https://saturdayblitz.com/sec-power-rankings-lane-kiffin-arch-manning-hype-adds-intrigue-to-crowded-raceSaturday BlitzenSEC Power Rankings: Lane Kiffin, Arch Manning hype adds intrigue to crowded racesec,Vanderbilt,Auburn,Tigers,Gators,Kentucky,LSU,Lane Kiffin,Texas,Alabama,Texas A&M,Will Stein,Kalen DeBoer,Kirby Smart2026-08-31T12:00:01Z2026-08-31T12:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_83/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1b3gh19b7w5jvy93k.jpgLSU Tigers head football coach Lane Kiffin talking with Quarterback Husan Longstreet 8 at LSU Football practice. August 18, 2026.https://saturdayblitz.com/the-5-biggest-things-we-learned-in-college-football-week-0Saturday BlitzenThe 5 biggest things we learned in College Football Week 0Tar Heels,college football,Belichick,TCU,Bill Belichick,North Carolina,Mike Norvell,Jackson Arnold,Virginia2026-08-31T11:00:00Z2026-08-31T11:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4731,h_2661,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1b3tt1ca1dwry2gr0.jpgAug 29, 2026; Dublin, Co. Dublin, IRL; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick and TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes shake hands after the game at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/usc-s-statement-on-saturday-s-attendance-proves-they-re-not-a-serious-programSaturday BlitzenUSC's statement on Saturday's attendance proves they're not a serious programcollege football,state,Notre,football,Riley,Trojans,Notre Dame,USC,fans,Lincoln Riley2026-08-31T00:40:22Z2026-08-31T00:40:22Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1aja42jkfwvz456py.jpgAug 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) celebrates with running back Waymond Jordan (2) after scoring on a 14-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against the San Jose State Spartans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/dabo-swinney-is-nearing-the-only-right-decision-on-clemson-s-qb-for-week-1-christopher-vizzinaSaturday BlitzenDabo Swinney is nearing the only right decision on Clemson’s QB for Week 1Tigers,quarterback,Reynolds,Lane Kiffin,Dabo Swinney,Kiffin,Clemson,LSU,Swinney,Dabo2026-08-30T23:56:45Z2026-08-30T23:56:45Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1ag55645phx68sty9.jpgClemson head coach Dabo Swinney encourages his players stretching during practice in the at the Allen N. Reeves Sports Complex in Clemson, S.C. Thursday, August 6, 2026.https://saturdayblitz.com/week-0-produced-plenty-of-hot-takes-and-overreactions-but-one-is-downright-absurd-01m1adn5egp1Saturday BlitzenWeek 0 produced plenty of hot takes and overreactions, but one is downright absurdnorth carolina tar heels,tcu horned frogs,bill belichick2026-08-30T23:48:17Z2026-08-30T23:48:17Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3189,h_1793,x_0,y_129/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/194/01m1ag34gvh0gvz4p6ph.jpgTCU v North Carolinahttps://saturdayblitz.com/new-mexico-state-instantly-exposed-mike-norvell-s-latest-roster-failure-at-florida-stateSaturday BlitzenNew Mexico State instantly exposed Mike Norvell’s latest roster failure at Florida StateNew Mexico,Florida,New Mexico State,Florida State,Mike Norvell,state,Seminoles,Norvell2026-08-30T17:28:58Z2026-08-30T17:28:58Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3794,h_2134,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m19vbm3khtv5c7tj53.jpgFlorida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell watches his team as they try to score. The Florida State Seminoles defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 34-17 at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.https://saturdayblitz.com/bill-belichick-and-sonny-dykes-trade-places-in-week-0-s-5-biggest-winners-and-losersSaturday BlitzenBill Belichick and Sonny Dykes trade places in Week 0's 5 biggest winners and losersSonny Dykes,Bill Belichick,Belichick,TCU,USC,college football,Tar Heels,Josh Hoover2026-08-30T05:49:28Z2026-08-30T05:49:28Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5851,h_3291,x_0,y_143/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m18a1rdy07q71aqyd7.jpgAug 29, 2026; Dublin, Co. Dublin, IRL; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick celebrates with the Coach's Award after the game at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/charles-huff-plants-his-flag-as-memphis-emerges-as-a-group-of-5-playoff-contender-beating-unlvSaturday BlitzenCharles