College Football Week 7: Ranked Clashes & UNC Controversy Shake Up The Season

College Football Week 7 Preview: Ranked Showdowns on Deck

Week 7 of the college football season is loaded with heavyweight clashes that could shake up the rankings and playoff projections in a major way. One of the biggest stages belongs to No. 1 Ohio State traveling to No. 17 Illinois in a Big Ten showdown with serious upset potential. Illinois has been sneaky strong at home and would love nothing more than to derail the Buckeyes’ championship march in front of a fired-up crowd.

In the SEC, it’s a classic clash of styles as No. 8 Alabama heads to No. 14 Missouri. The Crimson Tide are trying to claw their way back into the top teams conversation, while Missouri is looking to prove they're more than just a mid-tier spoiler. Expect a physical battle with playoff implications.

Then there’s the game that has everyone talking on the West Coast—No. 7 Indiana visiting No. 3 Oregon. Indiana has been one of the surprise stories since last year's trip to the playoffs with explosive offense and gritty wins, but Oregon at home is a different beast. If Indiana wants to prove they’re for real, this is the game.

UNC Turmoil: Coaching Suspension, Media Drama & Belichick Rumblings

While the top teams chase glory, chaos has taken over in Chapel Hill. UNC has officially suspended their CB coach due to recruiting violations, throwing the program into further disarray. To make matters worse, the highly promoted Hulu documentary following the Tar Heels’ season has been abruptly canceled, as reportedly behind-the-scenes issues suggest the university didn’t want more negative press aired publicly.

On the field, things aren’t any better. UNC sits with an ugly record, fan morale is low, and boosters are getting restless. And now, the rumor mill is on fire with whispers that Bill Belichick could be in early talks regarding a potential buyout scenario. Yes, THAT Bill Belichick. While UNC and it's coach have stated they remain committed to one another, the saying of where their is smoke their is fire comes to mind.

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