Survival Saturday in college football saw a multitude of close games and upsets, with several top-25 teams pulling out overtime wins or narrow victories. Oregon emerged as the new No. 1 team after a thrilling one-point victory over Ohio State. Other notable victories included Texas defeating Oklahoma and Penn State coming back to beat USC in overtime.
As the season hits the halfway mark, 11 teams remain undefeated, including unexpected contenders like Iowa State, Army, Navy, and Indiana. Fan bases of teams like Rutgers, North Carolina, and Florida were left disappointed after losses on Saturday.
In the Top 10 rankings, Oregon sits at the top, followed by Penn State, Texas, Miami, and Georgia. Ohio State dropped a spot after their loss to Oregon, while Clemson continues to dominate opponents. Iowa State, BYU, and Notre Dame round out the top 10.
Key matchups to look forward to include Texas facing off against Georgia, Penn State taking on Ohio State, and Clemson hosting Virginia. Both Oregon and Ohio State will have bye weeks to regroup before their next games. The college football season remains unpredictable and exciting, with many teams vying for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
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