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College Football Scores, Oct. 17: Auburn Stuns Georgia as Top 25 Race Erupts

By Gamble Guy | October 18, 2026

College football’s championship race absorbed a series of jolts Saturday, October 17, as Auburn toppled No. 1 Georgia, BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame and five of the nation’s top seven teams lost. Miami survived Florida State in double overtime, Ohio State escaped Indiana, and Tennessee delivered a defensive statement against Alabama.

The results left voters with a crowded argument at the top and gave several contenders an opportunity to climb. They also supplied a reminder that a ranking offers little protection against a late turnover, a missed opportunity or a rival with one possession left.

Eight ranked teams lost across the 16 games involving AP Top 25 programs. Six of those games matched ranked opponents. This roundup covers Saturday’s FBS schedule, including games against FCS opponents; rankings reflect the AP poll entering the games, rather than the poll due Sunday. Sources: NCAA roundup, entering AP rankings.

Auburn 27, No. 1 Georgia 24: Late takeaway sets up the day’s biggest upset

ATHENS, Ga. — Auburn climbed out of an early 14-point hole, survived Georgia’s fourth-quarter response and won on Alex McPherson’s 34-yard field goal as time expired.

The decisive opportunity came when Cody Sigler forced a Gunner Stockton fumble and Sylvester Smith-Reed recovered in the final minute. Auburn moved into range, and McPherson finished a comeback that transformed the national picture.

Byrum Brown supplied the Tigers’ offensive foundation, completing 15 of 26 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown while rushing 26 times for 115 yards and another score. Jeremiah Cobb added 61 rushing yards on 13 carries. Auburn finished with 366 total yards and forced three turnovers.

Georgia’s opening touchdowns suggested a different afternoon. Instead, Auburn answered with 24 consecutive points, including Christian Neptune’s 24-yard touchdown pass to Keshaun Singleton and Brown’s scoring throw to Chas Nimrod. McPherson’s 49-yard field goal helped produce a 17-14 halftime advantage.

Georgia later drove 94 yards in 13 plays to tie it with 2:58 remaining. The Bulldogs still could not escape their final mistake. Auburn improved to 4-2 overall and 2-2 in the SEC; Georgia fell to 6-1 and 4-1. Source: Auburn game report and notes.

No. 8 BYU 28, No. 2 Notre Dame 24: Bachmeier delivers in three different ways

PROVO, Utah — Bear Bachmeier threw, ran and caught his way into BYU’s signature victory, then watched the defense protect it at the finish.

Bachmeier completed 23 of 36 passes for 224 yards, rushed for 45 yards and two touchdowns, and caught a touchdown on a double-pass play. His only touchdown pass came when the Cougars needed it most: a 6-yard connection with Walker Lyons with 1:47 remaining that restored BYU’s lead.

Lyons finished with five receptions for 49 yards. Kyler Kasper and Legend Glasker each supplied 66 receiving yards, while Preston Rex ran for 66. Cade Uluave led the defense with nine tackles.

BYU led 21-10 at halftime, but Notre Dame worked back into the game and moved ahead 24-21 with 9:31 left. The Cougars then had to overcome an interception before their eventual winning possession. A defensive stop and productive punt return helped give Bachmeier another chance.

Notre Dame reached the doorstep again, but BYU’s final defensive stand preserved a 6-0 record. The Cougars held CJ Carr without a passing touchdown and limited him to approximately 55 percent completions. Notre Dame sustained its first loss. Source: BYU game report.

No. 3 Miami 43, Florida State 35, 2 OT: Toney helps Hurricanes survive rivalry thriller

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami remained unbeaten after a double-overtime finish that demanded contributions from its quarterback, running game and most dangerous receiver.

Darian Mensah completed 23 of 34 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns. His final scoring throw found Malachi Toney from 3 yards out in the second overtime. Toney then threw the two-point conversion to Cooper Barkate, extending the margin to eight.

Toney caught 11 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns. Javian Mallory supplied 108 rushing yards and two scores, including a touchdown in the first overtime, while Mark Fletcher Jr. also scored on the ground.

Florida State repeatedly answered. Ashton Daniels threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns, and Duce Robinson delivered a 75-yard touchdown reception with 2:49 left in regulation before adding a 20-yard score in overtime.

