- Week 1 matchup Saturday on FS1: Nebraska (Matt Rhule entering Year 4) hosts Ohio in a notable early-season game.
- Nebraska replaces transfer Dylan Raiola with dual‑threat QB Anthony Colandrea (big 2025 numbers at UNLV); Ohio promoted defensive boss John Hauser to head coach after a bowl win.
- Nebraska is the favorite to win and start 1-0, but Ohio’s experienced defense — and familiarity with Colandrea — could keep it close and cover the spread.
The news, distilled into what matters.
- Indiana returns as the defending national champs after a perfect 16-0 season under Curt Cignetti — an easy conversation starter.
- Big turnover for both teams: IU lost Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and several draftees and will start TCU transfer QB Josh Hoover; North Texas lost its coach and many players and named Tayven Jackson the Week 1 starter.
- Rare Week 1 meeting of two 10+ win teams on FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff — a high-profile matchup that’s drawing extra attention (and betting interest).
- The White House has been quietly vetting possible replacements for Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg — no decision yet and officials deny a removal is underway, but it suggests possible more Pentagon shakeups.
- The Defense Department has unusually high turnover lately, with recent resignations including the Army and Navy secretaries, raising questions about leadership stability.
- Friction over the six‑month Iran war and worries about dwindling munitions stocks have put pressure on Feinberg, who’s pushed contractors to speed production and faces scrutiny over past ties to private equity firm Cerberus.
- The UN General Assembly endorsed the Equal Earth map, which shows continents in truer proportions — Africa is about 14 times the size of Greenland.
- The resolution passed overwhelmingly (164 in favor), with only the U.S. voting against and six countries abstaining; it encourages but does not ban the Mercator map.
- Advocates say the change matters for education and media because maps shape how we see the world and could correct long-standing distortion.
- The Rams are the Super Bowl favorite after adding pass-rusher Myles Garrett and seeing Aaron Donald return — bettors have rapidly moved their odds.
- Defending champion Seahawks aren’t getting much futures money after losing key pieces like RB Kenneth Walker III, even though they remain near the top of the odds board.
- Sportsbooks report surprising action and big bets — heavy regional money on long-shot Raiders and individual wagers like a $27,000 futures bet on Seattle.
- Alex Palou has already clinched the 2026 title and the season finale is Sunday at scenic Laguna Seca — the famous Corkscrew is being named for Alex Zanardi and Palou will run a tribute paint scheme.
- A tight fight for second in the standings: Christian Lundgaard leads with Kyle Kirkwood and Pato O’Ward (who swept Milwaukee last weekend) hot on his heels.
- Big 2027 shake-up in the paddock — Scott Dixon is leaving Chip Ganassi for Arrow McLaren, Felix Rosenqvist is also moving to McLaren, and several driver seats remain unsettled.
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