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No. 15 Georgia Tech goes for ACC title-game shot, SMU tries to stay in hunt as part of ACC slate

No. 15 Georgia Tech can clinch a trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by beating Pittsburgh on Saturday

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

College football picks: Ohio State's defense putting up numbers comparable to those of best ever

Ohio State's defense is being hailed as best in the country this season

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

College Football Playoff Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana on Top; Alabama Drops to 10

Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M claim the top three spots in the third set of College Football Playoff rankings.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Playoff Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana on Top; Alabama Drops to 10

RJ Young's 24-Team College Football Playoff Bracket Entering Week 13

FOX Sports' RJ Young unveils the latest edition of his ultimate 24-team College Football Playoff bracket heading into Week 13.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

RJ Young's 24-Team College Football Playoff Bracket Entering Week 13

Commissioner Jim Phillips says ACC freed to focus on future with legal fight resolved

Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips says the league has been freed to focus on the future after resolving legal fights with two member schools earlier this year

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 15 Georgia Tech and Pitt to meet in prime-time game with College Football Playoff implications

A shot at the College Football Playoff is on the line for both No. 15 Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh ahead of a prime-time matchup Saturday night

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Tim Benz: For someone who is 'not a pressure guy,' Pat Narduzzi has ramped that up for Pitt's next 2 games For Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi, it was one thing to lose a football game (37-15) to ninth-ranked Notre Dame on Saturday. It was quite...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

On the road again: AP joins ACC commissioner Jim Phillips as he racks up miles hitting league events

Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips is regularly on the road each week for football games and other league sporting events

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Joel Klatt's College Football Rankings: Georgia Moves Up, Bama Moves (Way) Down

With the College Football Playoff looming, Joel Klatt's top 10 rankings are becoming a top 15. Here's where things stand after week 12.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Joel Klatt's College Football Rankings: Georgia Moves Up, Bama Moves (Way) Down

Eli Holstein - Throws garbage time TD Holstein was 3-for-6 passing for 23 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 37-15 defeat against Notre Dame.

Impact With the game well out of reach, Holstein entered for Pittsburgh's final offensive possession. He led a 12-play, 79-yard touchdown drive. Mason Heintschel will likely remain under center for Pitt's final two games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Heintschel - Quieted by Notre Dame Heintschel completed 16 of 33 passes for 126 yards and one interception during Saturday's 37-15 loss versus Notre Dame. He also had nine rushes for seven yards.

Impact Heintschel had his worst game since being named Pitt's starting quarterback, completing fewer than 50 percent of his passes, setting a low in passing yards and failing to log a touchdown. The true freshman had eclipsed 300 passing yards in four of his previous five games. He'll look to bounce back against Georgia Tech in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Kyrian Turner - Quiet on limited touches Turner recorded five rushes for 15 yards during Saturday's 37-15 defeat versus Notre Dame.

Impact Desmond Reid (lower body) started the contest and played until the third quarter, when he suffered an injury. Reid's availability, paired with Pitt's multi-score deficit, left few opportunities for Turner. Turner had received double-digit carries in five straight games before Saturday's dud. If Reid is forced to miss time, Turner would become the Panthers' top tailback.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kenny Johnson - Another four catch game Johnson recorded four receptions (on six targets) for 27 yards during Saturday's 37-15 defeat versus Notre Dame.

Impact Johnson has now caught exactly four passes in three of his last four games - the fourth being a seven-catch, 112-yard outburst - though his 27 receiving yards were his fewest during that stretch and second fewest of the season. Overall, he's caught 41 passes for 603 yards and four touchdowns across 10 games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Williams Jr. - Limited output against ND Williams recorded three receptions (on five targets) for 14 yards during Saturday's 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.

Impact Williams set a season low in receiving yards and tied his fewest targets in a game since Week 6. The senior wideout's performance snapped a two-game touchdown streak. He's up to 39 receptions for 549 yards and six touchdowns over 10 games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Georgia climbs to No. 4, Oklahoma returns to the top 10 of the AP Top 25

The latest AP Top 25 poll has Georgia moving up to No. 4, Ole Miss entering the top five and Oklahoma climbing to No. 8

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

College Football Week 12 Highlights: Georgia Routs Texas, Texas A&M Makes History

Week 12 is starting off with a bang, as No. 21 Michigan takes on Northwestern on "Big Noon Saturday." Here are the highlights!

