With Luke Fickell<\/a> on the hot seat and needing something to quiet the noise, Wisconsin might have put up a decent fight against Ohio State. The Buckeyes had other ideas, turning this one into a blowout right away with 17 first-quarter points.<\/p>\n
From there it was smooth sailing for Julian Sayin<\/a> and company. Sayin threw four touchdown passes, including two to Carnell Tate<\/a>. Next up for Ohio State is a home date with Penn State<\/a>.<\/p>\n RESULT: 38-13 win vs. Michigan State<\/a> The schedule continues to look very manageable for Indiana. Up next is a home date with UCLA<\/a>, followed by road trips to Maryland<\/a> and struggling Penn State.<\/p>\n RESULT: 45-42 win at Arkansas<\/a> Arkansas actually outgained its top 25 foe 527 to 497 in the game, something that will undoubtedly frustrate Mike Elko<\/a>. Still, on a bloody weekend in college football simply surviving was a huge win. The Aggies did just that.<\/p>\n RESULT: 37-20 win vs. Tennessee<\/a> And at this point, Alabama certainly has the look of a championship team. The Crimson Tide just keep winning. Next up is a road trip to face a flustered South Carolina<\/a> team.<\/p>\n RESULT: 43-35 win vs. Ole Miss<\/a> The Georgia quarterback threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. He also ran for 59 yards and a score, helping the Bulldogs win a thrilling shootout with the Rebels. And just like that, Georgia moves back into a dominant position in the SEC race.<\/p>\n RESULT: 56-10 win at Rutgers<\/a> Dante Moore<\/a> threw for 290 yards and four scores, while the Ducks also punched it in four times on the ground. It was a lopsided win from start to finish, punctuated by a 28-point second quarter.<\/p>\n RESULT: 27-18 win at Duke<\/a> He threw for 205 yards and then rushed for a team-high 120 yards and a touchdown. Georgia Tech controlled the second half, scoring 17 points in the fourth quarter to win. It continues to look the part of a top 25 team, albeit against a light schedule.<\/p>\n RESULT: 43-35 loss at Georgia<\/a> Still, it does narrow the margin for error for Lane Kiffin<\/a> and his squad. Trinidad Chambliss<\/a> was once again good in the loss, but the offense ran out of steam late as the crowd seemed to take its toll. Now it\u2019s about bouncing back. Next up is a road trip to Oklahoma<\/a>.<\/p>\n RESULT: 24-21 loss vs. Louisville<\/a> The Hurricanes certainly had their chances, but the self-inflicted mistakes cost them against a Cardinals team likely to find itself in the top 25 this week. While the loss puts a serious dent in Miami\u2019s resume, the Hurricanes still have everything in front of them.<\/p>\n RESULT: 34-24 win<\/a> vs. USC<\/a> Jeremiyah Love<\/a> ran for more than 200 yards in the win, and the Fighting Irish kept their playoff hopes alive. With the USC game in the books, Notre Dame now gets a much-needed bye week to rest and recover.<\/p>\n Rest of the AP Top 25 Projection<\/p>\n Oklahoma Sooners<\/a> (6-1)<\/p>\n BYU Cougars<\/a> (7-0)<\/p>\n Vanderbilt Commodores<\/a> (6-1)<\/p>\n Texas Tech Red Raiders<\/a> (6-1)<\/p>\n Missouri Tigers<\/a> (6-1)<\/p>\n Virginia Cavaliers<\/a> (6-1)<\/p>\n LSU Tigers<\/a> (5-2)<\/p>\n Tennessee Volunteers<\/a> (5-2)<\/p>\n South Florida Bulls<\/a> (6-1)<\/p>\n Texas Longhorns<\/a> (5-2)<\/p>\n Cincinnati Bearcats<\/a> (6-1)<\/p>\n Michigan Wolverines<\/a> (5-2)<\/p>\n Arizona State Sun Devils<\/a> (5-2)<\/p>\n![\"Indiana](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27362939-scaled-e1760833095332-1024x570.jpg\")
Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
There was definite letdown potential this weekend for Indiana following the huge win over Oregon<\/a> a week ago. But the Hoosiers took care of business and beat Michigan State pretty soundly, allowing only three points in the second half.<\/p>\n
Texas A&M gave up a first-quarter field goal, then took the lead about midway through the frame and never again trailed. Still, there were points where the game was firmly in the balance, as the defense allowed Arkansas to stay within striking range right till the bitter end.<\/p>\n
Alabama was in charge of the contest from start to finish, but it really was able to blow things open with a 99-yard pick-six on a play that could have easily swung things the other direction. Those are the breaks that championship teams create.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27360240_168401303_lowres-1024x538.jpg\")
Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Georgia got everything it could handle and then some against an Ole Miss team that didn\u2019t seem intimidated by the incredibly hostile environment. But, at every turn, Gunner Stockton<\/a> was there to answer the call.<\/p>\n
Oregon wasted no time bouncing back from the loss to Indiana, even with a trip all the way across the country. That\u2019s what top 25 teams do, they take care of business.<\/p>\n
The Haynes King<\/a> show rolled on, though it turned out to be a surprisingly tough test against Manny Diaz<\/a>\u2018s defense at Duke. Still, King finished with more than 300 yards of offense accounted for.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27132259_168399293_lowres-1024x576.jpg\")
Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
In the grand scheme of things, the loss on the road at Georgia doesn\u2019t figure to be all that detrimental to Ole Miss\u2019 playoff chances. It\u2019s a legitimate top 25 opponent that figures to remain one the rest of the way.<\/p>\n
Miami quarterback Carson Beck<\/a> threw four interceptions and the Hurricanes were doomed, as Louisville played the upstart in this one. It was clear early on it would be closer than the experts predicted.<\/p>\n
It was a back-and-forth game throughout the evening, but Notre Dame just kept making plays when it needed to. After USC took the lead in the second half, a 100-yard kick return touchdown flipped things right back around instantly.<\/p>\n