Bryce Fitzgerald finally ended the contest with an end-zone interception. Florida State disputed the final ruling and an earlier holding call that erased an apparent score, but Miami emerged 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the ACC.

With Georgia and Notre Dame losing, the Hurricanes positioned themselves for consideration at No. 1. Sunday’s poll, however, remained to be announced. Source: ACC/AP game report.

No. 4 Ohio State 19, No. 5 Indiana 15: Fourth downs decide a heavyweight contest

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Ohio State ended Indiana’s 22-game winning streak with aggressive fourth-down offense and a final defensive escape, although quarterback Julian Sayin’s departure added concern to the celebration.

The Buckeyes converted fourth downs into touchdown passes to Bo Jackson and Jeremiah Smith. Smith’s 38-yard catch on fourth-and-1 early in the final quarter extended the lead to 19-7 after a failed two-point attempt. It was the 39th touchdown reception of his career, tying Braylon Edwards’ Big Ten record.

Indiana answered through Josh Hoover’s 19-yard touchdown pass to Nick Marsh and a successful two-point conversion. The Hoosiers eventually had another chance, but Marsh landed out of bounds on a potential winning fourth-down catch with 1:02 remaining.

Ohio State also forced fumbles on Indiana’s first two possessions after halftime. Indiana missed two field goals, leaving valuable points unclaimed in a four-point game.

Smith finished with four receptions for 68 yards. Sayin left after a fourth-quarter hit and later appeared with his throwing arm in a sling; Luke Fahey replaced him. The injury became an immediate storyline for an Ohio State team that improved to 6-1. Indiana also left 6-1. Sources: Ohio State report, Eleven Warriors game report.

No. 14 Tennessee 26, No. 6 Alabama 10: Volunteers control the line and the clock

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s defense turned the Third Saturday in October into a long afternoon for Alabama, holding the Crimson Tide to 201 total yards and shutting them out after halftime.

Alabama managed 54 rushing yards, converted only two of 13 third downs and committed four turnovers. Tennessee recorded five sacks, with Tyree Weathersby and Jeremiah Telander contributing two apiece.

DeSean Bishop handled the offensive workload, rushing 32 times for 159 yards and two touchdowns. George MacIntyre completed 21 of 31 passes for 197 yards, while Mike Matthews caught seven passes for 85 yards.

Cooper Ranvier’s four first-half field goals gave the Volunteers a 12-10 halftime lead. After stopping Alabama on fourth-and-1 to begin the second half, Tennessee drove 60 yards for Bishop’s first touchdown.

The clinching possession was even more punishing: 15 plays, 72 yards and 9 minutes, 32 seconds before another Bishop touchdown made it 26-10 with 3:17 remaining. Kayin Lee’s end-zone interception ended a late Alabama threat.

Tennessee improved to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in SEC play. Alabama dropped to 5-2 and 3-2, taking another damaging defeat in a crowded conference race. Source: Tennessee game report.

Florida 27, No. 7 Texas 24: Gators’ defense takes command in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — Florida’s response to a 17-3 deficit was sustained control, a relentless pass rush and a late takeaway that ended Texas’ hopes.

The Gators scored 24 consecutive points and limited the Longhorns to 272 total yards, 13 first downs and two conversions on 10 third-down attempts. Florida sacked Arch Manning five times and held possession for 38 minutes, 11 seconds.

Freshman Tramell Jones Jr., making his first career start, threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns. Jadan Baugh rushed 25 times for 91 yards, while Lakota Dippre turned both of his catches into touchdowns. Florida’s second-half offense converted eight of 11 third downs, keeping Texas’ defense on the field.

Texas pulled within three in the fourth quarter and regained possession with time to pursue a tying or winning drive. Myles Graham then sacked Manning and forced a fumble; Kanye Clark recovered with 1:58 remaining. Jones followed with a first-down keeper that helped Florida close the game.

The Gators improved to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC. Texas slipped to 4-2 and 1-2, leaving its championship ambitions with less room for another mistake. Sources: Florida report, Reuters roundup.

No. 9 Ole Miss 31, No. 13 Missouri 3: Rebels turn a ranked showdown into a rout

OXFORD, Miss. — Missouri scored first, but Ole Miss supplied every point after that, using Trinidad Chambliss’ four total touchdowns and repeated defensive stops to take command.

Chambliss passed for 241 yards and three touchdowns and added a rushing score. Kewan Lacy led the Rebels with 122 rushing yards. Ole Miss improved to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in the SEC.

