Week 10 College Football: Utah, UCLA, Texas Rise While Nebraska, Ohio State, and Alabama Falter
Utah and UCLA secured wins, Texas continued its strong start, while Nebraska, Ohio State and Alabama suffered defeats in Week 10 matchups.
Utah defeated BYU 28–20, marking the program's first win over the Cougars since 2019 and positioning the Utes as national title contenders under new coach Morgan Scalley. The victory came despite a shaky performance from quarterback Devon Dampier and several turnovers by BYU.
Nebraska's struggles continued with a loss to Illinois, prompting concerns about head coach Matt Rhule's future despite a substantial buyout. The Cornhuskers now need wins against Rutgers, Ohio State and Iowa to secure a bowl invitation.
UCLA, coached by Bob Chesney, maintained its unbeaten run with a 34–20 win over Minnesota, highlighted by backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbach's two long touchdown passes to Aidan Mizell.
Ohio State fell to USC, exposing defensive weaknesses as Oregon later turned a 14–0 deficit into a 41–28 victory. The loss adds pressure on coach Ryan Day as the Buckeyes seek to recover.
Texas delivered a strong performance against Missouri, with quarterback Arch Manning accounting for 297 yards and three touchdowns, keeping the Longhorns in contention for a College Football Playoff spot.
Alabama defeated Lane Kiffin's team, extending Kiffin's winless streak against the Crimson Tide. The game featured notable pre-game commentary and a dominant defensive display by Alabama.