We’ve already seen two ranked teams lose to unranked teams, but could the day get even more wild? It just might with four ranked teams in some close games.
No. 8 LSU might’ve blown out Clemson last week, but the Tigers only lead Louisiana Tech 10-7 at halftime after a 100-yard pick six. LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is struggling only completing 17-of-27 passes while throwing three interceptions.
JORDAN MCRAE SILENCES DEATH VALLEY AND TAKES IT TO THE CRIB 🤯@JordanMcrae12_ #HBTD | #BarkLouder pic.twitter.com/d1dHaPZ8GG
— LA Tech Football 🏈 (@LATechFB) September 13, 2026
No. 13 Texas Tech is in a tight battle with Oregon State with just a 14-7 lead. Braden Atkinson threw this 75-yard bomb to get on the board.
.@Braden_Atkinson throws an ABSOLUTE BOMB to @jlegree24 for a 75 yard TD🎯
📺 @CBS pic.twitter.com/6iKgbhr7xe
— Oregon State Football (@BeaverFootball) September 13, 2026
No. 18 Tennessee leads Georgia Tech 24-10 at halftime, but trailed 10-7 after the first quarter. Luckily for Vol fans, they are 40-2 all-time when leading at halftime under head coach Josh Heupel.
Tennessee gets the pick-six off Alberto Mendoza 😮 pic.twitter.com/JL2QF4RHey
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) September 13, 2026
No. 21 Iowa is tied with Iowa State 10-10 at the half. The game looked to be a defensive battle after a 0-0 first quarter. However, things opened up in the second.
Target acquired 🎯@Tdiqz14 x Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/nkbHsvKB2I
— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) September 13, 2026
Elsewhere, FBS team Northern Illinois is on upset watch to FCS team Illinois State. The Redbirds lead the Huskies 21-17 at halftime.
BIRDS ARE ROLLLINGG pic.twitter.com/wQ1T1wpxOR
— Illinois State Football (@RedbirdFB) September 12, 2026