Recap Rundown: Week Three

In our new in-season segment 'Recap Rundown', we will give you the Cliff's Notes on every team that played in the past week. The need-to-knows from each team's performance, notes and news...

The ‘Recap Rundown’ is a compilation of the work of our fantastic team at CFBDepth.com, working diligently to update and make thoughtful observations for each of our 136 schools. This team includes the following individuals, who must be followed on social channels:

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Another note: The “PGWE” stands for “post-game win expectancy” number. So, enjoy the week three edition of the ‘Recap Rundown’ presented by CFBDepth:

Southeastern Conference

Alabama ::: WIN, Wisconsin, 38-14 PGWE: 100% -- The Tide roll over Wisconsin to win their second in a row and move to 2-1 on the season. QB Ty Simpson was the offensive star as this offense went pass-happy on the Badgers and found a lot of success. Simpson totaled 454 yards on the day. That was all made easier by the return of WR Ryan Williams, who caught two touchdowns and 165 yards worth of passes. After a turnover on downs their first possession, they scored on six straight possessions. The Tide defense also had their way in the trenches and allowed just one offensive touchdown to be scored. They head into a bye week to get healthy and prepare for the showdown with Georgia in week five.

Auburn ::: WIN, South Alabama, 31-15 PGWE: 100% -- The 31-15 final score against South Alabama was less than what many Tigers fans expected from this week's three-matchup. At halftime, the score was 28-9 and were seemingly in full control, about to pull away for a blowout. They actually lost the second half, 6-3. They gained just 79 yards on 22 plays in that second stanza, though they focused primarily on running the football at that point. They are preparing to open SEC play next week in Norman, so they were not interested in showing too much ahead of the 'real' season about to begin.

Georgia ::: WIN, at Tennessee, 44-41 PGWE: 24% -- Kirby Smart and the Dawgs somehow escaped Knoxville with a three-point, overtime victory to open SEC play. It wasn't pretty, especially defensively, as they could not contain Joey Aguilar and the Vols' offense much of the game. They were fortunate to remain in the game, but a missed field goal late allowed that door to stay open. The Dawgs offense picked up the slack, getting over 500 yards themselves, and did not give up despite being down 14-0 early in the game. QB Gunner Stockton threw a 28-yard strike to London Humphreys on a fourth-down play with just 2:38 left to tie the game after a successful two-point conversion. Josh McCray's 1-yard scoring run bested the Vols' field goal in OT to take it home. They will rest up on a bye week in week four and prepare for a showdown with Alabama in week five.

Florida ::: Loss, at LSU, 10-20 PGWE: 29% -- The Gators needed a statement performance coming off the loss to USF in week two. They played hard and made life difficult on the LSU offense, but it was untimely mistakes by their QB DJ Lagway, which made it nearly impossible to come out of Baton Rouge with a win. He threw five interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown to widen the gap to two scores. Regardless, the Gators were in this game, and if not for a holding penalty negating a long Jadan Baugh run for a score, this could have looked a lot different. PGWE numbers suggest they deserved to lose, but the defense responded, setting the stage for yet another tough one against Miami in week four.

LSU ::: WIN, Florida, 20-10 PGWE: 71% -- The Tigers' defense stole the show in week three against Florida, leading LSU to the victory and a 3-0 record in 2025. They picked off Gators' QB DJ Lagway five times. It was Dashawn Spears' 58-yard return for a score in the third quarter that broke it open a bit and gave a little breathing room. They have now held their first three opponents in '25 under ten points, and Blake Baker's defensive unit is living up to the lofty expectations. The offense, on the other hand, struggled. They managed just 13 offensive points and only 322 yards on the day. QB Garrett Nussmeier completed 15 of 27 passes for 220 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. They didn't open many running lanes, but Caden Durham's 51-yard scamper sealed the game.

Missouri ::: WIN, Louisiana, 52-10 PGWE: 100% -- The Tigers keep on rolling through Louisiana to move to 3-0 with a dominant 52-10 win in Columbia. Right from the start, the Tigers established their dominance on the ground and it led to a 427-yard day on 62 (!) carries. Ahmad Hardy led the way with 250 yards and three touchdowns. Third-stringer Marquise Davis got some run in the second half, rumbling for 113 more and a score. QB Beau Pribula added a solid 15/22 line for 174 yards and two scores. He did throw his first interception of the season. On defense, they smothered them from the start, allowing just four, yes, four, passing yards. Next up is the first SEC game of the season, taking on South Carolina in week five at home.

Ole Miss ::: WIN, Arkansas, 41-35 PGWE: 71% -- The Rebels overcame some challenges in week three to get out with another win and move to 3-0 on the season. Ferris State transfer QB Trinidad Chambliss entered the game for Austin Simmons, who re-injured his ankle in this one. He accounted for over 500 total yards and three touchdowns. The defense also faced some challenges in stopping the opposing Razorback quarterback, Taylen Green, allowing over 350 passing yards. The game was still in play until the defense came up with a big forced fumble and recovery with just 1:52 left to play. Simmons will be evaluated this week, leading up to the Tulane game, but it's nice to know Chambliss appears very capable if needed.

Arkansas ::: Loss, at Ole Miss, 35-41 PGWE: 29% -- The Razorbacks hung in a tight one with Ole Miss, going back and forth and keeping pace with the Rebels' high-flying offense, led by a backup quarterback in Trinidad Chambliss. QB Taylen Green did his thing, matching blow-for-blow most of the game. As the Razorbacks embarked on their final drive, it all ended with a turnover with under two minutes to play. Sam Pittman's squad put up a good fight, but he falls to 7-18 in one-possession games as the head coach here. The teams' defenses seemed to take the day off, allowing nearly a combined 1,000 yards on the day. The Razorbacks no prepare for a tough Memphis squad on the road in week four.

Texas A&M ::: WIN, at Notre Dame, 41-40 PGWE: 66% -- The Aggies won what may be considered the 'game of the week' taking down the Irish in the final moments in South Bend. QB Marcell Reed certainly was not perfect, but his throw to TE Nate Boerkircher on fourth down with just 13 seconds remaining was close to it. WR Mario Craver came up with an epic performance, grabbing seven passes from Reed and going for 207 yards, including an 86-yard touchdown play. The offense did what they needed to do, but the defense struggled to contain CJ Carr and the Notre Dame offense. Regardless, this was the first A&M road win over a top-10-ranked opponent in 15 years—a statement for Mike Elko and company.

Kentucky ::: WIN, Eastern Michigan, 48-23 PGWE: 100% -- The Wildcats dominated Eastern Kentucky for much of the week three game, moving to 2-1 on the 2025 season. QB Cutter Boley got the start in a friendly matchup, and performed admirably, going 12/21 for 240 yards and two touchdowns, hitting seven different pass catchers in the process. That passing game was surely improved by a run game that managed 252 yards (5.5 average) with Seth McGowan leading the way with 104 of those yards and three touchdowns. The defense had an up-and-down performance, giving up 461 yards of total offense to the Eagles and their QB Noah Kim, but found ways to get turnovers to limit the damage. They were exposed in the secondary far too often.

South Carolina ::: Loss, Vanderbilt, 7-31 PGWE: 0% -- Good teams are able to overcome the loss of their starting quarterback. The Gamecocks were not able to accomplish that against Vanderbilt in week three, falling 31-7. LaNorris Sellers left the game in the first half which was later diagnosed as a concussion. Even before he was lost, the offense struggled to the tune of just 86 yards and converted just 4/16 third-down chances. They turned the ball over four times (two fumbles and two interceptions). Sellers' replacement Luke Doty did not appear equipped to take the offense where it needed to go in this one. The defense was both inconsistent and undisciplined, the two tenants they lived by in the first two weeks. The Gamecocks must quickly recover and find a way to compete at Mizzou in week four.

Tennessee ::: Loss, Georgia, 41-44 PGWE: 76% -- The Vols deserved better than the 44-41 loss they took in OT to the Georgia Bulldogs in week three. PGWE suggests they should have won this one relatively easily. Instead, they squandered a 14-point early to fall in their SEC opener, in heartbreaking fashion. They racked up nearly 500 total yards of offense and QB Joey Aguilar is really taking to his role as the starter, throwing for 371 yards and four scores against the Dawgs. He added a fifth touchdown on the ground. They had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation, but a 43-yard field goal attempt went wide right and opened the door for UGA. The Vols will lick their wounds and likely take out some frustration next week against poor UAB.

Mississippi State ::: WIN, Alcorn State, 63-0 PGWE: 100% -- The Bulldogs enjoyed an easy victory over FCS Alcorn State in week three. They led 42-0 at the half and never looked back. The running game was imposing in this one, racking up 282 yards on the ground. The defense recorded the program's first shutout since 2017. They managed to get a lot of players in the game while still maintaining a high level of play. They even agreed to shorten the third and fourth quarters to 10 minutes as the affair was so one-sided from the kickoff. You can't take too much from this game, but there were certainly no areas of concern that arose, including staying healthy throughout.

Vanderbilt ::: WIN, at South Carolina, 31-7 PGWE: 100% -- The 'Dores are officially on the scene with a dominant 31-7 win over South Carolina in Columbia. QB Diego Pavia did his thing, going 18/25 for 177 yards and two touchdowns. While the numbers weren't eye-popping, he led the offense in a manner that was reliable and effective. He escaped pressure and kept the chains moving all game long. RB Sed Alexander scored twice and played a pivitol role in the offense. They knocked out Gamecocks starting QB LaNorris Sellers, but the defense was already causing enough problems even when he was healthy and running things. This ends a 16-game losing streak to South Carolina and their largest margin of victory in their history of play against the Gamecocks.

