Oklahoma knocked off top-ranked Texas 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry on Saturday, October 10, capping a Week 6 slate that saw No. 1 fall, Kentucky upset LSU in overtime, and UCLA stun Oregon in Eugene.
The Sooners picked off Arch Manning twice in the fourth quarter, returned one for a touchdown, and kicked a 47-yard field goal to win it. According to Yahoo Sports, Manning finished 19 of 31 for 260 yards and three touchdowns, but the two late interceptions decided the game and dropped the Longhorns from No. 1 to No. 7 in the polls.
Oklahoma Ends Texas' Run at No. 1
Manning's struggles revived memories for longtime college football fans. Yahoo Sports compared the Texas quarterback to Chris Simms, another hyped Longhorns signal caller whose Red River struggles defined his college career. Simms threw four interceptions against Oklahoma in 2001. The outlet's verdict on Manning: good, but not elite. Texas now sits at 5-1 with plenty to fix before the playoff picture clears up.
ESPN's Week 6 recap called the weekend's upset wave one of the wildest of the season, headlined by Kentucky's two-point conversion in overtime to beat LSU 35-34. It was the second straight week the Wildcats won an overtime game by a single point, a first in FBS history according to ESPN.
Officiating Controversy Overshadows Alabama-Georgia
Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa, but the story afterward was the SEC officiating crew. Yahoo Sports reported that officials missed an obvious defensive pass interference penalty against Georgia on Alabama's final drive, a call even ESPN's broadcast crew expected. Play-by-play voice Chris Fowler and analyst Kirk Herbstreit both questioned the no-call on air, and the ESPN graphics department briefly flashed a penalty notice on the score bug by mistake.
The outlet also noted a missed targeting call and an overturned Alabama interception that Herbstreit criticized for lacking definitive video proof. Even the Georgia defender who committed the pass interference admitted a flag should have been thrown, according to Yahoo Sports. The misses did not guarantee an Alabama win, but they denied the Crimson Tide a fair chance to take the lead on their own.
The controversy comes as the SEC considers restoring a rule that would require players who transfer within the conference to sit out a year. The league's presidents tabled a vote scheduled for Monday, Yahoo Sports reported. The SEC dropped the waiting period in 2021.
What Week 6 Means for Iowa Fans
The Hawkeyes survived the weekend without playing, and the chaos around them helped. Yahoo Sports lists Iowa among teams still alive for the College Football Playoff, though in the danger column after losses by fellow contenders including Oregon, Penn State, and Texas A&M. The Big Ten picture now runs through Ohio State and Indiana, who meet Saturday in Bloomington in the conference's biggest game. Ohio State brings injury questions into that top-five showdown, and Iowa sits No. 3 in Big Ten power rankings with a path to a strong finish still in view. For a closer look at what the Hawkeyes must do to stay in the hunt, see our breakdown of why Iowa's playoff case rests on the run game.
Other Upsets and Storylines
UCLA beat Oregon 17-15 despite losing quarterback Nico Iamaleava to a knee injury at halftime. Yahoo Sports reported rumors of a torn ACL that could sideline him for much of the season. Former Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, now with the Ducks, completed 6 of 19 passes for 43 yards with two interceptions before getting pulled.
Elsewhere, Southern Cal beat Penn State 31-23 to hand the Nittany Lions their third straight loss, Indiana rallied from 17-6 down to beat Nebraska 20-17, and Louisville dropped Florida State 44-20 after the Seminoles blew an early 14-0 lead. Duke's undefeated run ended when a freshman backup kicker missed a 33-yard field goal as time expired against Georgia Tech.
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer told reporters that wide receiver Ryan Williams is dealing with a head injury but still played 50 of 60 offensive snaps against Georgia, according to Pro Football Focus data cited by Yahoo Sports. Center Racin Delgatty has a lower-leg injury, and defensive lineman Terrance Green re-aggravated a previous injury, which showed in the box score: Georgia managed 49 rushing yards with Green in the first half and 157 without him in the second.
What to Watch This Week
Saturday features Ohio State at Indiana, Notre Dame at BYU, and Auburn at Georgia. Alabama travels to Tennessee for the Third Saturday in October, a 2:30 p.m. Central kickoff on ABC. Missouri visits Ole Miss in a game Yahoo Sports labeled a playoff elimination contest for the loser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who beat No. 1 Texas in Week 6?
Oklahoma defeated Texas 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry on October 10, 2026, after intercepting Arch Manning twice in the fourth quarter.
Did officials miss calls in Alabama-Georgia?
Yes. Yahoo Sports reported that SEC officials missed a defensive pass interference penalty against Georgia on Alabama's final drive, along with a targeting call and an interception review that ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit criticized.
Is Iowa still in the College Football Playoff hunt?
Yes. Yahoo Sports lists Iowa among the teams still alive for the playoff, though not among the safest positions after Week 6.
What happened to UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava?
Iamaleava left the Oregon game with a lower leg injury at halftime and is expected to miss significant time, with Yahoo Sports reporting rumors of a torn ACL.