All the top scenes from a wild, historic day in college football

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          Tennessee fans storm the field after defeating No. 6 Alabama (0:36)

          • ESPN
          Oct 17, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

          Week 7 marked a historic occasion in college football.

          According to ESPN Research, Saturday was the first time in the AP poll era (since 1936) that five teams in the top eight lost on the same day.

          Each window of games from kickoff at 12 p.m. ET to the prime-time slate included at least one loss by a top-eight team. Between upsets and six ranked-on-ranked games, a staggering eight ranked teams left the field with a loss.

          Unsurprisingly, from coast to coast, there were some incredible college football scenes Saturday. Here's the best sights from a wild, historic day in the ever-chaotic sport we all love.

          12 p.m. ET

          No. 4 Ohio State 19, No. 5 Indiana 15

          Saturday started with a top-five matchup in Bloomington, Indiana, and the contest did not disappoint. The Buckeyes and Hoosiers traded blows, and though Ohio State led late, Indiana had a chance to take the lead in the game's final moments. Nick Marsh was open down the sideline and caught a pass from Josh Hoover but accidentally stepped out of bounds, nullifying the reception. The Hoosiers turned the ball over on downs, and Ohio State earned a statement win by a matter of inches.

          Florida 27, No. 7 Texas 24

          Texas' nightmare two-week stretch continued in Week 7. After losing to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry last week, the Longhorns were beaten by Florida. Gators coach Jon Sumrall was unsurprisingly feeling good after the big win, and made a specific fashion choice on his way out of the stadium in Austin -- a black cowboy hat. And the scene in the Florida locker room didn't disappoint, either.

          3 p.m. ET

          No. 14 Tennessee 26, No. 6 Alabama 10

          One of the sport's most iconic rivalries rarely disappoints, and the 2026 edition of Tennessee-Alabama was no different. The Volunteers had Neyland Stadium rocking all game, shutting down the Crimson Tide's high-powered offense in the win, which prompted fans to storm the field. And as is custom when Tennessee and Alabama meet, plenty of postgame cigars were lit in Knoxville, producing a smoky scene.

          Auburn 27, No. 1 Georgia 24

          The biggest upset Saturday occurred during the midday window, when Auburn became the first unranked team since 2007 to beat an AP No. 1-ranked opponent on the road. And though the Tigers were outnumbered in Athens, the ensuing scenes on Auburn's campus were unsurprisingly jubilant. Fans flocked to the famed Toomer's Corner to festoon the trees with toilet paper, honoring one of the school's top traditions.

          7:30 p.m. ET

          No. 8 BYU 28, No. 2 Notre Dame 24

          A visit from "College GameDay" preceded the top-10 primetime showdown in Provo, Utah, and BYU fans did not disappoint. LaVell Edwards Stadium was rocking, and the Cougars responded by keeping Notre Dame at arm's length for most of the night. The result? A very, very loud crowd and a triumphant field storm in the shadow of the mountains.