Sports News Today — September 20, 2026
Projecting the CFP top 12 after Week 3: SEC taking over the top and more — today's sports signal.
College football is heating up and it's starting to look like the SEC is taking control of the top spots in the rankings. After a wild Week 3, projections for the College Football Playoff top 12 have the SEC dominating the top spots. Meanwhile, some drama is unfolding off the field, with Kentucky taking a jab at Texas A&M after pulling off an upset, and trash talk flying back and forth on social media.
In other news, the NFL is dealing with its own set of injuries and updates. The Rams are holding their breath as star receiver Nacua missed practice again and is now questionable for Monday Night Football. The Jets are also dealing with a blow, as rookie wide receiver Cooper Jr. has been placed on IR with a sprained ankle. In baseball, former player Beltran was inducted into the Mets' Hall of Fame, but says he's not interested in taking on a role with the team. And in a thrilling college football matchup, Texas Tech edged out Houston thanks to a crucial goal-line stop that was confirmed after a replay review.
Today's signal:
• Projecting the CFP top 12 after Week 3: SEC taking over the top (espn.com)
• 😈 Kentucky's jab after TAMU upset leads Week 3 trolls (espn.com)
• Beltran, inducted into team HOF, says no current interest in Mets job (espn.com)
• Rams' Nacua again misses practice, questionable for MNF (espn.com)
• Source: Jets rookie WR Cooper Jr. placed on IR with sprained ankle (espn.com)
• Replay review confirms goal line stop as Texas Tech beats Houston (espn.com)