7. The first College Football Playoff rankings are out and Ohio State is No. 1 with undefeated Indiana at No. 2, Texas A&M at No. 3, and Alabama at No. 4, with the top six from Big Ten or SEC teams emphasizing defensive strength over schedule.

6. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sounded like President Donald Trump when he stated Syrians no longer qualify for asylum after the end of the civil war in Syria; he is expecting voluntary returns from 1.3 million residents, but threatened possible deportations for those who refuse.

5. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) introduced the UBER Act of 2025, prohibiting ride-share firms from federal contracts if they refuse to require English proficiency from drivers.

4. Auburn is asking educato

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