College Football Week 6 Recap: Upsets, Rivalries, and a Shake-Up at the Top

October 10, 2026 | College Football

Week 6 of the 2026 college football season delivered one of the most unpredictable weekends of the year. From Oklahoma stunning top-ranked Texas in the Red River Rivalry to Georgia defeating Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Saturday featured thrilling finishes, statement victories, and major implications for the College Football Playoff race.

Several ranked teams suffered devastating losses, while others strengthened their cases as legitimate national championship contenders. With the regular season approaching its halfway point, the separation between contenders and pretenders is becoming increasingly clear.

Oklahoma Shocks No. 1 Texas in Red River Rivalry

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Arguably the biggest surprise of the weekend came in Dallas, where Oklahoma defeated No. 1 Texas 27-24 in another unforgettable chapter of the Red River Rivalry.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns, but two costly fourth-quarter interceptions ultimately changed the direction of the game. Oklahoma capitalized on the Longhorns' mistakes, including a defensive touchdown, before kicker Tate Sandell delivered the game-winning 47-yard field goal.

The victory gave Oklahoma a signature win and handed Texas its first major setback of the season. More importantly, it opened the door for a new team to claim the nation's No. 1 ranking.

Georgia Takes Down Alabama in Tuscaloosa

In one of the weekend's most anticipated matchups, No. 2 Georgia traveled to Tuscaloosa and escaped with a hard-fought 20-17 victory over No. 6 Alabama.

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton delivered an efficient performance, completing 18 of 22 passes for 249 yards. The Bulldogs also established a strong rushing attack, finishing with approximately 200 yards on the ground.

Defensively, Georgia limited Alabama's explosive offensive opportunities and held quarterback Keelon Russell to 185 passing yards.

The victory represented another major achievement for Kirby Smart's program and strengthened Georgia's position as a national championship favorite.

Combined with Texas' loss to Oklahoma, the result propelled Georgia to No. 1 in the subsequent AP Top 25 poll.

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Kentucky Stuns LSU in Overtime

The SEC provided another dramatic finish when Kentucky defeated No. 10 LSU 35-34 in overtime.

The Wildcats refused to back down against a nationally ranked opponent, overcoming a late deficit before securing the victory with a successful two-point conversion.

For Kentucky, the result marked its second consecutive overtime victory and established the Wildcats as one of the conference's most intriguing teams.

For LSU, the defeat raised serious questions about its ability to compete consistently against conference opponents, particularly away from home.

UCLA Remains Unbeaten After Upsetting Oregon

One of the most surprising developments outside the SEC occurred in Eugene, where UCLA defeated Oregon 17-15.

Oregon's offense struggled throughout the afternoon, committing seven turnovers that repeatedly gave UCLA opportunities to control the game.

Despite the Ducks' attempts to rally, UCLA held firm, stopping a crucial two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter.

The victory kept the Bruins undefeated and elevated their status in the Big Ten championship conversation. Oregon, meanwhile, dropped out of the AP Top 25 following the defeat.

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Other Major Results Around the Country

While the biggest headlines came from Georgia and Oklahoma, several other programs made statements of their own.

Notre Dame dominated Stanford 58-7, Ohio State cruised past Maryland 45-16, and Ole Miss dismantled Vanderbilt 52-17.

Indiana narrowly avoided an upset against Nebraska, earning a 20-17 comeback victory to preserve its undefeated record.

Elsewhere, South Carolina stunned No. 16 Florida 38-19, Missouri defeated Texas A&M 27-6, and Tennessee survived a difficult road matchup against Arkansas, winning 24-17.

These results further demonstrated the competitiveness of the 2026 season, particularly within the SEC and Big Ten.

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Week 6: Notable Final Scores

Here are eight of the weekend's biggest matchups.

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How Week 6 Changed the National Rankings

The chaos of Saturday produced significant movement in the AP Top 25.

Georgia claimed the No. 1 ranking, receiving 66 of 70 first-place votes. Notre Dame climbed to second, while Miami, Ohio State, and Indiana rounded out the top five.

Texas dropped six positions to No. 7, while Alabama remained sixth despite its narrow loss to Georgia.

