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Saturday marks another chapter in the storied Houston rivalry as the Houston Cougars head across town to battle the Rice Owls. But this year’s edition brings a unique twist: new coaching dynamics, revamped rosters, and promising debuts on both sidelines. Houston opened the 2025 season with a convincing 27-0 shutout of Stephen F. Austin, showcasing not only a new quarterback in Conner Weigman but also fresh faces at all three coordinator positions. On the other hand, Rice pulled off a surprising 14-12 road upset against Louisiana, entering as two-touchdown underdogs. Both programs are off to strong starts—but only one will stay undefeated. Houston’s revamped coaching staff passed its first test. Offensive coordinator Slade Nagle and defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong helped

The Auburn Tigers return home after a strong road win over Baylor to host the Ball State Cardinals on Saturday. After rushing past a Power 4 opponent, Auburn will look to keep its momentum rolling at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Head coach Hugh Freeze liked what he saw on the scoreboard—especially the 38-24 result—but admitted there’s work to be done, especially on defense. Auburn allowed 419 yards through the air and multiple big passing plays. Still, timely stops, particularly on downs, allowed the Tigers to stay in control. Ball State, meanwhile, is looking to rebound after a 31-0 shutout loss at Purdue. It was a tough debut for new head coach Mike Uremovich, whose team couldn’t find rhythm on either side of

After securing a gritty road win over Cincinnati in Kansas City, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are back where they belong—under the lights at Memorial Stadium. They’ll host the Akron Zips on Saturday, in what should be a fan-filled return to Lincoln. Nebraska owns the longest home sellout streak in college football, now at 403 games. And head coach Matt Rhule knows exactly how special that atmosphere can be. “I don’t know if there’s anything better that I’ve been a part of in my life than a night game at Memorial Stadium,” he said this week. The Cornhuskers are eager to give their home crowd something to cheer for. Nebraska comes in 1-0 after outlasting Cincinnati 20-17 at Arrowhead Stadium. Quarterback Dylan

Following a disappointing opening loss to South Carolina, the Virginia Tech Hokies are seeking revenge and redemption as they host the Vanderbilt Commodores for the first time since 1989. After a team-led meeting earlier this week, the Hokies hope to reestablish their footing and avoid their first 0-2 start since 2010. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt heads to Blacksburg brimming with confidence after a dominant win over Charleston Southern, led by quarterback Diego Pavia’s sharp debut. This Saturday’s showdown isn’t just a rematch from last season—it’s a measuring stick for two teams aiming to prove they belong in the early-season conversation. Virginia Tech started slow, struggling offensively in a 24-11 loss to South Carolina. Despite holding the ball for nearly 34 minutes and