Weekly recaps
Every FBS team, every Monday. Per-team recap of the weekend's results — what GIE saw, what happened, what changed.
Sep 7, 2026
- San José State: 2026 Week 3 recap San José State sits at 121st overall with a 1–1 record after an opening-week road win at Eastern Michigan. GIE's rating hasn't budged since last week—they remain at –15.7—which suggests the road victory against a peer-level opponent…
- San Diego State: 2026 Week 3 recap San Diego State sits at 65th nationally with a 1–0 record after demolishing Portland State 53–20 in Week 1, though GIE's rating held steady at 0.7, suggesting the model views that margin as expected rather than transformative. The Aztecs'…
- Sam Houston: 2026 Week 3 recap Sam Houston sits at 0–1 after dropping a 24–21 road decision to Troy in Week 1, holding a rating of –26 and ranking 134th per GIE. The Bearkats haven't moved in the model's assessment week-to-week, suggesting the loss aligned with…
- Sacramento State: 2026 Week 3 recap Sacramento State sits at 1–1 after a dominant Week 1 shutout of Mississippi Valley State, but the Hornets haven't budged in GIE's ratings—holding steady at –23.4 and ranked 131st. That stagnation masks an uncomfortable truth: the blowout…
- SMU: 2026 Week 3 recap SMU sits at No. 25 with a rating of 12.1 heading into Week 1 play, which means the Mustangs' schedule hasn't yet begun. GIE projects them for 8.4 expected wins and gives them an 11% shot at the playoff and a 12% chance to win the…
- Rutgers: 2026 Week 3 recap Rutgers sits at No. 61 overall after an opening-week loss to Massachusetts at home, 37–21. The rating hasn't budged since that result, which GIE pegged as roughly expected for a team of this caliber—not a catastrophic collapse, but a…
- Rice: 2026 Week 3 recap Rice sits at 120th in GIE ratings after a dominant 31–3 win over Houston Christian in Week 1, though the rating held steady heading into this week—a signal the model views that result within expected parameters for the Owls' talent level.…
- Purdue: 2026 Week 3 recap Purdue sits at 1–0 after dismantling Indiana State 44–19 in Week 1, but GIE's rating remains flat at −2.2, placing them 78th nationally. That disconnect matters: the blowout win masks underlying inefficiency. Their red-zone TD rate of…
- Pittsburgh: 2026 Week 3 recap Pittsburgh sits at 40th overall with a 6.2 rating after a dominant 59–14 home win over Miami (OH) in Week 1—but the rating hasn't budged since, suggesting GIE views that blowout as par for the course rather than a breakthrough. The…
- Penn State: 2026 Week 3 recap Penn State sits at 17th overall with a 1–0 record after dismantling Marshall 45–0 in Week 1, though GIE's rating held flat at 16.2 despite the dominant performance. The shutout speaks to defensive execution, but the red-zone TD rate of…
- Oregon State: 2026 Week 3 recap Oregon State sits at 0–1 after dropping Week 1 to Houston 33–20, and GIE has the Beavers holding steady at rank 89 with a rating of –5.6. The offensive struggles are real: red-zone TD rate of 19% and third-down conversion at 37% tell the…
- Oregon: 2026 Week 3 recap Oregon sits at No. 2 in the GIE ratings after a 34–27 home win over Boise State in Week 1, though the rating held steady at 29.2—the model sees the victory as baseline execution rather than a breakthrough moment. The red zone tells part…
- Ole Miss: 2026 Week 3 recap Ole Miss opened the season with a 41-38 home win over Louisville and remains undefeated at 1-0, holding a rating of 16.5 that ranks them 16th nationally. The narrow victory hints at underlying inefficiency—a red-zone TD rate of just 16.5%…
- Old Dominion: 2026 Week 3 recap Old Dominion sits at 1–0 after dispatching Norfolk State 31–10 in Week 1, though GIE's rating of –6.9 reflects a program still operating well below the FBS median. The Monarchs' efficiency metrics reveal structural weaknesses: a red-zone…
- Oklahoma State: 2026 Week 3 recap Oklahoma State sits at 0–1 after a 24–10 loss to Tulsa in Week 1, and the rating holds steady at 6.9 according to GIE. The Cowboy offense has work to do: a red-zone TD rate of just 9.6% and third-down conversion rate of 34.3% explain why…
- Oklahoma: 2026 Week 3 recap Oklahoma sits at No. 11 with a 1–0 record and a rating of 18.8, unchanged from last week despite the dominant 51–0 win over UTEP in Week 1. The shutout was comprehensive, but the situational numbers reveal some churn: a red-zone touchdown…
- Ohio State: 2026 Week 3 recap Ohio State sits atop the rankings with a 1–0 record and a rating of 32.7, though that baseline hasn't budged since Week 1—the Ball State demolition (56–3) set a high bar that subsequent play has merely held steady. The Buckeyes' red-zone…
- Ohio: 2026 Week 3 recap Ohio sits at 0–1 after a Week 1 road loss to Nebraska that revealed early-season execution problems. The Bobcats managed only 21 points against a dominant opponent, and the rating hasn't budged at –11.8—GIE sees the defeat as consistent…
- Notre Dame: 2026 Week 3 recap Notre Dame sits at No. 3 nationally with a 26.5 rating after dispatching Wisconsin 41–13 in Week 1. The Irish haven't budged in GIE's view—the rating held steady—but the dominance of that opener speaks for itself. Third-down conversion…
- Northwestern: 2026 Week 3 recap Northwestern opened with a 34-18 win over South Dakota State, landing at No. 49 overall with a 5.1 rating. The Wildcats haven't budged in GIE's assessment week-to-week, which suggests the model views that opener as baseline-confirming…
- Northern Illinois: 2026 Week 3 recap Northern Illinois sits at 0–1 after a shutout loss to Iowa in Week 1, with GIE holding the Huskies at a rating of –17.2 and ranked 123rd nationally. The rating has held flat week-to-week, signaling no meaningful recovery in the interim.…
- North Texas: 2026 Week 3 recap North Texas enters week three still seeking its first win after a brutal 52–16 road loss to Indiana in week one. The Mean Green's rating holds steady at –11.6, ranking 105th nationally—a position that reflects an offense struggling to…
- North Dakota State: 2026 Week 3 recap North Dakota State remains undefeated at 2–0 after dismantling Jacksonville State 33–7 in Week 1, but GIE isn't convinced yet—the Bison sit at rank 75 with a rating of –1.8, unchanged from last week. That red-zone TD rate of 18% is the…
- North Carolina: 2026 Week 3 recap North Carolina opened the season with a road upset over TCU, claiming a 15-10 victory in Week 1—a result that GIE values at a 3.5 rating, placing the Tar Heels at 56th nationally. The rating held flat week-over-week, suggesting the model…
- New Mexico State: 2026 Week 3 recap New Mexico State sits at 1–1 after a dominant 51–14 win over Mercyhurst in Week 1, though GIE hasn't budged the needle—the Aggies remain ranked 125th nationally with a rating of –18.5. The blowout masked some underlying efficiency issues:…