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Week 12 Highlights: Georgia Routs Texas, Texas A&M Makes History

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips stays optimistic amid league's uncertain chances for multiple CFP bids

Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips knows his league is on uncertain footing when it comes to getting multiple bids to the College Football Playoff

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Jeremiyah Love, No. 9 Notre Dame Overwhelm No. 23 Pitt on The Road, 37-15

Jeremiyah Love ran for 147 yards and a touchdown, and No. 9 Notre Dame breezed past No. 23 Pittsburgh on Saturday, 37-15.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Jeremiyah Love, No. 9 Notre Dame Overwhelm No. 23 Pitt on The Road, 37-15

Jeremiyah Love and No. 9 Notre Dame overwhelm No. 23 Pittsburgh in 37-15 victory

No. 9 Notre Dame extended its winning streak to eight with a decisive 37-15 win over No. 23 Pittsburgh

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Notre Dame vs. Pitt FREE LIVE STREAM (11/15/25): Watch college football, Week 12 online | Time, TV channel The No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, led by quarterback CJ Carr, face the No. 22 Pittsburgh Panthers, led by quarterback Mason Heintschel, o...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • NJ.COM

Desmond Reid - Leaves Saturday with injury Reid (lower body) limped off the field in the third quarter of Saturday's game versus Notre Dame, Justin Guerriero of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Impact Reid's injury-riddled season continued Saturday as he left the game in the third quarter with a heavy limp. He has not been able to return since he left. Given the fact that the Panthers are already likely out of the game, Reid will likely not risk returning to the field Saturday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Butkowski - Not dressed Saturday Butkowski (illness) is not dressed for Saturday's game against Notre Dame, Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Considering that Butkowski was doubtful for Week 12, him out against Notre Dame should not be surprising. It looks like Sam Carpenter will handle Pitt's scoring-based kicks without the injured Butkowski.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Butkowski - Not announced as starter Butkowski (illness) is not starting Saturday's game against Notre Dame, Amanda Godsey of the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat reports.

Impact Sam Carpenter will be Pittsburgh's starting placekicker. As for Butkowski, while there is still a possibility Pitt's team uses him against Notre Dame, him being used for placekicking Saturday looks unlikely.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Butkowski - Going through preliminary warmups Butkowski (illness) is going through preliminary warmups but remains unlikely to play in Saturday's game against Notre Dame, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports...

Impact Butkowski going through preliminary warmups suggests his current illness may not be all too bad moving forward. Still, Week 12 is likely to include his absence, pushing the earliest he can play to Week 13 at Georgia Tech.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AP Top 25 poll preview: Alabama loss will change the top 5 and USF's loss opens up race for G5 bid

The top five of The Associated Press poll is in for a change Sunday after staying the same for three weeks

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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No. 15 Georgia Tech goes for ACC title-game shot, SMU tries to stay in hunt as part of ACC slate

College football picks: Ohio State's defense putting up numbers comparable to those of best ever

College Football Playoff Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana on Top; Alabama Drops to 10

RJ Young's 24-Team College Football Playoff Bracket Entering Week 13

Commissioner Jim Phillips says ACC freed to focus on future with legal fight resolved

No. 15 Georgia Tech and Pitt to meet in prime-time game with College Football Playoff implications

On the road again: AP joins ACC commissioner Jim Phillips as he racks up miles hitting league events

Joel Klatt's College Football Rankings: Georgia Moves Up, Bama Moves (Way) Down

The Latest: Georgia climbs to No. 4, Oklahoma returns to the top 10 of the AP Top 25

College Football Week 12 Highlights: Georgia Routs Texas, Texas A&M Makes History

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips stays optimistic amid league's uncertain chances for multiple CFP bids

Jeremiyah Love, No. 9 Notre Dame Overwhelm No. 23 Pitt on The Road, 37-15

Jeremiyah Love and No. 9 Notre Dame overwhelm No. 23 Pittsburgh in 37-15 victory

AP Top 25 poll preview: Alabama loss will change the top 5 and USF's loss opens up race for G5 bid