Week 6 college football roundup spotlights trick play, upsets and top matchups

Week 6 college football roundup spotlights trick play, upsets and top matchups

On October 10, NCAA. com reported that Week 6 of the 2026 college football season, played on October 6, featured a spectacular trick play by Tulsa, a strong showing by South Carolina against Florida, several top-ranked matchups such as Georgia versus Alabama, and notable individual performances, including a 99-yard punt return by Tulsa’s returner. The week followed a series of analyst predictions that highlighted potential upsets and warned of weather concerns for the Alabama-Georgia game (CBS Sports). ESPN analysts later emphasized that the playoff picture remained tight, with Texas, Georgia and Miami listed among the early favorites.

After a 56-23 victory over Mississippi State, Alabama moved up to the No.  2 seed in the College Football Playoff field (CBS Sports). Earlier, Week 5 saw Alabama dominate and climb in the AP poll (CBS Sports), while Florida suffered a loss to Missouri (USA Today).

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10 octobre 2026
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College football Week 6: Live updates, schedule, scores, rankings
College football Week 6: Live updates, schedule, scores, rankings

NCAA.com • 10 oct. 15h00

Week 6 of the college football season featured a spectacular trick play by Tulsa, a strong showing by South Carolina against Florida, and several top-ranked matchups including Georgia vs. Alabama.

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9 octobre 2026
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Week 6 upset picks include Texas
Week 6 upset picks include Texas

USA Today • 09 oct. 13h10

Analysts project several surprise results for Week 6, including challenges for Tennessee's quarterback, Missouri's defensive test against Texas A&M, and a possible upset in the Red River Rivalry.

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8 octobre 2026
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Texas, Indiana among top-25 teams on upset alert in Week 6
Texas, Indiana among top-25 teams on upset alert in Week 6

CBS Sports • 08 oct. 18h59

Analysts highlight five games in Week 6 where favored teams face notable risks, including Texas vs. Oklahoma and Indiana at Nebraska.

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College football Week 6 picks: Expert predictions for Georgia-Alabama, Texas-Oklahoma and more
College football Week 6 picks: Expert predictions for Georgia-Alabama, Texas-Oklahoma and more

247Sports • 08 oct. 16h45

Analyst predictions highlight player matchups, personnel advantages and spread picks for several Week 6 contests, including Florida State vs. Louisville and Iowa at Washington.

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The Six Pack: Picks for Oregon-UCLA, Alabama-Georgia and lock of Week 6
The Six Pack: Picks for Oregon-UCLA, Alabama-Georgia and lock of Week 6

CBS Sports • 08 oct. 13h31

Analyst predicts several under totals for Week 6 games, noting strong rushing by UCLA, weather concerns for Alabama-Georgia, and defensive strengths influencing outcomes.

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6 octobre 2026
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2026 College Football Playoff bracket projection: SEC, Big Ten chaos coming in Week 6?
2026 College Football Playoff bracket projection: SEC, Big Ten chaos coming in Week 6?

CBS Sports • 06 oct. 14h44

Week 6 games could clarify or further complicate the 2026 College Football Playoff picture, with Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Ohio State among the top contenders while several SEC and Big Ten teams face make-or-break contests.

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College Football Power Ratings: Florida still among top 12, Alabama leaps Georgia
College Football Power Ratings: Florida still among top 12, Alabama leaps Georgia

CBS Sports • 06 oct. 13h33

The latest power ratings keep Florida among the top twelve teams, while Alabama jumps into the top five ahead of its SEC showdown with Georgia.

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Yard Dash: Six Games That Will Tell Us What College Football Contenders Are Real
Yard Dash: Six Games That Will Tell Us What College Football Contenders Are Real

Sports Illustrated • 06 oct. 11h00

A slate of six key games on Saturday will help determine which college football programs are genuine contenders, with analysts highlighting matchups such as Alabama vs. Georgia and Texas vs. Oklahoma.

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College Football Playoff 2026: Bubble Watch after Week 5
College Football Playoff 2026: Bubble Watch after Week 5

ESPN • 06 oct. 11h00

After week five, several one-loss Power-4 teams remain on the playoff bubble while undefeated Ohio State and Indiana sit atop the rankings, and analysts project Miami, Alabama and Texas as early favorites.