- New Mexico: 2026 Week 3 recap New Mexico sits at 68th in GIE's rankings after a dominant Week 1 home win over Central Michigan (38–7), though the model projects just 7.7 expected wins for the season. The Lobos have a 1–0 record, but those numbers hint at a team that's…
- Nevada: 2026 Week 3 recap Nevada sits at 108th in GIE's ratings after a dominant 49–14 win over Western Kentucky in Week 1, but the rating hasn't budged since—a sign the model views that result as baseline rather than transformative. The Wolf Pack's red-zone…
- Nebraska: 2026 Week 3 recap Nebraska sits at No. 33 with a 1–0 record and a rating of 9.3 after a dominant 49–21 win over Ohio in Week 1. The Cornhuskers haven't budged in the model despite the convincing victory—a sign that GIE saw the result coming. The real…
- Navy: 2026 Week 3 recap Navy sits at 64th overall with a 1-0 record after dismantling Towson 42–15 in Week 1, though GIE's rating hasn't budged from 1.2—a sign the model views that result as expected rather than impressive. The offense showed some teeth early,…
- NC State: 2026 Week 3 recap NC State sits at 43rd overall with a 5.7 rating after dropping its season opener to Virginia, 34–8. The Wolfpack haven't budged in GIE's assessment week-to-week, which reflects a clear problem: a red-zone touchdown rate of just 23% tells…
- Missouri State: 2026 Week 3 recap Missouri State sits at 0–1 after being shutout 50–0 by Texas A&M in Week 1, holding a rating of −19.1 and ranking 126th nationally. That result hasn't budged the model's assessment, which pegged the Bears as a long shot from the jump. The…
- Missouri: 2026 Week 3 recap Missouri sits at No. 19 after dismantling Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54–14 in Week 1, though the rating hasn't budged since—a sign that GIE views the blowout as exactly what was expected. The Tigers' red-zone efficiency is a concern: they're…
- Mississippi State: 2026 Week 3 recap Mississippi State sits at 52nd overall with a 4.8 rating after a dominant Week 1 win over UL Monroe, though the needle hasn't moved since—the rating held flat heading into this week. The Bulldogs' red-zone efficiency tells the real story:…
- Minnesota: 2026 Week 3 recap Minnesota sits at 40th overall with a 6.2 rating after dismantling Eastern Illinois 59–7 in Week 1, though GIE has held the rating flat since then. The lopsided win masks some underlying concerns: a red-zone TD rate of 13% and third-down…
- Middle Tennessee: 2026 Week 3 recap Middle Tennessee sits at 1–0 after a dominant 38–14 win over Murray State in Week 1, though GIE's rating hasn't budged—the model sees the victory as expected rather than transformative. The Blue Raiders rank 135th nationally at –26.5, a…
- Michigan State: 2026 Week 3 recap Michigan State sits at 62nd overall with a 1–0 record after dispatching Toledo 30–20 in Week 1, though GIE's rating hasn't budged since the preseason—a sign the model views that win as baseline expectation rather than revelation. The…
- Michigan: 2026 Week 3 recap Michigan scraped past Western Michigan 13–12 in Week 1, a narrow home victory that offered little reassurance about the offense's efficiency. The Wolverines' red-zone touchdown rate of 16% underscores the problem: they're moving the ball…
- Miami (OH): 2026 Week 3 recap Miami (OH) sits at 0–1 after a brutal 59–14 road loss to Pittsburgh in Week 1, holding a rating of –4 and ranking 85th per GIE. The rating hasn't budged week-over-week, a concerning sign given the Redhawks face an immediate test at home…
- Miami: 2026 Week 3 recap Miami sits at No. 7 nationally after dismantling Stanford 45–6 in Week 1, a statement opener that left the rating unchanged at 22. The Hurricanes are 1–0 and projecting toward 9.6 wins on the season, with a 66% chance of making the…
- Memphis: 2026 Week 3 recap Memphis sits at 2–0 with a 42–24 Week 1 win over Arkansas State, but GIE's rating hasn't budged—the model holds them at 67th nationally with a 0.3 rating, suggesting the Tigers haven't impressed on the underlying metrics yet. The film…
- Massachusetts: 2026 Week 3 recap Massachusetts sits at 1–0 after a stunning 37–21 road win at Rutgers in Week 1, though GIE's rating has held flat at –32.9, keeping them ranked 138th. The model isn't sold on the upset—a red-zone TD rate of just 13% suggests the Minutemen…
- Maryland: 2026 Week 3 recap Maryland sits at 47th nationally after a dominant 62–0 win over Hampton in Week 1, though GIE hasn't budged the rating—a sign the model views the blowout as baseline expectation rather than revelation. The Terps head to UConn this week…
- Marshall: 2026 Week 3 recap Marshall sits at 0–1 and rated 98th nationally after a shutout loss to Penn State in Week 1. The Thundering Herd haven't moved in GIE's estimation—the rating remains flat—which suggests the model saw the outcome as predictable rather than…
- Louisville: 2026 Week 3 recap Louisville remains ranked 27th with a 11.1 rating after dropping their Week 1 opener to Ole Miss, 41–38. That loss stings partly because the Cards converted just 15% of red-zone trips into touchdowns—efficiency that tight would've changed…
- Louisiana Tech: 2026 Week 3 recap Louisiana Tech sits at 1–0 after demolishing Northwestern State 80–6 in Week 1, but the rating hasn't budged: they're holding steady at –9.1 and ranked 99th per GIE. That lopsided win came against a vastly inferior opponent, so the model…
- Louisiana: 2026 Week 3 recap Louisiana opened with a dominant 38–7 win over Lamar, but the rating hasn't budged—GIE still pegs them at 102nd nationally with a -10.6 mark. That's the real story: one big result against a weak opponent doesn't shift the model's view of…
- Liberty: 2026 Week 3 recap Liberty sits at 88th overall with a 0–1 record after dropping their opener to James Madison, 20–13. The rating hasn't budged since—GIE sees them as a 6-win team in a league-wide sense. The red-zone TD rate of 15% tells the real story;…
- LSU: 2026 Week 3 recap LSU sits at No. 10 with a 1–0 record and a rating of 20.4 following a dominant 51–10 home win over Clemson in Week 1. The Tigers haven't budged in GIE's view since that opener, suggesting the blowout confirmed what the model already…
- Kentucky: 2026 Week 3 recap Kentucky sits at 47th overall after a dominant 45–13 win over Youngstown State, though the rating holds steady at 5.2. The blowout margin masks some underlying efficiency concerns: a red-zone TD rate of 23% and third-down conversion rate…
- Kent State: 2026 Week 3 recap Kent State sits at 0–1 after a Week 1 blowout loss to South Carolina, with no movement in GIE's rating at –22.4 (129th nationally). The 57–0 defeat exposed fundamental offensive struggles: a 13% red-zone touchdown rate and just 31%…