Perhaps the biggest rankings surprise involved Oregon, which fell completely out of the Top 25. UCLA climbed nine spots to No. 12, and Kentucky returned to the rankings at No. 15.

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Looking Ahead: The Playoff Race Intensifies

With Week 6 officially in the books, attention now turns toward several major Week 7 matchups.

Ohio State and Indiana are set to meet in a battle of top-five programs, while Notre Dame travels to BYU for another top-10 showdown. Alabama will also look to rebound against Tennessee in Knoxville.

Georgia enters the upcoming weekend controlling its national championship destiny, but as Week 6 demonstrated, rankings offer no guarantee of victory.

The biggest takeaway from Saturday is simple: no team can afford to overlook an opponent.

Between Oklahoma's rivalry upset, Kentucky's overtime heroics, UCLA's statement victory, and Georgia's triumph in Tuscaloosa, Week 6 reminded fans why college football remains one of the most entertaining sports in America.

With conference championship races heating up and playoff positioning becoming increasingly important, the second half of the 2026 season promises even more drama.

College Football Week 5 Recap: Chaos Arrives, and Week 6 Brings the Heavyweights

Week 5 of the 2026 college football season delivered exactly what makes October football so exciting: dominant performances from national contenders, surprising upsets, and several games that completely changed the way the College Football Playoff picture looks.

And if Week 5 was about separating contenders from pretenders, Week 6 is about putting some of the biggest contenders directly against each other.

Week 5: The Biggest Results

Alabama Sends a Message

Alabama entered Week 5 ranked No. 6 and left with one of the weekend's most impressive victories.

The Crimson Tide traveled to Mississippi State and dominated the Bulldogs, winning 56-23. Quarterback Keelon Russell accounted for 301 total yards and four touchdowns as Alabama improved to 5-0.

The victory was more than just another win. Alabama looked like a legitimate national championship contender, and now the Crimson Tide gets its biggest test of the season.

That test is Georgia.

Georgia Handles Vanderbilt

No. 2 Georgia remained undefeated with a 38-14 victory over Vanderbilt.

The Bulldogs had to work through a relatively competitive first half before taking control after halftime. Georgia's victory kept the Bulldogs at 5-0 and set up the biggest game of Week 6.

Florida's Big Drop

One of the biggest surprises of the weekend came in Columbia.

After Florida had defeated Ole Miss the previous week, the Gators appeared to be moving into the national championship conversation. Instead, No. 25 Missouri completely flipped that narrative.

Missouri destroyed Florida 45-17, holding the Gators' offense in check and producing 11 tackles for loss.

The result was one of the biggest momentum swings of the season. Florida went from looking like a potential playoff team to having major questions surrounding its season.

Ohio State Takes Down Iowa

No. 5 Ohio State continued to look like one of the country's most complete teams with a 31-14 win over No. 20 Iowa.

The Buckeyes controlled the game and showed why they remain one of the favorites in the Big Ten.

Ohio State now moves forward with Maryland coming to town in Week 6, while Iowa immediately gets another difficult road game at Washington.

Miami Dominates Clemson

No. 4 Miami made perhaps the loudest statement in the ACC.

The Hurricanes went into Clemson and came away with a 41-13 victory, improving to 5-0.

Miami's defense and rushing attack took over the game, and the Hurricanes pulled away after Clemson failed to capitalize on opportunities in the red zone.

Miami now looks like one of the most dangerous teams in the country.

Notre Dame Keeps Rolling

No. 3 Notre Dame defeated North Carolina 37-26, extending its winning streak to 15 games.

The Irish haven't always been perfect, but they continue to find ways to win. Notre Dame remains undefeated and enters Week 6 with Stanford coming to town.

Indiana Keeps Winning

The defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers continued their remarkable run with a 47-15 victory over Rutgers.

Indiana is now 5-0 and has won 20 consecutive games.

The Hoosiers' next challenge comes against Nebraska, which should provide a much more interesting test.

BYU Wins a Defensive Battle

No. 8 BYU traveled to TCU and escaped with a 17-10 victory.

It wasn't an offensive showcase, but BYU did exactly what it needed to do on the road. The Cougars remain undefeated and now face Iowa State in Week 6.

