BYU remained unbeaten after defeating Iowa State 41-27. The No. 11-ranked Cougars improved to 8-0 and are still tied atop the Big 12 standings (5-0) with Cincinnati after overcoming a 14-point deficit in the first half.

Saturday features three key SEC matchups and a few more important conference showdowns. Follow along as we track all the action.

Saturday features three key SEC matchups and a few more important conference showdowns. Follow along as we track all the action.

A record-setting coaching carousel has spun us silly. Here's a look at who's next, who's untouchable and who may be prone to the next big momentum swing.

The No. 13 Irish with a 5th straight after starting the year 0-2. USC falls to 5-2. Jayden Maiava throws it desperately down the field and Luke Talich is there to pick it off. That will wrap it in South Bend.

It took Joe Paterno — the winningest Division I coach in college football history — three years to turn a 5-5 team into an unbeaten club that finished the season ranked No. 2 in the nation. Bobby Bowden needed four seasons to turn Florida State from a loser into a legit title contender with an 11-1 season.

Because one thing is clear in the big money era of college football: Coaches can fail, players can't. While universities have no problem throwing millions in buyouts at coaches who can't win, they're increasing performance-based deals for players in case they don't meet expectations.

Cam Cook scored a go-ahead touchdown with 4:29 left and then the Jacksonville State defense ended two drives to secure a 24-21 victory over Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night.