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Forde-Yard Dash: The Best, Worst and Weirdest of College Football in September
Texas led the month’s superlatives as Miami topped the nation in yards per game and several surprise teams reshaped early conference races.
- Texas and Miami headlined USA TODAY Sports' September college football superlatives, with Texas holding the strongest Power Four resume after one month and Miami leading the nation in yards per game at 588.8.
- Georgia emerged as the country's most dominant team, winning four games by a combined 166 points while allowing just 202 rushing yards and leading the nation in scoring with 54.8 points per game.
- Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith leads the Heisman Trophy race with 154.3 receiving yards per game, while Florida running back Jadan Baugh ranks second nationally in rushing at 150 yards per game with 11 touchdowns.
- Florida coach Jon Sumrall led the Gators to a 4-0 start, while UCLA coach Bob Chesney has the Bruins at 4-0; Maryland coach Mike Locksley faces midseason dismissal pressure following a 54-3 loss to UCLA.
- With the season one-third complete, the focus shifts to the regular season's middle stretch as contenders are tested in the race for the College Football Playoff, with the Big Ten currently positioning itself as a three-team playoff league.
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College football report card: Best and worst teams, biggest surprise, top transfer
September is done. Up next is the key middle stretch of the regular season, when contenders appear, pretenders are revealed and a clear top group emerges in the race for the College Football Playoff.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution73% Center
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