Texas Tech Rolls Colorado

No. 11 Texas Tech defeated Colorado 29-7, continuing a strong start to the season.

The Red Raiders' defense controlled the game and prevented Colorado from generating much offensively.

USC Survives Washington

USC had one of the most dramatic finishes of the weekend.

The Trojans held on for a 25-21 victory over Washington after the Huskies drove deep into USC territory late in the fourth quarter.

Washington had a chance to win the game, but USC's defense made the final stop.

It wasn't pretty, but for USC, surviving was what mattered.

Other Notable Week 5 Results

Week 5 had plenty of other important results:

• Pittsburgh defeated Virginia Tech 35-33.

• SMU beat Boston College 25-16.

• Houston defeated UCF 27-17.

• Tennessee defeated Auburn 24-14.

• LSU destroyed McNeese 63-14.

• Boise State defeated Utah State 37-18.

• Kansas shut out Middle Tennessee 55-0.

• Memphis dominated Charlotte 59-8.

• Minnesota upset Michigan 20-14.

The combination of those results created a much clearer picture of which teams are serious playoff contenders.

What We Learned From Week 5

The biggest takeaway is that the playoff race is beginning to take shape.

Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Miami, Notre Dame and Indiana all remain undefeated, while teams such as Florida and Michigan suffered major setbacks.

The SEC, in particular, is beginning to look incredibly difficult. Georgia and Alabama are both undefeated, while Texas, LSU, Ole Miss, Missouri and Tennessee are all fighting for position.

And now those contenders are going to start playing each other.

WEEK 6: THE WEEK EVERYONE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR

Week 6 is where the season gets serious.

The schedule features multiple games involving ranked teams, but one matchup stands above the rest.

No. 2 Georgia at No. 6 Alabama

Saturday, October 10 — 7:30 p.m. ET

This is the game of the week.

Two undefeated SEC powers. Two teams with national championship expectations. And both are coming off convincing Week 5 victories.

Georgia is 5-0.

Alabama is 5-0.

Something has to give.

For Georgia, this is an opportunity to establish itself as the best team in the SEC. For Alabama, it's a chance to prove that the Crimson Tide belongs among the country's elite.

The winner will have a massive advantage in the SEC race and the national playoff picture.

Expect this one to be physical, intense and decided by a few crucial plays.

No. 1 Texas vs. Oklahoma

Saturday, October 10 — 3:30 p.m. ET

The Red River Rivalry returns.

Texas enters Week 6 ranked No. 1, while Oklahoma will be looking to knock off its rival in one of college football's most famous games.

This matchup is played at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, making the atmosphere even more unique.

For Texas, the objective is simple: protect the No. 1 ranking and continue an undefeated run.

For Oklahoma, this is the opportunity to completely change its season.

Rivalry games don't always follow the rankings, which makes this one particularly dangerous for Texas.

No. 21 UCLA at No. 13 Oregon

The Big Ten brings another ranked matchup when UCLA travels to Oregon.

Oregon is ranked No. 13, while UCLA comes in at No. 21.

The Ducks will have home-field advantage at Autzen Stadium, but UCLA has the talent to make this a serious challenge.

This could become one of the most important games in the Big Ten standings.

No. 19 USC at Penn State

USC survived Washington in Week 5.

Now the Trojans have to travel to Penn State.

That's a significant challenge.

Penn State will be looking to take advantage of USC's defensive problems, while the Trojans need to prove that their Week 5 escape wasn't a sign of larger problems.

A loss here could make the playoff path considerably more difficult for USC.

Iowa State at No. 8 BYU

Friday night brings an intriguing Big 12 matchup.

Iowa State travels to BYU, where the eighth-ranked Cougars will try to remain undefeated.

BYU just won a defensive battle against TCU, but Iowa State will test whether the Cougars can consistently produce on offense.

This is one of those games that could quietly become extremely important later in the season.

Texas A&M at No. 14 Missouri

Missouri enters Week 6 with plenty of momentum after destroying Florida.

Now the Tigers face another SEC challenge against Texas A&M.

