Georgia, Notre Dame and Indiana fall in historic week 7 upsets
Five top‑seven teams, including Georgia and Notre Dame, lost in week 7, reshaping the AP Top 25 and opening a path for Miami to claim the No. 1 spot.
Key points
- Five top‑seven teams lost in week 7, among them Georgia and Notre Dame.
- Indiana also fell, adding to the upheaval in the rankings.
- Miami Hurricanes now positioned to move to No. 1 in the next AP poll.
- Tennessee rose three spots after a 26‑10 win over Alabama.
- Texas Tech posted 53 points and 502 yards in a bye‑week game, influencing week 8 projections.
Week 7 of the 2026 college football season concluded with a historic amount of upsets that significantly altered the national rankings. A record-setting five top-seven teams lost on Saturday, including top-ranked Georgia and No. 2 Notre Dame. Indiana also suffered a loss during the weekend, contributing to the chaotic state of the AP Top 25 and Coaches Polls.
The defeats of these elite rivals have created a clear path for the undefeated Miami Hurricanes to potentially claim the No. 1 ranking in the upcoming AP Poll. As Georgia falls from the top spot, Miami emerges as a leading candidate for the top position following the chaotic weekend.
Other teams have also seen shifts in their standing. Tennessee moved up three spots in the US LBM Coaches Poll after securing a 26-10 victory over Alabama in Week 7. Meanwhile, Texas Tech utilized its bye week to post a season-high 53 points and record 502 yards on offense, a performance that has influenced expert projections for the Week 8 rankings.
AP Top 25 voters are now faced with several consequential decisions as they fill out their ballots for Week 8. The volume of losses among top-ranked teams has turned the rankings upside down, requiring a re-evaluation of the hierarchy established in previous weeks. The updated polls reflect the dramatic impact of Saturday's results on the 2026 season standings.
Your questions, answered
Which top‑seven teams were upset in week 7?
Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana and two other top‑seven teams lost on Saturday.
What does the week 7 upset slate mean for Miami?
The losses give Miami Hurricanes a clear path to claim the No. 1 ranking in the upcoming AP poll.
How did Tennessee’s ranking change after week 7?
Tennessee moved up three spots in the US LBM Coaches Poll after beating Alabama 26‑10.
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