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Top college football teams fall as Miami survives weekend chaos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Top college football teams fall as Miami survives weekend chaos

Summary

During a thrilling college football weekend on October 19, 2026, five of the top eight teams in the AP Poll lost, creating turmoil in the rankings. No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 5 Indiana, No. 6 Alabama, and No. 7 Texas all fell, with notable losses including Alabama and Texas to unranked opponents. Only Miami managed to avoid defeat, becoming the new No. 1 team. This series of upsets has significant implications as teams aim for playoff positions, heightening the stakes of the regular season amid discussions of the upcoming 24-team playoff format that some argue detracts from traditional rivalries and the urgency of each game.

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By the Numbers

•Five of the top eight teams lost in the latest AP Poll.
•Miami became the new No. 1 team after avoiding defeat.
•Texas and Alabama's losses add pressure to their playoff hopes.
•Discussions surrounding a 24-team playoff format are intensifying.

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What they're saying

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For college football fans, this past Saturday was amazing. Skilled remote-control channel flippers were rewarded as college football Goliaths kept falling. When the smoke cleared, five of the top eight AP Poll teams went down, and the new No. 1 Miami was lucky to avoid the carnage. This weekend was what college football fans cherish.…
— Yahoo Sports

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