The Oregon Ducks asserted their dominance in college football with a convincing victory over Michigan, earning themselves the No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press top 25 poll. Quarterback Dillion Gabriel’s strong performance also sparked some Heisman Trophy talk. Other notable winners from the week included Colorado, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Ryan Day, and Miami quarterback Cam Ward. The Ducks’ decisive win over Michigan solidified their status as a top team in the nation.
Despite facing tough competition, Georgia managed to fend off Florida in a close game, but their offense struggled, particularly quarterback Carson Beck, who threw three interceptions. James Franklin and Penn State suffered a disappointing loss, raising questions about their ability to compete against top teams. Iowa State suffered their first loss of the season against Texas Tech, tightening the race for a spot in the Big 12 championship game. Texas A&M’s SEC title hopes took a hit with a blowout loss, while Florida State continued to struggle with a five-game losing streak.
Cam Ward led Miami to a dominant victory over Duke, showcasing his potential as a top quarterback prospect in the NFL Draft. Kaleb Johnson of Iowa emerged as a standout player, drawing attention as a potential All-America contender and Heisman Trophy candidate. Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss had a record-breaking performance with 515 passing yards and six touchdowns in a blowout win over Arkansas. Indiana celebrated a convincing victory over Michigan State, improving to 9-0 on the season and exceeding preseason expectations.
The Fox News Digital Sports college football winners and losers list highlighted standout performances and notable upsets from the week, compiled by the Fox News Digital Sports staff and OutKick.com staff. Despite some surprising outcomes and standout individual performances, the college football landscape remains unpredictable and full of exciting matchups. Teams like Oregon, Miami, and Indiana have emerged as contenders, while others, like Clemson and Georgia, face challenges as they navigate through a competitive season.
