1 Auburn stuns No. 1 Georgia on the final kick
College football’s historic upset Saturday began with a finish worthy of the rivalry. Auburn’s Alex McPherson hit a 34-yard field goal as time expired to beat Georgia 27-24 in Athens.
The Tigers had trailed 14-0, then surged ahead before Georgia tied it late. A fumble by Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton helped give Auburn its last chance. The win ended Georgia’s 53-game run against unranked teams and marked Auburn’s first victory in Athens since 2005.[1]
2 Florida rallies from 14 down to topple Texas
Florida turned a 17-3 deficit into a 27-24 road win over seventh-ranked Texas, handing the Longhorns another painful late setback. Quarterback Tramell Jones Jr., making his first career start, threw two touchdown passes and avoided turnovers.
The Gators scored 24 unanswered points. Their defense then sealed the upset by sacking Arch Manning, whose fumble came with less than two minutes left. For Florida, it was a striking turnaround after back-to-back losses.[2]
3 BYU sends No. 2 Notre Dame home with a 28-24 loss
BYU delivered one of the day’s biggest ranked-team upsets, beating Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo. The Cougars’ victory over the No. 2 Fighting Irish sparked a field rush at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Quarterback Bear Bachmeier helped lead BYU to the win, while the defense held on to protect a narrow margin. Notre Dame’s defeat was part of a remarkable rankings shake-up: it was the first regular-season day since 2012 when the AP’s top two teams both lost.[3]
4 Tennessee dominates Alabama in the rivalry game
Tennessee made its mark with defense, holding Alabama to 201 total yards in a 26-10 win in Knoxville. The Volunteers recorded five sacks and forced four turnovers against the Crimson Tide.
The result added another major twist to an already chaotic day. Tennessee improved to 6-1, while Alabama became one of five teams from the AP’s top seven to lose on the same Saturday.[1]
5 Ohio State edges Indiana in a clash of champions
Not every headline came from an upset. Ohio State held off Indiana 19-15 in a matchup between the last two national champions, adding another heavyweight result to Saturday’s pileup.
The Buckeyes’ win mattered even more as the rankings began to shift: with five of the top seven teams defeated, Ohio State was among the teams positioned to move up. The close finish offered a steadier counterpoint to the day’s wild string of surprises.[1]
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