Texas, BYU, Notre Dame, and Bama assessed after Week 7
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 12:24 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Week 7 in college football has seen teams like Texas, BYU, Notre Dame, and Alabama drawing attention for their performances. Analysts are breaking down the implications of these games as teams move forward in the season. The outcomes may have significant impacts on standings and bowl game selections as the season continues. Key performances could shift rankings and playoff positions as teams prepare for upcoming matchups.
- •Texas and Alabama had notable performances this weekend.
- •BYU and Notre Dame's results are under examination.
- •Key matches could influence bowl game selections.
- •Analysts predict shifting standings due to these outcomes.
- 1:08 PMESPN NCAAF — Week 7 takeaways: What to make of Texas, BYU, Notre Dame, Bama and more
"We break down this past weekend's performances and how they could impact the future.
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