College football Week 10 delivered significant shifts in the playoff race as No. 1 Miami fell to No. 11 Notre Dame, marking the fifth consecutive week a top-two team lost.
Winners: Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-24 win, boosting his Heisman candidacy and effectively securing a playoff spot. Georgia dominated No. 10 Ole Miss 42-7, with Gunner Stockton throwing four touchdowns and the defense holding the Rebels to 66 rushing yards. Utah improved to 9-0 for the first time since 2008 after beating No. 9 BYU behind quarterback Devon Dampier. Texas continued its strong stretch with wins over four ranked opponents, as Arch Manning passed for 297 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jason Witten debuted with a ball-control approach, leading to nearly 38 minutes of possession. Ferris State extended its winning streak to 40 games, tying a Division II record.
Losers: Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham saw his team lose 15-6 to Michigan State, the first time since 1985 Michigan lost without allowing a touchdown, dropping to 5-4 overall. Ohio State suffered its third regular-season loss since 2011, giving up 38 unanswered points and struggling on both lines of scrimmage. Kentucky fell 34-6 to Tennessee after turnovers, jeopardizing its playoff position. LSU lost 31-14 to Alabama, marking Lane Kiffin's sixth straight loss to the Tide and leaving the Tigers 0-3 against top-25 opponents. Nebraska lost its third straight, 24-13 to Illinois, and fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. Tulane collapsed to a 60-10 loss to Tulsa, putting head coach Will Hall on the hot seat.
