Alabama, Ohio State, Miami in key college football matchups today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Key college football games take place today, including No. 7 Alabama visiting No. 16 Mississippi State at noon ET, and No. 5 Ohio State facing No. 14 Iowa in the afternoon. Alabama and Mississippi State are both looking to maintain strong starts, as both quarterbacks are early Heisman contenders. Ohio State aims to challenge Iowa’s top scoring defense. Additionally, No. 4 Miami is set to face off against Clemson in a premier evening clash. Coverage includes live updates and highlights throughout the day.
- •Alabama vs. Mississippi State kicks off at noon ET.
- •Ohio State takes on Iowa at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- •Miami faces Clemson at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- •Alabama and Mississippi State quarterbacks are in the Heisman race.
- •Iowa has the best scoring defense in the country.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — College football games, scores, how to watch: Alabama vs. Mississippi State, Ohio State vs. Iowa and more
"We are through the first month of the season and there are several intriguing conference matchups on this week's slate.
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