In Week 9 of the college football season, there were no major upsets, but there were shaky performances from teams like Ohio State and Texas. Ohio State and Texas both managed to secure wins despite subpar quarterback play. Kansas State and SMU also narrowly won their games. These performances marked the end of October and set the stage for the final four weeks of the regular season, which will have a significant impact on the College Football Playoff picture.
Looking at the winners of the week, Texas A&M stood out with a remarkable comeback win over LSU. The Aggies now sit atop the SEC standings as the only undefeated team in the conference. Head coach Mike Elko has led the team to a strong position for a potential College Football Playoff berth. Colorado, under Deion Sanders’ leadership, has turned their program around and is now bowl eligible and in the hunt for the Big 12 championship. Boise State and Oregon also secured important wins, keeping them in the playoff conversation.
On the other hand, there were some losers from Week 9, including Ohio State, who struggled in their victory over Nebraska. Kentucky suffered their third straight home loss in the SEC, raising questions about the team’s performance under head coach Mark Stoops. LSU, ranked No. 8 going into the game against Texas A&M, suffered a significant loss that dropped them to No. 16 in the nation. These teams will need to regroup and improve in the coming weeks to stay competitive in the playoff race.
In terms of individual performances, Iowa’s Brendan Sullivan stepped up for the Hawkeyes and led them to a comeback victory. Miami continued to dominate in the state of Florida with a convincing win over Florida State. Cam Ward improved his Heisman stock with a strong performance. The Fox News Digital Sports college football winners and losers list was compiled by the Fox News Digital Sports staff and the OutKick.com staff.
As we move into the final stretch of the college football season, teams will be looking to solidify their playoff chances and make a statement in the remaining weeks. With key matchups ahead and the playoff picture taking shape, every game counts for teams vying for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Fans can expect intense competition and exciting moments as the season winds down and teams compete for conference championships and playoff spots.
