College football scores, live updates and highlights in Week 10

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Miami scrapes out a halftime lead

Half: No. 10 Miami 10, SMU 7

SMU just put on a clinic in how not to manage the end of a half. The Mustangs got the ball back with two minutes left and a chance to potentially take a halftime lead against a top-10 ACC opponent at home. Instead, the Mustangs went three-and-out and had to punt from near their own goal line. That was their first mistake.

Their second was punting to young Miami star Malachi Toney. The freshman phenom immediately made them pay by returning the boot 47 yards all the way to SMU's nine-yard line. At least SMU's defense was up to the task. The Mustangs buckled down and kept Miami out of the end zone, thanks in large part to a bone-crushing hit from linebacker Brandon Miyazono to breakup a pass on third-and-goal.

That meant the 'Canes had to settled for a 22-yard field goal from kicker Carter Davis. Miami has the lead, but given how bad things could have gone for SMU, the Mustangs enter halftime in a good position.

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Clemson battling back

Late 2Q: Clemson 21, Duke 21

Early reports of Clemson's demise were greatly exaggerated. After they fell behind 21-7 in the first quarter, the Tigers have turned things up and just pulled even with Duke thanks to two consecutive scoring drives. They're already up to 132 yards of offense with just under six minutes to go to halftime. Duke, by comparison, managed minus-7 total yards in one second-quarter possession.

Clemson's two drives have covered 75 and 68 yards, respectively. The first ended in a four-yard scoring connection between quarterback Cade Klubnik and the second with a two-yard touchdown rushing from running back Adam Randall.

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Duke taking it to Clemson

End 1Q: Duke 21, Clemson 7

If Clemson was looking to turn a late-season corner and gain momentum towards a decent bowl game -- at the very least -- it's looking like it won't happen in Week 10. The Tigers are getting taken to the cleaners inside their own stadium against Duke. Clemson's defense doesn't have any answers for Duke quarterback Darian Mensah, who is already putting together one of the best performances of his career.

Mensah finished the first quarter with 11 completions on 16 attempts for 176 yards and all three of his team's touchdowns. Wide receiver Cooper Barkate, Mensah's favorite target for a majority of the year, is already up to 97 yards and a touchdown.

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Texas WR Ryan Wingo leaves with injury vs. Vanderbilt

Longhorns' top offensive threat hurts hand

Texas wide receiver Ryan Wingo left the game and walked to the locker room midway through the first quarter with an apparent hand injury, two series after scoring a 75-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage. Wingo led Texas in receiving this season coming in with 29 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns. His catch total matches last fall's number established as a five-star freshman.

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West Virginia jumps out to a 14-7 lead on No. 22 Houston

West Virginia hasn't won since they took down rival Pitt in the Backyard Brawl, but they're causing problems for No. 22 Houston. West Virginia jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first 10 minutes of play on the road before the Cougars finally got things going with a touchdown drive of their own to make it 14-7 late in the first quarter.

The Mountaineers' offense came to life last week when they turned things over to freshman QB Scotty Fox Jr., and he's got the 'Eers rolling once again in Houston. Fox is 4-for-4 for 44 yards passing, but what he's really done is open up their rushing attack, adding 21 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Cyncir Bowers tacked on a second rushing touchdown, and the West Virginia offense is finding its stride in the ground game early. They've got 120 rushing yards already in the first quarter, led by Diore Hubbard's 64 yards on 10 carries, and Houston is going to have to find an adjustment to slow down the Mountaineers ground game. The Cougars' last offensive drive was more of what we expected to see against a West Virginia defense that's been gettable, but after spotting them a two-touchdown lead early, they can't afford to let this continue being a back-and-forth shootout.

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Texas strikes first

Early 1Q: No. 20 Texas 7, No. 9 Vanderbilt 0

Texas' struggling offense needed a quick start, especially to get quarterback Arch Manning -- who cleared concussion protocol just in time for Saturday afternoon -- some momentum in a crucial SEC clash. The Longhorns answered the bell with an explosive touchdown on their first offensive play from scrimmage. Manning tossed a quick screen pass out to Ryan Wingo, who got around the initial defender and then used his speed to race past Vanderbilt's secondary for a 75-yard scoring catch-and-run.

That's the type of explosive pass play that Texas has been missing all season long. Sometimes getting your best athletes out into space works very well.

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The Six Pack: Picks for USC vs. Nebraska, Texas vs. Vanderbilt and Tom Fornelli's lock for Week 10

This column cannot get over the hump. In the early part of the season, The Six Pack was getting killed in its Games of the Week and Lock of the Week, but crushing the other bets. Then came the 0-6 week, and ever since, we've been doing well in the Games of the Week and Lock of the Week, and struggling everywhere else.

I'm sick and tired of putting 3-3 in the results table at the bottom of this column every week when I'm writing it.

We're fighting for our lives out here! And by lives, I mean we're fighting to keep from getting angry emails and direct messages on social media. Trust me, I have seen all your criticism, and I'm working hard to ensure that you can win money without doing any of the work yourself. That's The Tom Fornelli Promise.

The Six Pack: Picks for USC vs. Nebraska, Texas vs. Vanderbilt and Tom Fornelli's lock for Week 10

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College football hot seat rankings: Evaluating the job security of the 126 remaining FBS coaches

Job security in college football has never felt more fragile. As we cross the halfway mark of the 2025 season, the coaching carousel is already spinning at a record-setting pace.