Texas ::: WIN, UTEP, 27-10 PGWE: 100% -- When you take a look at that final score of 27-10 against UTEP, you may raise an eyebrow (or two). The offense looked out of sync in the third game of the season, as Arch Manning struggled his way to 11/25 passing for just 114 yards, one touchdown, and an interception. At one point, he missed on ten consecutive throws, and the one interception was in the end zone on a particularly poor decision. The running game wore down the inferior competition, but they failed to generate any big plays throughout the day. They continually went for it on fourth down, as is a staple of Steve Sarkisian's aggressive nature, but managed to convert just two of five attempts in the game. The defense bailed them out in the "ugly" week three win.

Oklahoma ::: WIN, at Temple, 42-3 PGWE: 100% -- The Sooners got out to a hot start, scoring on their first four possessions, and never looked back as they beat Temple 42-3 in Philadelphia. QB John Mateer continues his exciting start, throwing for 282 yards and running for a 51-yard score in the contest. The defense held Temple's offense to just 105 total yards and forced turnovers. The Sooners were also able to get into the depths of the roster and give some younger players meaningful playing time. It was a good tune-up as they prepare to open SEC play next week, hosting Auburn.

Big Ten Conference

Ohio State ::: WIN, Ohio, 37-9 PGWE: 100% -- The Buckeyes handled their business against that other Ohio football program in week three, winning handily, 37-9. While that score does indicate it was never in doubt (and it wasn't), it was not without some periods of sloppiness and undisciplined play. The first half saw some struggles offensively as QB Julian Sayin was picked off twice and even though his final numbers were solid -- 347 yards and three touchdowns -- it was not all smooth sailing. Freshman RB Bo Jackson had a breakout game with 108 yards and a score on just nine touches. He may have worked his way into a larger workload with this performance. The defense was dominant once again, despite one blemish, a 67-yard touchdown pass allowed in the third quarter.

Wisconsin ::: Loss, at Alabama, 14-38 PGWE: 0% -- The Badgers struggled mightily on both sides of the ball in their week three defeat to Alabama. They allowed Ty Simpson and the Tide to throw all over them. The offensive line looked very much overmatched as well and they could only muster 209 total yards as they played again without their starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr.. QB Danny O'Neil threw two costly interceptions as they managed just one offensive touchdown. The other score came on a special teams kickoff return by Vinny Anthony II. The run game struggled as they totalled just 92 yards on 34 carries, just a 2.7 per-carry average.

Penn State ::: WIN, Villanova, 52-6 PGWE: 100% -- The Lions, as expected, had little trouble rolling over Villanova in the week three matchup, 52-6. The defense was on top of its game against the FCS opponent, allowing just 69 yards in the first half. They lost out of the opportunity for back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 1996, as the Wildcats scored with no time left on the clock. LB Tony Rojas led with two sacks. On offense, it was that two-headed monster that got it done again, with Kaytron Allen (86 yards, one touchdown) and Nicholas Singleton (84 yards, two touchdowns) performing as usual. The Nittany Lions now turn their attention to the next game, a rematch of the Big Ten Championship game against Oregon.

Michigan ::: WIN, Central Michigan, 63-3 PGWE: 100% -- The Wolverines were expected to beat Central Michigan, but they were not expected to crush them, 63-3. That's what happened though, and we were able to get a glimpse at QB Bryce Underwood's full potential, utilizing both his arm (235 yards, TD) and legs (114 rush yards, 2 more TD). The offense racked up over 600 yards of total offense, which included seven players scoring touchdowns. Meanwhile, that defense allowed just 139 total yards and forced four turnovers, including two 'on downs'. The Wolverines will look to continue this momentum into the Big Ten opener against Nebraska next week in Lincoln.

Northwestern ::: Loss, Oregon, 14-34 PGWE: 0% -- The Wildcats came up short against the mighty Oregon Ducks at home, but took away some positive developments in the process. The first proof point was in the rushing yardage total that was cited following the game, as Northwestern outgained the Ducks on the ground, 178-176. That was buoyed, of course, by a late 79-yard touchdown run by Dashun Reeder, but the offensive line was a surprise all game long. QB Preston Stone did struggle most of the game, but began to find a rythm late in the contest. The defense played hard and avoided embarrassment, which is what the Ducks have doled out to their previous opponents this season. So, yes, they fell to 1-2 on the season, but it certainly could have been worse.

Indiana ::: WIN, Indiana State, 73-0 PGWE: 100% -- The blowout win over Indiana State featured some awe-inspiring performances, including a 680-yard offensive outburst and a 45-0 lead at halftime. It didn't come without some bad news, however, as RB Lee Beebe Jr. was injured and forced to leave the game. The severity of that injury is unknown at this point, but they could ill afford to lose talent at the running back position heading into Big Ten play. The defense played mad and never let up, even as they moved to the second-stringers, holding the shutout and allowing just 77 total yards to the Sycamores all game. They managed 16 tackles-for-loss and five sacks.

Nebraska ::: WIN, Houston Christian, 59-7 PGWE: 100% -- The Cornhuskers rolled Houston Christian in week three, 59-7. They now stand at 3-0 heading into the Big Ten slate. They outgained the Huskies' team by nearly 400 total yards, and QB Dylan Raiola finished 15/21 for 222 yards and a couple of touchdowns in the first half. WR Dane Key was his favorite target, finding him four times for 104 yards and their third connection for a touchdown so far this season. They were able to get the backups and younger players into the game in the second half and the defense never let up. They forced a couple of turnovers, one of which Mizzou transfer and former top recruit Williams Nwaneri returned to the house. They will now prepare to open conference play, hosting Michigan in week four.

Minnesota ::: Loss, at California, 14-27 PGWE: 3% -- The Gophers suffered a frustrating loss to the Cal Bears in Berkeley in week three. The hope was that this defense could confuse and take advantage of young Bears quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. However, the freshman handled everything they threw at him, racking up 279 yards and throwing three touchdowns as the Bears downed Minnesota, 27-14. As the Gophers began to mount their comeback, it was special teams miscues that cost them. They missed a field goal (albeit a 51-yarder) and a muffed punt all but sealed the deal. The Gophers were without RB Darius Taylor on offense and backup AJ Turner was injured in-game. Chalk this one up as a learning experience for the Gophers, who will take full advantage of the bye coming up in week four.

Iowa ::: WIN, Massachusetts, 47-7 PGWE: 100% -- The Hawkeyes took it to the Minutemen in week three by the final score of 47-7 at Kinnick Stadium. With the win, head coach Kirk Ferentz surpassed Woody Hayes as the winningest coach in Big Ten history with 206 wins. The offense showed up (finally), scoring touchdowns on the first three possessions and the first time they scored over 20 points in the first quarter since 2016. Kaden Wetjen had both a 20-yard rushing touchdown and a 95-yard punt return touchdown in the game. The defense was strong, holding UMass to just 119 yards of total offense, racking up five sacks and 11 tackles for loss. They did allow a blocked punt of their own, so it wasn't all perfection on Saturday, but a solid performance nonetheless.

Michigan State ::: WIN, Youngstown State, 41-24 PGWE: 99% -- The Spartans handled business against FCS opponent Youngstown State with a 41-24 win. Michigan State was hoping for a larger margin of victory, but there were a lot of promising moments in this game. Aidan Chiles played a balanced game while leading the team in rushing. The Spartans also complemented that with strong running from all three of their running backs. The offensive line probably played their worst game of the season so far, and if there is any game they can play like that and still come out victorious, it would be against the Youngstown State Penguins.

Maryland ::: WIN, Towson, 44-17 PGWE: 100% -- The Terps had a nice 44-17 win against local FCS opponents in Towson. Freshman QB Malik Washington continues to grow each week and is the guy for Maryland in the future, barring any transfer portal action. Maryland is off to a 3-0 start heading into conference play, and time will only tell what Maryland is truly capable of this year.

Purdue ::: Loss, USC, 17-33 PGWE: 3% -- Purdue played a solid all-around game, but the talent discrepancy became too large for the Boilermakers to overcome. QB Ryan Browne showed flashes of brilliance, but the team repeatedly hindered their own progress with costly penalties and negative yardage at key moments of their most successful drives. Purdue looks light years better than last season with all the new talent and hiring Barry Odom, but they are still a long way away from doing any real damage in the Big Ten.

Rutgers ::: WIN, Norfolk State, 60-10 PGWE: 100% -- Rutgers dropped 60 points in a very complete victory. Although they played a much inferior opponent at the FCS level, Rutgers has shown glimpses of being a very competent Big Ten team. They can throw at a more sustainable level compared to the previous few years, and this running back room is one of the most underrated in the nation. With a huge matchup versus Iowa this week on a Friday night in week four, it will be very interesting how the Scarlet Knights look entering conference play.

Illinois ::: WIN, Western Michigan, 38-0 PGWE: 100% -- The Fighting Illini put together an impressive 38-0 victory versus Western Michigan. Although they had two pile-on touchdowns at the end, Illinois looked dominant following their huge road win against Duke the week prior. Illinois will not have time to ease into conference play as they have a monumental matchup at Indiana next week. A win in Bloomington would really put Illinois on the national radar, enabling them to do some real damage and even make the CFP.

