Ole Miss blew out Tulane and beat LSU, while Louisville's best result besides this week's win was a comeback victory over a flawed but improving Pittsburgh team. The Cardinals also have the weaker loss. Falling to Virginia at home is not the same as losing to Georgia on the road, even if the Virginia defeat was in overtime.

The University of Houston moved into college football’s Top 25 rankings Sunday for the first time in more than three years. Off to a 7-1 start after a 24-16 upset of Arizona State, the Cougars were No. 22 in both the Associated Press rankings and the USA Today Coaches poll.

A look at why LSU football will not be eliminated from College Football Playoff contention regardless of outcome vs Texas A&M this weekend.

PM: LSU Penalty, False Start (Zavion Thomas) to the LSU 17. 3rd & 13 at LSU 22 6:53PM: Marcel Reed pass intercepted A.J. Haulcy return for 25 yds to the LSU 25. 3rd & Goal at LSU 3 6:50PM: Marcel Reed pass complete to Ashton Bethel-Roman for 47 yds to the LSU 4 for a 1ST down.

A look at 10 key topics in college football ahead of Vanderbilt at Texas, Houston's surprise season and a coaching search at LSU

Texas Tech football's buyout to Matt Wells looks less expensive in the current landscape of fired coaches owed staggering sums.

2004: The year when Miles left Oklahoma State for LSU was busy all over the place, also including Saban's exit from LSU for the NFL, Charlie Weis' arrival at Notre Dame from said NFL, Steve Spurrier returning to college at South Carolina and Urban Meyer leaving AP No. 4 Utah for Florida.

LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane left Saturday night's game against Texas A&M with an injury during the third quarter.

Another major head coaching job opens up in college football as LSU fires Brian Kelly midway through his fourth season in Baton Rouge.

Following a 7-0 start that includes a road win over Notre Dame, coach Mike Elko's Aggies are +360 at FanDuel to win the SEC, behind only Alabama at +120. Bama is also +120 at DK, which lists Texas A&M at +400.

USA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg breaks down the latest US LBM Coaches Poll and discusses Miami’s struggles. Sports Pulse