🏆 Stunning CFP sleepers enter the picture

Plus, inside how Texas Tech fans found Colorado’s playbook, and hot seat intel from South Carolina, TCU, and more.

Monday, October 05, 2026 If this email was forwarded to you, please subscribe. College Football Playoff 1 Playoff prediction: Alabama rises after road win, Northwestern enters the bracket Alabama's rout of Miss State has the Crimson Tide looking like a national title contender again, but the bigger story is further down this week's projected College Football Playoff bracket. Three stunning sleepers have played their way into the 12-team field, including one who you'd never expect to see here. PROJECTION FROM ANDY STAPLES → College Football 2 ‘Holy crap’: Texas Tech fans stumbled onto Colorado’s play sheet. Then the Buffs ran it. Pete Nakos has the story of how Texas Tech fans at a hotel bar stumbled upon Colorado's offensive playbook the night before Saturday's game. He also has photos of the play sheet, plus how the fans knew it was real. FULL STORY FROM PETE NAKOS → College Football 3 Hot seat intel: Where things stand at South Carolina, TCU & more The college football coaching carousel has been quiet entering October, but that could change as the month goes on. Pete Nakos has the latest from South Carolina, TCU, Rutgers, Maryland, and more.  INTEL FROM PETE NAKOS → Also Trending 4 Ari Wasserman’s Top 10 rankings: Alabama rises after dominant win over Miss State 5 College GameDay's Week 6 destination revealed 6 WATCH: Harvard completes miracle Hail Mary lateral on final play to stun Colgate 7 Matt Rhule blasts officiating in Nebraska-Maryland game 8 Josh Heupel explains decision to bench Faizon Brandon for George MacIntyre vs. Auburn 9 Dave Portnoy declares Michigan season over after Minnesota loss 10 Jon Sumrall embarrassed by performance in huge loss to Missouri: 'I'm sick to my stomach' Not subscribed? Get On3 | Rivals National + Team All-Access Get The App Unsubscribe Privacy Policy On3.com © 2026 On3 | Rivals. All rights reserved. 2970 Foster Creighton Drive, Nashville, TN 37204