- Kennesaw State: 2026 Week 3 recap Kennesaw State sits at 1–0 after demolishing West Georgia 47–0 in Week 1, but GIE's rating hasn't budged—a -12.9 that keeps them ranked 113th nationally. The shutout masks some underlying inefficiency: a red-zone TD rate of just 14%…
- Kansas State: 2026 Week 3 recap Kansas State sits at No. 34 overall with a 1–0 record after dismantling Nicholls 71–3 in Week 1, though that dominant showing hasn't budged the model's rating—it remains at 9.2. The lopsided victory masks some underlying concerns: the…
- Kansas: 2026 Week 3 recap Kansas sits at 58th nationally after a dominant 51–6 win over Long Island University in Week 1, though GIE's rating holds steady at 3.3—no movement despite the blowout. The model's cautious view reflects real constraints: a red-zone…
- James Madison: 2026 Week 3 recap James Madison sits at 1–0 after a 20–13 Week 1 win over Liberty, holding a rating of –0.9 and ranked 70th by GIE. The rating hasn't budged week-over-week, reflecting a Dukes offense still finding its rhythm: a red-zone touchdown rate of…
- Jacksonville State: 2026 Week 3 recap Jacksonville State remains ranked 95th by GIE after a flat week that saw no movement in its rating despite the 1–1 record. The Gamecocks' dominant 49–7 win over Eastern Kentucky offered little predictive signal for where this team truly…
- Iowa State: 2026 Week 3 recap Iowa State sits at 1–0 after dismantling Southeast Missouri State 38–10 in Week 1, though GIE's rating remains flat at –0.4, placing them 69th nationally. The blowout victory over an FCS opponent hasn't moved the needle much—the model is…
- Iowa: 2026 Week 3 recap Iowa sits at 22nd in GIE's ratings after a dominant 40–0 shutout of Northern Illinois in Week 1, though the model hasn't budged the rating since—holding at 14.6 points. The Hawkeyes face Iowa State this weekend in a rivalry game that…
- Indiana: 2026 Week 3 recap Indiana sits fifth overall with a pristine 1-0 record and a GIE rating of 25.8, unchanged from last week despite the dominant 52-16 home win over North Texas in Week 1. The lopsided victory masks some underlying concerns: a red-zone TD…
- Illinois: 2026 Week 3 recap Illinois opened with a convincing 42–23 home win over UAB, establishing early momentum in a season where the model projects 7.5 expected wins. The Illini sit at No. 28 overall with a 1–0 record, though their rating hasn't budged…
- Idaho: 2026 Week 3 recap Idaho sits at 0–2 after a 38–34 road loss to Cal Poly in Week 1, and the early returns from GIE suggest the Vandals face an uphill climb to bowl eligibility. The model projects 4.6 expected wins for the season and assigns nearly zero…
- Houston: 2026 Week 3 recap Houston sits at 38th overall after a 33–20 home win over Oregon State in Week 1, but the rating hasn't budged—GIE sees the Cougars holding steady at 7.4. The offense has clear execution problems: a red-zone TD rate of just 15% and…
- Hawai'i: 2026 Week 3 recap Hawai'i sits at 0–2 with a rating of –2.6, ranking 83rd nationally. The Rainbow Warriors' season opener against UNLV exposed significant offensive inefficiency: they managed just 6 points at home in a 21–6 loss, a result that hasn't moved…
- Georgia Tech: 2026 Week 3 recap Georgia Tech remains ranked 42nd after a brutal Week 1 home loss to Colorado (14–13) that stalled any momentum heading into this week. The rating held steady at 5.9, suggesting GIE saw the defeat as confirmatory rather than a shock—a…
- Georgia State: 2026 Week 3 recap Georgia State sits at 1–0 after a dominant 59–10 Week 1 win over North Carolina A&T, though GIE's rating remains flat at –29.3, placing them 137th nationally. The lopsided scoreline masks some underlying concerns: a red-zone touchdown…
- Georgia Southern: 2026 Week 3 recap Georgia Southern opened 2026 at 1–0 after dismantling Charleston Southern 31–0, but the rating hasn't budged: GIE still slots the Eagles at 103rd nationally with a –10.8 rating. That stasis is the story—a dominant win over a…
- Georgia: 2026 Week 3 recap Georgia enters Week 3 undefeated and ranked fourth overall, though the rating held flat week-to-week after the 63-3 demolition of Tennessee State. That lopsided result masks some operational concerns: red-zone efficiency at 21% suggests…
- Fresno State: 2026 Week 3 recap Fresno State remains ranked 73rd by GIE after absorbing a 39–0 road loss to USC in Week 1—a result that left the rating unchanged at –1.4, reflecting pre-game expectations in a matchup between the Pac-12's elite and a rebuilding Group of…
- Florida State: 2026 Week 3 recap Florida State sits at No. 35 overall with a 1–0 record after dispatching New Mexico State 34–17 in Week 1, though GIE's rating hasn't budged—it remains 9.1. The Seminoles' red-zone efficiency tells a cautionary tale: they converted…
- Florida International: 2026 Week 3 recap Florida International sits at 0–1 after a Week 1 loss to South USF, dropping 19–9 on the road. GIE's rating remains unchanged at –14.5, ranking the Panthers 115th nationally, with a projected path to around 5 wins this season. The offense…
- Florida Atlantic: 2026 Week 3 recap Florida Atlantic sits at 0–1 after a brutal 66–21 road loss to Florida in Week 1, and GIE's rating hasn't budged: they remain at –6.1, ranked 91st. The margin reveals a team that couldn't execute when it mattered—their red-zone touchdown…
- Florida: 2026 Week 3 recap Florida sits at No. 20 nationally after a dominant 66–21 Week 1 victory over Florida Atlantic, though GIE's rating hasn't budged—a reminder that one blowout win against a Group of Five opponent carries limited predictive weight. The…
- Eastern Michigan: 2026 Week 3 recap Eastern Michigan sits at 1–1 after a Week 1 home win over Sacramento State, though GIE's rating remains flat at –16.1, placing them 122nd nationally. The Eagles' offensive efficiency tells the real story: a third-down conversion rate of…
- East Carolina: 2026 Week 3 recap East Carolina sits at 79th overall with a 0–1 record after a 48–10 loss to Alabama in Week 1—a deficit that hasn't budged the needle on GIE's rating, holding steady at −2.3. The disparity tells the story: the Pirates managed just a 15%…
- Duke: 2026 Week 3 recap Duke sits at No. 44 overall after opening with a 17–3 win over Tulane, though GIE's rating hasn't budged—still 5.6—suggesting the model views the performance as baseline rather than breakout. The real story: a red-zone TD rate of 16%…
- Delaware: 2026 Week 3 recap Delaware sits at 113th overall after a dominant 42–7 win over Merrimack in Week 1, though GIE's rating remains flat at –12.9, suggesting the model views that opener as noise against a weak opponent. The Fightin' Blue Hens face a massive…
