College football midseason awards: Biggest surprises, disappointments, Heisman picks, title predictions and more
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Key Points:
- Five of the top 10 college football teams lost in Week 7, highlighting increased parity in the sport due to NIL and transfer rules leveling the playing field.
- Only six teams remain undefeated, including Miami, BYU, Texas Tech, UCLA, Utah, and unranked James Madison, with several traditional powerhouses like Texas and Oregon struggling.
- Experts note surprising performances from teams like Wake Forest, Northwestern, and UCLA, while Penn State's poor start under new coach Matt Campbell and Texas' continued struggles are major disappointments.
- The SEC remains the strongest but unpredictable conference, with concerns about Georgia's offense and Notre Dame, Miami, and Indiana emerging as top national title contenders.
- Key players to watch include Miami’s Darian Mensah and Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith, who is a leading Heisman Trophy candidate, while coaching decisions and injuries have significantly impacted team fortunes this season.