USC ::: WIN, at Purdue, 33-17 PGWE: 97% -- Traveling to West Lafayette, Indiana, is always a tough place to play, especially coming in from the West Coast. Add a 3-hour lightning delay, and it gets even tougher. USC dug deep and stayed strong while putting together a complete 60-minute performance to take down the Boilermakers 33-17. The defense came up with multiple huge stops on some of the more prominent Purdue drives, along with a wild pick returned 60 yards to the house. The Trojans are looking stronger than ever in the Lincoln Riley tenure, but won't be truly tested until the classic Notre Dame game in October.

Oregon ::: WIN, at Northwestern, 34-14 PGWE: 100% -- The final score of 34-14 was not indicative of Oregon's actual performance today. Oregon was up 31-0 before pulling their starters, allowing zero sacks and having zero penalties all game. Northwestern scored an 80-yard touchdown late in the game, and added another touchdown versus against the backups. The Ducks might have the deepest running back room in the nation with six backs getting plenty of touches through the first couple games of the year. Even though Dante Moore has not been tested, he looks poised and has made very few mistakes thus far.

UCLA ::: Loss, New Mexico, 10-35 PGWE: 1% -- UCLA had one of its most horrific losses in Program history on Friday night. Horrific enough that they decided to fire their second-year head coach, Deshaun Foster. UCLA hung around for most of the game but ended up falling apart in the 4th Quarter as they lost to New Mexico 35-10. What makes it even more disappointing is that the Bruins recovered two muffed punts and forced two huge red zone stops, yet still couldn't take down the Lobos at home. UCLA gave up massive holes in the run game throughout the game and struggled to find any consistency on the offensive side of the ball. With arguably the most demanding schedule in the entire Big Ten, it might be a disaster of a season in Westwood.

Big 12 Conference

TCU ::: WIN, Abilene Christian, 42-21 PGWE: 100% -- TCU came out of the bye with a sloppy performance but took down Abilene Christian 42-21. QB Josh Hoover had 337 yards and four touchdowns on 21/27 and Houston transfer WR Joseph Manjack IV had 114 yards receiving. WR Ed Small, who appeared to be just a depth guy, stepped up and scored two receiving TDs. The bad news? ACU had no issues driving the ball against this defense. QB Stone Earle had 276 yards and two TD on 22/29 & RB Rovaughn Banks Jr. had 105 yards and a TD. This game was never actually at threat as TCU was up 28-0 at half, but it's a little concerning that ACU outscored them in the second half. TCU was probably playing it safe as they host in-state rival SMU this coming Saturday.

Baylor ::: WIN, Samford, 42-7 PGWE: 100% -- Baylor followed up their dramatic OT win vs. SMU with a clinical 42-7 win over Samford. The Bears didn't cover the spread, but they had plenty of reasons to focus on other things this past weekend. Baylor had multiple players play 90+ snaps vs. SMU, so they used this opportunity to rotate players and keep them fresh before their massive home game vs. Arizona State this coming weekend. This could've been much worse, but QB Sawyer Robertson was off the mark a couple of times, resulting in two interceptions. RB Bryson Washington showed up (21/135 2 TD), but no other standouts on offense. Baylor had three picks from Micah Gafford, LeVar Thornton Jr. and Kaleb Burns, allowing just 195 yards in the process.

Kansas State ::: Loss, at Arizona, 17-23 PGWE: 15% -- Kansas State falls to 1-3 after a 23-17 road loss at Arizona. The Wildcats might be the most disappointing team in the country, but they head into a bye week at the perfect time. No team needs a break more than the one still reeling from the post-Ireland hangover; they have been banged up (Edwards RB/OL Fitzpatrick). It's worth noting that KSU is only 0-1 in the B12 & still in the mix to turn the season around if they come out of the bye with momentum. QB Avery Johnson had a howler at UA with just 88 passing yds on 13/29 plus -16 rush yards. If you take out Jayce Brown's huge 75yd TD run & the Arizona fumble on a punt, this could've been a blowout.

West Virginia ::: WIN, Pittsburgh, 31-24 PGWE: 63% -- WVU bounced back from injuries to key players, including RB Jahiem White and WR Jaden Bray, to beat their rivals, Pittsburgh, 31-24, in the Backyard Brawl. WVU was nearly a touchdown underdog at home in this game, but still came back and won in OT after being down 24-14 in the 4th quarter. RB Tye Edwards unexpectedly had 25 carries and capitalized on that with 141 yds and 3 TD after not recording a carry this season. The UNI transfer has solidified himself in WVU lore with this performance over Pitt after previously being buried on the depth chart. DT Edward Vesterinen stood out with two sacks and two tackles for loss in the signature win.

Iowa State ::: WIN, at Arkansas State, 24-16 PGWE: 99% -- Iowa State survives 24-16 at Arkansas State, but comes nowhere close to covering the 20.5 point spread. This was a bad spot for the Cyclones, and they should be thrilled to get to their bye week at 4-0. They beat K-State in Ireland, rolled South Dakota at home, and took down their rivals, Iowa. The last thing you want to do after that is go on the road and face a pesky G5 team, but Matt Campbell's Cyclones did just that. QB Rocco Becht went 14/25 265 yards, a TD and an INT. ISU survived on their rushing attack behind 184 yards from Carson Hansen and Abu Sama III on just 27 carries. UCF WR transfer Xavier Townsend had his breakout performance with 92 yards on three catches.

Texas Tech ::: WIN, Oregon State, 45-14 PGWE: 100% -- Texas Tech moves to 3-0 after demolishing Oregon State 45-14 in Lubbock. TTU was up 28-0 at half and never looked back. The Red Raiders outgained the Beavers 601-284 and only gave up eight (yes, 8) rushing yards the entire game. QB Behren Morton had 464 yards on 23/35 passing and four touchdowns, to just one pick. TTU's running backs didn't necessarily dominate as Cameron Dickey (17/77 1TD) and J'Koby Williams (13/48 1TD) just got the job done. TTU had three 100+ yd receivers and all of them found the end zone as well -- WR Coy Eakin (6/139 1TD), RB J'Koby Williams (7/116 1TD), and TE Terrance Carter Jr. (6/102 1TD) performed at the top level. On defense, DB Brice Pollock picked off two passes.

Cincinnati ::: WIN, Northwestern State, 70-0 PGWE: 100% -- The Bearcats moved to 2-1 after obliterating Northwestern State, 70-0. NW St. lost in week two at Minnesota 66-0. QB Brendan Sorsby was relieved of his duties late in the first half after going 15/15, 253 yards, and 5 TD. Star TE Joe Royer found the end zone twice, and Colorado State transfer WR Caleb Goodie had his first breakout game with 106 yards and a score on three receptions. Cincinnati finally forced a turnover when Jonathan Thompson recovered a NW St. fumble. 82 Bearcats saw the field as UC heads into the bye week before a huge game at Kansas. Cincy had 70 points and 26 first downs in only 20:45 time of possession.

Houston ::: WIN, Colorado, 36-20 PGWE: 91% -- The Houston Cougars will have some well-earned buzz around their program heading into the BYE after Willie Fritz's squad comfortably takes down Coach Prime's Colorado Buffaloes 36-20. Houston spent the entire 4th quarter up by more than two scores and was never behind in this game. Total control for the Cougars with 36:45 TOP, forcing two turnovers, and outgaining the Buffs 431-300. QB Conner Weigman did just enough in the air with 15/24, for 222 yards, but the Cougs won this with their legs. RB Dean Connors had 89 yards and a TD, while Weigman added 83 yards and two touchdowns. WR Stephon Johnson added 117 receiving yards.

Arizona ::: WIN, Kansas State, 23-17 PGWE: 85% -- Arizona was a 23-17 winner in the non-conference Big 12 "Wildcats Bowl" after another pathetic display from Kansas State. While it was a one-score game, it felt much more lopsided. Arizona outgained KSU 412-193 and outpossessed them 36:55 to 23:05, but KSU scored on a 75-yard run and a short touchdown after Arizona fumbled a punt. No other threats occurred in the game. Arizona won this one on the ground with RB Ismail Mahdi (22/189) and QB Noah Fifita (15/48, two TD) leading the way. Fifita struggled in the air (16/33 178) but didn't turn the ball over. Arizona goes into the bye week before they head to Iowa State.

Arizona State ::: WIN, Texas State, 34-15 PGWE: 97% -- Arizona State rolls at home 34-15 over the Texas State Bobcats. QB Sam Leavitt had a bounce-back game with 15/25, 188 yards, 2 TDs, and another 59 yards and a score on the ground. RB Raleek Brown stepped up with Kyson Brown out in a 144-yard performance. ASU won this one on the ground, but star WR Jordyn Tyson had 105 yards and a TD, and TE Chamon Metayer added 60 yards and a score as well. ASU now heads to Baylor for a massive night game on FOX that could have Big 12 title implications. The Sun Devils seem to be very healthy, and maybe the experience in Starkville will prepare them for the environment in Waco.

Utah ::: WIN, at Wyoming, 31-6 PGWE: 100% -- The Utah Utes took down the Wyoming Cowboys 31-6, but it wasn't all smooth sailing. Utah was only up 3-0 at half, then flipped the script after halftime and scored on every second half possession. Utah nearly shut Wyoming out, but the Cowboys converted on a fourth down late in the game for a score. Coach Whittingham thought Utah played just as well in the first half, but hurt themselves with penalties -- this could've been much worse & Utah still covered -23.5. Utes QB Devon Dampier had 230 yards passing & 2 TD on 27/41 while adding 86 rushing yards. WR Ryan Davis had 10 grabs for 91 yards and the next top two catch leaders on the Utes were tight ends Dallen Bentley & Hunter Andrews.

