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Last updated: September 20, 2026, 10:02 PM ET

College Football: Week 3 Chaos Reshapes the Top 25

Ole Miss climbed to No. 4 in the latest AP Top 25 after its statement win over LSU, while the Tigers slid to 10th as the SEC placed a staggering 10 teams in the rankings. The Rebels' victory capped a cathartic weekend in Oxford, where Lane Kiffin's return to The Grove delivered an epic scene 293 days in the making. Week 3 also produced its share of mayhem, from Ole Miss's revenge to an inexplicable NC State fumble, as the best of the weekend unfolded across the country. Bill Connelly took stock of the remaining unbeatens, ranking the undefeated teams from Georgia and Indiana down to App State and UMass. With the playoff picture already taking shape, the SEC is taking over the top of the projected CFP top, and the Week 3 AP poll reaction examines what comes next for each ranked team.

Alabama and Kentucky Deliver SEC Statement Wins

No. 10 Alabama spotted Florida State a 21-6 lead before flipping the script, racking up 615 yards in a 50-36 comeback victory that erased a 15-point deficit. Kentucky, meanwhile, stunned No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 for Mark Stoops' program's first road win of this kind, as Kenny Minchey threw two touchdown passes and CJ Baxter added two scoring runs. Across the Atlantic, Wembley hosted its first American college football game, with Arizona State beating Kansas, though the rabid college football fans in attendance left questions about whether the experiment truly landed.

UFC 331: Van Retains, Tsarukyan Shines

Joshua Van retained his flyweight title with a commanding decision over Alexandre Pantoja, cementing his place atop the division. Arman Tsarukyan and Van stole the show with emphatic statements, prompting debate over whether we are living in the greatest lightweight era ever assembled. With the card in the books, attention turns to as the fights that should be next for Van, Tsarukyan and the other UFC 331 stars come into focus.

WNBA: Miles Makes History

Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's record for points by a rookie in a single season, a milestone that reshapes the conversation around this year's rookie class. The achievement lands amid a broader debate over eligibility rules, as Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA bid has sparked legal arguments over whether his self-declared gender identity makes him eligible for the league.

Golf: Spaun Triumphs as Elvira Falters

JJ Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth after Manuel Elvira lost his nerve down the stretch, choking back tears as Spaun celebrated becoming the latest champion at the prestigious Surrey venue.

Cycling: Backstedt Takes Time-Trial Silver

Britain's Zoe Backstedt, won silver in the women's time trial at the world championships, with Belgium's rider taking the rainbow jersey in a strong showing for the young British talent.

Cricket: Middlesex End Trophy Drought

Middlesex beat Leicestershire by 31 runs to claim the One-Day Cup, securing their first silverware in a decade. Elsewhere, England's new Test coach Stephen Fleming addressed a range of topics, including England discipline and Stokes, his late arrival and the coaching styles he plans to bring to the role.

Tennis: GB Reach Davis Cup Finals

Great Britain dominated Ecuador to reach the Davis Cup Finals for the first time since 2023, booking their place in the final eight with a composed team performance. In wheelchair tennis, Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid starred for Great Britain as the nation won its fifth World Team Cup title.

Athletics: Ngetich Sets Half-Marathon Record

Kenya's Agnes Ngetich broke the women-only half-marathon record, adding another landmark performance to a remarkable season on the roads.

Darts: Littler Threatens Boycott

Luke Littler threatened a boycott of Dutch events after being booed by crowds in the Netherlands, raising questions about player treatment at European tour stops.

Rugby: Ireland Left to Rue Collapse

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand said his side's defeat to the USA was a game they should have won, expressing frustration after a 40-36 collapse in the WXV Global series.

Swimming: Yu Zidi Makes History at 13

China's Yu Zidi, just 13 years old, won a record-breaking gold in the 200m women's butterfly at the Asian Games, becoming the youngest swimmer to claim a major title in the event.