College football fans — what a weekend! November 7–8 brought everything we love (and dread) about this sport: shocking upsets, razor-thin finishes, and power shifts across the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten. If you missed the madness, here’s your quick-hit recap and updated conference power rankings heading into mid-November.
⚡ Weekend Recap: Upsets & Key Games
Big Ten Madness
The Big Ten had its drama dialed up again this week. Indiana stunned Penn State 27–24, keeping their Cinderella season alive behind clutch defense in the final minute. Ohio State, meanwhile, stayed perfect, cruising past Purdue 34–10 — looking like a playoff lock. Over in Iowa City, Oregon edged Iowa 18–16, saving their playoff hopes with a last-second field goal.
ACC Turmoil
If you thought the ACC was predictable — think again. Cal shocked Louisville 29–26 in overtime, shaking up the conference’s top tier. Wake Forest also pulled off a gritty 16–9 win over Virginia, showing there’s still plenty of bite left in the middle of the pack. The big story? Louisville’s loss opens the door for Clemson and Florida State to climb right back into the race.
SEC Survival Mode
While there weren’t headline-grabbing upsets in the SEC, there were warning signs. Georgia and Alabama both survived close calls, showing even the best can sweat it out in November. Texas A&M made noise too, taking down a ranked opponent and staying in the postseason picture. The SEC remains loaded — but no team looks invincible.
🔝 Updated Power Rankings (Post–Week 11)
🏆 SEC Power Rankings
- Georgia Bulldogs (9–0) – Still the standard, but cracks are showing.
- Alabama Crimson Tide (8–1) – Finding rhythm at the right time.
- Texas A&M Aggies (7–2) – Surging and spoiling dreams.
- Ole Miss Rebels (7–2) – Offense keeps them dangerous.
- Tennessee Volunteers (6–3) – Can play spoiler down the stretch.
🧭 Big Ten Power Rankings
- Ohio State Buckeyes (9–0) – Balanced, deep, and focused.
- Indiana Hoosiers (8–1) – Legit contender after Penn State upset.
- Oregon Ducks (8–1) – Survived a scare, still in playoff contention.
- Penn State Nittany Lions (7–2) – Must regroup fast.
- Michigan Wolverines (7–2) – Quietly back in the mix.
🌊 ACC Power Rankings
- Clemson Tigers (8–1) – Back on top after Louisville’s stumble.
- Florida State Seminoles (8–1) – Defense keeps them alive.
- Louisville Cardinals (7–2) – Painful OT loss may haunt them.
- Cal Bears (6–3) – Upset kings of the weekend.
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6–3) – Grinding their way back into relevance.
🎯 Quick Takeaways for Fans
- Underdogs are biting back: Indiana, Cal, and Wake Forest proved rankings mean nothing in November.
- Playoff race tightening: One loss could be the difference between glory and heartbreak.
- Next week’s matchups? Expect chaos — because that’s college football in November.
