BYU upsets Notre Dame; SEC teams Alabama, Georgia, and Texas struggle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
BYU secured a significant upset over Notre Dame on October 18, affecting the Irish's playoff hopes. Meanwhile, SEC teams faced turbulence as #1 Georgia lost to Auburn, Alabama dropped their second straight game against Tennessee, and Texas fell to Florida. Michigan responded to struggles by benching quarterback Bryce Underwood, helping them secure a victory against Penn State. As the season progresses, teams are evaluating their performances and making strategic changes.
- •BYU stuns Notre Dame in a key upset.
- •Georgia loses to Auburn, disrupting their standings.
- •Alabama falls to Tennessee, marking two consecutive losses.
- •Texas drops a game against Florida, raising QB concerns.
- •Michigan responds by benching Bryce Underwood, winning against Penn State.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — BYU stuns Notre Dame + SEC Chaos: Bama, Georgia, & Texas all fall + QB shuffle in the Big Ten
"On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down BYU’s massive upset over Notre Dame and a wild slate of SEC falls. Plus, the guys react to Michigan benching Bryce Underwood and Oregon’s Big Ten survival.
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