Yard Dash: The Best, Worst and Weirdest of College Football in September
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Texas leads college football as the Team of the Month with a No. 1 ranking and key wins over Ohio State and Tennessee, showcasing strong late-game performances.
- Miami dominates the ACC with the highest national averages in yards per game and per play, while Utah and Iowa lead the Big 12 and Big Ten respectively with strong offensive and defensive showings.
- Standout players include Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State with record-setting receiving yards, Darian Mensah of Miami with top pass efficiency, and Jadan Baugh of Florida leading in rushing touchdowns.
- Coaches Jon Sumrall (Florida), Manny Diaz (Duke), Morgan Scalley (Utah), Bob Chesney (UCLA), and Joe Harasymiak (Massachusetts) receive recognition for transforming their teams and achieving impressive starts.
- Texas A&M, Georgia Tech, TCU, Rutgers, and Navy are highlighted as underperforming teams, with significant struggles in conference play and unexpected losses marking them as Duds of the Month.