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College Football Playoff predictions Week 5
College Football Playoff predictions Week 5

ESPN • 06 oct. 10h30

Following Week 5, analysts rank Texas, Georgia and Miami among the top contenders for the College Football Playoff, while Florida suffered its only loss.

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4 octobre 2026
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Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Alabama impresses in top 25 win as Florida is exposed
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Alabama impresses in top 25 win as Florida is exposed

KSL News • 04 oct. 21h06

College football analyst Josh Furlong released his Associated Press Top 25 ranking for week five, placing Texas atop the list and highlighting strong performances by Alabama and Miami.

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AP Top 25 poll: Alabama ticks up in college football rankings ahead of Georgia showdown
AP Top 25 poll: Alabama ticks up in college football rankings ahead of Georgia showdown

CBS Sports • 04 oct. 19h19

Alabama moved up one spot to No. 6 in the latest AP poll after a 56-23 win over Mississippi State, while Missouri jumped 11 places and Pittsburgh entered the top 25.

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Florida, Alabama, Michigan lead best, worst of college football Week 5
Florida, Alabama, Michigan lead best, worst of college football Week 5

USA Today • 04 oct. 17h29

Week 5 saw Florida drop after a blowout loss to Missouri, while Alabama and Ohio State posted dominant victories; Michigan and South Carolina suffered setbacks.

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Takeaways from College Football Week 5: Miami looks elite, Alabama’s offense rolls
Takeaways from College Football Week 5: Miami looks elite, Alabama’s offense rolls

NBC Sports • 04 oct. 12h53

Miami and Alabama posted strong performances in week five, while several coaches faced scrutiny and Missouri earned a notable victory over Florida.

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College football overreactions, Week 5: SEC volatility shouldn't earn league a CFP pass
College football overreactions, Week 5: SEC volatility shouldn't earn league a CFP pass

CBS Sports • 04 oct. 11h47

Recent blowout wins and losses in the SEC highlight the conference's inconsistency, prompting questions about its teams' suitability for the playoff field.

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Projecting AP Top 25 After College Football Week 5: After Riding High, Gators Ambushed By Tigers
Projecting AP Top 25 After College Football Week 5: After Riding High, Gators Ambushed By Tigers

Sports Illustrated • 04 oct. 11h00

Following a week of upsets, including Florida's loss to Missouri, analysts outline how the AP poll may shift when it is released on Sunday.

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College football bowl projections: Utah into CFP bracket, Alabama up to No. 2 seed
College football bowl projections: Utah into CFP bracket, Alabama up to No. 2 seed

CBS Sports • 04 oct. 03h10

Mid-season updates place Utah in the College Football Playoff field and elevate Alabama to the second seed, with several bowl projections also revised after Week 5.

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3 octobre 2026
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College football schedule 2026: What to watch in Week 5, TV channels, streaming, Saturday kickoff times
College football schedule 2026: What to watch in Week 5, TV channels, streaming, Saturday kickoff times

CBS Sports • 03 oct. 14h45

Saturday's Week 5 games feature several top-25 clashes, including Ohio State at Iowa and Alabama at Mississippi State, with broadcast times and streaming options outlined.

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2 octobre 2026
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Week 5 upset picks include Florida
Week 5 upset picks include Florida

USA Today • 02 oct. 14h45

USA TODAY Sports staff outline their Week 5 upset picks, highlighting possible losses for Michigan, Ohio State, Florida and others in conference play.

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1 octobre 2026
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Week 5 Upset Alert: Alabama, Florida among top 25 teams facing road tests
Week 5 Upset Alert: Alabama, Florida among top 25 teams facing road tests

CBS Sports • 01 oct. 19h00

Unbeaten SEC programs Alabama and Florida travel as narrow favorites this weekend, while several other ranked teams encounter tough conference matchups that could impact the playoff picture.

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30 septembre 2026
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2026 Week 5 College Football Predictions for Every Game
2026 Week 5 College Football Predictions for Every Game

Bleacher Report • 30 sept. 11h26

Seven top-10 teams travel for Week 5, with three ranked contests highlighted, while several unbeaten programs face each other in non-conference games.

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Picks, odds for all top 25 games
Picks, odds for all top 25 games

USA Today • 30 sept. 10h03

Experts preview Week 5 of the 2026 season, highlighting games such as Alabama vs. Mississippi State and Ohio State at Iowa, and provide betting odds and predicted scores.

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