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Breaking down college football's conference title races as postseason beckons

The College Football Playoff might expand to 24 teams next season, potentially ending conference title games at the top level

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Utah Won The Holy War — And It's Winning The Kyle Whittingham Divorce

Utah's win over BYU on Saturday is the latest evidence that Morgan Scalley's program won the split with Kyle Whittingham.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Utah Won The Holy War — And It's Winning The Kyle Whittingham Divorce

Aveion Chenault - Leading receiver in win Chenault compiled five receptions (on six targets) for 109 yards during Saturday's 23-10 victory over Bowling Green.

Impact Chenault recorded his third game with at least 100 receiving yards this season in Saturday's win over the Falcons. The wide receiver averaged 21.8 yards per catch on five receptions. The Kentucky native has 33 rushes for 540 yards and two touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Buckley - Ties season-high in rushes Buckley logged 24 carries for 77 yards during Saturday's 23-10 win against Bowling Green.

Impact Buckley averaged 3.2 yards per carry on 24 rushes in Saturday's victory over the Falcons. This marks the sixth game this season in which the running back has rushed for at least 60 yards. The Illinois native has 144 carries for 711 yards and eight touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Cabana - Leading rusher in win Cabana had seven rushes for 110 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 23-10 victory versus Bowling Green.

Impact Despite just seven rushes, Cabana ran for 110 yards and scored a touchdown in Saturday's win over the Falcons. The Michigan native came into the matchup with just 20 rushing yards in five games. The running back opened the scoring for his team on an 82-yard run in the first quarter to tie the game.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Broc Lowry - Throws TD in win Lowry completed 9 of 18 passes for 146 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 23-10 victory over Bowling Green. He also had seven rushes for four yards.

Impact Despite completing just 50 percent of his 18 passes, Lowry led his team to a win Saturday over the Falcons. The quarterback found Ryan Brotherton in the end zone on a six-yard pass to take the lead in the second quarter. The Ohio native has 1,397 passing yards, 259 rushing yards, 15 total touchdowns and three interceptions this season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Parks - Active in Week 9 Parks (undisclosed) was targeted twice but did not record a reception during Saturday's 23-10 victory against Bowling Green.

Impact Even though Parks did not record a reception for the third consecutive game, his presence on the field had a meaningful impact in helping Western Michigan secure its sixth win of the season. The tight end has hauled in 10 receptions for 98 yards and two scores across nine contests this fall.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cabana's long TD run, Kelly's 3 FGs help Western Michigan beat Bowling Green 23-10

Cole Cabana raced 82 yards for a touchdown, Dieter Kelly kicked three second-half field goals and Western Michigan defeated Bowling Green 23-10 on Saturday

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Trey Petty - Not available in Week 9 Petty is out for Saturday's matchup versus Bowling Green, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Petty will be sidelined for another contest, but it shouldn't mean a ton from a fantasy standpoint, given his positioning as the backup under center. Still, it leaves the Broncos without one of the team's backup options should in-game injuries occur.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ofa Mataele - Slated to sit out versus Bowling Green Mataele won't play Saturday's clash with Bowling Green, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Mataele will miss his first game of the season Saturday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He's been solid this season as the Broncos' No. 2 back, rushing for 231 yards and one touchdown through eight games. Cole Cabana is likely in line for more work in Mataele's absence.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Parks - Status questionable for Saturday Parks is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Bowling Green, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Western Michigan's offense is at risk of being without its top option at tight end this season. The junior has 10 receptions (on 12 targets) for 98 yards and two touchdowns, all his career-highs.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

2026 College Football Coaching Carousel: 35 Key Names To Know

The college football coaching carousel is heating up after recent firings at Baylor, Maryland and NC State. Who is due for a bigger job this...

OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Coaching Carousel: 35 Key Names To Know

College football Week 9: Arizona-Texas Tech, Florida-Georgia top schedule as quirky season continues

Week 9 of the college football season features a pair of Top 25 matchups with No. 22 Arizona visiting No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 17 Florida meeting No. 3 Georgia in Atlanta

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Aveion Chenault - Best performance of season in loss Chenault hauled in 6 of 11 targets for 105 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-38 loss against Toledo.

Impact Chenault recorded a season-high 105 receiving yards and a touchdown in Saturday's loss to the Rockets. The wide receiver opened the scoring for the Broncos with a 13-yard reception from Broc Lowry in the second quarter. The Kentucky native has 28 receptions for 431 yards and two touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Baylin Brooks - Scores in back-to-back games Brooks hauled in 3 of 7 targets for 57 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-38 defeat to Toledo.

