Kirby Smart leads Georgia past Alabama; UCLA emerges as CFP contender
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
In College Football Week 6, Kirby Smart's Georgia defeated Alabama in Tuscaloosa, marking their second consecutive win over the Crimson Tide. This victory eliminates discussions about Smart's past struggles against Alabama, underlining his status as a leading coach. Meanwhile, UCLA showed its potential as a College Football Playoff contender after a significant win against Oregon. The Bruins are now candidates for the Playoff with a favorable remaining schedule, reflecting a turnaround in the program under head coach Bob Chesney. Oregon, however, faces challenges, with two losses impacting their chances of making the CFP.
- •Georgia beats Alabama in Tuscaloosa, reinforcing Smart's reputation.
- •UCLA wins impressively against Oregon, boosting playoff chances.
- •Texas experiences offensive struggles in loss to Oklahoma.
- •Oregon's season is derailed with two losses, complicating playoff hopes.
- •UCLA's turnaround mirrors Indiana's path to the CFP in 2024.
- 4:12 AMCBS Sports — College football winners, losers in Week 6: UCLA's turnaround continues, while Texas stumbles
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Takeaways from College Football Week 6: Kirby Smart eliminates Alabama problem, UCLA becomes CFP contender
"UCLA announced itself as a CFP contender, while Georgia staked its claim to college football's top team by taking down Alabama, and Texas came undone in Dallas
"Week 6 absolutely delivered, from a stunning result in Eugene to the upset in the Red River Rivalry game and everything in between.
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External links- CBS SportsOct 11, 2026, 4:12 AMCollege football winners, losers in Week 6: UCLA's turnaround continues, while Texas stumbles
UCLA announced itself as a CFP contender, while Georgia staked its claim to college football's top team by taking down Alabama, and Texas came undone in Dallas
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 4:06 AMTakeaways from College Football Week 6: Kirby Smart eliminates Alabama problem, UCLA becomes CFP contender
Week 6 absolutely delivered, from a stunning result in Eugene to the upset in the Red River Rivalry game and everything in between.
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