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Delaware at Western Kentucky
Delaware’s October 26 preview says Nick Minicucci returned after missing two games through injury and threw five touchdowns against Missouri State. NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–1 mph, 60–71°F.
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Troy at James Madison
The Sun Belt’s October 26 initial report lists Troy quarterback Goose Crowder probable; James Madison quarterback Tanner Vibabul doubtful. NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–1 mph, 53–65°F.
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Baylor at UCF
Baylor announced October 25 that Dave Aranda was relieved of his duties. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman is interim head coach for the rest of the season. UCF’s October 26 update identifies Keyone Jenkins as the quarterback who threw for 293 yards and accounted for four touchdowns in the win over BYU. This dated performance is separate from Friday’s availability report. Current official report: UCF QB Alonza Barnett III questionable. NWS game-window forecast: wind 10–15 mph, gusts up to 23 mph, 74–78°F.
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Arizona at Texas Tech
ESPN reported October 30 that Texas Tech plans significant snaps for both Thomas Castellanos and Will Hammond against Arizona, with an increased role for Castellanos. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, 56–58°F.
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California at NC State
California used Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele for 37 pass attempts on October 24, after Jackson Brousseau led its previous game. That participation does not confirm the Week 9 starter or availability. NC State announced October 24 that Dave Doeren was relieved of his duties and Todd Goebbel will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season. NWS game-window forecast: wind 8–9 mph, 64–67°F.
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SMU at Syracuse
Syracuse’s October 30 preview describes Steve Angeli’s return as starter against North Carolina. The current ACC report lists Angeli questionable, with Amari Odom and Malachi Nelson out.
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Wisconsin at Iowa
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said October 27 that the plan is to start Hank Brown, with the position evaluated through the week. Iowa also announced running back Kamari Moulton will miss the rest of the season. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 35%, 57–61°F.
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Illinois at Maryland
Illinois’ October 26 preview says Katin Houser will miss an extended period with a broken hand. Michael Clayton II led the passing in the win over Oregon. Maryland will play its first game under interim head coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim. Current official report: Illinois QB Katin Houser doubtful. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5–6 mph, 59–63°F.
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UAB at South Florida
NWS game-window forecast: wind 13–14 mph, gusts up to 22 mph, precipitation chance up to 21%, a thunderstorm chance, 82–85°F.
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Michigan at Rutgers
Michigan’s October 26 notes confirm Tommy Carr made his first career start against Indiana, completing 20 of 32 passes. The reviewed notes do not announce Michigan’s starter against Rutgers. Rutgers used AJ Surace for 18 pass attempts on October 24, after Dylan Lonergan led its previous game. That participation does not confirm the Week 9 starter or availability. Current official report: Rutgers QB Dylan Lonergan out. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, 57–62°F.
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Auburn at Ole Miss
Pete Golding said October 26 that running back Kewan Lacy will miss the Auburn game after dislocating his shoulder against Texas. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, 71–74°F.
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Marshall at Old Dominion
Old Dominion used Jaxon Potter for 34 pass attempts on October 24, after Ryan Huff led its previous game. That participation does not confirm the Week 9 starter or availability. Current official report: Old Dominion QB Quinn Henicle doubtful. NWS game-window forecast: wind 10–12 mph, gusts up to 18 mph, 60–61°F.
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Kansas State at Colorado
Kansas State’s October 30 update says Avery Johnson is out and Jacob Knuth is doubtful with ankle sprains. The reviewed update leaves Blake Barnett and Dillon Duff as possible replacements without naming a starter. Current official report: Colorado QB Julian Lewis out. NWS game-window forecast: wind 3–5 mph, 57–63°F.
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Coastal Carolina at Georgia State
Georgia State’s October 24 recap identifies Ayden Pereira as its passing leader against Arkansas State, following Cameran Brown’s heavier passing workload in the previous game. A Week 9 starter is not confirmed in the reviewed sources. Current official report: Georgia State QB Cameran Brown doubtful. NWS game-window forecast: wind 15 mph, gusts up to 26 mph, 71–73°F.
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UConn at Air Force
Air Force’s October 26 notes say Evan Medders left the Wyoming game injured. Howard Fisher IV then recorded a career-high seven pass attempts. The reviewed notes do not confirm Air Force’s quarterback role against UConn. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, 61–62°F.
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Temple at East Carolina
East Carolina used Mitch Griffis for 26 pass attempts on October 22, after Emory Williams led its previous game. That participation does not confirm the Week 9 starter or availability. NWS game-window forecast: wind 7–10 mph, gusts up to 17 mph, 65–68°F.