Colorado ::: Loss, at Houston, 20-36 PGWE: 9% -- QB Ryan Staub was promoted to starter for the Colorado Buffaloes, and it did not go well. He finished 19/35 for 204 yards, a TD and two INT in a 36-20 loss at Houston. The Buffaloes were never in this one in the second half as they didn't get the run game going -- managing just 96 yards on 23 carries. CU falls to 1-2 (0-1), but they have Wyoming coming to town before they really get back into conference play. Only time will tell who will be leading the troops, the Buffs, for this coming weekend -- will we continue to play Staub and see if he develops, or lean into the run game with the Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter? The pass rush was irrelevant as Houston ran all over them even w/o one of their top backs (Burnette). The defense had no answer for the UH ground game as RB Dean Connors wore them down with 89 yards and a score.

Atlantic Coast Conference

Clemson ::: Loss, at Georgia Tech, 21-24 PGWE: 68% -- Clemson’s shorthanded offense still showed flashes — Wesco’s long touchdown and Klubnik’s dual-threat playmaking stood out — but inconsistency and a key turnover limited their ceiling. The offensive line, missing two starters, held up in stretches but failed to sustain momentum in key moments. Defensively, the Tigers couldn’t close out after tying the game late, surrendering a back-breaking 90-yard drive capped by Georgia Tech’s game-winning field goal. With no new injuries emerging, the focus now turns to regaining critical starters and shoring up situational execution ahead of Syracuse.

Miami (FL) ::: WIN, South Florida, 49-12 PGWE: 100% -- Miami looked like a playoff-caliber team in a prove-it spot, overwhelming a ranked USF that had just beaten Boise State and Florida. The Hurricanes started fast (TDs on three of the first four drives), handled a lightning delay without losing rhythm, and paired Beck’s vertical accuracy with a punishing Fletcher-led ground game. Defensively, they choked out USF’s rushing attack and forced the Bulls into one-dimensional catch-up mode. With no new injuries reported, the storyline shifts to cleaning up turnovers while carrying this balance and depth into a marquee showdown next week vs Florida.

North Carolina State ::: WIN, at Wake Forest, 34-24 PGWE: 87% -- NC State rallied from a 14-point early deficit to defeat Wake Forest 34–24, powered by Hollywood Smothers’s 163 rushing yards and CJ Bailey’s 201 passing yards with three touchdowns. The Wolfpack offense found balance in the second half while the defense suffocated Wake Forest, holding them to just 39 total yards after halftime. A defensive highlight came with a tipped pass leading to a thicc six, swinging momentum firmly toward NC State. However, linebacker Sabastian Harsh was flagged for targeting in the second half of the game and will now miss the first half of next week’s matchup against Duke. Despite numerous injuries and suspensions, the Wolfpack showed resilience and depth, closing out a key road win to move forward in ACC play.

Virginia Tech ::: Loss, Old Dominion, 26-45 PGWE: 0% -- Saturday was a night of mounting frustration and failure for Virginia Tech, capped by the university’s decision to fire head coach Brent Pry. The 0–3 start, capped by a humiliating 45–26 defeat at home to ODU—marked by a 28-0 halftime hole—was deemed "unacceptable" by university leadership. Offensive ineptitude, defensive breakdowns, and a failure to control the flow of the game made the decision inevitable. Offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery has been named the interim head coach, tasked with steadying the program ahead of their next game against Wofford. The void in leadership now looms as large as the void on the scoreboard.

Duke ::: Loss, at Tulane, 27-34 PGWE: 19% -- This one slipped because of situational breakdowns. Duke’s offense moved the ball (313 passing yards) but squandered possessions with a red-zone pick and special-teams errors that flipped field position and points. The defense repeatedly lost contain on Tulane QB Jake Retzlaff’s QB run game, which built Tulane’s 24–9 halftime cushion and forced Duke into chase mode. A late rally narrowed it, but two onside-kick tries failed, and the earlier miscues proved decisive.

North Carolina ::: WIN, Richmond, 41-6 PGWE: 100% -- North Carolina dominated Richmond from the opening whistle, riding freshman running back Demon June’s 148 rushing yards and a long touchdown to establish control while quarterback Gio Lopez added three total scores, including two red-zone strikes to Jordan Shipp. The defense smothered Richmond under 200 total yards, forced three turnovers, and delivered a highlight with Mikai Gbayor’s strip-and-score. Even when Richmond tried to seize momentum with a surprise onside kick, UNC answered with a goal-line stand that crushed any hopes of a rally. The Tar Heels have now gone back-to-back games without allowing a touchdown for the first time in 13 years, a sign that their balance on offense and opportunistic defense could translate as the schedule stiffens against UCF next week.

Syracuse ::: WIN, Colgate, 66-24 PGWE: 100% -- Syracuse made a statement in its 66-24 rout of Colgate, finally breaking the trend of sluggish starts and showing the kind of balance and explosiveness that looked more franchise-like than half-baked. Angeli commanded the offense with poise—dropping dimes to Gill and others—while the backfield, despite a thinned roster, ran with consistency and power. The defense fed on mistakes, especially in the first half, putting the game out of reach early. Still, the finger injury to Ross-Simmons tempers the feel-good night a bit — depth could get tested as the Orange head into the gauntlet beginning with Clemson. But for one night, Syracuse clicked on every cylinder and gave a preview of what they can be when healthy and in rhythm.

Georgia Tech ::: WIN, Clemson, 24-21 PGWE: 32% -- Georgia Tech beat Clemson with toughness and execution. Haynes King’s return gave the offense dual-threat bite, and Coach Brent Key trusted that identity in leverage downs—especially on the 13-play, 90-yard fourth-quarter march. Special teams were impeccably prepared for the no-timeout scenario, and Birr’s 55-yarder punctuated a night of clean, situational football. With no new injuries reported and several pregame absences already accounted for, the Yellow Jackets exit with momentum, a signature win, and a bona fide star quarterback in Haynes King.

Pittsburgh ::: Loss, at West Virginia, 24-31 PGWE: 37% -- Pitt had the Backyard Brawl firmly in their hands until the closing minutes— QB Eli Holstein led them to a 24–14 lead and even tied it with 11 seconds to go—only to unravel in the final stretch and let WVU march it down and tie. The absence, withdrawal, or degradation of Desmond Reid’s role was glaring, as Pitt’s ground game collapsed without him. The litany of players going down made tempo and continuity a massive issue. In crunch time, execution broke down—three failed red-zone opportunities and the inability to sustain on third down washed any momentum away. While Holstein held strong, the support around him wilted under pressure. If Pitt harbors any hopes for a meaningful season, they’ll need Reid’s return fully integrated, cleaner play in high-leverage moments, and answers on offensive balance.

Boston College ::: Loss, at Stanford, 20-30 PGWE: 26% -- Boston College’s ACC opener was a microcosm of its early-season woes: flashes of promise undone by catastrophic sequencing, execution breakdowns, and depth issues. After building an encouraging 17–6 lead, the Eagles collapsed under the pressure of back-to-back turnovers—including a goal-line fumble by Richard and a sharp pick-six from Lonergan—that Stanford exploited quickly. The offensive line faltered, forcing a halftime substitution at center and seeing left tackle Bowry depart with an injury, while the defense was gashed by Micah Ford’s bruising run game. In the second half, BC’s offense ground to a halt, managing just 68 yards and no points. Without clarity on key injuries, the Eagles enter their bye week in bad shape: they must slam the reset button, sharpen fundamentals, and hope their injured starters don’t join a growing list of absentees. Keep an eye on updates for Bowry, Crounse’s performance under center, and whether the team’s depth can hold up moving forward.

Virginia ::: WIN, William & Mary, 55-16 PGWE: 100% -- Virginia made a statement on UVA Strong Day: executing a near-perfect game from start to finish. Chandler Morris kept it clean in the air, but it was Harrison Waylee’s punishing runs and Vaughn’s efficiency that turned Scott Stadium into their personal showcase. The defense surrendered only one scoring drive in the first half. The one cloud in the blue sky is Vaughn’s injury—his loss after the century mark casts a question on backfield depth. Still, the Cavaliers showed what happens when their identity—run-first, physical, mistake-free—is crystal clear.

Wake Forest ::: Loss, North Carolina State, 24-34 PGWE: 13% -- Wake surged ahead 14–0 after Chris Barnes’ 98-yard kickoff return TD and some early chunk plays from Robby Ashford. But after halftime, the Deacs’ offense was completely stifled, managing just 44 yards and two first downs the rest of the way. Ashford finished with 252 passing yards, though he struggled to sustain drives, while Demond Claiborne was held to 35 rushing yards. The defense battled but couldn’t contain NC State’s balanced attack for four quarters. A surreal moment came when smoke from a food-truck fire drifted into the stadium, briefly pausing the atmosphere but not play. Ultimately, Wake couldn’t build on its fast start, falling 34–24 and heading into the bye week searching for more consistency on offense.

California ::: WIN, Minnesota, 27-14 PGWE: 97% -- Cal impressed again behind a poised performance from freshman QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who threw three touchdown passes while keeping his composure all night. Jacob De Jesus emerged as a reliable target, and Cal’s defense held strong, containing Minnesota’s opportunistic offense—one weakened further by the absence of RB Darius Taylor due to a leg injury. Cade Uluave’s half-game suspension didn’t derail the defense, and contributors like T.J. Bush Jr. and Aaron Hampton made key plays up front. Ultimately, Cal’s balanced attack—offense, defense, and special teams—lifted them to a 27–14 win, giving them a third straight 3–0 start under coach Justin Wilcox and setting up a road test at San Diego State next week.

