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Week 3 College Football: Upsets and Surprises Shake Up Rankings

USAMon Sep 15 2025

Top-25 Teams Fall in Final Minutes

  • Notre Dame lost to Texas A&M 41-40
  • A missed extra point and a late-game drive by Marcel Reed sealed the victory.
  • Clemson fell to Georgia Tech 24-21
  • Ended a nine-game losing streak to the Tigers.
  • Georgia Tech's best start since 2016.
  • Tennessee narrowly lost to Georgia 44-41 in overtime
  • Georgia extends their winning streak in the series to nine games.

More Upsets and Surprises

  • Vanderbilt shocked No. 11 South Carolina 31-7
  • Their best start since 2017.
  • Miami dominated No. 18 South Florida 49-12
  • Florida struggled in a 20-10 loss to No. 3 LSU
  • Texas overcame a shaky performance by Arch Manning to beat UTEP 27-10

AP Top 25 Poll Expectations

  • Significant changes expected due to the upsets.
  • Teams close to the rankings last week may finally crack the top 25.
  • The top teams are likely to remain stable, but the middle of the rankings could look very different.

questions

    Could there be a hidden agenda behind the sudden upsets in college football this week, or is it purely coincidental?
    What strategic adjustments can teams make to avoid late-game collapses similar to those seen this week?
    How do you explain the significant upsets in college football this week, and what does it say about the consistency of the top-ranked teams?

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