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The SEC amended its federal lawsuit Tuesday to ask a court for the right to expel LSU. Presidents and chancellors meet Thursday under a two-thirds vote rule. Expulsion itself is not expected.
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No. 10 Oklahoma blanked UTEP 51-0 on Friday in Norman (ESPN gameId 401856664). John Mateer completed 11 of 17 for 225 yards and three touchdowns before an early exit. Isaiah Sategna III returned a punt 88 yards for a touchdown, Oklahoma's first punt-return score since the 2023 opener, and later caught a 34-yard touchdown. The Sooners scored on their first eight possessions. Score under the embeds: Oklahoma 51, UTEP 0 FINAL. No invented Polymarket board this pass.
No. 7 Miami beat Stanford 45-6 on Friday night at Stanford Stadium (ESPN gameId 401858206). Duke transfer Darian Mensah debuted 27-of-30 for 401 yards and five touchdowns. Malachi Toney caught 12 passes for 234 yards and three scores, breaking Eddie Brown's Miami single-game receiving record of 220 yards set in 1984. Score under the embeds: Miami 45, Stanford 6 FINAL. Polymarket cfb-mia-stan-2026-09-04 clos
No. 14 USC blanked Fresno State 39-0 on Friday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (ESPN gameId 401858436, FOX). Jayden Maiava went 23-of-25 for 349 yards and three touchdowns. Freshman Trent Mosley had four catches for 104 yards and two scores. The Trojans finished with 552 yards to Fresno State's 116 and recorded two safeties. Score under the embeds: USC 39, Fresno St
Illinois beat UAB 42-23 on Thursday (ESPN gameId 401858424). Katin Houser threw three touchdown passes and ran for another in his Illinois debut. With no time left in the half, Houser hit Ty Robinson for a 54-yard Hail Mary after the ball was bobbled in the end zone. Polymarket's moneyline closed Illinois.
Michael Lombardi resigned as UNC football GM on Thursday while the university investigation continues. People familiar with the probe describe questions about Steve Belichick and alleged drug use, and separately about alleged sexual relationships involving staff and at least one player. News, not a graded prediction.
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No. 21 Utah beat Idaho 66-14 on Thursday night in Morgan Scalley's regular-season debut as head coach (ESPN gameId 401856768). Devon Dampier threw three touchdown passes. Wayshawn Parker scored three touchdowns. Utah finished with 633 yards. The free moneyline on Polymarket closed Utah.
Judge William Jorden granted a preliminary injunction Thursday night that prohibits the NCAA and SEC from punishing schools that put the named plaintiffs on the field, including Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris (ESPN Murphy / Olson / SDS / WAFB). It will defend its no-former-pros standard and plans to appeal. Alabama's federal suit is still unresolved. Wright and Harris expect to be added. Challenge slot empty:
The SEC sued LSU and Lane Kiffin in federal court over recruiting former NFL signees from the Browns, Saints, and Buccaneers. Greg Sankey testified the same day in Baton Rouge after a state judge left about 7 of 44 plaintiffs with SEC claims. Wright is practicing but likely sits Saturday vs Clemson under the seven-day acclimatization rule; Friday is the SEC 105 roster deadline.
Colorado at Georgia Tech is tonight at 8 p. M. ET on ESPN from Bobby Dodd Stadium. Deion Sanders is back in Atlanta, where he starred for the Falcons and Braves. Georgia Tech coach Brent Key told SI, "Deion is probably the biggest sports celebrity to ever play in the city of Atlanta, and he's coming back home. " SportsCenter On Campus is live at 5 p. M. ET from Peters Parking Deck, with Matt Barrie hosting then calling the game with Chase Daniel and Paul Carcaterra...
Colorado beat Georgia Tech 14-13 on Thursday night at Bobby Dodd Stadium (ESPN gameId 401856776). Rahkeem Smith's kickoff return and the late blocked field goal closed the game. The free challenge on the old -6. 5 board is closed from the real final.
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Clemson at LSU is Saturday, September 5, at 7:30 p. M. ET on ABC. LSU -10. 5 / 51. 5. Polymarket's -10. 5 spread is 50/50 on thin volume. Kalshi's moneyline is about 77-78 percent LSU. Also live: Georgia Tech -6. 5 / 50. 5 vs Colorado on Thursday; Notre Dame -20. 5 / 47. 5 vs Wisconsin on Sunday at Lambeau; Ole Miss -6. 5 / 55. 5 vs Louisville on Sunday; SMU -3 / 53. 5 at Florida State on Monday. UNC already beat TCU 15-10 in Dublin.
North Carolina opened the season with a 15–10 win over TCU in Dublin, while Viktor Hovland shot 65 to reach 15-under and take a one-stroke Tour Championship lead over Ryan Gerard.
Court orders, pro tryouts, and a coming five-years-in-five rule have left some rosters dependent on legal status as much as camp performance.
The Bison open their first FBS season at home against Jacksonville State, a Week Zero rematch and the first measure of how an FCS championship program scales up.