Matt Hayes, USA TODAY Mon, October 19, 2026 at 8:47 AM UTC · 4 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Have no fear, everyone. The College Football Playoff selection committee is on it.
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Like Miami, currently using Wake Forest as its resume bell cow, avoiding a colossally bad loss to Florida State with help from ACC officiating .
Or Ohio State, whose strange win at Indiana left Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti in a blender . But let's not forget the Buckeyes lost at Texas in September — the same Longhorns who have since lost to three-loss Oklahoma and two-loss Florida.
Week 7 of the college football season brings another slate of conference matchups and standout plays from around the country. Deuce Alexander of the Mississippi Rebels attempts to catch a pass against Trajen Greco of the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Justin Ford, Getty Images) Tramell Jones Jr. of the Florida Gators celebrates after defeating the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner, Getty Images) Julian Sayin of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to throw over Tobi Osunsanmi of the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Justin Casterline, Getty Images) Safety Ty Benefield of the LSU Tigers celebrates after making an interception with cornerback PJ Woodland during the first half of a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Tiger Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Tyler Kaufman, Getty Images) Kevin Jennings of the SMU Mustangs steps to the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Stacy Revere, Getty Images) Keshaun Singleton of the Auburn Tigers makes a reception for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Todd Kirkland, Getty Images) Will Hammond of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Galaxy Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas. (John E. Moore III, Getty Images) DeSean Bishop of the Tennessee Volunteers runs the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Neyland Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Camden Hall, Getty Images) Tennessee Volunteer fans gather for the team's VolWalk before their game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Camden Hall, Getty Images) Dezmen Roebuck of the Washington Huskies hurdles over Don Saunders of the Purdue Boilermakers during the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 16, 2026 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Justin Casterline, Getty Images) Que'sean Brown of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball past Tae Harris of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and scores a touchdown during the first quarter at Lane Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Michael Shroyer, Getty Images) Keelon Russell of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Camden Hall, Getty Images) Brian Bonner of the Washington Huskies celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 16, 2026 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Justin Casterline, Getty Images) Keshaun Singleton of the Auburn Tigers makes a reception for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Todd Kirkland, Getty Images) Aaron Gregory of the Texas A&M Aggies catches a touchdown pass against the The Citadel Bulldogs during the second quarter at Kyle Field on October 17, 2026 in College Station, Texas. (Jack Gorman, Getty Images) Running back Dilin Jones of the LSU Tigers runs the ball past linebacker Tyler Lockhart of the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half of a game at Tiger Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Tyler Kaufman, Getty Images) Tramell Jones Jr. of the Florida Gators is tackled by Lance Jackson and Hero Kanu of the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner, Getty Images) A.J. Holmes Jr. of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates during the first half of the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Galaxy Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas. (John E. Moore III, Getty Images) Yamir Knight of the SMU Mustangs is brought down by Donavon Platt of the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Stacy Revere, Getty Images) Malcom Simmons of the Texas Tech Red Raiders runs with the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Galaxy Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas. (John E. Moore III, Getty Images) Wide receiver Eugene Wilson III and wide receiver Jackson Harris of the LSU Tigers celebrate after a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Tiger Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Tyler Kaufman, Getty Images) Lacota Dippre of the Florida Gators reacts after a touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner, Getty Images) Chas Nimrod of the Auburn Tigers catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Todd Kirkland, Getty Images) Mason Williams of the Ohio State Buckeyes is tackled by Jacob Savage of the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Justin Casterline, Getty Images) London Montgomery of the Florida Gators runs the ball against Justin Cryer in the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner, Getty Images) 1 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Week 7 of the college football season brings another slate of conference matchups and standout plays from around the country. Deuce Alexander of the Mississippi Rebels attempts to catch a pass against Trajen Greco of the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Justin Ford, Getty Images) 1 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Week 7 of the college football season brings another slate of conference matchups and standout plays from around the country. Deuce Alexander of the Mississippi Rebels attempts to catch a pass against Trajen Greco of the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Justin Ford, Getty Images) 2 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Tramell Jones Jr. of the Florida Gators celebrates after defeating the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner, Getty Images) 3 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Julian Sayin of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to throw over Tobi Osunsanmi of the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Justin Casterline, Getty Images) 4 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Safety Ty Benefield of the LSU Tigers celebrates after making an interception with cornerback PJ Woodland during the first half of a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Tiger Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Tyler Kaufman, Getty Images) 5 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Kevin Jennings of the SMU Mustangs steps to