Yard Dash: Six Bold Predictions for College Football in October
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Notre Dame and Miami are projected to be undefeated and ranked No. 1 and No. 2 respectively by the end of October, setting up a major November 7 showdown reminiscent of their historic 1988 matchup.
- Both the Big Ten and SEC conferences are expected to lose all undefeated teams by Halloween, with key defeats forecasted for teams like Iowa, Alabama, and Georgia throughout October.
- Texas Tech is predicted to lose its first Big 12 game by October 24 due to offensive struggles, while quarterback controversies are emerging at Oregon and Oklahoma, with Oklahoma's John Mateer under particular scrutiny for turnovers.
- Colorado coach Deion Sanders faces mounting pressure amid a potential six-game losing streak in October, raising questions about his future after a promising start in 2024 but ongoing offensive struggles.
- Former coaches Brian Kelly and Jimbo Fisher remain available and interested in coaching opportunities, with their experience and past success making them potential candidates as coaching vacancies arise during the season.