Missouri’s passing statistics suggested more production than the scoreboard reflected. Austin Simmons completed 25 of 44 passes for 339 yards in his return to Oxford. Donovan Olugbode caught nine passes for a career-best 127 yards, Jude James added five receptions for 57, and Cayden Lee finished with five for 62.

Yet the Tigers failed to capitalize on two first-half possessions inside the Ole Miss 10. A missed field goal wasted another promising opportunity, and the Rebels’ three first-half touchdown passes created a 21-3 halftime advantage.

Missouri briefly created a chance to change the game when Santana Banner forced and recovered a Lacy fumble after halftime. Again, the offense failed to convert the opportunity into points. The Tigers fell to 5-2 and 2-2. Their defeat illustrated how passing yardage can coexist with a thoroughly ineffective scoring performance. Sources: Missouri report, SEC report.

No. 10 Texas Tech 53, Arizona State 25: Williams powers an explosive first half

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech settled this one early, building a 43-10 halftime lead behind a rushing breakout and a defensive touchdown.

J’Koby Williams ran for a career-high 165 yards on only 11 carries, averaging 15 yards per attempt. His touchdown runs covered 62 and 38 yards. With Cameron Dickey unavailable because of a high ankle sprain, Williams gave the Red Raiders the explosive plays they needed.

Will Hammond completed 18 of 26 passes for 232 yards and a touchdown and added a rushing score. Kenny Johnson caught seven passes for 120 yards.

Ben Roberts supplied the first major momentum swing with a 24-yard interception return for a touchdown shortly after an early Williams fumble. Texas Tech subsequently scored on its final seven possessions of the first half, accumulating 404 of its 502 total yards before intermission.

The Red Raiders improved to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in the Big 12. Their eighth consecutive regular-season conference victory established a school record. Arizona State dropped to 3-3 and 1-2 after another game in which its defense could not prevent a major conference opponent from piling up points. Source: Texas Tech/AP report.

No. 11 Utah 27, Colorado 24: Utes answer a third-quarter reversal

BOULDER, Colo. — Utah dominated the first half, absorbed a 17-point Colorado burst and recovered in time to preserve its unbeaten record.

The Utes outgained Colorado 248-70 before halftime and held the ball for 22 minutes, 3 seconds. Their 13-0 lead disappeared when the Buffaloes scored 17 consecutive points in the third quarter.

Utah responded with a 75-yard touchdown drive finished by Devon Dampier’s scoring pass to Braden Pegan. James Chenault Jr.’s interception helped set up the Utes’ final touchdown, providing the separation necessary to withstand Colorado’s last response.

Dampier threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns. Pegan caught eight passes for 86 yards and two scores, while Creed Whittemore produced 88 receiving yards on three catches. Utah’s official postgame report credited Wayshawn Parker with 96 yards on 22 carries.

Utah finished with a 409-394 edge in total offense and a 37-23 advantage in minutes of possession. The Utes improved to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in the Big 12, while Colorado fell to 2-4 and 0-3.

The final margin was narrow, but Utah’s ability to recover after losing control of the game kept its conference and national ambitions intact. Source: Utah game report.

No. 12 UCLA 17, Wisconsin 7: Dieffenbach and defense keep Bruins perfect

PASADENA, Calif. — UCLA stayed unbeaten with a patient offense and a defense that made Wisconsin’s passing game largely disappear.

Ty Dieffenbach completed 22 of 33 passes for 264 yards in his first FBS start. Semaj Morgan caught five passes for a career-high 84 yards, while Jalen Saint Paul added four receptions for a career-best 45.

Wayne Knight and Anthony Woods scored rushing touchdowns. UCLA’s early scoring drives forced the Bruins to work almost the length of the field: the opening field-goal possession covered 84 yards in 16 plays and consumed 8:42.

Wisconsin finished with season lows of seven points and 214 total yards. Quarterback Colton Joseph completed just six of 16 passes for 66 yards. His 71 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown supplied a larger portion of the Badgers’ offensive production.

Jalen Woods led UCLA with eight tackles, including a sack. The Bruins improved to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in Big Ten play, already surpassing their conference-win total from each of their first two seasons in the league.

Wisconsin fell to 4-2. UCLA emerged as the Big Ten’s last unbeaten team overall following Indiana’s loss earlier in the day. Source: UCLA game report.