the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Stacy Revere, Getty Images) 6 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Keshaun Singleton of the Auburn Tigers makes a reception for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Todd Kirkland, Getty Images) 7 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Will Hammond of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Galaxy Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas. (John E. Moore III, Getty Images) 8 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments DeSean Bishop of the Tennessee Volunteers runs the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Neyland Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Camden Hall, Getty Images) 9 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Tennessee Volunteer fans gather for the team's VolWalk before their game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Camden Hall, Getty Images) 10 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Dezmen Roebuck of the Washington Huskies hurdles over Don Saunders of the Purdue Boilermakers during the fourth quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 16, 2026 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Justin Casterline, Getty Images) 11 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Que'sean Brown of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball past Tae Harris of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and scores a touchdown during the first quarter at Lane Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Michael Shroyer, Getty Images) 12 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Keelon Russell of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Camden Hall, Getty Images) 13 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Brian Bonner of the Washington Huskies celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the second quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 16, 2026 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Justin Casterline, Getty Images) 14 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Keshaun Singleton of the Auburn Tigers makes a reception for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Todd Kirkland, Getty Images) 15 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Aaron Gregory of the Texas A&M Aggies catches a touchdown pass against the The Citadel Bulldogs during the second quarter at Kyle Field on October 17, 2026 in College Station, Texas. (Jack Gorman, Getty Images) 16 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Running back Dilin Jones of the LSU Tigers runs the ball past linebacker Tyler Lockhart of the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half of a game at Tiger Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Tyler Kaufman, Getty Images) 17 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Tramell Jones Jr. of the Florida Gators is tackled by Lance Jackson and Hero Kanu of the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner, Getty Images) 18 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments A.J. Holmes Jr. of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates during the first half of the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Galaxy Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas. (John E. Moore III, Getty Images) 19 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Yamir Knight of the SMU Mustangs is brought down by Donavon Platt of the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Stacy Revere, Getty Images) 20 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Malcom Simmons of the Texas Tech Red Raiders runs with the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Galaxy Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas. (John E. Moore III, Getty Images) 21 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Wide receiver Eugene Wilson III and wide receiver Jackson Harris of the LSU Tigers celebrate after a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Tiger Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Tyler Kaufman, Getty Images) 22 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Lacota Dippre of the Florida Gators reacts after a touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner, Getty Images) 23 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Chas Nimrod of the Auburn Tigers catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Todd Kirkland, Getty Images) 24 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments Mason Williams of the Ohio State Buckeyes is tackled by Jacob Savage of the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Justin Casterline, Getty Images) 25 / 25 College football Week 7 photos capture big plays and big moments London Montgomery of the Florida Gators runs the ball against Justin Cryer in the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner, Getty Images) Or BYU, which beat Notre Dame with help from Big 12 officiating . But what exactly are the Irish — other than a team pumped full of preseason hype? Notre Dame's best win to date is North Carolina.
Or Tennessee, which lost at home to Texas last month, and had no wins of significance until it beat the brakes off Alabama.
And speaking of Alabama, the Tide now has two losses but likely has one more mulligan — because as we all know from CFP track record, three losses does not an Alabama afterthought make.
Then there's Georgia , which lost at home to Auburn , which lost at home to Florida, which lost at home to South Carolina, which routinely loses SEC games at home. Until the Gamecocks beat Tennessee this week in Columbia, S.C. — because of course they will.
What does it all mean? We've got you covered with the USA TODAY Sports Playoff Predictor, sorting out the madness after the greatest weekend of upsets in a long, long time.
Miami: I'm starting to think the ACC may actually be holding a grudge against Florida State for the whole failed we're leaving thing. Miami was simply the benefactor. Next: Pittsburgh.
Georgia: If the Dawgs allow certain teams in the back half of the schedule to hang around too long, they'll absorb a couple of more losses. Next: Bye.
Ohio State: QB Julian Sayin is out indefinitely . Can Buckeyes coach Ryan Day figure out a way to get freshman Luke Fahey ready for a tough schedule? Next: Bye.
Indiana: So many mistakes against Ohio State, so much missed opportunity. And I'd still take Indiana vs. anyone on a neutral field. Next: at Michigan.
Ole Miss : Hard to believe this is the same team that got clobbered by Florida in late September. Or maybe they are, and will be exposed over the next three weeks of heavy lifting in the SEC. Next: at Texas.
Tennessee: We've gone from coach Josh Heupel chose the wrong quarterback to start the season, to the Vols getting back to the CFP — in about three weeks time. Next: at South Carolina.
