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College football's zombie class of 2026 headlines Week 11
In 2026, even the most egregious of mishaps or losses aren't fatal for teams' playoff hopes.

Betting buzz: Unexpected line movement on Indiana puzzles sportsbooks
Wednesday's unexpected rush of bets on Indiana raised some eyebrows at multiple sportsbooks.

Top Headlines
- Surging Wake Forest awards second-year coach Dickert with extension
- Sources: Rivers-to-NC State deal set to be finalized after Friday board meeting
- Sources: Ole Miss RB Lacy to miss rest of season; could return or enter draft
- Source: Florida flip-flops back to Philo as QB starter vs. Kentucky
- Sources: QB Taylor finalizing deal to return to Mississippi State in '27
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Rivers nearing deal?
Thamel: It would be a 'shock' if Philip Rivers isn't hired to coach at NC State


Details on sexual abuse charges
Documents show warnings years ago about NC State trainer
The best of the worst
Toothless Wolverines earn spot in this week's Bottom 10

Army's growing fanbase: A trip to West Point on CFB's most unlikely tailgate


What these teams do best
CFP Top 25: Strengths to know for every ranked team


Top Headlines
- Surging Wake Forest awards second-year coach Dickert with extension
- Sources: Rivers-to-NC State deal set to be finalized after Friday board meeting
- Sources: Ole Miss RB Lacy to miss rest of season; could return or enter draft
- Source: Florida flip-flops back to Philo as QB starter vs. Kentucky
- Sources: QB Taylor finalizing deal to return to Mississippi State in '27
- Atkinson doubtful, Madsen questionable for Oregon State-Boise State tilt
- Northwestern without star QB Aidan Chiles again vs. Ohio State
- Indiana QB Hoover (arm) not on initial Big Ten injury report
- 🏈 CFP 24-team format: What you need to know about the new playoff
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