This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. There's been a lot of drama throughout the first six weeks of the college football season, but Notre Dame hasn't really been part of it. The Fighting Irish have demolished every team in their way as they've rolled to a 6-0 start.
As a result, Notre Dame is up to No. 3 in our latest CFB Power Rankings, and the team looks a lot like a potential national champion. Brandon Marcello has more details. The Fighting Irish are one of nine remaining unbeaten teams at the FBS level, but they will be challenged this weekend with a trip to BYU.
That's a dangerous spot for Notre Dame, but our own Brad Crawford doesn't see the Irish slipping up ... at least not yet. On the other end of the college football rankings, you'll find Texas A&M, which already has three losses in conference play. The Aggies dropped 23 spots in our CBS Sports 138, and they're not keeping great company in the 60s: 61.
Florida State Speaking of the Aggies, coach Mike Elko just had to apologize for calling a portion of his fan base a "cesspool." But he wasn't alone in his contrition. Pat Fitzgerald also issued an apology, but his was for flipping a bird in the direction of the Illinois sideline. The NBA season can be a pressure cooker, but that's especially the case for a handful of NBA players and teams.
In our latest season preview, our own John Gonzalez took a deep dive into the 10 teams and players facing the most pressure in 2026-27. The Celtics are under a microscope after the head-scratching decision to trade Jaylen Brown -- to a division rival in the 76ers no less. Because of that, Brad Stevens is facing a lot of questions, and he better have some answers this season.
To a lesser extent, the Warriors must have some urgency, but they're already facing some adversity. With the opening night just days away, Kristaps Porziņģis remains away from the team while he deals with a mystery illness. ⚽ UEFA Champions League is on Paramount+ all day 🏒 Devils at Red Wings, 6 p.m. on ESPN ⚽ USWNT vs. Spain, 7 p.m. on TNT 🏀 Preseason: Cavaliers at Magic, 7 p.m. on NBCSN 🏈 Delaware at MTSU, 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network ⚾ ALCS Game 2: Guardians at Rays, 8 p.m. on TBS 🏈 FIU at Jacksonville State, 8 p.m. on ESPNU 🏒 Avalanche at Stars, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN 🏀 Preseason: Warriors at Lakers, 10 p.m. on NBA TV 🏒 Bruins at Sharks, 11 p.m. on ESPN
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