The Steelers are tracking Drew Allar and Nico Iamaleava at the Penn State–UCLA showdown as part of a measured plan for a 2026 quarterback. Pittsburgh sits 3-1 atop the AFC North, with Aaron Rodgers in the background as a bridge option. A top-8 QB board places Allar at No. 7, underscoring the dilemma: keep winning could push the Steelers out of early-first-round range, possibly reshaping their long-term QB approach.

Clemson overwhelmed North Carolina 38-10 after an explosive start, with Antonio Williams hitting T.J. Moore on a 75-yard trick-play on the very first snap. Cade Klubnik piled up four TD passes by halftime, two to Adam Randall and Christian Bentancur, before Christopher Vizzina came in relief. Max Johnson threw for 213 yards for UNC as the Tar Heels’ offense struggled despite a late Benjamin Hall score. Clemson heads to Boston College; UNC's open week follows before a trip to California.