- Colorado State: 2026 Week 3 recap Colorado State sits at 1–0 after a dominant 35–13 win over Wyoming in Week 1, though GIE's rating remains flat at –11.6, placing them 105th nationally. The Rams' red-zone efficiency—a concerning 21%—suggests they're leaving points on the…
- Colorado: 2026 Week 3 recap Colorado sits at No. 65 overall after a 1–0 start, though the rating has held steady following a tight Week 1 road win at Georgia Tech (14–13). The Buffaloes are projected to win around 4 games this season, and GIE gives them virtually no…
- Coastal Carolina: 2026 Week 3 recap Coastal Carolina enters Week 3 ranked 117th by GIE after a season-opening loss to West Virginia, 31–24. The rating held flat week-over-week, suggesting the offense showed enough competence to avoid further decline despite the defeat.…
- Clemson: 2026 Week 3 recap Clemson sits at No. 23 nationally after absorbing a 51–10 road loss to LSU in Week 1—a blowout that left the rating unchanged at 13.1 and the outlook grim. The Tigers are 0–1 heading into a home matchup against Georgia Southern, a spot…
- Cincinnati: 2026 Week 3 recap Cincinnati opened with a 34–15 win over Boston College and holds steady at rank 59 overall. GIE's rating hasn't shifted—the Bearcats remain at a 3, suggesting the opener, while decisive, landed within pre-season expectations. The red-zone…
- Charlotte: 2026 Week 3 recap Charlotte's 0–1 start leaves them firmly in GIE's basement at rank 132, with a rating of –24.1 after absorbing a 43–41 home loss to The Citadel in Week 1. The narrow defeat exposed a deeper structural problem: a red-zone touchdown rate of…
- Central Michigan: 2026 Week 3 recap Central Michigan sits at 0–1 with a rating of –15.1 after a lopsided Week 1 loss to New Mexico (38–7), and that damage hasn't budged GIE's assessment heading into Week 3. The Chippewas managed only a 12% red-zone touchdown rate in that…
- California: 2026 Week 3 recap California sits at 59th overall after dropping its season opener to UCLA 45–24 at home in Week 1. The rating held steady week-over-week, suggesting GIE saw little to adjust: the loss itself was the story, not a surprise. Red-zone…
- Buffalo: 2026 Week 3 recap Buffalo sits at 1–0 after scraping past UAlbany 21–17 in Week 1, but the narrow margin hints at deeper concerns. GIE rates the Bulls at –12.7, ranking them 111th nationally—a rating that hasn't budged week-to-week, suggesting the model…
- Bowling Green: 2026 Week 3 recap Bowling Green sits at 0–1 after falling to Tarleton State 20–13 in Week 1, and the rating hasn't budged since. GIE has them at 118th overall with an expected-wins projection of 3.9, reflecting a roster unlikely to string together many…
- Boston College: 2026 Week 3 recap Boston College sits at 82nd in GIE's ratings after dropping Week 1 to Cincinnati, 34–15. The Eagles' offensive execution has been a problem: their red-zone touchdown rate sits at just 12.5%, while third-down conversion efficiency of 35.5%…
- Boise State: 2026 Week 3 recap Boise State remains ranked 49th after dropping its Week 1 opener at Oregon, 34–27, with no movement in the model's rating. The Broncos' red-zone efficiency is a legitimate concern—converting just 16% of trips into touchdowns—but their…
- Baylor: 2026 Week 3 recap Baylor sits at 53rd overall after a one-point road loss to Auburn in Week 1—a heartbreaker that kept the rating flat at 3.8. The Bears are expected to win roughly 4.5 games this season, and their path to the playoff is essentially closed.…
- Ball State: 2026 Week 3 recap Ball State sits at 0–1 after a 56–3 road loss to Ohio State in Week 1—a result that left the Cardinals' rating essentially flat at –25.1, ranking 133rd nationally. The margin tells you everything: this was a mismatch between…
- BYU: 2026 Week 3 recap BYU sits at 21st in GIE's rankings with a 1–0 record after a dominant 63–7 win over Utah Tech in Week 1. The rating hasn't budged—14.9 stays 14.9—which signals the model sees the blowout as expected rather than revelatory. Red-zone…
- Auburn: 2026 Week 3 recap Auburn sits at No. 26 after a narrow 17–16 home win over Baylor in Week 1—a one-point escape that masks some underlying offensive inefficiency. The Tigers' rating held steady this week at 11.5, suggesting GIE views that squeaker as fairly…
- Army: 2026 Week 3 recap Army sits at 81st overall after a dominant 59–3 home win over Bryant in Week 1—a statement of offensive firepower that masks deeper concerns. The rating hasn't budged since that blowout, a sign GIE sees the competition level as a poor…
- Arkansas State: 2026 Week 3 recap Arkansas State sits at 0–1 after falling to Memphis 42–24 in Week 1, and GIE's rating has held flat at –11.6, placing the Red Wolves at 105th nationally. The blowout loss exposed depth issues: a red-zone TD rate of just 12% and third-down…
- Arkansas: 2026 Week 3 recap Arkansas sits at No. 44 in GIE's ratings after a convincing 31–14 home win over North Alabama in Week 1, though the rating held steady heading into Week 2—a sign the model saw the opener as largely what was expected. The Razorbacks'…
- Arizona State: 2026 Week 3 recap Arizona State sits at 51st in the latest GIE ratings with a 1–0 record, though the model hasn't budged since last week—a signal that the Morgan State blowout (70–7) didn't meaningfully shift expectations. That stagnation makes sense: FCS…
- Arizona: 2026 Week 3 recap Arizona sits at No. 31 with a 1–0 record after a dominant 35–7 home win over Northern Arizona in Week 1. The rating held steady at 9.5 despite the convincing victory, suggesting GIE viewed the opponent matchup as expected rather than…
- App State: 2026 Week 3 recap App State sits at 111th in GIE's ratings after a dominant 55–3 win over Maine in Week 1, though the rating hasn't budged since—a sign the model saw that performance as fairly predictable. The Mountaineers' offense has executed in the red…
- Alabama: 2026 Week 3 recap Alabama sits at No. 13 after a dominant 48–10 win over East Carolina in Week 1, though GIE's rating hasn't budged from 17.6—a sign the model saw the result as expected rather than revelatory. The Crimson Tide's red-zone efficiency tells a…
- Akron: 2026 Week 3 recap Akron sits at 0–1 after a 38–16 loss to Wake Forest in Week 1, holding a rating of –22.9 and ranking 130th nationally. The Zips haven't moved in GIE's assessment since that defeat, suggesting consistency rather than collapse. The…
- Air Force: 2026 Week 3 recap Air Force sits at 1–0 after a dominant 34–0 shutout of Duquesne in Week 1, though GIE's rating hasn't budged, holding steady at –3.2 and ranking them 84th nationally. The blowout win masks some offensive inefficiency: a red-zone TD rate…
