Focus on a blurred playoff picture in college football
Commentary notes how elusive focus shapes the playoff race as Ohio State suffers an upset on blocked punts and field goals. It contrasts West Virginia and Alabama wins with turnover-driven momentum, highlighting coaches and players insisting on next-play focus and contagious turnovers fueling Crimson Tide dominance.
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Ohio State
Buckeyes
Penn State
Tyquan Lewis
Alabama
West Virginia
Texas Christian
Crimson Tide
Texas A&m
Dana Holgorsen
Michigan
Nebraska
Clemson
Mississippi
Nick Saban
Jonathan Allen
Allen
Hawkeyes Hope Three Return After Bye Week Before Penn State
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says three linemen could return after the bye week to bolster an offense ranked 113th nationally. Beathard has faced criticism for the unit's struggles, which Ferentz attributes to broader issues beyond the quarterback. The team uses the break to reassess offense, special teams, and defense.
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James Daniels
Ferentz
Hawkeyes
Penn State
Big Ten
C.J. Beathard
Beathard
Liz Martin
the Gazette
Iowa
Kirk Ferentz
North Dakota State
Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City
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