No. 15 Kentucky 21, Oklahoma 13: Four interceptions carry Wildcats

NORMAN, Okla. — Kentucky’s defense supplied the decisive plays, intercepting four passes and recording five sacks in a road victory that kept the Wildcats moving forward.

Jordan Castell and Ty Bryant each intercepted two passes. Castell returned one 41 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown, and Bryant’s final interception with 21 seconds remaining ended Oklahoma’s last chance.

Kenny Minchey completed 21 of 28 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. Both scoring throws went to Willie Rodriguez, who finished with five catches for 38 yards. Rodriguez’s 12-yard touchdown reception early in the fourth quarter moved Kentucky ahead.

Nic Anderson led the Wildcats with 48 receiving yards on five catches. Minchey’s careful distribution mattered in a game defined by the difference between Kentucky protecting possessions and Oklahoma surrendering them.

Grant Godfrey registered a career-high 15 tackles. Bo Barnes added 10, while Castell and Bryant each had nine. Kentucky held Oklahoma to 13 points and leaned on its pressure and coverage to overcome an offense that rarely generated easy separation.

The Wildcats improved to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the SEC. It was another substantial result for a team finding ways to win close conference games. Source: Kentucky postgame notes.

No. 20 Houston 35, No. 18 Oklahoma State 32: Weigman’s five touchdowns win shootout

HOUSTON — Conner Weigman threw five touchdown passes as Houston held off Oklahoma State in a game that produced more than 1,000 combined yards.

Weigman passed for 343 yards. Amare Thomas caught seven passes for 126 yards and two touchdowns, while Trent Walker added seven receptions for 104 yards and a score. Houston finished with 505 total yards, including 162 rushing, and held the ball for 35 minutes, 12 seconds.

Oklahoma State was nearly as productive, accumulating 499 yards, with 365 through the air and 134 on the ground. The Cowboys scored 29 points after halftime and kept forcing the Cougars to answer.

Houston did so repeatedly. After Oklahoma State narrowed the margin to 28-25 early in the fourth quarter, Weigman connected with Koby Young for a 48-yard touchdown. The Cougars had earlier received touchdown catches from Patrick Overmyer, Thomas and Walker.

The offensive balance between the teams made Houston’s continued ability to finish drives the central difference. In front of 42,544 spectators, the Cougars improved to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big 12. Oklahoma State dropped to 4-2 and 2-1. Source: Houston report and game statistics.

No. 21 Wake Forest 41, California 7: Demon Deacons dominate before halftime

BERKELEY, Calif. — Wake Forest’s return to the rankings came with an emphatic road performance, as the Demon Deacons built a 34-0 halftime lead and pushed the margin to 41 before California scored.

Gio Lopez completed 16 of 23 passes for 267 yards and four touchdowns. Three of those scoring throws went to freshman Dominick Barry, who finished with four receptions for 102 yards. Lopez added 51 rushing yards.

Wake Forest finished with a 509-266 advantage in total offense. Its balance was particularly damaging: 289 passing yards and 220 rushing yards, compared with California’s 191 and 75. The Golden Bears could neither match the visitors’ explosive production nor establish a dependable rushing response.

California avoided the shutout when Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele found Mason Mini for a 28-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter. Chase Hendricks caught eight passes for 54 yards, and Ashten Emory ran for 56 yards on 12 carries.

Wake Forest improved to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the ACC. California fell to 3-4 and 2-2. On a day when several highly ranked teams were fighting for survival, the Demon Deacons delivered one of the most decisive performances. Sources: California report and statistics, Reuters roundup.

No. 22 LSU 31, No. 16 Mississippi State 0: Leavitt leads a complete response

BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU followed its close loss at Kentucky with a shutout, pairing Sam Leavitt’s accurate passing with a defense that refused Mississippi State any scoring relief.

Leavitt completed 31 of 38 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. His completion rate exceeded 81 percent, allowing LSU to sustain offense without gifting the Bulldogs additional possessions.

Dilin Jones supplied 84 rushing yards on 14 carries and caught eight passes for 58 more. His 142 yards from scrimmage gave LSU a dependable option on the ground and through the air.

The Tigers started quickly. Leavitt found Eugene Wilson III for a 10-yard touchdown on LSU’s opening offensive possession, completing an eight-play, 60-yard drive. Ty Benefield later intercepted a Mississippi State pass after pressure helped force an overthrow.

