College football Week 6 overreactions: Elite teams have gone extinct, Josh Heupel doesn’t have what it takes

For the first time in a long time, there are no elite college football teams. Yet. And before you hop into my DMs, Texas and Ohio State fans, just know that your favorite teams are on a different level than everybody else. 

Even so, it’s hard to label any program as far and away the best team in the sport. Yes, the Longhorns and the Buckeyes should be applauded for taking care of business thus far. Texas’ win against Michigan was very impressive, even. 

But it still feels like both teams have left a lot on the table. Week 7, when Texas has to play No. 19 Oklahoma and Ohio State travels to No. 6 Oregon for its first game against a ranked opponent all year, will be a real litmus test for where those squads are actually at. 

Otherwise, there’s genuine parity around the nation. Eight ranked teams lost during a wild Week 6 slate, including five in the top 11. Seven of those results came against unranked teams. 

Both No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Tennessee fell on the road against unranked opponents in Vanderbilt and Arkansas, respectively. It’s the first time in SEC history that two top-5 teams have lost to two teams outside of the top 25 in the same day. 

All of this in a year where 12 teams make the College Football Playoff. Suddenly that race looks a whole lot more interesting — and way more crowded. So much for the regular season not mattering anymore. 

Josh Heupel won’t get Tennessee to next level

Everything lined up perfectly for Tennessee. The Vols looked like one of the most dominant teams in college football…

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Author : Will Backus

Publish date : 2024-10-06 13:51:50

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