BYU: Love the story. Love Bear and Kalani and tough guy linebacker Cade Uluave. But this isn't the best team in college football. Next: at UCF.
Notre Dame: Big 12 officials did a number on the Irish . Just like they did the BYU defensive backs dirty on multiple key plays. It all evens out. Next: Bye.
UCLA: Much like BYU, I love the story . We need more of these in college football. But let's see how Big Ten defenses scheme new QB Ty Dieffenbach — now that there's FBS tape on him.
Kentucky: Wilted in early big moment against Alabama, or we'd be staring at the greatest story of the season. Which can still happen. Next: Vanderbilt.
Iowa: They're going to lose again, even with the new — I can't believe I'm writing this — efficient offense. I just can't see where in the regular season. Next: at Minnesota.
Boise State : App State will take out unbeaten JMU on Thursday, and clear a large obstacle for Boise State to get another shot at winning a CFP game. Next: at Washington State.
Bear Bachmeier and unbeaten BYU stunned Notre Dame 28-24 , ending the Irish's path to the No. 1 ranking. Relive the biggest plays, celebrations and reactions from the Cougars' statement victory. Above, Bear Bachmeier of the Brigham Young Cougars warms up before their game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Chris Gardner, Getty Images) Brigham Young Cougars tight end Walker Lyons makes a catch to score a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Brigham Young Cougars tight end Walker Lyons celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Preston Rex of the Brigham Young Cougars is chased by Leonard Moore and Luke Talich of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half of their game at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Chris Gardner, Getty Images) Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Kyler Kasper (3) makes a catch against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Bear Bachmeier of the Brigham Young Cougars is lifted by Bruce Mitchell and Kyle Sfarcioc #64 after scoring a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half of their game at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Chris Gardner, Getty Images) A Brigham Young Cougars cheerleader performs before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Jojo Phillips makes a catch against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Brigham Young Cougars safety Matthias Leach reacts during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Brigham Young Cougars running back Preston Rex runs against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Raider Damuni of the Brigham Young Cougars celebrates breaking up a pass play against James Flanigan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half of their game at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Chris Gardner, Getty Images) Brigham Young Cougars offensive line Siosiua Latu-Finau celebrates after a touchdown by quarterback Bear Bachmeier (not pictured) during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Braxton Lindsey celebrates after a play during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier passes against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Brigham Young Cougars cheerleaders celebrate with flags on the field during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Brigham Young Cougars fans celebrate after the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 1 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Bear Bachmeier and unbeaten BYU stunned Notre Dame 28-24 , ending the Irish's path to the No. 1 ranking. Relive the biggest plays, celebrations and reactions from the Cougars' statement victory. Above, Bear Bachmeier of the Brigham Young Cougars warms up before their game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Chris Gardner, Getty Images) 1 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Bear Bachmeier and unbeaten BYU stunned Notre Dame 28-24 , ending the Irish's path to the No. 1 ranking. Relive the biggest plays, celebrations and reactions from the Cougars' statement victory. Above, Bear Bachmeier of the Brigham Young Cougars warms up before their game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Chris Gardner, Getty Images) 2 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Brigham Young Cougars tight end Walker Lyons makes a catch to score a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 3 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Brigham Young Cougars tight end Walker Lyons celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 4 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Preston Rex of the Brigham Young Cougars is chased by Leonard Moore and Luke Talich of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half of their game at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Chris Gardner, Getty Images) 5 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Kyler Kasper (3) makes a catch against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 6 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Bear Bachmeier of the Brigham Young Cougars is lifted by Bruce Mitchell and Kyle Sfarcioc #64 after scoring a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half of their game at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Chris Gardner, Getty Images) 7 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking A Brigham Young Cougars cheerleader performs before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 8 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Jojo Phillips makes a catch against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 9 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Brigham Young Cougars safety Matthias Leach reacts during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 10 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Brigham Young Cougars running back Preston Rex runs against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 11 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Raider Damuni of the Brigham Young Cougars celebrates breaking up a pass play against James Flanigan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half of their game at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Chris Gardner, Getty Images) 12 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Brigham Young Cougars offensive line Siosiua Latu-Finau celebrates after a touchdown by quarterback Bear Bachmeier (not pictured) during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 13 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Braxton Lindsey celebrates after a play during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 14 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier passes against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 15 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Brigham Young Cougars cheerleaders celebrate with flags on the field during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 16 / 16 BYU stuns Notre Dame to deny Irish's bid for top college football ranking Brigham Young Cougars fans celebrate after the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium. (Rob Gray, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) First round byes Miami
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