UPDATE: Major upheaval rocked college football on November 4, 2023, as three top-10 teams suffered shocking losses, reshaping the landscape just days before the College Football Playoff rankings are revealed. This weekend’s chaos leaves only four undefeated teams: Ohio State, Indiana, BYU, and Texas A&M.
The fallout from this week’s games is significant. Colorado faced a devastating defeat, falling to Arizona 52-17, marking a total collapse as the Buffaloes have been outscored 105-24 over the last two weeks. With a record of 3-6, Colorado must win their remaining games to secure a bowl bid, a daunting task given their current struggles.
In a surprising twist, Arizona bounced back from previous losses to clinch a crucial victory, boosting their record to 5-3. Coach Brent Brennan expressed relief after the win, which now leaves the Wildcats needing just one more victory to secure a bowl appearance.
Meanwhile, Arizona State pulled off an impressive upset against Iowa State, winning 24-19 despite missing key players. Backup quarterback Jeff Sims delivered a stellar performance, rushing for 228 yards. This victory marks a significant turnaround for coach Kenny Dillingham, who is now being considered as a potential target for big-budget schools looking for new coaching leadership.
On the flip side, the Bay Area teams continued their downward spiral. Stanford fell to Pittsburgh 35-20, putting their postseason hopes on life support. The Cardinal, now 3-6, must win all remaining games to qualify for a bowl, a feat that appears increasingly improbable.
Cal, once looking like a contender, has lost four of its last six games, raising questions about coach Justin Wilcox’s future. The Bears, currently at 5-4, are under pressure to meet higher expectations set by their management.
With the College Football Playoff rankings set to be announced on Tuesday, November 7, at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN, the committee faces a daunting task of sorting through the mayhem of this week’s results. The fallout from these games will undoubtedly shape the narrative as teams fight for postseason positioning.
As college football enters the final stretch, fans and analysts are left to wonder how the chaos of Week 10 will influence playoff selections and coaching decisions across the nation.
