marshall South Alabama O: PJ Martin, RB D: Cole Blaylock, SAF Marshall O: Jalen Slappy, OG D: Javae Gilmore, LB

RT @PeteThamel: Ohio State coach Ryan Day said that QB Julian Sayin is out indefinitely. There’s a plan being put in place for Sayin not be…

Week 6 NFL rookie leaders (defense)- Pass rush win rate: Dani Dennis-Sutton, Packers Pressures: Dennis-Sutton/R Mason Thomas, Chiefs/Romello Height, 49ers Run stops: Arvell Reese, Giants/Jaishawn Barham, Cowboys (3) Run stop rate: Wesley Bailey, Rams (22.2%) Forced incompletions: Davison Igbinosun, Bills (3) Coverage stops: Jaden Dugger, 49ers (5) Lowest QB rating allowed when targeted: Brandon Cisse, Packers (20.8)

Week 6 NFL rookie leaders (offense)- 1st down + TD receptions: Germie Bernard, Steelers (5) YAC: Bernard (68) Highest QB rating when targeted: Omar Cooper Jr., Jets (158.3) Contested catches: Carnell Tate, Titans (2) Yards per route run: Deion Burks, Colts (5.13) Rushing yards after contact: Mike Washington Jr., Raiders (31) Fewest pressures allowed (Min. 30 PBlock snaps): Markel Bell, Eagles/Caleb Lomu, Patriots (0)

My Group of Six midseason All-American team Offense- QB: Braden Atkinson, Oregon State RB: Dylan Riley, Boise State RB: Torrance Burgess Jr., Texas State WR: Jesse Legree, Oregon State WR: Kelby Valsin, FAU AP: AJ Newberry, Oregon State TE: Joshua Long, Eastern Michigan OT: Teddy Williams, Army OT: William Boone, Texas State OG: Griffin Empey, North Dakota State OG: Roger Carreon, Boise State OC: Aaron Fenimore, Liberty Defense- EDGE: Marlin Dean, UAB EDGE: Andrew Zock, Toledo IDL: Keenan Wilson, North Dakota State IDL: Ahmed Tounkara, Western Michigan LB: Michael Molnar, Ohio LB: Donovan Woolen, North Dakota State LB: EJ Smith, Nevada CB: Brent Gordon Jr., Louisiana CB: Marion Moore, North Dakota State SAF: Jayon Harvey, James Madison SAF: Tavian Combs, New Mexico Special teams K: Jonah Delange, UAB P: Conor Donaghy, Jacksonville State RS: Michael Scott, James Madison

My midseason second-team All-American team Offense- QB: Darian Mensah, Miami RB: Jadan Baugh, Florida RB: Wayshawn Parker, Utah WR: KJ Duff, Rutgers WR: Charlie Becker, Indiana AP: Carlos Hernandez, Wake Forest TE: Patrick Overmyer, Houston OT: Samson Okunlola, Miami OT: Carter Smith, Indiana OG: Anthonie Knapp, Notre Dame OG: Shadre Hurst, Houston OC: Bruce Mitchell, BYU Defense- EDGE: Clev Lubin, Louisville EDGE: Leroy Harris III, Kansas IDL: Will Echoles, Ole Miss IDL: AJ Holmes Jr., Texas Tech LB: Mason Posa, Wisconsin LB: Austin Romaine, Texas Tech LB: Cam Buffington, Iowa CB: Andrew Marshall, Nebraska CB: Jalen Mayo, Houston SAF: Peyton Bowen, Oklahoma SAF: Robert Fitzgerald, Northwestern Special teams K: Nolan Hauser, Clemson P: Palmer Williams, Baylor RS: Jaylon Hawkins, San Diego State

My midseason first-team All-American team Offense- QB: Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss RB: DeSean Bishop, Tennessee RB: Nate Sheppard, Duke WR: Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State WR: Jesse Legree, Oregon State AP: Malachi Toney, Miami TE: Luke Reynolds, Virginia Tech OT: Trevor Lauck, Iowa OT: Lance Heard, Kentucky OG: Kade Pieper, Iowa OG: Greg Johnson, Minnesota OC: Anthony Boswell, Houston Defense- EDGE: Colin Simmons, Texas EDGE: Princewill Umanmielen, LSU IDL: Xavier Gilliam, Tennessee IDL: Xavier Lewis, North Carolina LB: Chris Cole, Georgia LB: Tony Rojas, Penn State LB: Sammy Omosigho, UCLA CB: Ashton Hampton, Clemson CB: Kelley Jones, Mississippi State SAF: Jaylen McClain, Ohio State SAF: Kingston Lopa, Cal Special teams K: David Olano, Texas A&M P: Daniel Sparks, Virginia RS: Michael Scott, James Madison

NEWS: Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz named Jeremy Hecklinski the starting quarterback for Iowa this week against Minnesota. He told the media in Iowa that Hank Brown is ready, but Hecklinski will be the starter.

Lots of LSU news to share. First: RJ Luis will NOT be cleared to play by the SEC and LSU has given up its fight for him to be eligible, sources told @CBSSports. Luis would be in violation of the SEC's rule that prevents players returning to college after signing a pro contract.

Our first casualty of the Covers Anytime TD Survivor challenge is @NeilParkerBets 🫡 Week 6 results: 🔸@JTFOz: Javonte Williams ✅ 🔸@CoversJLo: Jonathan Taylor ✅ 🔸@DustinSaracini: Christian McCaffrey ✅ 🔸@mc_silly3: Bijan Robinson ❌ 🔸@Covers_josh: Kyren Williams ❌ 🔸@JonMetler: Davante Adams ❌ 🔸@NeilParkerBets: Dalton Kincaid ❌ 🔸@Rob__Paul: Kenneth Walker III ✅

Saturday after dark, we get arguably the best Group of Six game of the college football season: North Dakota State vs. New Mexico (-4.5), a clash of defensive juggernauts. Tale of the tape- North Dakota State (6-1) SP+: No. 35 EPA per play: No. 33 Offensive success rate: No. 80 Defensive success rate: No. 36 ATS: 3-4 New Mexico (5-1) SP+: No. 30 EPA per play: No. 8 Offensive success rate: No. 86 Defensive success rate: No. 2 ATS: 5-1

The College Football ER has never seen a day like that. presented by: @renasant

Sources: Auburn has dismissed star linebacker Xavier Atkins. He was suspended for win over No. 1 Georgia on Saturday, and his status had been uncertain. He earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2025, leading the league with 17.0 TFLs.

An NFL rookie to watch on each team for MNF Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB (1st round) - One of five rookies with 6+ pressures and 9+ defensive stops - Leads Commanders in run stops (6) 49ers: Gracen Halton, IDL (4th round) - Top 10 among rookies in pressures (7) - Top 10 among rookies in run stops (7)

For the first time in program history, your Tarleton State Texans are the No. 1 ranked team in the nation 🔥