Early-Season NCAA Takeaways and Key Matchups

Undefeated Grand Blanc (4-0) visits unbeaten Lansing Everett (4-0) Friday, Sept. 26, with kickoff at 6 p.m. ET and live coverage on NFHS Network. Early-season NCAA statistical takeaways show NC State among leaders in fewest recovered fumbles and a top road completion rate, while Virginia Tech ranks near the bottom in road receptions. Jacksonville State ranks among the nation's top rushing teams (8th in yards, 5th in rushing first downs), and Southern Miss leads the FBS in second-half sacks. At the FBS level, Wake Forest coach Jake Dickert previewed his team's home game against No. 16 Georgia Tech, stressing urgency in preparation. Georgia Tech dominated Temple 45-24 behind more than 300 rushing yards and a strong defensive effort but showed offensive lapses at times, and they enter the Wake Forest game as heavy favorites.