May 9, 2026
- San José State: 2025 Week 16 recap San José State sits at 3–9 with a rating of –14.3, ranked 118th by GIE. The Spartans' most recent outing was a lopsided 41–14 home loss to Fresno State in Week 14, a result that underscores the offensive and defensive struggles that have…
- San Diego State: 2025 Week 16 recap San Diego State sits at No. 43 overall with a 9–4 record and a GIE rating of 6.7. The Aztecs took a loss to New Mexico last week, falling 23–17 on the road in Week 14—a result that underscores the tightness of the Pac-12 middle tier. That…
- Sam Houston: 2025 Week 16 recap Sam Houston sits at 2–10 after a 56–16 home loss to Florida International in Week 14, a result that underscores the Bearkats' struggles this season. The team's GIE rating of –27.8 places them at 135th nationally, reflecting a roster that…
- Sacramento State: 2025 Week 16 recap Sacramento State sits at 7–5 after dropping a road contest to UC Davis, 31–27, in Week 13. The Hornets have now completed their regular season without a playoff projection available, leaving their postseason standing uncertain. With the…
- SMU: 2025 Week 16 recap SMU sits at No. 23 with a 9–4 record after a 38–35 road loss to California in Week 14. The defeat marked a step backward for a team that had been competitive in the ACC, and the Mustangs' rating of 13.4 reflects the sting of that close…
- Rutgers: 2025 Week 16 recap Rutgers sits at No. 72 in GIE's ratings after a 5–7 season that included a narrow home loss to Penn State (36–40) in Week 14. The Scarlet Knights have been unable to string together consistent wins in Big Ten play, and their current…
- Rice: 2025 Week 16 recap Rice sits at 5–8 after a brutal 52–3 road loss to South Florida in Week 14, a result that crystallized the Owls' offensive struggles down the stretch. The 49-point margin underscores how far the gap has widened between Rice and the AAC's…
- Purdue: 2025 Week 16 recap Purdue sits at 2–10 after a 56–3 home loss to Indiana in Week 14, a result that underscores the widening gap between the Boilermakers and their Big Ten peers. The 53-point margin reflects more than a single bad day; GIE's rating of –6.1…
- Pittsburgh: 2025 Week 16 recap Pittsburgh sits at No. 36 overall with an 8–5 record and a GIE rating of 8.4. Last week's 38–7 home loss to Miami was a decisive statement about where the Panthers stand—not competitive in a must-win spot. That margin suggests structural…
- Penn State: 2025 Week 16 recap Penn State sits at No. 15 in GIE's ratings after a 7–6 season that included a road win over Rutgers last week, 40–36. The Nittany Lions have held steady in the model's assessment, maintaining a 18.1 rating through a campaign marked by…
- Oregon State: 2025 Week 16 recap Oregon State sits at 2–10 after a 32–8 road loss to Washington State in Week 14, dropping the Beavers to a rating of –15.9 and a ranking of 126th nationally. The blowout defeat underscores a season defined by offensive struggles and…
- Oregon: 2025 Week 16 recap Oregon sits at No. 4 in GIE's ratings after a 26–14 road win at Washington in Week 14, improving to 13–2 on the season. The Ducks' 25.9 rating reflects their position among the nation's elite, though the two-score victory over a…
- Ole Miss: 2025 Week 16 recap Ole Miss sits at No. 7 in GIE's rankings after a dominant 38–19 road win over Mississippi State in Week 14, improving to 13–2 on the season. The Rebels' rating of 24 reflects a program operating at an elite level—they've won decisively…
- Old Dominion: 2025 Week 16 recap Old Dominion sits at 10–3 with a 5.9 rating and rank 49 overall after dismantling Georgia State 27–10 in Week 14. The Monarchs have built a solid season in the Sun Belt, turning in a convincing home victory that underscored their ability…
- Oklahoma State: 2025 Week 16 recap Oklahoma State sits at 1–11 after dropping a 20–13 home decision to Iowa State in Week 14, a result that reflects the program's broader struggles this season. The Cowboys' current rating of –15.1 places them 121st nationally, signaling…
- Oklahoma: 2025 Week 16 recap Oklahoma sits at 14th in the latest GIE rankings with a 10–3 record and a rating of 18.3. The Sooners' most recent outing was a defensive grind against LSU two weeks back, a 17–13 home win that underscored their ability to win tight…
- Ohio State: 2025 Week 16 recap Ohio State sits at No. 2 in GIE's ratings (30.1) with a 12-2 record, but last week's 13-10 home loss to Indiana stung. The upset marked a significant stumble for a team that had been operating at the top tier of the model's rankings. That…
- Ohio: 2025 Week 16 recap Ohio sits at 9–4 after a 31–26 road win at Buffalo in Week 14, holding a rating of –4 and ranking 84th according to GIE. The Bobcats' victory over a bowl-eligible opponent gives them a legitimate claim to tournament consideration, though…
- Notre Dame: 2025 Week 16 recap Notre Dame sits at No. 5 in GIE's rankings with a 10–2 record and a 24.4 rating heading into Week 16. The Irish dominated Stanford 49–20 in their most recent outing, a statement of offensive efficiency that underscored their credentials…
- Northwestern: 2025 Week 16 recap Northwestern sits at No. 51 in GIE's current ratings after a 20–13 road loss to Illinois in Week 14, dropping to 7–6 on the season. The defeat underscores the Wildcats' struggle to close out competitive games—a pattern that's defined…
- Northern Illinois: 2025 Week 16 recap Northern Illinois sits at 3–9 after dropping a close one to Kent State 35–31 at home in Week 14. The Huskies, rated at –16.7 by GIE and ranked 128th nationally, have struggled to find consistent footing this season. That loss to a…
- North Texas: 2025 Week 16 recap North Texas sits at 22nd overall with a 12–2 record and a rating of 13.8, but last week's 34–21 loss to Tulane stung. The Mean Green came in as the away team and couldn't generate enough offense when it mattered, falling short in a…
- North Dakota State: 2025 Week 16 recap North Dakota State's 12–1 regular season came to an abrupt halt in Week 15 with a one-point home loss to Illinois State, a result that fundamentally reshapes their postseason picture. The Bison had built one of the nation's strongest…
- North Carolina: 2025 Week 16 recap North Carolina sits at 4–8 after a 42–19 road loss to NC State in Week 14, a result that underscores the Tar Heels' struggles this season. The team's GIE rating of –6.6 places them at 91st nationally—a reflection of inconsistency on both…
- New Mexico State: 2025 Week 16 recap New Mexico State sits at 4–8 after dropping a home contest to Middle Tennessee 31–24 in Week 14, leaving the Aggies ranked 123rd by GIE with a rating of −15.5. The loss underscored a season-long struggle to close out games; New Mexico…