Impact Despite catching only three passes, Brooks scored his fourth touchdown of the campaign in Saturday's loss to the Rockets. The wide receiver scored on a 41-yard pass from Broc Lowry to cut the lead in the third quarter. The California native has 19 receptions for 206 yards and four touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Buckley - Scores eighth TD of season Buckley accrued 18 carries for 92 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-38 loss versus Toledo.

Impact Buckley compiled 18 rushes for 5.1 yards per carry, including a touchdown run, in Saturday's loss to the Rockets. The running back crossed the goal line on a three-yard run to cut the lead in the second quarter. The Illinois native has 120 rushes for 634 yards and eight touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Broc Lowry - Accounts for three TDs in loss Lowry completed 12 of 29 passes for 207 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 45-38 loss against Toledo. He also had eight rushes for 17 yards with one touc...

Impact Despite completing only 41.3 percent of his 29 passes, Lowry threw for two scores and rushed for another during Saturday's loss to the Rockets. The quarterback also threw two interceptions, his first since Sept. 26. The Ohio native has 1,251 passing yards, 255 rushing yards, 14 total touchdowns and three interceptions this year.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Richter, Miller lead Toledo's offensive show in 45-38 win over Western Michigan

John Alan Richter threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Toledo pulled out a 45-38 win over Western Michigan on Saturday for the Rockets’ fourth straight victory

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

College Football Midseason Awards: Jeremiah Smith, Jesse Legree Lead The Way

Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram, Matt Leinart and Brady Quinn offer up their college football midseason awards at the halfway point.

OCTOBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Midseason Awards: Jeremiah Smith, Jesse Legree Lead The Way

Jeremiah Smith, Michigan-Western Michigan & UCLA HC Bob Chesney Highlight Big Noon Kickoff's Midseason CFB Awards 🏈

OCTOBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

Jalen Buckley - Best performance of season in win Buckley recorded 24 carries for 150 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 21-14 win against Central Michigan.

Impact Buckley rushed for a season-high 150 yards, marking his third game with at least 100 rushing yards this season, during Saturday's win over the Chippewas. The running back opened the scoring for the Broncos with a nine-yard run in the first quarter and followed up with a seven-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to extend the lead. The Illinois native has 102 carries for 542 yards and seven touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Broc Lowry - Completes just five passes in win Lowry was 5-for-8 passing for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-14 victory over Central Michigan. He also had seven rushes for 16 yards.

Impact Despite only attempting eight passes, Lowry led his team to a win over the Chippewas on Saturday. The quarterback connected with Nate Levicki for a 10-yard touchdown to extend the second-quarter lead. The Ohio native has 1,044 passing yards, 238 rushing yards, 11 total touchdowns and one interception this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Flag? Possession? Extra second? Late-game officiating drama was talk of college football yet again

Notre Dame might have deserved one more play at the end of its game at BYU

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood benched and replaced by Tommy Carr in win over Penn State

Bryce Underwood got benched and Tommy Carr was given a chance to lead Michigan’s lackluster offense and he took advantage in a 21-18 win over Penn State on Saturday

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Buckley runs for a pair of TDs to give Western Michigan 21-14 win over Central Michigan

Jalen Buckley ran for 150 yards and two touchdowns to lead Western Michigan to a 21-14 win over Central Michigan

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

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Breaking down college football's conference title races as postseason beckons

Utah Won The Holy War — And It's Winning The Kyle Whittingham Divorce

Cabana's long TD run, Kelly's 3 FGs help Western Michigan beat Bowling Green 23-10

2026 College Football Coaching Carousel: 35 Key Names To Know

College football Week 9: Arizona-Texas Tech, Florida-Georgia top schedule as quirky season continues

Richter, Miller lead Toledo's offensive show in 45-38 win over Western Michigan

College Football Midseason Awards: Jeremiah Smith, Jesse Legree Lead The Way

Jeremiah Smith, Michigan-Western Michigan & UCLA HC Bob Chesney Highlight Big Noon Kickoff's Midseason CFB Awards 🏈

Flag? Possession? Extra second? Late-game officiating drama was talk of college football yet again

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood benched and replaced by Tommy Carr in win over Penn State

Buckley runs for a pair of TDs to give Western Michigan 21-14 win over Central Michigan