TJ Dottery led LSU with 12 tackles. Davhon Keys added 10 and shared a sack. The result was LSU’s first home shutout of an SEC opponent since its 2006 victory over Kentucky.

LSU improved to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in conference play. Mississippi State fell to 4-2 and 2-2, absorbing a defeat with little consolation on either side of the ball. Source: LSU game report.

No. 24 SMU 23, Virginia 13: Jennings and Baird provide enough offense

DALLAS — Kevin Jennings threw two touchdown passes and Brendan Baird converted three field goals as SMU held Virginia to 258 total yards.

Jennings completed 23 of 36 passes for 246 yards. Kendrick Raphael added 124 rushing yards, giving the Mustangs a productive ground complement to a passing game that produced its most important play early in the fourth quarter.

Jennings’ 37-yard touchdown connection with Jalen Hale extended the lead to 23-13. Earlier, he had found Randy Pittman Jr. from 6 yards out on fourth-and-1.

Baird made field goals from 23, 45 and 26 yards. The 45-yarder came on an untimed down at the end of the first half after a roughing-the-passer penalty, giving SMU a 13-10 advantage at intermission.

Virginia remained within reach into the second half but could not produce enough offense to force a different outcome. Its 258-yard total continued a difficult stretch against opposing defenses.

SMU improved to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in the ACC, while Virginia dropped to 4-3 and 2-2. The Mustangs also improved to 10-0 in home ACC games since joining the conference in 2024. Source: SMU/AP game report.

No. 25 Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21: Wildcats escape with late field goal

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Jackson Kleather’s 34-yard field goal in the closing seconds completed Northwestern’s fourth-quarter comeback and preserved its first game as a ranked team this season.

Aidan Chiles completed 18 of 27 passes for 226 yards and rushed for 25 yards and a touchdown. Caleb Komolafe ran 15 times for 67 yards and a score and added four receptions for 51 yards.

Griffin Wilde led Northwestern with six catches for 57 yards, including 29 yards on the winning drive. The Wildcats had trailed by eight in the fourth quarter before Chiles’ touchdown run and two-point conversion helped pull them even.

Defense and special teams then supplied the opening. Michigan State had a late field-goal attempt blocked, and Northwestern moved into position for Kleather’s winning kick.

The Wildcats limited Michigan State to 89 rushing yards and three conversions on 12 third-down attempts. Braydon Brus made a career-high 15 tackles, Jon Jon Stevens Jr. added 10, and Michael Kilbane contributed a sack, forced fumble and recovery.

Northwestern improved to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten, surviving a game that remained in doubt until the final seconds. Sources: Northwestern report, Michigan State report.

Remaining Power Four games: Rivalry wins, comebacks and defensive recoveries

Michigan 21, Penn State 18

Michigan changed quarterbacks after a scoreless first half, turning to Tommy Carr and finding enough offense to support a disruptive defense. Bryson Kuzdzal’s 43-yard touchdown run, a Jordan Marshall rushing score and Carr’s 12-yard touchdown run helped the Wolverines hold off Penn State. Chris Bracy contributed an interception and a late strip-sack. Source: game report.

Oregon 17, Nebraska 14

Dylan Raiola came off the bench and threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jamari Johnson with 28 seconds remaining, helping Oregon beat his former team. The Ducks had trailed 14-6 before their fourth-quarter comeback. Source: game coverage.

Rutgers 37, Maryland 30

Rutgers erased a 23-13 halftime deficit with 17 unanswered third-quarter points and finished with a seven-point road victory. Maryland could not regain control after the Scarlet Knights’ second-half surge. Sources: Maryland report, quarter-by-quarter scoreboard.

West Virginia 45, Cincinnati 42

Jack Cassidy made a 35-yard field goal on the final play, giving West Virginia its only lead of the game. Cincinnati quarterback JC French IV threw for a career-high 389 yards and accounted for four touchdowns, but the Mountaineers scored 24 fourth-quarter points to complete the comeback. Sources: West Virginia report, Cincinnati report.

Kansas State 35, Kansas 24

Kansas State extended its winning streak over Kansas to 18 games. Avery Johnson passed for 209 yards and rushed for 132, while Joe Jackson added 159 rushing yards. The Wildcats outgained Kansas 568-319, including 359 rushing yards, overcoming an early 17-7 deficit. Source: Kansas State report.

