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Auburn defeated No. 1 Georgia 27-24 on a last-second field goal, marking the second consecutive week a top-ranked team lost to an unranked opponent. Auburn's Byrum Brown led a dominant rushing attack, while Georgia suffered critical turnovers and penalties. The SEC also recognized standout performances from Kentucky's Jordan Castell, Tennessee's Tyree Weathersby, and Oklahoma's freshman Jake Kreul.
Week 7’s dramatic upsets, including Auburn defeating Georgia and Alabama losing to Tennessee, have significantly altered College Football Playoff projections. While Sports Illustrated projects a rematch of last year’s title game between Indiana and Miami, CBS Sports and On3 highlight the chaos in the SEC and Big 12, with multiple three-loss teams potentially competing for limited playoff spots. The 12-team bracket remains tight, with at-large spots in high demand.
Miami (Fla.) is the new No. 1 team in the US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 7, following a chaotic weekend where five top-10 teams lost. The Hurricanes, who had not been ranked No. 1 since 2002, survived a double-overtime win against Florida State. BYU, which defeated No. 2 Notre Dame, and Ohio State, which beat Indiana, round out the top three. The AP Poll shows a complete reshuffle, with no team retaining its previous rank.
Week 7 brought historic volatility to college football, with five of the top seven ranked teams losing. BYU and Georgia are projected to lead the AP Poll, while Texas, Alabama, and Notre Dame suffered significant drops. The rankings feature new entries like Florida and Northwestern, reflecting a chaotic shift in power.
Week 7 delivered historic volatility, with four top-10 teams losing. Ohio State and BYU rose to the top of the projected rankings after defeating Indiana and Notre Dame, respectively. Georgia, Alabama, and Texas suffered significant drops, while Florida and Tennessee emerged as major beneficiaries of the upsets.
College football Week 7 delivered a historic shockwave, with five of the top seven ranked teams losing, including No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Notre Dame. This chaos has opened the door for Miami (FL) to claim the No. 1 ranking for the first time since 2002, while Ohio State and BYU vie for the top spot. The results have drastically reshuffled College Football Playoff projections, with Tennessee and Texas Tech emerging as strong contenders despite earlier struggles.
Five NFL matchups this week feature significant upset potential due to rest disparities, injury reports, and poor statistical performance. The Tennessee Titans face the Indianapolis Colts, with betting analysts questioning the large spread given both teams' offensive struggles. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coming off a bye, host the Pittsburgh Steelers, who face a tough travel schedule. The Houston Texans, boosted by a recent defensive improvement and a new wide receiver, face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The Las Vegas Raiders host the Buffalo Bills, who played a grueling overtime game the previous night. Finally, the Dallas Cowboys visit the Green Bay Packers, with analysts noting potential letdown spots for Green Bay after a dominant win.
Georgia is poised to take the No. 1 ranking after beating Alabama, while Texas, Oregon, and Florida all fell out of the top tier following Week 6 upsets.
Week 6 delivered major upsets as unranked Oklahoma defeated No. 1 Texas 27-24, and Kentucky beat No. 10 LSU 35-34 in overtime. UCLA remained undefeated by winning in Eugene, while Georgia edged Alabama 20-17 despite controversial officiating.
Week 6 brought major upsets, including Oklahoma defeating No. 1 Texas and Kentucky beating No. 10 LSU, alongside significant injury updates affecting key players at Alabama, Georgia, and Oregon.
Week 5 of the 2026 college football season features critical matchups that will define playoff contenders, including Alabama vs. Georgia and Texas vs. Oklahoma. Recent upsets have shaken the power rankings, with teams like Wisconsin and Wake Forest causing major surprises. Analysts debate whether current leaders are genuine or if the season remains unpredictable.
Week 5 of the 2026 college football season featured six ranked-on-ranked matchups, resulting in significant upsets. No. 8 Florida lost 45-17 to No. 25 Missouri, while No. 18 USC defeated Washington 25-21. Conversely, No. 7 Alabama and No. 6 Ohio State secured decisive victories over No. 16 Mississippi State and No. 14 Iowa, respectively.
Week 4 delivered six ranked matchups, resulting in major upsets for Penn State, Louisville, and Michigan, while Florida and Mississippi State secured historic victories. Injuries sidelined key quarterbacks for Oregon and LSU, but both teams won. No. 1 Texas survived a tight game against Tennessee, and Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith posted a career-best performance.
Week 4 delivered a historic slate with six Top 25 matchups, resulting in major upsets and dominant performances. Florida dismantled Ole Miss, while Michigan and Oklahoma suffered significant losses. Jeremiah Smith continued his Heisman campaign, and several coaches faced job-security concerns.
The 2026 WNBA playoffs feature a historically compressed seeding gap, with the top and bottom seeds separated by just seven games. Injuries to key players and fatigue from the FIBA tournament have created a wide-open first round, increasing the likelihood of upsets in all four best-of-three series.