A&M will have an opportunity to slow Missouri's momentum, while Missouri can establish itself as a legitimate contender with another major victory.

Tennessee at Arkansas

Tennessee enters this game ranked No. 15 after defeating Auburn.

Arkansas will have home-field advantage, making this a dangerous road game for the Volunteers.

Tennessee can't afford to overlook Arkansas with bigger SEC games ahead.

LSU at Kentucky

No. 10 LSU travels to Kentucky looking to continue its strong start.

LSU dominated McNeese in Week 5, but Kentucky represents a much different challenge.

The Tigers need to avoid a slow start and take care of business on the road.

The Week 6 Storyline

Week 5 showed us who was rising.

Week 6 will show us who is real.

Georgia and Alabama will battle for SEC supremacy. Texas and Oklahoma will renew one of college football's greatest rivalries. Oregon and UCLA will clash in the Big Ten. USC and Penn State will fight for playoff positioning.

And that's before considering BYU, LSU, Tennessee, Missouri, Ohio State, Indiana and Notre Dame.

The season has reached the point where every major game can dramatically change the playoff picture.

After five weeks, the contenders are beginning to separate.

After Week 6, we could know a lot more about who has a legitimate chance to play for a national championship.

And if Georgia-Alabama lives up to the hype, Saturday night could provide the biggest statement of the entire 2026 season.

 

Chaos, Clutches, and Comebacks: Week 3 College Football Recap

Week 3 of the college football season delivered non-stop action across the country. From top-ranked heavyweights making second-half statements to shocking conference upsets and high-scoring shootouts, the latest slate of games rearranged the college football landscape.

 

SEC Statement Games & Thrillers

The SEC stole the headlines with dramatic turnarounds and fierce intra-conference battles.

• Alabama 50, Florida State 36: In Tuscaloosa, the Crimson Tide fell into an early 21–6 hole before exploding for 20 unanswered points right before halftime. Quarterback Keelon Russell put on a masterclass, throwing for 320 yards and 3 touchdowns while adding a game-sealing 57-yard touchdown run in the second half.
  
  
• Ole Miss 32, LSU 24: In one of the most anticipated matchups of the day, No. 8 Ole Miss held off a furious late-game rally from No. 7 LSU. Rebel quarterback Trinidad Chambliss anchored the offense to seal a pivotal early-season SEC victory.
  
  
• Florida 44, Auburn 39: The Gators prevailed in a back-and-forth thriller at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Star running back Jadan Baugh rushed for 162 yards and three touchdowns—including a massive 53-yard fourth-down score—to secure Florida's SEC road victory.
  
  
• Georgia 45, Arkansas 17: No. 2 Georgia continued its methodical dominance, overwhelming the Razorbacks with a balanced offensive attack and stingy defensive display.
  
  

Major Upsets Shaking Up the Rankings

Unranked teams made their presence felt by taking down top-25 opponents in impressive fashion.

• Kentucky 31, No. 9 Texas A&M 21: The biggest shocker of the weekend occurred at Kyle Field. Coming off a tough loss the prior week, Kentucky physically dominated the Aggies, racking up 408 total yards (156 on the ground) to hand Texas A&M a stunning home loss.
  
  
• West Virginia 38, No. 25 Virginia 27: Playing in Charlotte, West Virginia put together a complete performance to pull away from the 25th-ranked Cavaliers in a statement non-conference clash.
  
  
• No. 23 Louisville 41, No. 16 SMU 31: Louisville defended their home turf in a ranked ACC battle, capitalizing on key defensive stops to outshine SMU in the second half.
  
  

Big Ten & National Heavyweights Cruise

Outside of the SEC, the nation's elite contenders handled business with varying degrees of flare.

• Ohio State 59, Kent State 3: The No. 6 Buckeyes left no room for error, routing Kent State behind explosive plays on offense and a lockdown defensive performance.
  
  
• Notre Dame 27, Michigan State 10: No. 3 Notre Dame relied on its trademark physical defense and mistake-free football to hand rival Michigan State a double-digit loss.
  
  
• Texas 30, UTSA 6: Top-ranked Texas suffocated UTSA's offense, controlling the game from start to finish to remain undefeated.
  