On Sunday, Brian Kelly became the 12th FBS head coach fired this year and the 10th to be let go in-season. That's the most in-season firings before November in the FBS era (since 1978). Among those dismissed, eight were Power Conference head coaches, doubling last year's total of four and nearing the 2022 high of nine.

The pressure is relentless. Administrative decisions are increasingly shaped by the emotional pulse of boosters and fans, whose influence can swing a coach's fate with the outcome of a single game. The volatility is real -- and growing, and the dangers of going "all in" and having that backfire is what cost Kelly and Penn State's James Franklin their jobs.

Just think about how far we've come with Ohio State's Ryan Day. At the start of last season, Day carried a "3" rating in our hot seat rankings -- defined as "pressure is mounting." After a regular-season loss to Michigan and the ensuing drama, that number, had we polled our experts, would have been in the high fours. Day is now untouchable and Ohio State is in the mix for consecutive national championships.

College football hot seat rankings: Evaluating the job security of the 126 remaining FBS coaches

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As the college football coaching carousel spins, the discussion of representation takes a new twist

The 2025 coaching carousel could be a catalyst for change in the racial diversity of major college football's head coaching ranks. This silly season is shaping up to be the wildest ever, with industry sources estimating at least 40 jobs could come open when the dust settles.

Downstream effects on the cycle, which already has seen a slew of some of the biggest buyouts in the sport's history, should open more jobs than usual. But there is uncertainty within the coaching industry about how the national political climate -- where some diversity, equity and inclusion programs were rolled back or outright eliminated in the public and private sectors -- will bleed into college athletics.

Of the 11 jobs currently open, four were held by Black men, putting a serious dent in already paltry numbers. At two of those jobs, Penn State and UCLA, Black interim coaches Tim Skipper and Terry Smith have taken over to finish the season, while LSU has promoted Frank Wilson, who is Black, to interim head coach for remainder of the season. Before Kenni Burns was fired at Kent State in April, 14 of 136 FBS head jobs were held by Black men, according to an NCAA demographics database, while 104 were held by white men and 18 were held by what the NCAA defines as "other."

As college football coaching carousel spins, discussion of representation takes a new twist

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College football Week 10 storylines: Last stand for Texas' hopes? LSU draws most attention for off-field drama

LSU isn't playing this weekend, but the Tigers have overshadowed every game and dominated the college sports conversation with a wild five-day spectacle.

Since the last time our storylines ran (which was a mere seven days ago), LSU has:

Lost, 49-25, to Texas A&M on Saturday which elicited loud "Fire Kelly" chants inside Tiger Stadium and a public rebuke from Louisiana governor Jeff Landry

Fired head coach Brian Kelly after a meeting with AD Scott Woodward went poorly. While negotiations are ongoing, LSU is currently on the hook for a nearly $54 million buyout. Notably, Woodward did not consult with LSU's Board of Supervisors until after he had already started the process of firing Kelly.

Louisiana Gov. Landry said he'd rather let President Donald Trump make the next LSU football hire than the embattled Woodward.

A day after Landry's comments, Woodward was fired.

Off just those five days alone, you could write a book. You can read a lot more about the long-standing history of Louisiana governors being involved in LSU football here.

College football Week 10 storylines: Last stand for Texas' hopes? LSU draws most attention for off-field drama

John Talty

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The latest on Texas QB Arch Manning

It seems like Texas quarterback Arch Manning is good to go for his team's crucial Week 10 game against No. 9 Vanderbilt. Manning, who spent time this week in concussion protocol after exiting Texas' win against Mississippi State, was removed from the Longhorns' player availability report on Friday, signaling that he will at least dress out against the Commodores.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian told ESPN that Manning has not experienced any symptoms this week and will meet with doctors Saturday for a final evaluation before kickoff. Manning was on the field warming up as the Longhorns prepared for their clash against the Commodores.

Prior to exiting the Mississippi State game in overtime, Manning put together one of the best games of his career. He completed 29 of his 46 pass attempts for 346 yards and three touchdowns while helping the Longhorns avoid what would have been a devastating upset loss.

Texas backup Matthew Caldwell looked solid in his limited reps. He threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Emmett Mosley V in overtime that served as the eventual winning score.

Arch Manning injury update: Texas QB (concussion) off player availability report before Vanderbilt showdown

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College football schedule, games 2025: What to watch in Week 10, TV, streaming, Saturday kickoff times

Week 10 of the 2025 season is an important one. It's the last slate of games before the first College Football Playoff rankings are unveiled, providing a glimpse into the selection committee's methodology as it embraces the recent tweaks to the 12-team format.

And, as we saw last season, the expanded field adds plenty of pressure to regular season games. For instance, though USC currently ranks 23rd in the AP Top 25 and Nebraska is unranked -- both are still in the hunt with just two losses thus far.

Each has plenty of work to do, but the door isn't shut yet. A late-season run from either could lead to an at-large spot.

So that same logic, obviously, applies to any team currently ranked inside the top 20. Week 10 is home to three games featuring ranked opponents as the College Football Playoff race starts to heat up.

College football schedule, games 2025: What to watch in Week 10, TV, streaming, Saturday kickoff times

Will Backus

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