Notre Dame, Georgia, Utah, and UCLA emerge as top playoff contenders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Notre Dame vaulted into playoff contention with a 31-24 victory over Miami, improving to 8-1. Georgia solidified its No. 1 spot after defeating Ole Miss 42-7. Utah remains unbeaten at 9-0, overcoming four interceptions to win against BYU 28-20. UCLA also moved to 9-0 after a 34-20 win against Minnesota. The College Football Playoff picture is evolving as teams aim for favorable seedings with only three weeks left in the regular season.
- •Notre Dame improves to 8-1 with a win against Miami.
- •Georgia defeats Ole Miss 42-7 to remain No. 1.
- •Utah wins 28-20 over BYU, holding a 9-0 record.
- •UCLA tops Minnesota 34-20, remaining undefeated in the Big Ten.
- •Only three weeks left in the college football regular season.
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"Shake-up Saturday certainly was that as four Top 10 teams lost.
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