No. 1 Collapses Again! Auburn Stuns Georgia 27-24

Auburn delivered a major upset on Saturday, defeating the previously undefeated No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs 27-24. The Tigers secured their victory with a field goal as time expired, handing Georgia its first loss of the 2026 season in a dramatic fashion at Sanford Stadium.

This result marks the second consecutive week that the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 has fallen to an unranked or lower-ranked opponent. The loss drops Georgia to 6-1 and will undoubtedly cause significant shifts in the upcoming poll.

Several other top teams also experienced close calls or defeats. Ohio State narrowly edged out Indiana 19-15, snapping the Hoosiers' 22-game winning streak. With Georgia's unexpected loss, undefeated Notre Dame, ranked second, holds a strong claim to the No. 1 position, provided they win their road game against No. 8 BYU.

Miami, also undefeated and ranked third, remains in contention if Notre Dame falters. Ohio State, the preseason No. 1, could also re-enter the conversation for the top spot after their victory. The unpredictable nature of the season continues to unfold, with a new No. 1 team expected to emerge on Sunday.