Around CFB: Defense detrimental to USC's chances in Pac-12 title race
With only one conference loss, technically, USC could still be a factor in the Pac-12 championship race, but with that defense, life will be hard for the Trojans. Given their defensive struggles, finishing 7-5 seems more likely for Lincoln Riley's team.
Mandel's Forward Pass: Separating the worrisome from the 'oh well'
Some big-time games are on the immediate horizon following college football's opening weekend of action. The Atheltic's Stewart Mandel dives into the most important storylines for Week Two.
Feldman: 40 college football assistant coaches to watch in 2019
Coaching turnover is inevitable, and the carousel often begins to turn several weeks into the season. The Athletic's Bruce Feldman looks at which coordinators and position coaches could be in line for head coaching positions in the near future.