- New Mexico: 2025 Week 16 recap New Mexico sits at 9–4 with a rating of 0.9, ranked 73rd by GIE. The Lobos' most recent action came in Week 14, a 23–17 home win over San Diego State that kept their season on track. That victory underscored their ability to grind out…
- Nevada: 2025 Week 16 recap Nevada sits at 3–9 after a 42–17 home loss to UNLV in Week 14, a result that underscores the Wolf Pack's struggles this season. The team's current GIE rating of –13.4 places them at 116th nationally, reflecting a roster that has…
- Nebraska: 2025 Week 16 recap Nebraska sits at 46th overall with a 7–6 record and a GIE rating of 6.2. Last week's 40–16 home loss to Iowa was a decisive setback that underscored the Cornhuskers' defensive vulnerabilities late in the season. The margin—24…
- Navy: 2025 Week 16 recap Navy sits at 46th overall with an 11–2 record after a narrow 17–16 home victory over Army in Week 16. The one-point win underscores the Midshipmen's ability to grind out results in tight spots, though the razor-thin margin suggests…
- NC State: 2025 Week 16 recap NC State sits at 55th overall with a 4.8 rating after an 8–5 season. The Wolfpack dominated North Carolina 42–19 in Week 14, a decisive home victory that underscored their ability to control games against ACC competition. That win capped…
- Missouri State: 2025 Week 16 recap Missouri State sits at 7–6 after dropping a 42–30 home decision to Louisiana Tech in Week 14. The Bears rank 108th per GIE with a rating of –10.7, a position that reflects inconsistency across a season spent competing in Conference USA's…
- Missouri: 2025 Week 16 recap Missouri sits at No. 21 in GIE's ratings after a convincing 31–17 road win at Arkansas in Week 14. The Tigers' 8–5 record reflects a team that's found some consistency down the stretch, and that victory over a divisional opponent signals…
- Mississippi State: 2025 Week 16 recap Mississippi State sits at 58th overall with a 4.1 rating and a 5–8 record heading into Week 16. The Bulldogs absorbed a 38–19 home loss to Ole Miss in Week 14, a result that underscored the offensive struggles that have defined their…
- Minnesota: 2025 Week 16 recap Minnesota sits at 70th overall with an 8–5 record after a decisive 17–7 win over Wisconsin in Week 14. The Gophers controlled that matchup defensively, holding the Badgers to a single touchdown and establishing dominance in a rivalry game…
- Middle Tennessee: 2025 Week 16 recap Middle Tennessee sits at 3–9 after a 31–24 road win over New Mexico State in Week 14, a result that halted a rough stretch but didn't fundamentally alter the trajectory. The Blue Raiders hold a rating of –16 and rank 127th per GIE,…
- Michigan State: 2025 Week 16 recap Michigan State sits at 4–8 after a 38–28 home win over Maryland in Week 14, a result that halted a stretch of difficult competition. The Spartans' current rating of –3.4 places them 82nd nationally, reflecting a roster still searching for…
- Michigan: 2025 Week 16 recap Michigan sits at No. 25 in the latest GIE ratings after a 27–9 home loss to Ohio State in Week 14—a decisive defeat that underscored the gap between the Wolverines and their conference rival. At 9–4, Michigan has work to do to salvage…
- Miami (OH): 2025 Week 16 recap Miami (OH) sits at 7–7 after dropping a road contest to Western Michigan, 23–13, in Week 15. The RedHawks' rating stands at –3.4, placing them 82nd in GIE's assessment—a position that reflects a season caught between competitiveness and…
- Miami: 2025 Week 16 recap Miami sits at No. 9 nationally with a 13–3 record and a GIE rating of 20.7. The Hurricanes dismantled Pittsburgh 38–7 on the road in Week 14, a dominant performance that underscored their offensive firepower and defensive discipline. That…
- Memphis: 2025 Week 16 recap Memphis sits at 8–5 after dropping a home game to Navy 28–17 in Week 14, a result that underscores the Tigers' inconsistency this season. The loss marked a setback for a team hovering around a 7.6 rating and ranked 39th by GIE—competitive…
- Massachusetts: 2025 Week 16 recap Massachusetts sits at 0–12 after a 45–14 loss to Bowling Green in Week 14, holding a rating of –36.6 and ranking 136th in GIE. The blowout defeat underscored the depth of the Minutemen's offensive and defensive struggles this season. With…
- Maryland: 2025 Week 16 recap Maryland sits at 4–8 after a 38–28 road loss to Michigan State in Week 14, holding a 0.6 rating and ranking 75th in GIE's assessment. The defeat underscored the Terrapins' offensive struggles—they've been unable to consistently move the…
- Marshall: 2025 Week 16 recap Marshall sits at 5–7 after a 24–19 home loss to Georgia Southern in Week 14, dropping the Thundering Herd to a GIE rating of –4.5 and a ranking of 86th nationally. The defeat underscored persistent offensive struggles—Marshall managed…
- Louisville: 2025 Week 16 recap Louisville sits at No. 25 in GIE's ratings after a dominant 41–0 shutout of Kentucky in Week 14—a statement of defensive control that underscores the Cardinals' 9–4 record. The rating of 12.4 reflects a team that's solidified its bowl…
- Louisiana Tech: 2025 Week 16 recap Louisiana Tech sits at 8–5 after a convincing 42–30 road win over Missouri State in Week 14, holding a rating of –1.3 and ranking 77th per GIE. The Bulldogs demonstrated offensive firepower in that victory, outscoring a Sun Belt opponent…
- Louisiana: 2025 Week 16 recap Louisiana sits at 105th overall in GIE's ratings after a 6–7 season that included a Week 14 home win over UL Monroe, 30–27. The Ragin' Cajuns have largely treaded water in the Sun Belt, neither building momentum nor collapsing entirely.…
- Liberty: 2025 Week 16 recap Liberty sits at 4–8 after a 48–42 home loss to Kennesaw State in Week 14, a result that underscored the Flames' struggles down the stretch. The rating stands at –9, placing them 102nd nationally—a reflection of inconsistency that's…
- LSU: 2025 Week 16 recap LSU sits at No. 32 overall with a 7–6 record after dropping a 17–13 road decision to Oklahoma in Week 14. The loss underscores a season marked by inconsistency: the Tigers have struggled to close games and generate offensive momentum when…
- Kentucky: 2025 Week 16 recap Kentucky sits at 5–7 after a shutout loss to Louisville in Week 14, a 41–0 defeat that underscores the Wildcats' struggles down the stretch. The team's current GIE rating of 1.8 places them 66th nationally—a position that reflects…
- Kent State: 2025 Week 16 recap Kent State sits at 5–7 after a 35–31 road win over Northern Illinois in Week 14, a result that briefly interrupted a difficult stretch. The Golden Flashes carry a GIE rating of –19.3, ranking 130th nationally—a position that reflects…
- Kennesaw State: 2025 Week 16 recap Kennesaw State sits at No. 89 overall with a 10–4 record after a road win over Jacksonville State last week, 19–15. The Owls' rating stands at –5.4, positioning them solidly in the middle tier of FBS competition. That defensive grind in…
- Kansas State: 2025 Week 16 recap Kansas State sits at 6–6 after a 24–14 home win over Colorado in Week 14, a result that steadied the ship for a team treading water in the middle of the Big 12. The Wildcats' current GIE rating of 7 places them at 42nd…
- Kansas: 2025 Week 16 recap Kansas sits at 5–7 after falling to Utah 31–21 at home in Week 14, a loss that underscores the Jayhawks' inconsistency down the stretch. The model rates them at 4.1, placing them 58th nationally—a squad capable of competitive moments but…
- James Madison: 2025 Week 16 recap James Madison sits at 12–2 and holds a 12.3 rating in GIE's current standings, good for 27th overall. The Dukes dominated Troy 31–14 at home last week, a convincing performance that underscored their offensive efficiency in the Sun Belt.…
- Jacksonville State: 2025 Week 16 recap Jacksonville State sits at a rating of -6.7 and ranks 92nd nationally after a 9–5 season that took a hit last week. The Gamecocks fell at home to Kennesaw State 19–15 in Week 15, a loss that underscored offensive inconsistency down the…
- Iowa State: 2025 Week 16 recap Iowa State sits at No. 33 overall with an 8–4 record after a 20–13 road win over Oklahoma State in Week 14. The Cyclones' 9.9 rating reflects a team that's found its footing in Big 12 play, grinding out wins in the trenches rather than…
- Iowa: 2025 Week 16 recap Iowa sits at No. 12 in GIE's ratings after a dominant 40–16 road win over Nebraska in Week 14, a performance that underscored the Hawkeyes' defensive identity and offensive efficiency. The 9–4 record reflects a team that's navigated Big…
- Indiana: 2025 Week 16 recap Indiana remains undefeated at 16–0 and holds the top rating at 32.4 according to GIE, a position cemented by last week's road victory over Ohio State. The Hoosiers' 13–10 win in Columbus was a defensive statement—low-scoring, controlled,…
- Illinois: 2025 Week 16 recap Illinois sits at 24th in GIE's ratings (12.9) after a 9–4 regular season that included a 20–13 home win over Northwestern in Week 14. The Illini have built a respectable campaign in the Big Ten, though they're operating in that middle…
- Idaho: 2025 Week 16 recap Idaho sits at 4–8 after a 37–16 home loss to Idaho State in Week 13, a result that underscored the Vandals' offensive struggles down the stretch. The 21-point margin represents the kind of decisive defeat that typically signals a team…
- Houston: 2025 Week 16 recap Houston sits at 40th in the model's rankings with a 7.4 rating after a 10–3 season that included a road win over Baylor in Week 14. That 31–24 victory kept the Cougars' postseason hopes alive in a competitive Big 12 landscape. The model…
- Hawai'i: 2025 Week 16 recap Hawai'i sits at 9–4 with a rating of 1.7, holding rank 68 in GIE's assessment. The Rainbow Warriors dominated Wyoming 27–7 in Week 14, a decisive home win that underscored their ability to control games against Mountain West competition.…
- Georgia Tech: 2025 Week 16 recap Georgia Tech sits at 9–4 with a rating of 9.3, holding rank 35 in GIE's assessment. The Yellow Jackets' most recent outing was a home loss to Georgia in Week 14, falling 16–9 in a defensive struggle that left points on the table. That…
- Georgia State: 2025 Week 16 recap Georgia State sits at 1–11 after dropping a 27–10 road decision to Old Dominion in Week 14, with a current GIE rating of –24.5 (133rd nationally). The Panthers have struggled to generate offensive momentum all season, and that weakness…
- Georgia Southern: 2025 Week 16 recap Georgia Southern sits at 7–6 after a 24–19 road win over Marshall in Week 14, holding a rating of –9.4 and ranking 103rd in GIE. The Eagles picked up a crucial victory in a tight contest, showcasing enough defensive discipline to hold the…
- Georgia: 2025 Week 16 recap Georgia sits at No. 6 overall after dismantling Alabama 28–7 on the road in Week 15, a statement that the Bulldogs' defense remains among the nation's most suffocating units. At 12–2, they've cemented themselves as a top-tier program,…
- Fresno State: 2025 Week 16 recap Fresno State sits at 9–4 with a 1.8 rating and rank 66 overall after dismantling San José State 41–14 in Week 14. The Bulldogs have built a solid mid-tier profile through late November, mixing wins against weaker competition with enough…
- Florida State: 2025 Week 16 recap Florida State sits at 41st overall with a 5–7 record and a GIE rating of 7.2 heading into Week 16. The Seminoles' most recent outing, a 40–21 loss to Florida in Week 14, underscores the gap between where they are and where they need to…
- Florida International: 2025 Week 16 recap Florida International sits at 7–6 after a dominant 56–16 road win over Sam Houston in Week 14, a result that underscores the Panthers' capacity to impose their will when clicking. The team holds a rating of –10.5 and ranks 107th according…
- Florida Atlantic: 2025 Week 16 recap Florida Atlantic sits at 4–8 after a brutal 42–3 home loss to East Carolina in Week 14, a result that underscores just how far the Owls have fallen this season. GIE rates them at –8.7, placing them 98th nationally—a reflection of a roster…
- Florida: 2025 Week 16 recap Florida sits at 63rd overall with a 4–8 record after dismantling Florida State 40–21 in Week 14. That win offered a rare bright spot in an otherwise difficult season, though the Gators remain well outside playoff consideration. GIE's…
- Eastern Michigan: 2025 Week 16 recap Eastern Michigan sits at 4–8 after a 31–21 loss to Western Michigan in Week 14, dropping the Eagles to a rating of –14.7 and a ranking of 119th. The in-state rivalry defeat underscored what's been a difficult season: the offense generated…
- East Carolina: 2025 Week 16 recap East Carolina sits at 38th in the GIE ratings with a 9–4 record, riding momentum from a dominant 42–3 road win over Florida Atlantic in Week 14. The Pirates' defense was suffocating that day, and the offensive efficiency was sharp—the…
- Duke: 2025 Week 16 recap Duke sits at 44th overall after a 27-20 road win at Virginia in Week 15, improving to 9-5 on the season. The victory keeps the Blue Devils in solid position with a 6.6 rating per GIE, though the ACC's compressed late-season schedule means…
- Delaware: 2025 Week 16 recap Delaware sits at 7–6 after a dominant 61–31 home win over UTEP in Week 14, a result that underscored the Fightin' Blue Hens' capacity to execute when the matchup favors them. The victory kept the program competitive in Conference USA's…