  
• USC 42, Rutgers 35: The Trojans survived a high-scoring Big Ten shootout, leaning on late-game playmaking to close out a tough road test.
  
  

Looking Ahead to Week 4

With conference schedules ramping up across every major league, Week 3 provided a clear look at who is ready for the Playoff race and who has work to do. As teams adjust to the film from this wild weekend, Week 4 promises even higher stakes and tighter matchups.

College Football Week 2: Chaos Arrives Across the Country

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College football wasted little time delivering the chaos fans expect from the sport. Week 2 of the 2026 season featured massive comebacks, ranked upsets, rivalry drama and several performances that immediately changed the national picture.

The weekend was highlighted by Texas storming back against No. 1 Ohio State, Oklahoma State shocking No. 6 Oregon, Michigan defeating No. 11 Oklahoma and several other ranked teams making statements.

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Texas Pulls Off an Incredible Comeback Against Ohio State

No. 4 Texas 24, No. 1 Ohio State 23

The biggest game of the weekend turned into one of the most dramatic games of the young season.

Ohio State controlled the game for most of the afternoon and entered the fourth quarter with a 23-3 advantage. Texas, however, completely changed the game in the final period.

The Longhorns scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, eventually taking a 24-23 lead. Hollywood Smothers scored two rushing touchdowns during the comeback, including the go-ahead touchdown with just seconds remaining.

Quarterback Arch Manning completed 23 of 37 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown while also contributing 24 rushing yards.

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith had a spectacular game despite the loss, catching eight passes for 164 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 278 yards and a touchdown.

The victory gave Texas a 2-0 start and ended Ohio State's unbeaten beginning to the season.

The result also had major national implications. Texas moved to No. 1 in the following AP poll, while Ohio State dropped to No. 6. (AP News)

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Oklahoma State Stuns Oregon

Oklahoma State 39, No. 6 Oregon 31

One of the biggest surprises of Week 2 happened in Stillwater.

Oklahoma State defeated No. 6 Oregon 39-31, handing the Ducks their first loss of the season.

The Cowboys were led by quarterback Drew Mestemaker, who threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns while adding 109 rushing yards and another touchdown on the ground.

Oklahoma State's offense produced 554 total yards, repeatedly finding ways to keep Oregon's defense off balance.

The victory was especially notable because Oklahoma State had entered the season after a difficult 2025 campaign. The Cowboys' upset immediately put them back into the national conversation.

Oregon, meanwhile, went from being viewed as one of the country's top teams to having to recover from an early-season defeat.

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Michigan Gets Its Statement Win

Michigan 17, No. 11 Oklahoma 10

Michigan answered plenty of questions with a physical victory over Oklahoma in Ann Arbor.

The Wolverines defeated the Sooners 17-10 in a defensive battle that was decided by Michigan's ability to control the ground game.

Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood contributed 87 rushing yards and a touchdown, while also completing 9 of 17 passes for 111 yards.

Jordan Marshall added a fourth-quarter rushing touchdown that ultimately proved to be the difference.

Oklahoma struggled to consistently move the football and turned the ball over twice. Michigan's defense held the Sooners to 289 total yards.

After losing a controversial game against Western Michigan in Week 1, Michigan responded with one of the most important victories of its season so far. (Bleacher Report)

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Alabama Takes Control Against Kentucky

No. 12 Alabama 45, Kentucky 17

Alabama survived a competitive first half before taking over after halftime.

Kentucky led 17-13 at one point, but Alabama exploded in the second half, scoring 32 unanswered points to turn the game into a blowout.

Running back Daniel Hill led Alabama with 104 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Crimson Tide also received a strong performance from its rushing attack, which helped Alabama control the second half.

Alabama's defense limited Kentucky to only 209 total yards and shut the Wildcats out during the final two quarters.

The Crimson Tide improved to 2-0 and continued to establish itself as one of the SEC's major contenders.

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Tennessee Rolls Past Georgia Tech

No. 18 Tennessee 45, Georgia Tech 24

Tennessee overcame an early challenge from Georgia Tech before pulling away.

The Yellow Jackets actually led 10-7 after the first quarter, but Tennessee responded with 17 points in the second quarter and never gave up control of the game.

