College Football

Yahoo Top 10: After a tumultuous day of upsets, Georgia left no doubt about who's No. 1 with win over Alabama

October 11, 2026

College football’s Week 6 delivered a flurry of surprises, but Georgia’s dominant 20-17 victory over Alabama in Tuscaloosa erased any lingering doubt about the Bulldogs’ No. 1 status.

Head coach Kirby Smart secured his first regular-season win over the Crimson Tide in a decade, ending a 0-7 mark against Alabama in the regular season, while quarterback Gunner Stockton and the Georgia ground game combined for 248 passing yards and 206 rushing yards, respectively. The win came after a chaotic day that saw Texas fall to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, UCLA’s first-year coach Bob Chesney lead the Bruins to a 5-0 start, and Kentucky’s Will Stein’s team defeat LSU in overtime for a second straight week.

Meanwhile, Missouri’s resounding defeat of Texas A&M prompted coach Mike Elko to criticize his own fan base, while Indiana and Tennessee both secured key wins to set up future showdowns. In the ACC, Bill Belichick’s Pittsburgh team snapped its undefeated streak with a loss to North Carolina, and Duke’s unbeaten run ended after a defeat at Georgia Tech.

The Big 12 saw Oklahoma State, Arizona, and Houston post strong performances, while USC’s late win over Penn State kept its playoff hopes alive despite an Eastern Time Zone game. Florida’s struggles continued with another home loss, this time to South Carolina, further dimming its season outlook.