BYU's 21 NCAA sports teams, Big 12 member closest to Provo, Utah
College football is contending with a wave of lawsuits and conference rules as new NCAA five-year eligibility rules collide with court orders. Schools are barring players returning from professional stints and lawsuits are reshaping rosters ahead of Week 1. The landscape is changing as conferences push uniform restrictions.
Top teams stumble across a chaotic Saturday as Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Alabama and Texas all lose, signaling a shift in title contenders. BYU upsets Notre Dame in Provo; Miami survives Florida State in double overtime; Floyd of Rosedale remains in play as Iowa faces Minnesota.
The College Football Playoff rankings have sparked debate after an opening spotlight, with undefeated Miami at the top and a tense gap between other contenders. Notre Dame faces a critical test against Miami, while Ohio State drops out of the top tier amid concerns over defense and quarterback play.