Stanford ::: WIN, Boston College, 30-20 PGWE: 74% -- Stanford earned its first win of the year with a 30-20 victory over Boston College, overcoming a slow start and a challenging injury situation that kept numerous players out. Micah Ford exploded on the ground, rushing for 157 yards and a TD, while Ben Gulbranson managed the offense efficiently through the air. The game’s defining moment came when Collin Wright scooped up a pass and raced 19 yards for a pick-six, flipping BC’s 17–6 lead into a 20–17 advantage just before halftime. Despite being shorthanded—missing multiple starters in key positions—Stanford’s depth, second-half execution, and defensive stands sealed the win.

SMU ::: WIN, at Missouri State, 28-10 PGWE: 100% -- SMU avoided a potential setback with a 28–10 road win at Missouri State, overcoming an early 10-0 deficit to win convincingly. Kevin Jennings led the air assault with over 280 passing yards, while T.J. Harden and Dramekco Green powered the offense on the ground with multiple rushing touchdowns. SMU’s defense tightened up after a rough opening, securing three interceptions and shutting down the Bears in the second half. However, self-inflicted wounds like penalties and turnovers marred parts of the performance, SMU’s ability to clean things up after halftime underscored the team’s resilience and depth.

Pac-12 Conference

Washington State ::: Loss, at North Texas, 10-59 PGWE: 0% -- 59-10. This one was a bit of a surprise, no? With five turnovers early in the game, the Cougars let this one slip away from from the jump. North Texas has indeed shown to be a competent program, but 59-10 for the former Pac-12 team is an extreme letdown. The team still does not have a true established starter at Quarterback and injuries are making it harder to find that rhythm and continuity they desperately need. Wazzu has a chance to redeem this loss with a big-time Apple Cup rivalry game versus their in-state foes, Washington, next week. They will hold a three-way quarterback competition in-season to determine who will take the reins. What’s that saying? If you have three quarterbacks…’

Oregon State ::: Loss, at Texas Tech, 14-45 PGWE: 0% -- Oregon State's season has started somewhere in between a nightmare and catastrophic. The Beavers have been hit hard with the injury bug and are 0-3 and playing Oregon next week. They were dominated on every facet of the game in Lubbock, Texas, as they lost 45-14, scoring all of their points in ‘garbage time’ late. QB Maalik Murphy hasn't been great to start the year, but the Beavers have also faced a pretty treacherous schedule for their standards to open 2025.

The American Conference

South Florida ::: Loss, at Miami (FL), 12-49 PGWE: 0% -- South Florida started this season with one of the most challenging schedules in the country, and week 3 proved to be the toughest test of them all. Miami made it tough on USF all night in what was USF's first loss of the year. QB Byrum Brown was once again the offensive focal point with 274 yards through the air on 36 attempts, including a touchdown and an interception. The problem for the USF offense is that the run game was essentially non-existent, with just 40 total yards for the group on 27 attempts. Defensively, USF struggled overall, allowing 371 passing yards & 3 passing TDs along with 205 yards and 4 scores on the ground.

Memphis ::: WIN, at Troy, 28-7 PGWE: 100% -- Memphis continued their strong start to the year with a 28-7 road win at Troy in week 3. QB Brendon Lewis was solid with 213 and a score through the air, along with 41 on the ground. The star of the offense was RB Sutton Smith, who had 18 carries, 113 yards, and 2 TDs. The rushing attack accounted for 217 yards between 5 guys. They will need to clean up 3rd downs as they went just 6 for 15. Defensively, they were in the backfield all night logging four sacks & eight TFLs. DE Jalen Bell also recorded an interception. The group was relentless, allowing just 112 total yards, including 40 rushing yards.

Tulsa ::: Loss, Navy, 23-42 PGWE: 0% -- Tulsa opened up American play against Navy but after a quick start, could not sustain enough offensive success to get the win. QB Baylor Hayes got the start in place of injured starter Kirk Francis, and he managed just 189 passing yards along with a TD and a pick. RB Domininc Richardson added 61 yards and a TD. Without WR Micah Tease on the other side, Zion Booker was the #1 target with 8 catches and 90 yards. On defense, Tulsa did manage 2 interceptions but got gouged for 367 yards on the ground - not surprising for Navy. Ray Coney and Zach Williams were all over the field, accounting for 25 tackles between the two of them.

Temple ::: Loss, Oklahoma, 42-3 PGWE: 0% -- Temple got off to a nice start this season, but week 3 came against a different caliber of football team in Oklahoma. On offense, Temple struggled to sustain drives, managing just 78 passing yards and 105 total yards. RBs Jay Ducker and Terrez Worthy saw an even split of carries, but neither saw real success. The defense didn't do much better, surrendering over 500 yards on the day. They did manage an interception and a pair of sacks, but Oklahoma proved to be too talented and organized for the Owls. DE Sekou Kromah had a lovely day with seven tackles, a sack, and 2.5 TFLs. This was a good test for Temple.

Navy ::: WIN, at Tulsa, 42-23 PGWE: 100% -- Navy got off to a slow start in week 3, especially defensively, but were able to dominate the second half and come away with a road American win. QB Blake Horvath led the way yet again, with 159 rushing yards and a touchdown. He did throw two costly interceptions, but was able to bounce back and help his team get the win. RB Alex Tecza added a pair of scores and 72 rushing yards. As a group, they ran for 367 yards on the day. On defense, LB MarcAnthony Parker was everywhere, accumulating 11 tackles, a half sack, and 2 TFLs. Justin Ross had a pick and the group managed three sacks. Keeping Tulsa to just 4-for-13 on third down was a big advantage.

East Carolina ::: WIN, at Coastal Carolina, 38-0 PGWE: 100% -- ECU dominated their week three showdown against Coastal Carolina in all phases of the game. QB Katin Houser threw for 293 yards and 2 TDs, and the ground game contributed over 200 yards and three scores as well. WR Anthony Smith was unstoppable with 11 catches and 136 yards. Just a well-balanced and executed approach by the offense. Similarly, the defense showed no give and pitched the shutout. Turnovers were a huge factor in this game as ECU recovered three fumbles and had two picks. They also had five sacks on the day. This is a great springboard game for ECU as they march into conference play.

Tulane ::: WIN, Duke, 34-27 PGWE: 81% -- When QB Darian Mensah left Tulane for Duke in the transfer portal, this matchup became a circled game on the schedule for Tulane. Luckily for them, they secured a transfer portal QB themselves who carried his team to a victory on Saturday. QB Jake Retzlaff threw for 245 yards, but more impressive was the work he did on the ground, adding 111 yards and four TDs. Overall, the offense had 426 total yards and a strong showing even without RB1 Maurice Turner. Defensively, the Green Wave did enough in what was a late comeback bid by Duke. They allowed 452 yards including 313 through the air, but did have a pick from Javion White.

North Texas ::: WIN, Washington State, 59-10 PGWE: 100% -- What a statement performance in week 3 by North Texas as they wallop Washington State 59-10. This was about as dominating a performance as UNT could have asked for, with QB Drew Mestemaker throwing for 211 yards and four touchdowns on 24 of 29. RBs McGill II, Hawkins, and Becks combined for 158 yards and four TDs on the ground. Just a really balanced and efficient attack. On the other side of the ball, UNT allowed just 275 total yards and forced three picks from WSU QB Jaxon Potter. They also forced and recovered two fumbles, had three sacks, and seven TFLs. It will be interesting to see how this team performs in conference play coming up.

Charlotte ::: WIN, Monmouth, 42-35 PGWE: 79% -- Charlotte got into the win column in week three against an overmatched Monmouth team. QB Conner Harrell proved why he remained the starter, throwing for 382 yards and 3 TDs. He was a highly effcient 26 for 30 although he did throw a pick as well. The rushing attack added 181 yards and three TDs on the ground between Harrell and three RBs. The star of the game was WR E. Jai Mason, who reeled in 10 catches for 228 yards and two TDs. Just a stellar performance by Mason. The defense performed similarly, giving up 35 points and 458 yards of total offense to an FCS team. Reid Williford was the star on that side of the ball with two sacks and two TFLs.

UTSA ::: WIN, Incarnate Word, 48-20 PGWE: 100% -- UTSA had a nice win on Saturday, beating Incarnate Word 48-20 at home. It has been a difficult start to the year for UTSA, so it was nice for them to get into the win column this week. RB Robert Henry Jr. continues to carry the load with 144 yards and 2 TDs. QB Owen McCown had his best game of the season, putting up 238 yards and 4 TDs. UTSA was missing several receivers but still managed to play well using their depth. On defense, they controlled the first half and didn't allow a single score, helping create an insurmountable lead. As a group, they had two interceptions, four sacks, and ten TFLs.

Florida Atlantic ::: Loss, at Florida International, 28-38 PGWE: 2% -- This was a big rivalry game for FAU as they took on FIU, but the outcome was quite disappointing. QB Caden Veltkamp threw for 343 and 2 TDs, but his three interceptions really hurt the owls on Saturday. RB Gemari Sands had a good day on the ground with 105 total yards at 7.5 yards per carry. Even with the picks, the offense did enough to stay in the game and give the team a chance to win. The problem was that the defense simply could not stop FIU. The FIU running game gave FAU real issues as they allowed 224 yards and 4 TDs. The Owls did get an interception and recover a fumble, but it wasn't enough on a day when they gave up over 400 yards.

