Central Florida secured a historic victory over No. 2 Brigham Young University (BYU) on Saturday, edging out the Cougars 39-31 in double overtime at Orlando. Central Florida’s Keyone Jenkins connected with tight end Grayson Brousseau on a two-yard touchdown pass in the second overtime, sealing the Knights’ first win over a top-five opponent in program history. The Cougars, who entered the game with a 6-1 record and were 3-1 in Big 12 play, nearly forced a third overtime with a late drive to the four-yard line but were stopped on a critical fourth-down pass from Bear Bachmeier to Walker Lyons that fell incomplete.
The game featured a dramatic finish in regulation when Jenkins appeared to fumble while driving toward a potential game-winning field goal. Initially ruled a sack, a replay overturned the call to an incomplete pass, and a subsequent unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against BYU allowed Central Florida kicker Will Stone to attempt a 47-yard field goal. BYU’s defense blocked the kick, forcing overtime.
At Cincinnati, the ninth-ranked Bearcats recorded a 37-24 upset of No. 8 Texas Tech. Cole Tabb rushed for a career-high 173 yards and one touchdown, while quarterback JC French IV threw four touchdown passes, also a personal best. This win marked Cincinnati’s first home victory over a top-10 team since 2006. Texas Tech, holding a 6-1 record, suffered their first loss of the season as turnovers and mistakes plagued their performance.
Indiana avoided consecutive losses with a 13-6 overtime win at No. 6 Michigan. Josh Hoover scored a four-yard touchdown run in overtime, and Indiana’s defense held off Michigan’s attempts to respond. The victory marked the Hoosiers’ first win at Michigan’s stadium since 1967 and improved their record to 7-1. Michigan’s quarterback Tommy Carr committed a fumble early and threw an interception later, while missed field goals hampered the home team’s scoring efforts.
In Miami, the Hurricanes celebrated their first game as the nation’s top-ranked team in nearly 24 years by defeating Pittsburgh 52-23. Malachi Toney set a school record with 16 receptions, totaling 194 yards and three touchdowns, while Dariah Mensah passed for 387 yards and four touchdowns. Javian Mallory contributed two rushing scores. Pittsburgh’s Blue Hicks posted five receptions for 149 yards and one touchdown, but the Panthers dropped their third straight game.
No. 10 LSU won 38-17 on the road at Auburn, snapping an eight-game losing streak in Southeastern Conference road play. Sam Leavitt accounted for four touchdowns—two passing to Jackson Harris—and threw for a career-high 387 yards. Harris caught nine passes for 178 yards. LSU controlled the game early, building a 31-10 halftime lead. Auburn, coming off a surprise victory against then-No. 1 Georgia, struggled to maintain momentum.
South Carolina rallied to defeat No. 11 Tennessee 27-24, thanks to three touchdowns from LaNorris Sellers and a 48-yard game-winning field goal by Malik Orsan as time expired. Sellers threw and ran for scores, including a tying touchdown with just over a minute left. The Gamecocks’ defense forced a late fumble by Tennessee’s George MacIntyre to set up the final kick.
At No. 13 Alabama, the Crimson Tide topped Texas A&M 31-20 to snap a two-game losing streak. Keelon Russell passed for 311 yards and three touchdowns, with two scores in the fourth quarter propelling Alabama ahead. The Aggies led 20-17 early in the fourth quarter but could not hold off the Tide’s surge. Russell’s primary target, Rico Scott, recorded six receptions for 156 yards.
Minnesota edged No. 15 Iowa 13-10 on a 46-yard field goal by Luke Drzewiecki as time expired. The win earned the Golden Gophers the Floyd of Rosedale trophy for the first time since 2023. Iowa’s backup quarterback Hank Brown threw a late touchdown pass to tie the game but could not complete the comeback.
No. 23 Southern Methodist dominated California 59-20 behind Kevin Jennings, who set a Mustangs’ career record for touchdown passes. Kendrick Raphael scored three touchdowns, two on crucial fourth-down plays. SMU outgained Cal 492 to 186 in total offense and scored touchdowns on six consecutive second-half drives.
Northwestern delivered a 42-14 victory over Rutgers, with Aidan Chiles throwing three touchdown passes and rushing for two touchdowns. Caleb Komolafe contributed a 56-yard touchdown run, and the Wildcats took an early 28-3 lead. Rutgers’ lone touchdown came on a long run by Antwan Raymond. Chiles also recorded the first interception of his season. Northwestern improved to 6-1, while Rutgers fell to 2-5.