College football coaches have never been shy about saying what they think, but lately the sport's microphones have become must-see entertainment.

Considered the favorite out of the Big Ten this preseason, one college football contender already has one very concerning loss heading into a ranked conference matchup this weekend.

Texas at Tennessee, Ole Miss at Florida and Oregon at USC headline Week 4 top-25 college football games. Here's how our experts are picking the games:

Tennessee linebackers coach William Inge has been hospitalized for more than a week for what is being described as a “personal medical issue.” Inge, 52, is currently at UT Medical Center. Tennessee and the Inge family issued a statement requesting prayers and privacy at this time.

These 25 players have made big impressions in their new homes through the first few weeks of the season.

In the Big Ten, Oregon and USC face off in what could be a College Football Playoff eliminator, while Michigan tries to keep its CFP hopes alive against Iowa. Elsewhere, Ohio State hosts Illinois on "Big Noon Kickoff,

Four of those games are in the SEC and the other two are in the Big Ten.

There's one clear contender when considering college football's best player so far in 2026.