Week 6 of the college football season delivered the sport's most chaotic weekend yet. Four unranked teams upset ranked opponents, and UCLA stunned No. 13 Oregon in Eugene in a game featuring 10 turnovers. No. 2 Georgia also earned a major road victory over No. 6 Alabama.
In one of the week's biggest games, Oklahoma took down No. 1 Texas in the Red River Rivalry, winning for the first time since 2023 on a 47-yard field goal by Tate Sandell. The loss raises questions for coach Steve Sarkisian about where the Longhorns need the most improvement. Meanwhile, in his first year as UCLA's head coach, Bob Chesney has led the Bruins to a 5-0 start for the first time since 2022. The win came despite Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola being benched in the second half, UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava leaving with a lower leg injury, and a series of costly turnovers, seven of them forced by UCLA's defense.
At Alabama, Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton stepped up when several key backs and a red zone target were sidelined. He completed 18 of 22 passes for 249 yards, accounted for both touchdowns, and led the Bulldogs to their first win in Tuscaloosa since 2007. Stockton is completing 76.6% of his passes this season and is 18-3 as Georgia's starter.
Elsewhere, Miami used its open date to get healthy ahead of its rivalry game against Florida State, while Notre Dame's freshman Jonaz Walton rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns in a 58-7 win over Stanford. Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith is also gaining ground in the Heisman race as many top quarterbacks have struggled.
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