Today: Latest on the YouTube TV/Disney dispute, 2025's historic coaching carousel, Week 11 JP Poll, and transfer portal players of the week.

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NCAA FOOTBALL

Can YouTube TV, Disney reach agreement before Week 11 of college football?

The ongoing dispute between YouTube TV and Disney is carrying into Week 11 of college football. ESPN, ABC, and other Disney networks went dark on Google's YouTube TV last week after months of failed negotiations, marking the latest in a string of carriage disputes with major streamers.

More than 20 channels were removed when Disney went dark. At the center of the standoff is the per-subscriber fee YouTube TV would pay Disney for access to its networks. The two sides remain far apart, with YouTube asking for Disney's streaming content to be included on its platform. Disney rejected that proposal and instead offered a deal that would provide some subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ at no extra cost.

The blackout has left millions of viewers scrambling to find ways to watch college football on Disney channels. YouTube TV has about 10 million subscribers and is the country's largest media distributor by engagement. In the meantime, ESPN has been promoting its own streaming app and bundles to help fill the gap.

During Tuesday's Pat McAfee Show, simulcast on both ESPN and YouTube, McAfee unloaded on both sides of the dispute while calling for an end to the stalemate.

"We're all done with it... Stop asking me to go to a website. I don't want to do that. All you're doing is pissing everybody off even more." —Pat McAfee

YouTube TV said in a statement that it wants to "immediately restore the Disney channels that our customers watch while we continue to negotiate," and accused Disney of pushing "costly economic terms that would raise prices on YouTube TV customers."

Which Week 11 games are impacted?

YouTube TV users have already missed early-week MACtion, and multiple G6 games are scheduled for Thursday and Friday night. Furthermore, several marquee games this weekend will be unavailable for YouTube TV subscribers on the Disney family of networks.

No. 7 BYU at No. 8 Texas Tech
No. 5 Georgia at Mississippi State
No. 3 Texas A&M at No. 22 Missouri
LSU at No. 4 Alabama
Syracuse at No. 18 Miami
Wake Forest at No. 14 Virginia
Cal at No. 15 Louisville

Read the full report from Pete Nakos.

COACHING CAROUSEL

Inside the most expensive coaching carousel in college football history

Brian Kelly, James Franklin, Billy Napier, Hugh Freeze

On Sunday, Auburn fired Hugh Freeze, paying more than $15 million to make a change. That once would have ranked among the five biggest buyouts in college football history. Now, it barely cracks the top five of 2025 alone.

Ten weeks into the season, 11 schools have already fired their coaches, including eight in power conferences. Brian Kelly ($53 million), James Franklin ($49 million), and Billy Napier ($21 million) all rank among the highest buyouts ever. The total payout for fired coaches this season sits around $183 million, easily surpassing the 2023 record of $132 million. From 2012 to 2016, coaching severance averaged about $30 million per year. This year's number is six times that, just for head coaches.

So, why is this cycle so active? Industry insiders point to four main factors.

1. Money

The financial stakes of losing are greater than ever. With athlete revenue sharing on the horizon, programs face tighter budgets and cannot afford declining ticket sales, donations, and concessions. "The cost of losing is greater than the price of winning," one athletic director said.

2. Playoffs

The expanded playoff has redefined success. Eight or nine wins and a New Year's Day Bowl no longer cut it. Now, elimination from playoff contention is treated like failure. "No one is just content any longer with going to the Gator Bowl," said one administrator. "You have to make the playoffs."

3. Last year

A slow 2024 carousel helped create a "makeup year" in 2025. Schools that showed patience with coaches such as Sam Pittman and Napier last season have now run out of it. Athletic departments also have more budget flexibility, which accelerated decisions this fall.

4. Age of outrage

Fan impatience, fueled by social media, has changed everything. Even successful coaches like Kelly and Franklin faced chants for their jobs. As Lane Kiffin put it, "Players now are like NFL players with how they are paid. Now I feel like the college coaches are more like NFL coaches where the firings happen quicker."

We've already seen massive extensions this cycle, and more are on the way. On top of that, more big jobs could still come open as well. Florida State, Wisconsin, and Michigan State are among those worth watching down the stretch.

As schools wait on sitting head coaches competing in the postseason, the 2025 coaching carousel could be the busiest and longest ever. Buckle up.

Read Ross Dellenger's full story.