- Colorado State: 2025 Week 16 recap Colorado State sits at 2–10 after a 42–21 home loss to Air Force in Week 14, a result that underscores the Rams' struggles this season. The team's GIE rating of –15.6 places them at 124th nationally, reflecting a roster that has…
- Colorado: 2025 Week 16 recap Colorado sits at 3–9 after dropping a 24–14 road decision to Kansas State in Week 14, a result that reflects the Buffaloes' struggles throughout the season. GIE's current rating of –8.3 places them at 96th nationally, underscoring a…
- Coastal Carolina: 2025 Week 16 recap Coastal Carolina sits at 6–7 after a brutal 59–10 home loss to James Madison in Week 14, a result that underscores just how far the Chanticleers have fallen this season. GIE rates them at –15.1, ranking them 121st nationally—a position…
- Clemson: 2025 Week 16 recap Clemson sits at No. 34 overall with a 7–6 record after a convincing 28–14 road win over South Carolina in Week 14. The Tigers' rating of 9.5 reflects a team that's found some stability late in the season, though the path to postseason…
- Cincinnati: 2025 Week 16 recap Cincinnati sits at 7–6 after a lopsided 45–23 loss to TCU in Week 14, a result that underscores the Bearcats' inconsistency down the stretch. GIE rates them at 4.5, placing them 56th nationally—a middle-tier squad that has struggled to…
- Charlotte: 2025 Week 16 recap Charlotte sits at 1–11 with a rating of –26.7, firmly planted at 134th in GIE's rankings. The 49ers' season took another turn for the worse last week, absorbing a shutout loss at Tulane (0–27) that underscored the gap between this team…
- Central Michigan: 2025 Week 16 recap Central Michigan sits at 7–6 after a lopsided 21–3 loss to Toledo in Week 14, a result that underscores the Chippewas' struggles down the stretch. The 18-point defeat at home represents the kind of defensive collapse that has plagued them…
- California: 2025 Week 16 recap California sits at 80th overall with a 7–6 record after a 38–35 home win over SMU in Week 14. The victory showed resilience in a tight contest, though the narrow margin underscores the team's inconsistency this season. At a GIE rating of…
- Buffalo: 2025 Week 16 recap Buffalo sits at 5–7 after a 31–26 home loss to Ohio in Week 14, dropping the Bulls to a GIE rating of –7.5 and a ranking of 95th nationally. The defeat underscored persistent offensive inconsistency; Buffalo managed 26 points at home but…
- Bowling Green: 2025 Week 16 recap Bowling Green sits at 4–8 after a dominant road win at Massachusetts in Week 14, routing the Minutemen 45–14 to snap a rough stretch. That victory lifted the Falcons' rating to –12.6, good for 113th nationally—a meaningful statement in a…
- Boston College: 2025 Week 16 recap Boston College sits at 2–10 after a 34–12 road win over Syracuse in Week 14, a result that offered a rare bright spot in an otherwise difficult season. The Eagles' current GIE rating of –8.5 places them 97th nationally, reflecting the…
- Boise State: 2025 Week 16 recap Boise State sits at No. 64 overall with a 9–5 record after a convincing 38–21 home win over UNLV in Week 15. The Broncos controlled that matchup decisively, a bright spot in what's been a mixed Pac-12 campaign. GIE rates them at 3.1,…
- Baylor: 2025 Week 16 recap Baylor sits at 5–7 after dropping a 31–24 home decision to Houston in Week 14, a loss that underscores the Bears' struggle to close out competitive games. The model rates them at 1.4, placing them 71st nationally—a position that reflects…
- Ball State: 2025 Week 16 recap Ball State sits at 4–8 after a 45–24 road loss to Miami (OH) in Week 14, holding a rating of –23 and ranking 132nd per GIE. The Cardinals have spent the season struggling to generate consistent offensive production and defensive stops,…
- BYU: 2025 Week 16 recap BYU sits at No. 18 with a 12–2 record after a rough road loss to Texas Tech, 34–7, in Week 15. The lopsided defeat marks a significant stumble for a team that had been competing at a high level through most of the season. The model rates…
- Auburn: 2025 Week 16 recap Auburn sits at 5–7 after a 27–20 home loss to Alabama in Week 14, dropping them to No. 29 in GIE's current ratings with a 11.6 mark. The Iron Bowl defeat underscored the gap between the two programs—Auburn couldn't sustain offensive…
- Army: 2025 Week 16 recap Army sits at 7–6 after a heartbreaking 17–16 loss to Navy in Week 16, dropping them to a GIE rating of 0.8 and a ranking of 74th. The one-point defeat marks a brutal finish to what had been a competitive stretch, leaving the Black Knights…
- Arkansas State: 2025 Week 16 recap Arkansas State sits at 7–6 after a 30–29 road win over App State in Week 14—a tight result that underscores the Red Wolves' competitive standing in the Sun Belt middle class. GIE rates them at –8.8, ranking them 100th nationally, a…
- Arkansas: 2025 Week 16 recap Arkansas sits at 2–10 after a 31–17 home loss to Missouri in Week 14, with a GIE rating of 5.1 that places them 53rd nationally. The Razorbacks have struggled to generate consistent offensive production and defensive stops, leaving them…
- Arizona State: 2025 Week 16 recap Arizona State sits at No. 60 overall with a 3.9 rating and an 8–5 record heading into Week 16. The Sun Devils took a 23–7 loss at home to Arizona in Week 14, a result that underscores the competitive gap between the two programs right…
- Arizona: 2025 Week 16 recap Arizona sits at No. 28 in GIE's ratings after a convincing 23–7 win over Arizona State in Week 14. The Wildcats' 9–4 record reflects a team that's steadied itself in Big 12 play, and that rivalry victory underscored their ability to…
- App State: 2025 Week 16 recap App State sits at 5–8 after a one-point home loss to Arkansas State in Week 14, dropping them to 111th in GIE's ratings. The Mountaineers have struggled to find consistency in Sun Belt play, and that narrow defeat to a divisional rival…
- Alabama: 2025 Week 16 recap Alabama sits at No. 20 in GIE's ratings after a 28–7 home loss to Georgia in Week 15—a decisive defeat that underscored the gap between the Crimson Tide and the SEC's elite. The 21-point margin represents a significant setback for a team…
- Akron: 2025 Week 16 recap Akron sits at 5–7 after a 19–16 road win over Bowling Green in Week 13, a result that marked one of the few bright spots in an otherwise difficult season. The Zips hold a GIE rating of –13.9, placing them 117th nationally—a reflection of…
- Air Force: 2025 Week 16 recap Air Force sits at rank 80 with a 4–8 record after a decisive 42–21 road win over Colorado State in Week 14. That victory marked a significant bright spot in an otherwise difficult season, showing the Falcons can execute at scale when the…