Major Big Ten Showdown
USC and Oregon prepare for a high-stakes Big Ten clash on September 26.
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Oklahoma State had previously lost to Oregon 69-3 in Eugene during the 2025 season, making Oregon’s subsequent defeat in Stillwater especially notable. The Cowboys entered that game 0-1 after losing to Tulsa 24-10.
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The television network for Georgia-Oklahoma has not yet been finalized; ABC or ESPN will make the selection after the Sept. 19 Week 3 games. Ole Miss-Florida is the other matchup under consideration for the 3:30 p.m. ET window.
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Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor has opened the season with 570 passing yards, seven touchdowns and no interceptions, plus 145 rushing yards and a rushing score. He has completed 67.9% of his passes through two games.
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Texas moved into the No. 1 spot in the AP Poll after rallying to defeat Ohio State, while Alabama climbed two places to No. 10 following its road win over Kentucky.
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South Carolina’s support declined after its 45-9 win over Towson: the Gamecocks received 15 AP votes, down from 19 the previous week, and 23 Coaches’ Poll votes. Mississippi State had 17 AP votes but 20 Coaches’ Poll votes, leaving the teams closely matched in national voter support.
College football's Week 4 matchup between Oregon and USC on September 26 carries major College Sports Central implications for both the Big Ten and College Football Playoff races. Oregon fell to No. 21 after an upset loss to Oklahoma State, while USC rose to No. 12 following a victory over Louisiana. The game kicks off at 4:30 p.m. PT on NBC.
Texas claimed the top spot in the AP Poll after defeating Ohio State, while Alabama climbed to No. 10 following a road win over Kentucky AP Sports. The weekend's other major game features Georgia hosting Oklahoma at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC or ESPN, with the network choice coming after Week 3 games conclude.
Oklahoma State's Stunning Upset Over Previously Dominant Oregon
Oklahoma State's 24-10 loss to Tulsa in Week 1 made their Week 2 performance even more remarkable Sports News Daily. The Cowboys entered Stillwater as heavy underdogs against Oregon, who had demolished Oklahoma State 69-3 in Eugene during the previous season. The upset marks one of college football's biggest early-season surprises and dropped Oregon from title contention into the second tier of teams.
Mississippi State Quarterback's Flawless Start to Season
Kamario Taylor has emerged as one of the nation's most efficient signal-callers through two games SEC Sports Report. The Mississippi State quarterback has thrown for 570 yards with seven touchdowns and zero interceptions while completing 67.9% of his passes. Taylor has also contributed 145 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground, showcasing dual-threat capability that should trouble opposing defenses.
South Carolina Dominates But Remains Overlooked by Voters
South Carolina's 45-9 shellacking of Towson impressed few voters despite the Gamecocks' perfect 2-0 record College Poll Tracker. The team received just 15 AP votes, down from 19 the previous week, and 23 Coaches' Poll votes. Mississippi State, by contrast, sits at 2-0 with 17 AP votes and 20 Coaches' Poll votes, positioning the schools as closely matched in national voter support despite South Carolina's more dominant margin of victory.
Primetime Slots and Network Decisions Still Pending
Texas A&M and LSU earned the SEC's primetime slot at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC SEC Network, but several matchups remain in flux. The Georgia-Oklahoma game will be broadcast at 3:30 p.m. ET, though ABC and ESPN have not yet chosen which network carries it. Ole Miss-Florida sits as the alternative matchup for that time window, with the final decision coming after Week 3 games conclude on September 19.
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