USA TODAY's Paul Myerberg's weekly re-rank of all 136 teams in FBS showed as much. Only three teams in strong consideration for the playoffs dropped in his ranking after Saturday's game, while two - arguably the most important two in these parts - jumped up.

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For the first time in his four-year college career, Indiana football receiver Elijah Sarratt did not record a catch in limited action Saturday vs. Maryland.

The race for college football’s conference titles takes on a new importance in the era of an expanded playoff.

Penn State was stopped on fourth-and-3 for no gain on the next play after Allar exited.

Fisher is currently working as an analyst for ACC Network, and last coached in 2023 as head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies. Fisher won a National Championship in 2013 with the Seminoles, defeating Auburn 34-31 in the final BCS National Championship Game.

It was a grand night for the Owls, who needed all 10 rounds to knock out Texas-El Paso, 33-20, at Fifth Third Stadium.

Roman Hemby. Penn State fans should remember the 6-0, 210-pound Hemby from his days at Maryland. The senior running back made 38 career starts for the Terps from 2022 through 2024. Hemby is now part of a Hoosiers rush attack that averages 245.7 yards per game, the fifth-best total in FBS. Three IU runners have at least 50 rushes.

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