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Louisiana Tech at South Alabama
NWS game-window forecast: wind 10 mph, gusts up to 20 mph, precipitation chance up to 22%, a thunderstorm chance, 80–81°F.
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Florida at Georgia
Florida’s October 31 game-day preview says Aaron Philo is set to start against Georgia. The current SEC report lists Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. available. That availability status does not establish workload.
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Arizona State at BYU
Current official report: Arizona State QB Mikey Keene game time decision. NWS game-window forecast: wind 3 mph, precipitation chance up to 29%, a thunderstorm chance, 59–61°F.
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Kansas at TCU
Current official report: Kansas QB Isaiah Marshall game time decision. NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–5 mph, 75°F.
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Minnesota at Indiana
Indiana’s October 26 press conference acknowledges Josh Hoover played hurt at Michigan. Curt Cignetti expects him to be better this week; that expectation is separate from a game-day availability report. Current official report: Minnesota QB Michael Merdinger out. The current official report lists Indiana QB Josh Hoover available. NWS game-window forecast: wind 3–6 mph, 68–70°F.
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Northwestern at Oregon
Dan Lanning said October 26 that Dante Moore is not expected to return this season. Jay Johnson will coordinate Oregon’s offense after Drew Mehringer’s dismissal. The reviewed announcement does not name Oregon’s Week 9 starter. Current official report: Oregon QB Dante Moore out. NWS game-window forecast: wind 1–2 mph, 47–53°F.
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Colorado State at Utah State
Colorado State’s October 30 preview describes Hauss Hejny and K’saan Farrar splitting time. Hejny threw all 31 team pass attempts against San Diego State after Farrar led the previous game; that dated usage does not confirm Saturday’s starter. NWS game-window forecast: wind 3 mph, precipitation chance up to 29%, a thunderstorm chance, 52–57°F.
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Southern Miss at UL Monroe
NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 31%, a thunderstorm chance, 74–76°F.
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New Mexico at San Jose State
San Jose State used Robert McDaniel for 13 pass attempts on October 24, after Daniel Rolovich led its previous game. That participation does not confirm the Week 9 starter or availability. NWS game-window forecast: wind 2–7 mph, 66°F.
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Nevada at UCLA
Nevada’s October 24 recap confirms Luke Duncan made his second start of the season against San José State, throwing 29 passes after AJ Bianco led the prior game. That participation does not confirm Nevada’s starter at UCLA. UCLA’s October 27 preview records Ty Dieffenbach’s second FBS start against Michigan State. That past participation is separate from Saturday’s starting role. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 85%, 68–70°F.
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Oklahoma State at Iowa State
Iowa State’s October 24 recap says Connor Moberly replaced Jaylen Raynor to start the second half at Arizona. The current Big 12 report lists Moberly out; it does not identify Saturday’s starter. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, 58–62°F.
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Clemson at Florida State
NWS game-window forecast: wind 10–15 mph, gusts up to 23 mph, 73–79°F.
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Washington State at San Diego State
Current official report: San Diego State QB Jayden Denegal questionable. NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–5 mph, precipitation chance up to 73%, 67–70°F.
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Mississippi State at Texas
Mississippi State announced October 27 that Kamario Taylor will miss the rest of the 2026 season because a foot injury requires surgery. The statement does not name the starter against Texas. Current official report: Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor out. NWS game-window forecast: wind 0 mph, 70–79°F.
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Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh
Pitt’s October 26 coaching update says Holden Geriner remains its quarterback. Geriner started at Miami and threw for 268 yards; Corey Dailey also played. Current official report: Pittsburgh QB Mason Heintschel out. NWS game-window forecast: wind 2–3 mph, 49–57°F.
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Ohio State at USC
The current Big Ten report lists Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin out. Ohio State’s reviewed October 28 practice update discusses the decision on who will start and does not name his replacement. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 84%, 64–68°F.
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Missouri at Arkansas
ESPN reported October 29 that Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is expected to make his season debut at Arkansas with a handful of carries, without starting. The current SEC report lists Hardy available; that status does not establish workload. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 58%, 64–66°F.
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Washington at Nebraska
Current official report: Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. probable. NWS game-window forecast: wind 6–7 mph, precipitation chance up to 32%, 60–62°F.
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Texas State at Boise State
NWS game-window forecast: wind 1–2 mph, precipitation chance up to 87%, 48–54°F.
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Oregon State at Fresno State
NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–5 mph, precipitation chance up to 81%, a thunderstorm chance, 62–64°F.
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