Running back DeSean Bishop was one of the stars of the afternoon, rushing for 147 yards and two touchdowns.

Tennessee finished with 447 total yards, including 299 rushing yards.

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza threw for 221 yards but was intercepted twice, including a pick-six that helped Tennessee swing momentum in the second quarter.

The Volunteers moved to 2-0, while Georgia Tech fell to 0-2.

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Iowa Wins Another Defensive Battle

No. 21 Iowa 16, Iowa State 13

The Cy-Hawk rivalry once again produced a close game.

Iowa defeated Iowa State 16-13 after a late field goal gave the Hawkeyes the lead.

Neither team produced much offensively, with Iowa finishing with 284 total yards and Iowa State recording 255.

Iowa quarterback Hank Brown threw for 191 yards and also scored a rushing touchdown.

The Hawkeyes' defense held Iowa State scoreless in the fourth quarter, allowing Iowa to remain unbeaten at 2-0.

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Utah Dominates Arkansas

No. 20 Utah 43, Arkansas 10

Utah delivered one of the more convincing performances of the weekend, defeating Arkansas 43-10.

The Utes scored 22 points in the second quarter and never looked back.

Quarterback Devon Dampier threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for two more scores.

Wayshawn Parker added two rushing touchdowns and caught another touchdown pass.

Utah finished with 442 total yards while holding Arkansas to just 305.

The victory moved Utah to 2-0 and gave the Utes an important early nonconference victory.

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USC Wins a High-Scoring Battle

No. 14 USC 49, Louisiana 30

USC's offense continued to put up huge numbers.

The Trojans defeated Louisiana 49-30 behind a five-touchdown passing performance from quarterback Jayden Maiava.

Maiava completed 19 of 29 passes for 261 yards and five touchdowns.

USC also rushed for 220 yards, led by King Miller's 128 yards and a touchdown.

Louisiana kept the game competitive offensively, but USC's ability to create explosive plays eventually separated the teams.

The Trojans improved to 3-0 and entered the following week as one of the highest-ranked teams in the country.

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More Big Results Around the Country

Week 2 wasn't just about the headline games. Several other ranked teams took care of business.

• No. 2 Georgia 70, Western Kentucky 20

• No. 3 Notre Dame 52, Rice 0

• No. 5 Indiana 55, Howard 0

• No. 7 Miami 77, Florida A&M 7

• No. 8 LSU 45, Louisiana Tech 14

• No. 9 Ole Miss 41, Charlotte 9

• No. 10 Texas A&M 48, Arizona State 20

• No. 13 Texas Tech 35, Oregon State 24

• No. 15 BYU 28, Arizona 17

• No. 16 Penn State 27, Temple 9

• No. 17 SMU 56, UC Davis 10

• No. 22 Houston 77, Southern 6

• No. 24 Louisville 59, Villanova 13

• No. 25 Virginia 59, Norfolk State 3

The results showed a mixture of dominant performances from national contenders and surprising struggles from teams expected to compete for major postseason spots. (ESPN)

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Week 2 Changes the National Picture

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The biggest lesson from Week 2 was that preseason expectations mean very little once the games begin.

Ohio State and Oregon both suffered major losses, while Texas and Oklahoma State produced two of the weekend's biggest victories. Michigan also moved back into the national rankings after its victory over Oklahoma.

The updated AP Top 25 reflected the weekend's chaos. Texas moved to No. 1, followed by Georgia and Notre Dame. Indiana and Miami also moved into the top five, while Oregon fell to No. 21 after its loss to Oklahoma State. (AP News)

With conference play approaching for many teams, Week 2 provided an early reminder that the road to the College Football Playoff will be filled with unexpected twists.

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The Bottom Line

Week 2 delivered nearly everything college football fans could ask for: a historic comeback, major upsets, rivalry drama and dominant performances.

Texas' comeback against Ohio State was the defining moment of the weekend, but Oklahoma State's upset of Oregon and Michigan's victory over Oklahoma were nearly as significant.

And with the season still in its early stages, the biggest question is no longer simply who the preseason favorites are.

It's which teams can survive the chaos?

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