Week 10 delivered one of the most dramatic weekends of the 2026 college football season.
Top-ranked programs suffered major setbacks, conference championship races shifted, and the College Football Playoff picture received a significant shake-up.
The biggest headline came from South Bend, where No. 11 Notre Dame knocked off No. 1 Miami in a statement victory.
Meanwhile, Georgia dominated Ole Miss, Utah defeated BYU in the Holy War, and Oregon stunned Ohio State on the road
Week 10 – Biggest Results
College Football • 2026 season
Notre Dame vs. Miami
Notre Dame 31–24
Georgia vs. Ole Miss Georgia 42–7
Utah vs. BYU Utah 28–20
Alabama vs. LSU Alabama 31–13
Texas vs. Missouri Texas 34–20
Oregon vs. Ohio State Oregon 41–28
Tennessee vs. Kentucky
Tennessee 34–6
UCLA vs. Minnesota UCLA 34–20
Other Notable Results
Alabama 31, LSU 13: The Crimson Tide secured an important SEC victory.
Tennessee 34, Kentucky 6: Tennessee dominated its rivalry matchup.
Texas 34, Missouri 20: Texas picked up a valuable conference victory
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UCLA 34, Minnesota 20: The Bruins continued their strong season.
Oklahoma 23, Florida 7: Oklahoma pulled off an important road victory.
Houston 31, Cincinnati 24: Houston survived a competitive Big 12 battle
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South Carolina 17, Texas A&M 9: South Carolina delivered a major upset.
Wake Forest 77, Merrimack 0: A dominant performance by the Demon Deacons.
Game of the Week
No. 11 Notre Dame 31, No. 1 Miami 24
Notre Dame produced the weekend’s biggest upset, defeating previously top-ranked Miami in a high-profile showdown.
The Fighting Irish delivered when the pressure was highest, using a strong overall performance to hand Miami its first defeat of the season.
The victory gives Notre Dame a major boost in the national championship conversation, while Miami must regroup and protect its playoff position.
Georgia delivered a dominant performance in Oxford, overwhelming Ole Miss on both sides of the football.
The Bulldogs established control early and never allowed the Rebels to build momentum.
Georgia strengthened its position among the nation’s championship favourites.
Utah Wins the Holy War
No. 3 Utah 28, No. 9 BYU 20
Utah came through in one of college football’s biggest rivalry games.
The Utes defeated BYU in a physical contest, delivering a significant victory in the Big 12 race and the College Football Playoff picture.
Oregon Stuns Ohio State
No. 23 Oregon 41, No. 12 Ohio State 28
Oregon travelled to Columbus and delivered one of the weekend’s biggest surprises.
The Ducks knocked off the Buckeyes by 13 points, strengthening their playoff credentials and creating questions about Ohio State’s championship hopes.
College Football Playoff Outlook
Week 10 could dramatically change the next CFP rankings.
Teams strengthening their championship cases include:
Georgia
Utah
Notre Dame
Alabama
Oregon
Texas
UCLA
The committee will have difficult decisions ahead as the conference races enter their final stretch.
Final Verdict: Week 10 was a statement weekend for college football.
Notre Dame shocked Miami, Georgia looked like a national championship contender, Utah won the Holy War, and Oregon delivered a major upset in Columbus.
The road to the College Football Playoff is getting more competitive, and every remaining Saturday matters.
The race for the national championship is heating up.