NCAA FOOTBALL

Josh Pate's JP Poll: Week 11 edition

Julian Sayin, Trinidad Chambliss, John Mateer, Arch Manning

With just a few weeks left in the 2025 season, the top tier refuses to budge while everyone else scrambles for position. Ohio State kept the No. 1 spot after a resounding win over Penn State. Indiana stayed at No. 2 with another wire-to-wire performance. Texas A&M and Alabama held their ground after byes. The stretch run features multiple ranked showdowns that will shape conference title races and the Playoff picture.

1. Ohio State (-)

Julian Sayin continues to deal, and the Jeremiah Smith–Carnell Tate pairing looks elite. The Buckeyes overwhelmed Penn State in Columbus and have yet to show a real weakness. Between the defense's consistency and Sayin's efficiency, Ohio State's balance separates it from the pack entering Week 11.

2. Indiana (-)

Fernando Mendoza's growth has mirrored the Hoosiers' rise. Indiana cruised past Maryland to remain unbeaten, powered by a defense allowing just 10.8 points per game. This group's physicality and discipline continue to define one of the nation's most complete résumés.

3. Texas A&M (-)

A&M's bye week came at a perfect time after the emotional win at LSU. The Aggies are the SEC's lone unbeaten and firmly in the Playoff conversation. With quarterback Connor Weigman healthy and the defensive front fresh, they'll look to make another statement against Missouri.

4. Alabama (-)

The Crimson Tide's resurgence remains one of the season's biggest stories. Ty Simpson has played like a Heisman contender, and Alabama's defense continues to improve. Nick Saban's team has momentum and a chance to solidify its case when LSU visits Tuscaloosa this weekend.

Biggest rise: Texas (+3)

Now up to No. 8 in the JP Poll, Texas jumped back into the Top 10 after a dominant win over Vanderbilt. Arch Manning threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns, and the Longhorns' offense is peaking at the right time. A bye precedes a huge test against Georgia.

Biggest slide: Miami (-4)

Miami fell to No. 13 after an overtime loss at SMU that exposed some key issues. The Hurricanes remain talented but inconsistent, and their ACC title hopes are starting to slip away.

See the full JP Poll Top 20 rankings.

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Transfer portal impact players of Week 10

In the new era of college football, the transfer portal has become a key part of roster construction. Each week, On3 highlights the top 10 transfer portal impact players based on performance. Here are the standouts from Week 10.

1. Oklahoma K Tate Sandell

Oklahoma kicker and UTSA transfer Tate Sandell was perfect on all four field goal attempts, connecting from 55, 51, 40, and 55 yards. The 55-yarders tied his career long and matched the longest makes in Neyland Stadium history. Sandell tied an FBS single-game record with three field goals of at least 50 yards and became one of only two Oklahoma kickers ever to do so in one game. He's also the first kicker nationally since 2021 with three 50-plus-yard field goals in a single contest.

2. Duke QB Darian Mensah

Tulane transfer Darian Mensah delivered a historic performance as Duke earned its first win at Clemson since 1980. Mensah threw for 361 yards and a career-best four touchdowns on 27-of-41 passing. He led a late comeback, guiding a 94-yard game-winning drive after the Blue Devils trailed 45-38 in the fourth quarter.

3. Virginia QB Chandler Morris

Virginia extended its winning streak to seven games behind the play of TCU transfer Chandler Morris. He completed 24 of 36 passes for 262 yards in the victory over Cal, helping the Cavaliers reach 8-1 for the first time since 1990. His efficient passing opened up the ground game, allowing J'Mari Taylor to rush for 105 yards and two scores.

4. Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy

Missouri transfer Kewan Lacy provided the spark Ole Miss needed, breaking free for a 54-yard touchdown run and finishing with 167 yards on 24 carries. Lacy now has 863 rushing yards this season and an SEC-high 13 touchdown runs.

5. Utah RB Wayshawn Parker

Washington State transfer Wayshawn Parker rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown as Utah piled up 480 total yards in a rout of Cincinnati. It marked his second straight 100-yard game, giving him 607 rushing yards with three games left.

See the full top 10 ranking.

TRIVIA

Now here's a guy...

Below, you'll find 3 facts about a random college football player. You'll try to guess who the player is based on the facts. Let's go.

I was a five-star safety recruit coming out of high school and chose Florida State over programs like Florida, Oklahoma, and Michigan.
During my time at FSU, I earned one of the most prestigious academic honors in the world, the Rhodes Scholarship, and even flew from my interview to make kickoff against Maryland.
After football, I became a neurosurgeon and have served as a voice for student-athletes balancing academics and athletics.

Answer at the bottom.

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