USC Takes Down Ohio State + First CFP Rankings Preview + CFB Hot Seat Check

On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger react to USC pulling off a massive upset over No. 2 Ohio State. What does this signature victory mean for Lincoln Riley’s future with the Trojans? Plus, the crew discusses Miami’s narrow escape against North Carolina, and Godfrey makes a passionate case to permanently retire the phrase "barely beat."From there, ahead of the selection committee unveiling the first official CFP rankings on Tuesday, the guys dive into Andy’s latest 12-team bracket projection. Why is Notre Dame on the outside looking in? What should the committee do with the logjam of two-loss SEC contenders like Alabama and LSU? And will the Big Ten end up cannibalizing its own postseason bids before Week 10 sorts out the field?To round out the show, the guys check the thermostat on college football's hottest coaching seats. Mike Norvell’s time at Florida State ​has officially come to an end​. Plus, ​how much time is left on the clock for Matt Rhule at Nebraska and Brent Venables at Oklahoma?All this and more on the College Football Enquirer…0:00 - Welcome to CFE1:20 - USC shocks Ohio State17:08 - Miami escapes UNC26:50 - First CFP Rankings drop Tuesday28:20 - Notre Dame outside looking in33:15 - 2-loss SEC logjam39:00 - Big Ten outlook57:30 - Norvell's time at FSU over57:03 - Matt Rhule and Nebraska58:58 - Brent Venables and OklahomaSubscribe to the College Football EnquirerApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out all episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tvLOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: USC Trojans safety Christian Pierce (6) celebrates during a college football game between the Ohio State and the USC Trojans on October 31, 2026, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images