Unbeaten Dreamers Vanquished: Only Five Remain After Tumultuous College Football Week 10
The college football landscape has undergone a seismic shift following a tumultuous Week 10. The ranks of the unblemished have been decimated, with only five teams remaining undefeated – Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, and TCU.
The Fallen Giants
Among those to fall from grace are some of the most storied programs in the country. Clemson, once thought to be a surefire College Football Playoff contender, was stunned at home by Notre Dame. Tennessee, whose high-flying offense had been setting records, was brought back down to earth by Georgia. Oregon, which had been a dark horse candidate for the Pac-12 title, was upset by Washington.
The Contenders Emerge
While some teams have stumbled, others have seized the opportunity to establish themselves as legitimate title contenders. Alabama and Georgia remain the top two teams in the polls, with both squads looking virtually unbeatable. Ohio State has also been impressive, despite a close call against Penn State.
Michigan has quietly put together a 9-0 record, while TCU has emerged as a surprise contender in the Big 12. The Horned Frogs are the only team to have defeated an undefeated team this season, knocking off Kansas State earlier this month.
The Road Ahead
The remaining undefeated teams face a gauntlet of challenges in the weeks ahead. Alabama has a tough road trip to Auburn, while Georgia hosts Mississippi State. Ohio State travels to Maryland, and Michigan faces Illinois. TCU has a pair of tough games against Texas and Oklahoma to close out the regular season.
Only time will tell which teams will be left standing at the end of the season. But one thing is for sure: Week 10 has set the stage for a thrilling and unpredictable finish to the college football campaign.