Week 3 final-win win, disappointing disadvantages and Two coaches are being removed sunday.
Notre Dame This week’s AP poll dropped at 16 spot number 24 Texas A&MWhich reached six spot number 10 on the strength of the beginning of 3–0. number 2 Pen state Non-Power 4 opponents, and have gone easily for the first three weeks to face number 4 Miami Quarterback Carson Bake Showed how fun it is to play for the storm.
After starting season 0-2, does Fighting Irish give a chance to create a 12-Team College Football Playoff? After the results are not received after years, is it withdrawing the benefits of Texas A&M its transfer portal addition? Pen State What to see next after its goodbye week in week 4?
Our college football experts break the major takeaways from the performance of the week 3.
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Notre Dame’s CFP expectations , Texas A&M
UCLA , Having fun again
Pen States Road , Stockton delivers
Vols’ cuby swap
Can Notre Dame still make a playoffs?
Notre Dame has lost control of its playoff path. After the onset of 0-2, the Irish playoffs are out of conversation and require perfection-and help- to come back to it. This is the place where being an independent causes damage to the notre dame in the playoff era. The five-ranked conference champion playoffs are guaranteed spots, which is why the three-business ACC champion Claimson was secretly capable of the previous season. Without a chance in the title of a conference, the notre Dame has 12 games to impress the selection committee – and its best opportunities that have already gone.
Even though the notre Dame was able to run the table – the way it was done last year after the loss of the shocking house Northern Illinois In the week 2-it is difficult to win a debate against the other two-defeat teams with a better resume. And if Texas A&M and Miami do not win their respective conferences, they will have a head-to-head edge on Irish, in which one of the tiebreakers uses a committee to determine its big teams. , Heather dinich
Cash at the beginning of Texas A&M where it matters
The Texas A&M often knocks for the opposite between its deep pockets and most of its empty trophy cases. No major programs have spent much and have reduced by decades. After the Zimbo Fisher fare and later firing and record payments-after CFP showcase, the SEC is a symbol of the financial failures of the title or the 10-win season-the financial failures of the program.
But in the investments, both coaches and players, the Texas A&M is starting to pay, and the program may finally begin to contact its ability. Aggies dropped an important door down, as coach Mike Elco surprised the Notre Dame 41-40 on Saturday night. He did a large extent with the help of transfer, including comprehensive receivers. Mario Krever ,Mississippi state) And KC Consepion ,Neck state), And tight end Nat BoacherWhich was a touchdown catch in four sessions Nebraska But the fourth from the 11-yard line joined the winner in the notre Dame on the target.
Crever, who was receiving 368 yards in the state of Mississippi and a minor construction was done in 165 pounds, was not seen as a major pickup, but has received 443 yards and four touchdowns through the first three matches. He had a 207 yard of 207 yards against the Notre Dame, while Consepian was ranked as number 25 transfer of ESPN, 82 yards were added to four receptions.
“We felt we would win out,” Elco said.
Transfers have also brought a different mindset.
“One thing I have said on the sideline, second-end goal or third, even I saw [tight ends coach Christian Ellsworth] And said, “I have no doubt that we are going to win the game,” said Bokecher.
Alco shared confidence. Although the end of his first season was so much like that of Texas A&M, there are indications that things are changing in Ageland.
“Hopefully, what they will take by the game, if they find a way to execute better, they can actually be something special,” he said. , Adam retainberg
Ucla is a disaster
When? UCLA Leaving PAC -12 and left the head of Big Ten’s greenery pastures, it was a decision contained in money and football. At that time, it was probably possible to argue that with a full stake of the Big Ten Media Deal, Bruce would have enough money to help them to be competitive at least in his new conference. Keep in mind, he did not win the title of conference in PAC -12 since 1998. What has been played since then is nothing short of embarrassment for school.
Bruce’s latest blow came on Friday night as they were demolished in a nearby rose bowl. new Mexico A school that was not invited to PAC -12 in a new form. This was the second direct disadvantage of the UCLA for a Mountain West team and gave a clear decision that Desh Foster did not fit to continue as the head coach. His Firing became official Sunday morning.
According to ESPN analytics, UCLA will be a heavy Dalit among all of all its Big Ten matches this season, with ESPN’s matchup prophet identified his game. Maryland As the best shot in a win (34%). Under Chip Kelly in 2018, the UCLA equaled its records for damage in a season (nine). This team has a chance to leave that number last. , Kyle Bonagura
Having fun again
South Florida Quarterback Bayram Brown I came Miami Plays as a quarterback of double threats with the ability to make large plays in various ways.
But what if we told you that it was Miami Quarterback Carson Bake Who finished with more running yard? Miami scored Bake on the run more often on Saturday than the first two matches in this season. Overall, Bake had 28 yards and six runs for a score, in the last 30 sessions, Miami became a player, with three passing touchdowns and a touchdown against an AP-ranked opponent.
