Upsets Mark Week 11 in College Football as Playoff Picture Takes Shape
Several unexpected results unfolded across college football today, November 8, 2025, significantly impacting the evolving landscape of the College Football Playoff race.
In a thrilling afternoon matchup, No. 9 Oregon narrowly escaped with an 18-16 victory over No. 20 Iowa, secured by a 39-yard field goal from Atticus Sappington in the final seconds. Earlier, Iowa had taken a late lead with a Mark Gronkowski touchdown run, but the Hawkeyes’ two-point conversion attempt failed. Meanwhile, No. 3 Texas A&M remained undefeated, dominating No. 22 Missouri in a decisive road win. The Aggies’ continued success keeps them firmly in contention for a national championship.
The day also saw notable upsets as Wisconsin defeated No. 23 Washington 13-10, and Vanderbilt needed overtime to overcome Auburn 45-38, a game that featured a dramatic jump pass touchdown in the extra period. Auburn quarterback Ashton Daniels’ fourth-down incompletion sealed the Commodores’ victory. These wins for Wisconsin and Vanderbilt could prove crucial as the selection committee weighs potential playoff contenders. For more on the evolving playoff picture, see the official NCAA playoff page.
Earlier in the day, No. 8 Texas Tech delivered a resounding victory over No. 7 BYU, while No. 2 Indiana held off a late charge from Penn State, winning 27-24 after a failed Hail Mary attempt. A key moment in the Alabama-LSU game saw Alabama’s Nikhai Hill-Green force a turnover, leading to an early field goal for the Crimson Tide. The ongoing competition is vital as teams strive to improve their ESPN Power Rankings.
Officials will continue to evaluate these results as they refine the College Football Playoff rankings, with the next release expected to further clarify the path to the postseason.