Rice ::: WIN, Prairie View A&M, 38-17 PGWE: 100% -- Rice had a nice win this week beating Prairie View A&M 38-17. QB Chase Jenkins was a do-it-all type player of Saturday throwing for 87 yards and a TD and rushing for 124 yards and a TD. Reciever Aaron Turner added 5 carries for 68 yards and a TD. Overall they ran for 347 yards on the ground and 3 scores. The offense really did what it was supposed to do against an inferior opponent. The defense played well as well allowing just 17 points and 251 total yards. Andrew Awe was the star on defense with 5 tackles, a half sack, and 1.5 TFLs. Rice played a ton of guys on defense to get some experience and see game action.

UAB ::: WIN, Akron, 31-28 PGWE: 59% -- UAB won a close one on Saturday, taking down Akron 31-28 at home. It was a tale of 2 halves for the offense as they put up all 31 points in the first half, but got shutout in the second half. QB Jalen Kitna threw for 341 yards, two TDs, and a pick. There wasn’t much going on the ground as RB Jevon Jackson led the team with just 45 yards. They had just 2.6 yards per carry as a group. WRs Corri Milliner and Iverson Hooks had nice days, combining for 11 catches, 154 yards, and a TD. The defense was led by Chris Burge, who recorded seven tackles, 1.5 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks. The group had five total sacks and eight TFLs. They did not force any turnovers.

Independents

Notre Dame ::: Loss, Texas A&M, 40-41 PGWE: 34% -- The Irish defense looked like a shell of itself in week three as Marcell Reed and the A&M Aggies had their way for portions of this game. None bigger than the 13-yard touchdown strike with just 13 seconds remaining to take the lead. The pass coverage was solid most of the game, holding them to less than a 50% completion rate, but the connections they did allow went for over 20 yards per play. That was the Achilles heel in a 41-40 loss, dropping Notre Dame to 0-2 in 2025. Hope is not all lost, but questions about defensive coordinator Chris Ash and the coaching staff will loom large. They must now win out and do so in impressive fashion to have a shot at the CFP.

Connecticut ::: Loss, at Delaware, 41-44 PGWE: 73% -- The week three loss to Delaware is a tough one to swallow. The Blue Hens beat the Huskies 44-41 in overtime, making it the second straight OT loss for UConn. Many metrics suggest it should not have gone to that point -- with a PGWE number that suggests it should have been an easy victory. QB Joe Fagnano was very good, going 28/38 for 346 yards (career high) and two scores. LB Bryun Parham was all over the field, recording ten tackles and three sacks for the defense. Despite racking up over 521 yards of offense, they couldn't get in from the two-yard line in a first-and-goal situation in OT, settling for a field goal. That would not hold up and the Huskies fall to 1-2 on the season.

Mountain West Conference

Wyoming ::: Loss, Utah, 6-31 PGWE: 0% -- QB Kaden Anderson left week two for a little bit after receiving a huge hit. He was able to suit up for Week three against Utah, but it did not make a difference for the Cowboys. Utah's trenches dominated the entire 60 minutes, and the Cowboys were just trying to stay afloat from the very beginning. Utah is a highly formidable opponent, but Wyoming will need to clean up practically everything if they want to have success in conference play.

Utah State ::: WIN, Air Force, 49-30 PGWE: 99% -- The Aggies won a decisive game vs Air Force by a score of 49-30. Utah State won the turnover battle 3-to-0, which ultimately is probably worth noting as the key reason for victory. Bryson Barnes played a very complete game, rushing into the endzone four times. The defense wasn't great, but a 19-point conference win has to feel good for this team.

Air Force ::: Loss, at Utah State, 30-49 PGWE: 1% -- Air Force dominated the time of possession as well as throwing for almost 200 yards in the air, which is a ton for the standards of this program and scheme. The costly stat in this one was 3 turnovers compared to Utah State's 0. The Air Force struggled to stop Utah State in critical situations, ultimately leading to a 49-30 defeat as they opened conference play. The Air Force will need to clean up its defense if it wants any chance of competing in the Mountain West. Both Quarterbacks saw equal action in this one as starter Josh Johnson fumbled two separate times.

Nevada ::: Loss, Middle Tennessee, 13-14 PGWE: 50% -- Nevada was leading 13-0 at home against Middle Tennessee until a complete fourth quarter collapse occurred and the Blue Raiders won 14-13. Nevada's QB play from Chubba Purdy and Bianco was pretty lackluster, which really allowed Middle Tennessee to stay alive in the game. The Wolfpack never truly established the run, which also made it harder to make this lead sustainable for four quarters.

Hawaii ::: WIN, Portland State, 23-3 PGWE: 99% -- Hawaii's offense was not as lethal as we are used to seeing it this season, but a 23-3 win is worth celebrating no matter how it happens. Hawaii's success hinges on QB Micah Alejado's health and play. The ceiling for this team goes as high as he can take them. Hopefully, he can get healthier as the season goes on and they enter conference play. RB Landon Sims seems to be a prominent factor in the pass game as well, which is an element the team has been lacking in recent seasons.

New Mexico ::: WIN, at UCLA, 35-10 PGWE: 99% -- It was a magical Friday night for the Lobos as they won their first game versus a power four team since 2008. The team looked inspired and motivated from the very beginning and ran the ball exceptionally well. Despite two muffed punts and two red zone drives that yielded no points, New Mexico still managed to win by 25 in the Rose Bowl. QB Jack Layne played with a ton of composure and did not back down from that UCLA front. TE Dorian Thomas seems to be one of the most complete players at the position in the conference.

Fresno State ::: WIN, Southern, 56-7 PGWE: 100% -- E.J. Warner had himself a brilliant Saturday with 250 yards and four touchdowns with an elite completion percentage. The bulldogs showed off their depth in the RB room as well as they hammered Southern 56-7. So far we have seen polar opposite performances from Fresno State this year and it will be intriguing to see their true potential as they enter conference play.

Conference USA

Louisiana Tech ::: WIN, New Mexico State, 49-14 PGWE: 100% -- The defense was once again the catalyst in the win over New Mexico State in week three for the Bulldogs. The offense joined the fun, and in particular, the rush offense was excellent, rumbling for 353 yards on 65 cumulative carries. QB Blake Baker saw a majority of the action, passing Trey Kukuk, who also played a limited role. Baker responded with 285 total yards, including 103 on the ground. He accounted for two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing. In the second half, the defense forced three turnovers to help pull away and turn this into a laugher. The Bulldogs head into a big game with Southern Miss next week sitting at 2-1.

Florida International ::: WIN, Florida Atlantic, 38-28 PGWE: 98% -- The Panthers defeated their rivals, FAU, 38-28 in the 23rd annual Shula Bowl, which did snap a seven-game losing streak to the Owls. They were trailing at halftime, but completed the comeback with a dominant third quarter, taking the lead with a 21-0 quarter. The PGWE numbers suggest this should have been an even bigger margin of victory. RB Kejon Owens led the way with a career-best 173 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. He took home C-USA offensive player of the week honors. The defense picked FAU QB Caden Veltkamp three times. They did surrender a blocked punt return for a touchdown, but were in control in all other facets of the game. A solid win for the now 2-1 Panthers.

Middle Tennessee ::: WIN, at Nevada, 14-13 PGWE: 50% -- The Blue Raiders scored two late touchdowns to stun Nevada in week three and grab their first win of 2025. They were down 13-0 with under seven minutes to go, and QB Nick Vattiato decided to take over. He found leading receiver Nahzae Cox with 6:30 left and then completed the comeback with a 5-yard scamper with just :21 remaining. Nevada did get off a game-winning field goal attempt, but it missed, their second missed field goal attempt in the second half. The defense was paced by Juwon Gaston, who recorded two interceptions in the win on the road in Reno.

UTEP ::: Loss, at Texas, 10-27 PGWE: 0% -- The Miners went to Austin and battled the mighty Texas Longhorns, eventually falling 27-10. This final score far exceeded the expectations many had for this one. The defense played aggressively, making Arch Manning look uncomfortable and forcing ten straight incompletions at one point. They forced two turnovers to keep the score close and even though the offense could only muster ten points and 251 total yards against a top defense nationally, they came out of this experience feeling good about the effort. QB Malachi Nelson struggled a bit with that Longhorn defense, tossing two costly interceptions. The Miners will look to keep this defensive momentum and build on the offense. If that happens, Scotty Walden's boys could make a run in the CUSA slate.

Liberty ::: Loss, at Bowling Green, 13-23 PGWE: 62% -- Things felt bad after the ten-point loss to Jacksonville State last week, but they feel a bit worse after a ten-point loss to Bowling Green in week three. The one-time favorite to get the G5 bid in the CFP now has entirely fallen off that radar screen. Jamey Chadwell's squad is turning the ball over and committing too many penalties, which is challenging to overcome these days. They had four turnovers and set the Falcons up for easy scores. While six penalties don't seem excessive, it is the timing of them that continues to bite this team in the rear. QB Ethan Vasko does not seem like the answer under center as he struggles with inconsistency and poor decisions. Chadwell says that they are not playing up to the level they are capable of right now. Can you say, 'understatement'?

New Mexico State ::: Loss, at Louisiana Tech, 14-49 PGWE: 0% -- The Aggies were aiming to become the most surprising 3-0 team in the land if they could knock off Louisiana Tech in week three. They hung around for a while, but eventually fell way behind and couldn't recover. After a strong start defensively against Bryant and Tulsa, the wheels fell off against the Bulldogs, who ran for 352 yards and picked up a total of 574. This, from an offense that has certainly not been dynamic up to this point in '25. It was turnovers on offense that eventually did them in for this one, committing three of them, which led to 22 unanswered points and turned this one into a blowout. The lone bright spot was WR PJ Johnson III who caught seven passes for 159 yards and a score against a stout LA Tech defensive unit.

