Exciting Upsets Mark Week 11 of College Football
This weekend brought thrilling moments in college football, especially for fans in Oxford and Atlanta. Ole Miss shocked the world by defeating No. 3 Georgia 28-10, marking the Bulldogs’ first loss against someone other than Alabama since 2020. This loss could shake the playoffs as Georgia was previously 48-0 against teams not named Alabama for four seasons. The Rebels needed this win desperately to stay in the playoff race.
The game started on a rough note for Ole Miss, as Georgia intercepted quarterback Jaxson Dart early on, taking a quick 7-0 lead. However, Ole Miss’s defense took control, holding Georgia to just 69 yards in the first half and sacking quarterback Carson Beck five times throughout the game. Ole Miss now stands at 8-2 and stays alive in the SEC race.
In another shocking result, Georgia Tech pulled off a stunning upset by beating No. 4 Miami 28-23, ending the Hurricanes’ undefeated streak and ensuring bowl eligibility for the Yellow Jackets. Georgia Tech jumped to an early lead, relying on a quick 65-yard rushing touchdown from Jamal Haynes. Despite a strong second-half performance from Miami, Georgia Tech’s defense was up to the challenge, forcing a crucial fumble from Miami’s Heisman-contending quarterback Cam Ward in the final moments.
Meanwhile, Virginia dealt a blow to No. 18 Pittsburgh with a 24-19 victory, relying on grit and a solid ground game. The Cavaliers took advantage of Pittsburgh’s mistakes and improved their record to 5-4. Alabama continued to strengthen its playoff position with a dominant 42-6 victory over LSU, where quarterback Jalen Milroe ran for 185 yards and four touchdowns.
On a high note for Kansas, they ended the day with a thrilling 45-36 victory over No. 17 Iowa State, led by quarterback Jalon Daniels and running back Devin Neal, who set a school rushing record. The Jayhawks now improve to a 3-6 record, shaking up the conference standings.
Another key game featured No. 8 Indiana, which remained perfect at 10-0 by edging out Michigan 20-15 in a nail-biter. The Hoosiers are now in a strong position heading into the final weeks of the season, while Michigan falls to 5-5.
Overall, it was a thrilling weekend of college football filled with unexpected results that could significantly impact the playoff race as the season heads into its final weeks.