Huff plants his flag as Memphis emerges as a Group of 5 playoff contender beating UNLVcollege football,Charles Huff,Marshall,Coach,Tigers,group of 5,UNLV,Dan Mullen,playoff,CFP,Memphis2026-08-30T05:44:01Z2026-08-30T05:44:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_138/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m18j6x3a5g3grgkd00.jpgMemphis football head coach Charles Huff watches his players run a drill during fall practice at the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex in Memphis, Tenn., on July 30, 2026.https://saturdayblitz.com/virginia-couldn-t-have-asked-for-a-better-debut-from-beau-pribula-in-blowout-of-nc-stateSaturday BlitzenVirginia couldn't have asked for a better debut from Beau Pribula in blowout of NC StateNC State,Beau Pribula,Virginia,Tony Elliott,acc,Pribula,Cavaliers,Virginia Cavaliers2026-08-29T22:36:44Z2026-08-29T22:36:44Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6014,h_3382,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m17sdgsredkp2hfhde.jpgAug 29, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Beau Pribula (7) pre-snap during the first quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/the-5-for-5-rule-could-change-how-teams-use-freshmen-and-usc-is-already-showing-howSaturday BlitzenThe 5-for-5 rule could change how teams use freshmen, and USC is already showing howLincoln Riley,USC,college football,USC Trojans,Riley,recruiting,Mark Bowman,Luke Wafle,Boobie Feaster,Kayden-Dixon Wyatt,Jonas Williams,Trent Mosley2026-08-29T22:07:10Z2026-08-29T22:07:10Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m17qn7ygegx4hph5bx.jpgAug 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley head coach Lincoln Riley Lincoln Riley Riley enters the field before the game against the San José State Spartans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/usc-and-notre-dame-s-scheduling-choice-created-a-glorified-spring-game-in-week-0Saturday BlitzenUSC and Notre Dame's scheduling choice created a glorified spring game in Week 0Notre,college,conference,state,Notre Dame,football,San Jose State,USC,college football2026-08-29T20:23:32Z2026-08-29T20:23:32Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_307/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m17hsy1xjps70mangp.jpgJul 28, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; USC Football head coach Lincoln Riley speaks during Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/the-monster-big-12-logo-was-the-grossest-part-of-the-tcu-unc-slop-festSaturday BlitzenThe Monster Big 12 logo was the grossest part of the TCU-UNC slop festNorth Carolina,Horned Frogs,UNC,college football,football,fans,big 12,college,TCU2026-08-29T19:59:12Z2026-08-29T19:59:12Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4626,h_2602,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m17d9cd4d39sgk6gdm.jpgAug 29, 2026; Dublin, Co. Dublin, IRL; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes has a discussion with the officiating crew in the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/sonny-dykes-salty-josh-hoover-comments-are-laughable-after-tcu-s-season-openerSaturday BlitzenSonny Dykes' salty Josh Hoover comments are laughable after TCU's season openerfootball,Dykes,college football,Hoover,Horned Frogs,TCU,Josh Hoover,Sonny Dykes2026-08-29T19:35:59Z2026-08-29T19:36:59Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4705,h_2646,x_0,y_178/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m17fj3zgynhabtk67q.jpgJul 8, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; TCU head coach Sonny Dykes speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/4-encouraging-signs-as-bill-belichick-leads-north-carolina-to-win-a-year-after-tcu-blowoutSaturday Blitzen4 encouraging signs as Bill Belichick leads North Carolina to win a year after TCU blowoutTCU,Belichick,Tar Heels,North Carolina,Bill Belichick,Carolina,Jordan Shipp,Xavier Lewis,Melkart Abou Jaoude2026-08-29T19:28:29Z2026-08-29T19:28:29Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3877,h_2180,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m17eq4v60z04ac40ng.jpgAug 29, 2026; Dublin, Co. Dublin, IRL; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Jaylen McGill (27) celebrates with North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Viliami Moala (56) after scoring a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first half at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo-Imagn Images