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The Oakland Golden Grizzlies face another monumental challenge Friday as they travel to West Lafayette to take on the Purdue Boilermakers, the nation’s top-ranked team. Oakland (0–1) opened its season Monday against No. 7 Michigan, falling 121–78 but still showing glimpses of promise for head coach Greg Kampe. Now, the mid-major program dives deeper into its brutal nonconference schedule, which also includes a trip to No. 2 Houston next week. For Purdue (1–0), the home opener against Evansville provided an early test of focus and composure under the weight of national championship expectations. The Boilermakers cruised to an 82–51 victory, but head coach Matt Painter reminded his team that being ranked No. 1 in November means little if they don’t

The Houston Cougars and UCF Knights will clash under the Friday night lights in Orlando, both aiming to rebound from frustrating multi-score losses. Houston (7–2, 4–2 Big 12) looked poised to climb the rankings after a statement win over Arizona State but stumbled at home against West Virginia, falling 45–35. Four turnovers — including two interceptions and a fumble from quarterback Conner Weigman — proved too costly to overcome. UCF (4–4, 1–4 Big 12) was also humbled last week, surrendering 30 unanswered points to Baylor in a 30–3 road defeat. Head coach Scott Frost admitted his team showed “a hangover” from its previous win over West Virginia, but the Knights must regroup quickly with a short week and home-field advantage.

The Indiana Hoosiers travel to University Park on Saturday to face the Penn State Nittany Lions in a Big Ten showdown that carries drastically different stakes for each side. Indiana (9–0, 6–0 Big Ten) enters Week 11 ranked No. 2 in the College Football Playoff standings, just behind Ohio State. The Hoosiers have silenced every critic on their way to an undefeated start, including decisive wins over Illinois (63–10) and Oregon (30–20). Their explosive offense and physical defense have propelled them into the national spotlight — but now the challenge is maintaining focus against a struggling opponent. Penn State (3–5, 0–5 Big Ten) finds itself reeling after a turbulent season that included the firing of head coach James Franklin and

The Georgia Bulldogs hit the road Saturday for an early SEC showdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville. No. 5 Georgia (7–1, 5–1 SEC) enters the game riding a four-game win streak and remains firmly in the College Football Playoff hunt after edging Florida 24–20 last week. Still, head coach Kirby Smart continues to push for a more dominant performance from his team, emphasizing execution over final score lines. Mississippi State (5–4, 1–4 SEC) finally broke through in conference play with a dramatic 38–35 comeback win at Arkansas, snapping a 16-game SEC losing streak. Now one victory away from bowl eligibility, the Bulldogs return home looking to carry that momentum into their biggest test of