Texas, Georgia shine in college football report card for September
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 9:13 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
As September comes to a close, college football contenders and pretenders begin to emerge in the race for the College Football Playoff. Texas holds the strongest résumé after securing notable victories against Ohio State and Tennessee, while Georgia is recognized as the best team following a dominant performance with wins by a combined 166 points. Boise State leads among Group of Six teams, and Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith currently tops the Heisman Trophy race. The next stretch of the season will further clarify playoff positions as October approaches.
- •Texas achieved notable wins against No. 6 Ohio State and No. 17 Tennessee.
- •Georgia outscored opponents by a total of 166 points across four games.
- •Boise State emerges as the frontrunner for Group of Six playoff spot.
- •Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith leads in the Heisman Trophy race with standout performances.
- •Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian receives recognition for strong team development.
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — College Football Report Card: Best and worst teams, biggest surprise, top transfer
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