Throughout Saturday’s slate, Sports Illustrated will give an updated look at the playoff seeding and matchups.

Both the SEC and College Football Playoff races should gain plenty of clarity in Week 9 of the 2025 season. The Southeast's premier college football conference is home to three ranked matchups on Saturday, each with major implications on the national landscape.

Missouri State improved to 4-3 on Tuesday night thanks to a 7-yard touchdown pass from Jacob Clark to Ronnel Johnson in overtime, lifting the Bears over New Mexico State in a battle of .500 squads. The TD capped a productive day for Clark, who totaled 283 passing yards and a trio of passing touchdowns.

The Purple Raiders beat Ohio Northern 33-7 on Saturday, Oct. 25.to remain undefeated. Mount Union handed the Polar Bears their first conference loss and can win another outright OAC title with victories in the last three games. Mount Union (7-0, 5-0 OAC) led 33-0 before Ohio Northern (5-2, 5-1 OAC) scored its only touchdown in the fourth quarter.

17. Louisville (19): The Cardinals found a tough test in a letdown spot after beating Miami with Boston College bringing four quarters of fight despite entering the game with a 1-6 record. Louisville thankfully could rise the steady hand of star running back Isaac Brown, who totaled 205 yards rushing in the win.

Baker 42, Central Methodist 3: Max Nichols (Gardner Edgerton) blocked a Central Methodist punt and Errol Siemon (Eudora) returned the ball 27 yards to the end zone in Fayette, Missouri. The TD gave Baker a 42-0 lead in the third quarter. The Wildcats have won four straight and are 4-3 overall, 4-0 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.

No. 4 Alabama (6-1) can collect three straight wins over South Carolina (3-4) for the first time in more than 30 years this Saturday. How to Watch Alabama at South Carolina Date: Saturday,

Week 9 of the 2025 college football season continues with Texas A&M-LSU, Michigan-Michigan State and more. Here are the highlights!