Missouri, Mississippi State, Michigan, Louisville Secure Key College Football Wins

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz praised his team's resilience and halftime adjustments, particularly highlighting their successful shift to an outside zone running scheme that helped secure their 29-20 victory over South Carolina. Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby emphasized defensive adjustments and fourth-down stops as key factors in their 38-10 win against Northern Illinois, marking the Bulldogs' best start since 2014. Michigan's acting head coach Biff Poggi credited defensive coordinator Wink Martindale's gameplan and the improved offensive line for a 30-27 win over Nebraska, noting the team's physicality and significant rushing yards on the road. Louisville football, now 3-0 after defeating Bowling Green 40-17, saw head coach Jeff Brohm commend the team's balanced performance across offense, defense, and special teams, despite some penalties and injuries. Brohm also highlighted special teams' contributions and the importance of consistent offensive execution to maintain their winning streak. Across these college football games, coaching strategies, halftime adjustments, and team resilience emerged as decisive elements influencing recent victories.