Major Upsets Shake Up College Football Rankings in Week 6

Indianapolis, IN — Week 6 of the college football season brought unexpected twists, shaking the rankings profoundly. Notably, unranked UCLA stunned No. 7 Penn State with a decisive 42-37 victory on Saturday. This win was significant as it marked UCLA’s first triumph over a top-10 opponent since 2010.

The game took a dramatic turn in the fourth quarter after UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava led the team with five total touchdowns. Penn State had been favored, coming off a tough double-overtime loss to Oregon the previous week.

Meanwhile, No. 9 Texas suffered a shocking defeat against Florida, falling 29-21 to a struggling Gators team that had started the season 1-3. This defeat has left Texas outside of the top 10, raising questions about its playoff aspirations.

In other notable games, Alabama, ranked at No. 10, defeated the previously unbeaten Vanderbilt Commodores 30-14. The win was critical for Alabama after their earlier loss to Florida State in the season.

The AP Poll for Week 7 saw significant changes, with Ohio State remaining at No. 1 after a convincing 42-3 victory over Minnesota. Miami jumped to No. 2, following their rivalry win against Florida State, proving their title contender status.

Rankings also show Indiana at No. 7 after a strong start this season. As undefeated teams face crucial matchups in the coming weeks, questions remain on whether these teams can maintain their positions or if more upsets are on the horizon.

The latest AP Poll reflects these shifts, with changes throughout the top 10, emphasizing the impact of Week 6’s results. Will the top teams manage to keep their rankings next week, or will we see further chaos in the season?