No. 5 Miami Hosts No. 18 USF Undefeated Florida Matchup

A key college football matchup this weekend features No. 5 Miami against No. 18 South Florida, both undefeated and led by quarterbacks with impressive interception-free streaks since November 2023. South Florida has already beaten two ranked teams and faces the challenge of becoming the first program since 2020 to start with three consecutive games against AP-ranked opponents, while Miami's defense will be tested to contain USF's quarterback Byrum Brown. Other notable matchups include No. 6 Georgia hosting No. 15 Tennessee in an SEC opener with new starting quarterbacks, and Clemson facing Georgia Tech as they aim to avoid an early-season losing record. The competitive early-season schedule presents opportunities for teams like South Florida to solidify their College Football Playoff positioning with significant victories. Meanwhile, South Florida's coach praised his team's engagement and leadership amid this demanding start. Overall, the weekend's games highlight both the rising talent and the high stakes in college football's early weeks.