No. 23 Oregon stunned No. 12 Ohio State 41-28 at The Shoe on Saturday, November 8, 2026, capping a historic performance with 38 unanswered points—the fifth-most unanswered points allowed by Ohio State at home since the stadium opened in 1922. The loss left the Buckeyes’ program with an embarrassing stretch.
Ohio State Faces Program Questions
The loss to Oregon was a cathartic beatdown for Ohio State. The Buckeyes were already reeling from an embarrassing defeat to USC. They were bullied on both lines of scrimmage. Ohio State is now facing questions about the program’s direction in 2027.
Ohio State’s loss was one of many notable Week 10 results, and several teams capitalized with clever postgame trolling. Oregon Football marked the victory with the hashtag #GoDucks. Other teams joined in the fun. South Carolina trolled with the phrase “SC BT:HO Y:OUwritten on a clock before pointing to a whiteboard in a locker room that read:
Cocks Win.”
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Teams Score and Suffer in Week 10
While Oregon celebrated a massive upset, other winners emerged from Week 10. No. 3 Utah defeated No. 9 BYU 28-20 to remain unbeaten. The Utes are firmly in the College Football Playoff picture. Texas also looked strong: Arch Manning threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover in a win over Missouri. The Longhorns’ victory solidified their position as a potential playoff contender.
The weekend was brutal for several high-profile programs. Ryan Day and Ohio State were the biggest losers. Lane Kiffin and LSU also suffered a major setback against Alabama, a third loss of the season that ended the Tigers’ case for an at-large bid. Kiffin’s team, given every resource possible this offseason, now sits on the outside of the playoff bubble. Michigan, coached by Kyle Whittingham, also looked lost, losing to the in-state rival that entered the weekend 2-6 and failing to score until the 58th minute of the game.
Playoff Picture Takes Shape
The College Football Playoff picture is becoming clearer, with several teams separating themselves from the pack. Utah’s win over BYU was a major boost. The Utes are tracking to make their first-ever College Football Playoff. Texas is also in a good position. The Longhorns can solidify their spot by winning out, though one more loss could make things murky. Meanwhile, Ohio State’s loss likely ends their hopes, and LSU’s playoff prospects are on life support after their loss to Alabama.
Week 10 was a significant one for college football, with several teams making strong statements. As the regular season winds down, the playoff race is heating up. The next few weeks will be crucial for teams on the bubble, a contrast to the Buckeyes’ 38 unanswered points allowed.