TCU 17, Baylor 6

Jaden Craig completed 21 of 36 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns as TCU won a defensive rivalry game. Jordan Dwyer caught six passes for 150 yards, and Ed Small added seven receptions for 91 yards and a score. Baylor never reached the end zone. Source: TCU report.

North Carolina 24, Duke 20

North Carolina survived Duke’s comeback from a 17-point deficit. A late Jaylen McGill touchdown run put the Tar Heels back in front, and Kenton Dopson III intercepted Walker Eget at the North Carolina 15 with 14 seconds remaining. Sources: UNC report, Duke report.

Boston College 27, Pittsburgh 21

Boston College recovered from a 12-0 deficit and won behind timely explosive plays from Mason McKenzie and Landon Wright. Wright caught a 68-yard touchdown and later a 53-yard pass that set up another score. Charlie Comella’s late interception helped protect the win. Source: game report.

Louisville 34, Syracuse 26

Louisville overcame a 10-0 start by Syracuse, with Lincoln Kienholz breaking an 82-yard touchdown run. The Cardinals led 28-23 at halftime, then relied on their defense after the teams combined for only nine second-half points. Source: game report.

Virginia Tech 34, Georgia Tech 24

Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns. Virginia Tech built a 24-3 halftime lead, leaving Georgia Tech too much to overcome despite a 21-10 advantage after intermission. Sources: AP report, Georgia Tech report.

Arkansas 31, Vanderbilt 21

Arkansas ended a 14-game SEC losing streak and earned its first conference victory under Ryan Silverfield. Miguel Mitchell and Joker Johnson each intercepted a pass as the Razorbacks won in Nashville. Source: SEC report.

Texas A&M 41, The Citadel 0

Texas A&M scored touchdowns on all four first-half possessions. Jamarion Morrow supplied three rushing touchdowns before halftime, and the Aggies completed the shutout. Source: SEC report.

Clemson 37, Charleston Southern 0

Clemson led 34-0 at halftime and completed a nonconference shutout, leaving Charleston Southern scoreless through all four quarters. Source: Saturday scoreboard.

Stanford 34, Elon 7

Stanford returned home with a comfortable victory, building a 28-0 lead through three quarters before Elon scored in the fourth. Sources: Stanford report, scoreboard.

Around the rest of the FBS

James Madison remained unbeaten with a 49-22 victory over Georgia State. Army put up 56 against Florida Atlantic, while Oregon State defeated Washington State in Pac-12 play. Several other games came down to one score, including overtime victories by Ball State and Buffalo.

The remaining Saturday results are listed below. Games involving ranked teams and Power Four programs appear in the detailed sections above. Source: complete Saturday FBS scoreboard.

Winner	Opponent	Final
James Madison	Georgia State	49-22
Army	Florida Atlantic	56-24
UTSA	Navy	38-34
Charlotte	Temple	38-31
Tulsa	Rice	38-17
South Florida	Kent State	29-2
Ball State	Bowling Green	32-31, OT
Buffalo	UMass	25-18, OT
Western Michigan	Central Michigan	21-14
Toledo	Eastern Michigan	34-14
Ohio	Sacramento State	48-7
Miami (Ohio)	Akron	34-14
Arkansas State	Southern Miss	23-13
Louisiana	Troy	33-6
Louisiana Tech	ULM	24-0
New Mexico	Hawaii	21-10
Wyoming	Northern Illinois	41-23
Air Force	UNLV	41-31
North Dakota State	Nevada	31-17
Oregon State	Washington State	48-30
San Jose State	UTEP	24-11
San Diego State	Fresno State	26-23

What Saturday means for the rankings and playoff race

Miami, Ohio State and BYU supplied three different cases for advancement: an unbeaten survivor, a road winner against a top-five opponent and an unbeaten team that defeated No. 2. Texas Tech and Utah also protected perfect records, while UCLA remained unbeaten after its defensive victory.

Tennessee, LSU and Ole Miss strengthened their positions with convincing wins. Georgia and Notre Dame lost close games; Alabama, Missouri and Mississippi State endured more decisive defeats. Those distinctions give voters different performances to weigh, even though every loss adds pressure to the weeks ahead.

For now, Saturday’s results are settled. The next rankings and any eventual playoff implications remain judgments still to come.

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