College Football Rivalries Heat Up Amid Scandals and Injuries

As rivalry week approaches, teams grapple with coaching scandals, key player injuries, and high-stakes games that could determine their postseason fate.

Michigan's head coach, Jim Harbaugh, will not be on the sidelines for the upcoming game against Ohio State due to a three-game suspension levied by the Big Ten over an alleged sign-stealing operation.
Florida State's star quarterback, Jordan Travis, is out for the season due to a left leg injury, leaving the team's fate in the hands of fourth-year junior Tate Rodemaker.
Despite the scandal surrounding Michigan's football team, former Michigan running back Chris Howard insists that the team's accomplishments should not be tarnished, as the players put in the work and executed their game plans.
Ryan Day, Ohio State's coach, could potentially face backlash and job insecurity if Ohio State loses the upcoming game against Michigan, marking a third consecutive loss to the team.
Key games this week include No. 12 Ole Miss at Mississippi State, No. 17 Iowa at Nebraska, No. 16 Oregon State at No. 6 Oregon, No. 2 Ohio State at No. 3 Michigan, No. 8 Alabama at Auburn, Washington State at No. 4 Washington, No. 5 Florida State at Florida, and No. 1 Georgia at Georgia Tech.