The Athletic Mid-Season Grades

[shandeezy7]

Midseason CFB grades: From UCLA to Alabama to Iowa, whose first half got high marks?

With the entire FBS past the six-game mark, it's time to assess how top teams have performed against expectations so far.

theathletic.com

Syracuse: A+​

Who would have thought Syracuse would be undefeated in October? Coach Dino Babers and the Orange have been one of the most compelling stories of the season, starting 6-0 for the first time since 1987 and just the third time since 1935. The ultimate test comes at Clemson this week, but what a turnaround it’s been for a team that hasn’t won six games since 2018. — Grace Raynor

 

[Newhouser]

They also had us in the Orange Bowl against Ole Miss

 

[orange_in_VA]

Loving the good press this year. If we beat Clemson...

 

[Chip]

Notre Dame: