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The Athletic's college football projection model: Predictions and odds for every Week 6 game Austin Mock gives his model's projections and highlights the best picks for Week 6 of the college football season.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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OCTOBER 6, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

College Football Picks: Cincinnati rooting for Notre Dame Nobody should be rooting harder for Notre Dame the rest of the season than Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mandel's Mailbag: Why does college football hate Cinderella — this year, Cincinnati? Can Scott Frost get a signature win? Why isn't there Playoff buzz for BYU? Could Kentucky be a foregone conclusion for the Sugar Bowl?

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

UMass loses fifth straight to open 2021 season against Toledo Minutemen have the wheels fall off in 2nd quarter as they are yet to win a game this season

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

The Desmond Ridder Factor and an iconic moment: How Cincinnati knocked off Notre Dame in South Bend Cincinnati pulled off the biggest win in program history with an aggressive defense, patient offense and disciplined performance.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cincinnati's best hope for College Football Playoff? A big Notre Dame rebound If Cincinnati wants an invitation to the College Football Playoff, it desperately needs Notre Dame to register as a quality win.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Notebook: Brian Kelly doesn't plan to announce Notre Dame's starting QB before VT game Will Jack Coan, Drew Pyne or Tyler Buchner start at quarterback for Notre Dame on Saturday at Virginia Tech? Brian Kelly already knows the a...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • NDINSIDER.COM

Notre Dame releases depth chart for Virginia Tech game Any changes you’d make?

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Cincinnati proves college football playoff worthy, plus more winners and losers from Week 5 Cincinnati needs to be treated like a true playoff contender after knocking off No. 9 Notre Dame.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Houston Texans 2022 NFL draft target: Liberty QB Malik Willis If the Houston Texans are looking for a first-round quarterback Liberty’s Malik Willis may be the guy in the 2022 NFL draft.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

UAB succumbs to Malik Willis in 36-12 loss to Liberty Former Auburn and current Liberty quarterback Malik Willis put up more than 400 yards of offense against UAB.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • AL.COM

Bearcats troll Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly with his own quote after win: 'Cincinnati is a great place to be' Brian Kelly previously made Cincinnati football a national contender, and the program made sure to remind him of it after its win at Notre D...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Desmond Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati beat No. 9 Notre Dame 24-13

Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score late in the fourth quarter as No. 7 Cincinnati capitalized on its big opportunity and beat No. 9 Notre Dame 24-13 in a...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notre Dame vs. Cincinnati: Fourth-Quarter Analysis Notre Dame had a nice run of 26 consecutive home wins, but all good things must come to an end. It happened Saturday with a 24-13 loss to Ci...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Utah State football report card: Aggies get mostly tough grades in loss to BYU The BYU Cougars beat the Utah State Aggies 34-20 on Friday night in Logan, Utah.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • DESERET.COM

Live updates: Notre Dame football hosts Cincinnati; both teams are in the top 10 The Notre Dame Fighting Irish host the Cincinnati Bearcats on Oct. 2, 2021. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 nationally.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • NDINSIDER.COM

College Gameday picks for Notre Dame-Cincinnati Who you got today?

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Tyler Allgeier, No. 13 BYU run past Utah State 34-20

Tyler Allgeier ran for a career-high 218 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 13 BYU beat Utah State 34-20 on Friday night

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

BYU Cougars vs Utah State football free live stream, score, odds, time, TV channel, how to watch online (10/1/21) The No. 13 BYU Cougars look to continue their strong start to the season when they take on the Utah State Aggies on Friday to help kick off...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • OREGONLIVE.COM

How To Watch and BCJ Staff Predictions: Notre Dame As soon as the dust settled on the Peach Bowl and the sights set on the 2021 Cincinnati Football season, this is the game that everyone circ...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Cincinnati, Even if Perfect, Could Miss the Playoff. Luke Fickell Has Notre Dame First. The seventh-ranked Bearcats play at No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday. A loss would doom whatever shot they have at reaching the College Football...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM