CFB Midseason News

The latest college football news today highlights significant midseason developments across the NCAA, including dramatic shifts in team rankings, standout player performances, major coaching headlines, and the projected matchups that will define Week 8 of the season.​

Midseason Surprises and Top Teams

As the 2025 season hits its midpoint, Indiana has surged to an unexpected No. 3 spot in the rankings while Penn State has dropped out, leading to a midseason coaching change. Ohio State and Texas A&M have been particularly dominant, leading all teams with five midseason All-America selections each—Texas Tech follows closely, boasting one of the nation’s best defenses and four All-America selections.​

Star Players and Award Leaders

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is now the Heisman favorite, posting a remarkable 70.9% completion rate, 18 touchdowns, and only one interception—making him the Power 4 leader in touchdown-to-turnover ratio. Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy and Michigan’s Justice Haynes, both midseason transfers, have had immediate impacts with top-10 rushing stats in yards and touchdowns. Defensively, Texas Tech’s David Bailey leads the nation in sacks and has transformed his team’s defense, which now ranks second in scoring defense at just 12.2 points allowed per game—a striking improvement from last ​

Coaching and Program Highlights

Brent Key of Georgia Tech has been recognized as the top coach so far, revitalizing a struggling program and driving the Yellow Jackets to a 6-0 start with hopes for their first 10-win season since 2014. Indiana also deserves mention, thanks to Coach Curt Cignetti, who has pulled the Hoosiers back into national ​

Upcoming Week 8 Marquee Matchups

Several games highlight a packed Week 8, including:

• No. 1 Ohio State at Wisconsin

• No. 3 Indiana vs. Michigan State

• No. 4 Texas A&M at Arkansas

• No. 5 Ole Miss at No. 9 Georgia

• No. 6 Alabama vs. No. 11 Tennessee​

Georgia Tech, Texas Tech, Oregon, LSU, and Notre Dame all face ranked or conference opponents in crucial matchups that will impact playoff projections.​

Other Notable News

• Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez, a converted quarterback, has become the centerpiece of their elite defense, while Hawaii’s Kansei Matsuzawa remains perfect as a kicker this season with 19 straight made field goals, including multiple 40+ yarders.​

• Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore and Ohio State’s Caleb Downs anchor tough defenses, each racking up key interceptions and tackles.​

These midseason milestones and looming matchups set the stage for a headline-filled second half of the college football season.