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2026 college football season results and rankings

Multiple teams post decisive wins and ranking shifts during the 2026 season.

13 stories181 sourcesUpdated Oct 9, 2026

In this storyline:Will Stein Conner Weigman DeSean Bishop Mike Norvell The University of California, Los Angeles The Citadel Collin Klein Lane Kiffin

2026 college football season results and rankings — Photo: © IJR / Wikimedia Commons

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Oct 4, 2026
Missouri beat No. 8 Florida 45-17 for its first top-10 win since 2013.
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Oct 4, 2026
LSU rose to No. 10 after a 63-14 win; UCLA hit No. 22 and Oregon No. 13.
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Oct 4, 2026
The Citadel upset No. 15 South Carolina State 34-31 on a last-second field goal.
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Oct 4, 2026
Ashton Daniels set the FSU single-game record with five rushing touchdowns in a 38-7 win.
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LSU Edges McNeese 63-60 in Wade’s Return

LSU opened Will Wade’s second stint as head coach with a 63-60 exhibition win over McNeese State in Wade’s return to Lake Charles. The Tigers overcame early free-throw struggles by converting key attempts late, while the matchup renewed attention on the programs Wade led to success in his two seasons with the Cowboys.

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Unbeaten Indiana, Nebraska Set for Big Ten Clash

Undefeated No. 7 Indiana visits unbeaten Nebraska in a major Big Ten test, with the Hoosiers’ productive rushing attack facing a physical Cornhuskers defense and a loud Lincoln crowd. Nebraska will look to contain Indiana’s backs while using quarterback Anthony Colandrea’s passing and running ability to challenge the Hoosiers’ defense.

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UTSA rallies past South Florida 31-24

UTSA rallied from a late 24-23 deficit to beat South Florida 31-24, with A’Marion Peterson scoring his third touchdown on the decisive one-yard run after Will Henderson’s 26-yard gain. Peterson also had a 53-yard touchdown run as the Roadrunners improved to 5-1.

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Penn State Struggles After Back-to-Back Losses

Penn State’s season is in trouble after back-to-back losses, capped by a 34-13 defeat to Northwestern in which the Nittany Lions managed just 48 rushing yards and allowed 413 on the ground. Coach Matt Campbell and players acknowledged the need to improve fundamentals and regain the program’s standard as they prepare to face USC at home.

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LSU Visits Kentucky as 8.5-Point Favorite

LSU opened as a 10-point favorite for its road game at Kentucky, where the Wildcats are coming off a comeback win over South Carolina. Kentucky is 4-1 but enters as a sizable underdog against the No. 10 Tigers.

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Tennessee expected to start MacIntyre at Arkansas

No. 15 Tennessee is expected to start George MacIntyre for the first time at Arkansas after he replaced injured Faizon Brandon and went 8 of 10 in a 24-14 win over Auburn.

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Kansas State set to host No. 22 Houston

Kansas State hosts No. 22 Houston in a Big 12 matchup featuring a coaching reunion: Wildcats coach Collin Klein previously coached Houston quarterback Conner Weigman at Texas A&M, while former Kansas State quarterback Michael Bishop is now a Houston assistant. Houston enters after rallying past UCF, while Kansas State looks to rebound from its first loss of the season.

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Texas A&M routs Arkansas 34-7

Texas A&M ended a two-game skid with a 34-7 win over Arkansas, using 231 rushing yards and a strong defensive effort to pull away after the Razorbacks’ first-quarter touchdown. Arkansas fell to 2-3 and extended its SEC losing streak to 13 games.

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FSU Rout Virginia 38-7, Daniels Sets Five-TD Record

Ashton Daniels set the FSU single-game record with five rushing touchdowns and 136 yards in a 38-7 win over Virginia on Oct. 3, 2026.

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Florida State defense records 10 sacks in 38-7 win over Virginia

Florida State's defense recorded 10 sacks in a 38-7 win over Virginia and scored 38 unanswered points after an early 7-0 deficit.

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Missouri routs No. 8 Florida 45-17

Missouri beat No. 8 Florida 45-17 for its first top-10 win since 2013 and the largest margin against a top-10 foe in program history.

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LSU, UCLA, Oregon climb; Nebraska earns votes

LSU rose to No. 10 after a 63-14 McNeese win with 100-plus plays and 700-plus yards; UCLA hit No. 22 and Oregon No. 13 after byes, Texas still No. 1.

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Citadel Upsets No. 15 South Carolina State 34-31

Evan Kiely kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired as The Citadel upset No. 15 South Carolina State 34-31.

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