Miami Defense, meanwhile, is important on Brown and made his day more difficult in the 49–12 victory. Brown had 13 carry at a distance of 2 yards. If you do not count twice, he was dismissed and lost at a distance of 16 yards, he had only 11 carry at a distance of 18 yards. In its first two matches, Brown had 109 yards races and two scores.
Bake said that during the week, coaches noticed that the USF defense would have more opportunities for them to run on tapes on tapes.
“We knew that they were going to blitz the edges, trying to defeat our run game, so [that] Bake said, “Bake said,” Bake said, “Bake said.”
Located in the season, the questions about Bake were that surgery was required last December to get off a elbow injury. Although he did not start throwing again by June, he has a rest level in crime and is a chemistry with his receiver that has made his first three games comfortable.
Against the USF, he threw the season-high 340 yards, and for the season he completed 78.3% pass, with seven touchdowns with two interception. Both pics came against the USF – although one was the result of a wrong communication with its receiver. Nevertheless, for a quarterback which were well written after the season Georgia In 2024, seeing Bake taking command of the storm and having fun again has been one of the biggest stories of the youth season for the storm.
“I am a Florida boy, and just being here with these people, I really fit,” Bake said, which is from Jacksonville. “We have good people in this team who take care and are real and it is real love and brotherhood. A lot of teams across the country say, but they don’t live it. And I really, in fact, really believe that we live it, and it allows you to only be independent and have fun on the field.” , Andrea Edelson
The real season of the pen state is about to begin
Pen State Nitney LionsESPN’s President No. 1 team has swept under radar through the first three weeks of the season. But this is only because they have faced three non-power 4 opponents (Nevada, Florida International, Vilanova) And defeated them by a joint score of 132–17.
Now there is a goodbye-after this a white-out, prime-time clash against number 6 at the Beaver Stadium Oregan On 27 September. A month later, on 1 November, Nitney Lions travel to Columbus to face the top rank. Ohio StateDucks have been effective. Defending national champion bakeies already won Texas Under their belt. And those two games will show whether Pen State appears part of a true National Championship contender.
So far, it has been smooth sailing for Nitney Lions. Talented defense looks valid under the new coordinator Jim Nools. Running game remains amazing behind veteran back Kayetron allen And Nicholas singletonEven transfer receiver Trabor penna ,Sirakuse) And Kiron Hudson ,USC) Are affected.
But Nitney Lions are being tested – and their chance is coming to make a statement. , Jake trotter
Stockton was proving that it was the right choice
Kirby Smart was in a difficult place in late December. Was preparing for their Georgia squad Allstate sugar bowl Against Notre Dame. Carson was out for the back season and had not yet announced whether he would go to Prof. Gunner Stockton SEC was preparing for his first career. period Transfer quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza The transfer was still available in the portal.
Do you stick to QB2 who have been in your program for three years or get a proven starter with the initial NFL draft Pick Public?
Smart Saturday afternoon was feeling very good about his decision. Stockton’s first SEC Road Start was as difficult as it becomes, but it was not in 44-41 overtime trinks over TenasiHe placed 304 passing yard and 48 rushing yard (except sacks) and responded to any doubt by leading a return win into an hostile environment. In the fourth quarter, his 75-yard drive was rally with a rally with an 8-point deficit with a touchdown that threw Bulldog completely throw. London Humphries At the fourth -and -6, told everyone that he was ready at this time.
“I thought he grew up tonight,” said Smart. “He became very big.”
We are seeing the beginning of a lot of first year, like Arch manning, Ty Simpson, CJ cair And Austin semensGo through UPS, Downs and rising pain of attempting to play and lead to continuously high levels. Stockton is also going for moments that currently have five more games on the schedule against teams in AP Top 25. But if this is what he is capable of only after starting four career, then it is difficult to not be optimistic about Stockton’s trajectory and bulldog’s crime. , Max Olson
QB looks good for swap wols
Tenasi Some players may be nominated later with their offsen quarterback trade. Volt quarterback Joy AgiillerWho left UCLA after former UT starter Nico IAMALEAVA Nominated there, SEC has emerged as one of the top passers -by.
While the volunteers were at a small end of a loss of 44–41 in overtime for Georgia on Saturday, the leader proved himself that SEC is considered one of the best defense. He completed 24 out of 36 passes for 371 yards with four touchdowns and two interception. According to ESPN Research, the Aguiler became the first SEC player to score four passing touchdowns and his conference debut in the last 20 seasons. He threw three long touchdowns for receiver Chris Breesel II And ran for another score. In three matches, Aguilar has completed 66.3% of its efforts for 906 yards with nine touchdowns and two interception.
Meanwhile, Iamaleva continues to struggle with Bruce, who fired coach Dehan Foster on Sunday. He thrown with a touchdown for 217 yards and a 35–10 loss in New Mexico on Friday night at 22-for-34. , Mark shlbach