Jacksonville State ::: Loss, at Georgia Southern, 34-41 PGWE: 24% -- The Gamecocks came up short in Statesboro against the Eagles of Georgia Southern. The run game was again effective, but the defense couldn't match stops, which would have allowed them to control the game. The two teams combined for 31 first-quarter points, and they were off to the races. QB Gavin Wimsatt threw for 178 yards and ran for another 56, while RB Cam Cook added 120 yards on 21 carries -- a bit below the expectation against the worst FBS run defense to that point in the 2025 season. After the scoring slowed, the Eagles scored with 6:23 left to take the lead, and the final attempt from the Gamecocks stalled out in their own territory. They fall to 1-2 with two one-score losses, as they will take it out on FCS Murray State in week four.

Kennesaw State ::: WIN, Merrimack, 27-13 PGWE: 100% -- As expected, the Owls get their first win under Jerry Mack, beating FCS Merrimack 27-13 at home in week three. The Warriors are no pushover, and they did keep this one close for a good part of the game, until a 17-0 third quarter gave the Owls some separation. It was good to see the defense return to form after a great performance against Wake Forest in week one, followed by a demolition at the hands of the Hoosiers of Indiana in week two. They lived in the backfield, racking up 14 tackles-for-loss and four sacks in the game. The Warriors added two late scores to make it look closer than it actually was -- one of those touchdowns was an interception return 85 yards for a score. Next up is Arkansas State as the Owls look to get Mack his first FBS-level win.

Missouri State ::: Loss, SMU, 10-28 PGWE: 0% -- Hosting their first home game as an FBS-level school, the Bears put up a fight and even had some Mustang faithful worried early on the in game when MO State held a 10-0 advantage. The defense held the Mustangs off the scoreboard on their first five offensive possessions, which is a feat alone. QB Jacob Clark was good and bad, finishing 23/37 for 275 yards and a touchdown, but tossing three interceptions as well. WR Dash Luke led the way with five grabs for 80 yards. The defense forced a couple of key turnovers and played in front of a record crowd of 15,027 at Robert W. Plaster Stadium. It felt like a win.

Delaware ::: WIN, Connecticut, 44-41 PGWE: 27% -- The Blue Hens stunned the UConn Huskies in week three with a 44-41 win in overtime. While the PGWE numbers suggest this may have been a bit of a mirage, it doesn't matter, and Delaware is sitting at 2-1. QB Nick Minicucci managed 314 yards of total offense and four touchdowns, including the game-winning scamper in overtime after the defense held strong on the two-yard line to force a Huskies field goal on their first possession. That was after that same defense, which gave up yards in bunches, found a way to get a fourth-down stop earlier in regulation, leading to Nate Reed's clutch 43-yard field goal to force the extra session and eventually a win.

Mid-American Conference

Toledo ::: WIN, Morgan State, 60-0 PGWE: 100% -- Toledo dominated FCS Morgan State in all three phases. The most impressive side of the ball was the defense, though. They let up just 56 total yards and forced Morgan State to 0/12 mark on 3rd down and just 2 non-penalty 1st downs! On Offense, contributions were steadily made from everyone as the depth guys got into the game. The sigh of relief was felt when Tucker Gleason started the game. He went off late in week two with an injury, and there was some skepticism about whether he'd play this week. Toledo looks to be the force they were expected to be as they head into conference play with a trip to Kalamazoo to face Western Michigan next.

Ohio ::: Loss, at Ohio State, 9-37 PGWE: 0% -- Chase Hendricks and Parker Navarro connected on another explosive play (67-yard TD pass) and OU found themselves trailing just 13-9 at Ohio State. Unfortunately, as the game stayed close, the OSU defense became even more suffocating, and Ohio surrendered some short fields to watch OSU pull away 37-9 in the end. Despite some long OSU drives, Ohio held rigid and forced a few field goals to keep the team in it for most of the game. It was tough up front getting pressure on OSU's QB Sayin, and he had a bit too much time to operate to the tune of 347 yards through the air. All in all though, Ohio held up admirably in this challenging test.

Western Michigan ::: Loss, at Illinois, 0-38 PGWE: 0% -- This week, WMU faced another Big Ten opponent in Illinois, experiencing similar struggles to those at the start of the season against Michigan St. The team has demonstrated that its strength, and perhaps its only viable offense, lies in the run game. When they encounter a staunch, overpowering base defense, they have no answers. WMU defense held Illinois in check for a lot of the game as the deficit was only 10-0 at halftime. Eventually, the dam burst as too many three-and-outs by the WMU offense resulted in the defense being out on the field too often, resulting in a 38-0 final. WMU's offense will have another tough test with Toledo on deck.

Central Michigan ::: Loss, at Michigan, 3-63 PGWE: 0% -- CMU went to the Big House and it was a burn-the-tape type game. This always felt like a tough matchup because CMU's early success this year was built on power running, and Michigan very rarely gets outpowered in the run game. With the run game shut down, CMU had little to offer in the passing game either, and the result was a lot of three-and-outs and short fields for Michigan. One lone bright spot is that Angel Flores has continued to run the ball well with some option plays at QB, but it is muddying the QB situation a bit. Michigan was CMU's most challenging game and next week they get their easiest in FCS Wagner - finally a home game as well.

Eastern Michigan ::: Loss, at Kentucky, 23-48 PGWE: 0% -- The EMU defense was the story once again for the wrong reasons in the 48-23 loss at Kentucky. The injuries are mounting on the D-side of the ball and its resulting in a lack of pressure up front as well as poor coverage on the back end. Kentucky racked up 492 yards with several 50+ yard drives. EMU's offense started the game with an INT yielding a short field and a quick 7-0 defecit to Kentucky. After that they settled in but the game was never really "close" and it seemed that a lot of the success started to come later on when Kentucky rotated down their defensive depth chart. Terry Lockett Jr. had another explosive 64 yard TD as a small bright spot for the Off.

Akron ::: Loss, at UAB, 28-31 PGWE: 41% -- The Akron offense finally got in gear and made things very interesting at UAB. Their first play, Ben Finley hit Israel Polk on a 75 yard TD. After that Finely had success spreading the ball around to WR and though he did not have a big impact, it was important to see TE Jake Newell return to the lineup. The run game did not get much going but Jordan Gant made the most of his carries with 11/67 yards. The Akron DB room has taken on a few injuries early in the year and it showed in this game. Oppposing QB - Kitna went 30/45 for 341 yards throguh the air. K Wiley missed a 48 yd FG that could have proved pivotal with the final score being 28-31.

Bowling Green ::: WIN, Liberty, 23-13 PGWE: 38% -- The story of the day was the BG defense forcing turnovers (2 fumbles and 2 INTS) for a 4-0 turnover differential. The offense was lackluster at times, and BG will need to clean up the penalties (13-105 yds), but Bowling Green had a nice win against Liberty on their homecoming weekend. QB Drew Pyne was a little less accurate than in previous weeks, but protected the football to continue to preserve the lead. In addition to the turnovers, the defense had four sacks, seven TFLs, and held Liberty to 4/12 on third down. The Falcons aren’t lighting anyone up, but Eddie George seems to have them playing tough football. They have one last non-con test at Louisville next.

Buffalo ::: WIN, at Kent State, 31-28 PGWE: 85% -- Survival is the best way to describe Buffalo's W at Kent State. The offense was stagnant in the first half and had a couple of turnovers. Most surprisingly, it was QB TQ Roberson's passing that got them back in the game. Victor Snow was mostly blanketed, but McMillan and Morrow stepped up in a big way (Each with six grabs and 210 yards together). Al-Jay Henderson wasn't a factor aside from one big run - he was questionable, though, so he's clearly toughing it out through something. The defense was tough up front, but got hit for way too many big plays through the air. Kent State is definitely better, but Buffalo might also be worse off compared to last year.

Ball State ::: WIN, New Hampshire, 34-29 PGWE: 99% -- Aside from a couple turnovers, the Ball State offense was humming all game. They had several explosive plays, mainly on the ground, but a few through the air as well. RB Qua Ashley was the standout performer with 12 carries for 154 yards and three total TDs. He also had a couple of solid kick returns. The Cardinals rarely got to 3rd down but were 7/10 when they did. The defense was spotty. The pregame injury report raised concerns at the Safety position, and New Hampshire made a few big plays through the air. There was solid havoc up front for Ball (four sacks, nine TFLs.) New Hampshire was a tough FCS test, and Ball did enough to pass.

Kent State ::: Loss, Buffalo, 28-31 PGWE: 15% -- Kent State really left it all out there and showed they are a much better team this year than the last two years. A loss is a loss, but there was a lot of good to take away from their first MAC game of the season. QB Dru DeShields looks like a gamer. He was nearly perfect through the air, connecting on several big plays downfield, and also showed good scrambling ability to pick up some key first downs. The defense held up well in the first but was worn down as the game went on. There was simply not enough havoc, and Roberson and the Buffs were able to get comfortable. Kent definitely put the MAC on notice that they will not be an easy win this year.

Massachusetts ::: Loss, at Iowa, 7-47 PGWE: 0% -- Kirk Ferentz became all-time winningest coach in the Big Ten, and few victories were easier for him than their 47-7 thrashing of UMass. It's hard to predict where UMass' season goes from here. They are currently pretty battered with injuries that a team with very little depth can't really afford. The offense was okay through the first couple of games, giving hope, but with starting QB Brandon Rose out, they seem to have lost all efficiency. They gained just 119 yards against Iowa, including 0-for-10 on third downs. The defense was carved up fairly evenly both on the ground and through the air. The bye week is coming at the right time as this team needs to get healthy.

Sun Belt Conference

Appalachian State ::: Loss, at Southern Miss, 22-38 PGWE: 0% -- App State built early momentum behind AJ Swann’s efficient passing and Rashod Dubinion’s consistent run game, taking a 14–7 lead before halftime. But Swann’s departure due to injury changed the game’s trajectory—Noah Gillon stepped in, though the offense lost rhythm. Meanwhile, Southern Miss seized control through Braylon Braxton's passing, Jeffery Pittman's rushing touchdowns, and Ian Foster’s explosive 99-yard pick-six. The Golden Eagles dominated in key defensive moments and capitalized on App State’s passing turnovers. Despite a strong rushing output (95 yards from Dubinion), App State couldn’t overcome the momentum swing after Swann exited and fell 38–22. With the season-long absence of Kanye Roberts still in the mix, App State’s offensive depth and clarity at QB remain areas needing attention.

Troy ::: Loss, Memphis, 7-28 PGWE: 0% -- Troy’s offense was derailed early when QB Goose Crowder left with a shoulder injury on the game’s opening drive, marking the second straight season he was injured in the first quarter against Memphis. The Trojans managed just 112 total yards, the lowest in program history at the Division I level. Backup QB Tucker Kilcrease and Jordan Lovett couldn’t replicate Crowder’s rhythm, and despite a defensive touchdown from Taleeq Robbins, Troy couldn’t muster much thereafter. Memphis controlled both sides of the ball, pounding the ground with Sutton Smith’s 113 yards and two scores, while Brendon Lewis connected through the air for 213 yards and a score. The loss drops Troy to 1–2, and with Crowder out indefinitely, the quarterback situation becomes a pressing concern heading into their next game at Buffalo.

Arkansas State ::: Loss, Iowa State, 16-24 PGWE: 1% -- Arkansas State nearly pulled off a shocking upset, falling 24–16 to No. 14 Iowa State. Jaylen Raynor’s dual-threat play—222 passing yards and 83 on the ground—kept ASU competitive deep into the second half. They even led 10–9 as the half ended. But back-to-back penalties wiped out would-be scores in the fourth quarter, forcing a field goal instead. Iowa State answered late, with Abu Sama’s touchdown run and steady production from Carson Hansen sealing the win. The loss stings—mainly due to missed opportunities and discipline issues—but the Red Wolves showed fight even against a ranked opponent.

Georgia State ::: WIN, Murray State, 37-21 PGWE: 100% -- Georgia State snapped its 2025 winless skid with a 37–21 over Murray State, riding a dynamic second-half surge. Ted Hurst delivered a monster game, and Cameran Brown’s flawless performance in relief provided a sharp spark. Despite a shaky start marked by TJ Finley’s two interceptions, the Panthers held firm, converting intelligently in the red zone—scoring touchdowns on five of six trips inside the 20. The defense clamped down after giving up an early touchdown, holding the Racers in check, generating a safety, and creating key turnovers to maintain control. Georgia State dominated total yardage (454–282) and time of possession, but sloppy elements like 13 penalties for 137 yards, three turnovers, and special teams miscues underscored areas needing attention. Still, the win delivered momentum as the Panthers improved to 1–2 heading into Sun Belt play.

Louisiana ::: Loss, at Missouri, 10-52 PGWE: 0% -- Missouri steamrolled Louisiana in a 52–10 blowout, showcasing a relentless rushing attack behind Ahmad Hardy’s 250-yard, three-TD day and strong support from Marquise Davis. The Tigers amassed 427 rushing yards overall, controlling the clock and pace throughout. Meanwhile, the Ragin’ Cajuns were largely stifled: their quarterbacks combined for just four passing yards, and their offense managed only one scoring drive—an 84-yard run by Zylan Perry. A key concern arose when safety Maurion Eleam was carted off with a lower-body injury, adding to the challenges for Louisiana. With the offense in disarray and backups struggling to generate momentum, UL now faces the task of regrouping quickly and shoring up both offensive line performance and secondary depth.

South Alabama ::: Loss, at Auburn, 15-31 PGWE: 0% -- South Alabama slipped to 1–2 on the season after a 31–15 road defeat at No. 24 Auburn. QB Bishop Davenport threw for 170 yards and two touchdowns, but a costly interception and several stalled drives bluntly illustrated the difference in execution at the SEC level. The Jaguars managed 310 yards of offense, but penalties and missed third-down conversions halted any serious momentum. Defensively, South Alabama couldn’t slow Auburn’s balanced offense—Jackson Arnold accounted for three touchdowns, combining both passing and rushing threats. Despite the loss, the health of the roster seems intact, and the team will look to rebound at home against Coastal Carolina next week.

Georgia Southern ::: WIN, Jacksonville State, 41-34 PGWE: 76% -- Georgia Southern captured their first win of the 2025 season, mounting a comeback to beat Jacksonville State 41-34 at home. O.J. Arnold’s punishing ground game, including two touchdowns and nearly two-thirds of his yardage in the second half, proved decisive. JC French IV managed the offense effectively, mixing passes and rushes to keep the Gamecocks off balance. Dalen Cobb made his mark both as a receiver and with a massive special-teams play—a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Defensively, the Eagles buckled down in the fourth quarter, with Tyson leading the charge. Despite early miscues and surrendered big plays, Georgia Southern demonstrated resilience, disciplined execution, and home-field toughness in clutch moments.

Texas State ::: Loss, at Arizona State, 15-34 PGWE: 3% -- Texas State stumbled to a 34–15 defeat in Tempe, starting slow before facing a blowout in the second quarter. The offense struggled early—Juggling sacks, a turnover, and a miscommunication on fourth down—but Brad Jackson improved in the second half with efficient passing. Beau Sparks was one of the lone bright spots with 10 catches, and Lincoln Pare helped show some balance on the ground. Defensively, despite strong efforts from Alexander and Russell, the Bobcats couldn’t contain ASU’s aerial assault led by Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson. The absence of Landry and Moore was felt, and the loss of Blake Smith deepened concerns about depth and continuity. No additional injury updates have been released yet, but Texas State faces a critical week of recovery and preparation as they return home for nonconference play.

Coastal Carolina ::: Loss, East Carolina, 0-38 PGWE: 0% -- Coastal Carolina’s offense never found its footing in a 38–0 home loss to ECU, undone by turnovers, penalties, and pressure up front. Tad Hudson was forced into 39 attempts but tossed two interceptions and was sacked five times, while the ground game produced only 67 yards. Costly penalties erased potential momentum swings, and five total turnovers directly fueled ECU scoring. The result marked Coastal’s first shutout since joining the FBS, and while no new injuries were reported, the team is already navigating season-ending losses at quarterback and tight end.

Old Dominion ::: WIN, at Virginia Tech, 45-26 PGWE: 100% -- Old Dominion turned heads with a dominant 45–26 victory in Blacksburg, a statement win powered by a balanced and explosive offense. Quarterback Colton Joseph orchestrated the Monarchs’ attack with precision—emptying the air at 276 passing yards and adding another touchdown—and supplementing it with a dynamic ground game that saw Trequan Jones break the century mark. The Monarchs ripped off multiple big plays—several over 30 yards—and ripped momentum from Virginia Tech by turning early turnovers into four touchdowns, crafting a commanding 28-0 lead by halftime. All told, ODU racked up 527 total yards, their highest output of the season, and outpaced a Power-4 opponent at their own stadium for the first time.

Southern Miss ::: WIN, Appalachian State, 38-22 PGWE: 100% -- Southern Miss delivered a statement 38–22 Sun Belt win over Appalachian State, riding a wave of big plays and defensive opportunism. Braylon Braxton was efficient and sharp, while Jeffery Pittman added grit in the run game, reinforcing a balanced offensive approach. The Golden Eagles set the tone early, and their defense clinched it—Ian Foster’s 99-yard pick-six and J’Mond Tapp’s three sacks were critical in creating separation. Southern Miss capitalized on three red-zone turnovers and held serve at home, improving to 2–1 overall and 1–0 in conference play. With a clean injury slate and depth performing, the team heads into their next matchup with both confidence and momentum.

Marshall ::: WIN, Eastern Kentucky, 38-7 PGWE: 100% -- Marshall snapped its losing skid and earned a convincing 38-7 victory over Eastern Kentucky, marking the first win for Tony Gibson’s tenure as head coach. The Herd’s offense came alive behind Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, who delivered two passing touchdowns and also found the end zone on the ground, combining for a dynamic performance. Marshall piled up 377 total yards, leaning heavily on balance between the run and pass—JacQai Long and Justin Williams-Thomas each finding success on the ground and in both rushing and receiving roles. The defense was suffocating, limiting EKU to just 102 yards of total offense and forcing early mistakes that led to a string of scoring drives. A timely 30-yard TD to Adrian Norton just before the half punctuated a dominating first half, setting the tone for a comprehensive win. As of now, there have been no new injury reports following the game.

Week Three Bye Weeks:

James Madison
Washington
Kansas
Oklahoma State
BYU
UCF
Florida State
Louisville
Army
Colorado State
San Diego State
Boise State
UNLV
San Jose State
Western Kentucky
Sam Houston
Miami (OH)
Northern Illinois
Louisiana-Monroe

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