College football has had back-to-back Saturdays with plenty of surprises. Will we see even more chaos in Week 9? The slate began with No. 13 Texas Tech winning a Big 12 gem 34-26 over No. 22 Arizona, while Iowa completely obliterated No. 25 Wisconsin in a 30-0 shutout and No. 5 Notre Dame took care of business with a 35-13 win over Navy. late, but No. 3 Georgia defeated No. 17 Florida in a blowout and No. 4 Indiana got all it could handle from Minnesota. Elsewhere, No. 6 Utah remained undefeated on the road at Cincinnati in another one-sided affair. In the glass, No. 2 Ohio State is without Julian Sayin on the road against USC and will have to face the Trojans with a backup quarterback as Clemson and Florida State face off in a grudge match where each coach desperately needs a win. Follow below for Week 9 highlights, analysis and more. 2026 11:33 pm UTCYahoo Sports StaffSunday, Nov 01, 2026 02:24 AM UTCYahoo Sports StaffBoth teams had empty drives, leaving the ball back in USC’s hands with a 15-point lead and 11:55 left. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:16 AM UTCThe Tar Heels have the advantage once again! After several plays where North Carolina thought it had a touchdown but was called back or ruled short, the Tar Heels finally reached the end zone on a short run by Demon June.UNC 28, Miami 24 | 11:46 left Sunday, November 1, 2026 02:13 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff It’s another kick for the Buckeyes, who have yet to find the end zone today. USC 27, Ohio State 12 | 4th QuarterSunday, November 01, 2026 02:09 am UTCYahoo Sports StaffUSC sacks Ohio State quarterback Luke Fahey on third down, which will force another Ohio State field goal attempt. The Buckeyes are running out of time. Sunday, November 1, 2026 01:59 am UTC The Canes were back on top midway through the third quarter after a long drive was capped by another Mark Fletcher TD run. Miami 24, UNC 21 Sunday, November 1, 2026 01:55 am UTC The Trojans went the entire field on a 70-yard catch and run by Mark Bowman and then King Miller put it in the end zone on a short run. Now it’s the game USC must lose. Ohio State looks lost.USC 27, OSU 9 | 6:11 left in Q3 Sun, Nov 01, 2026 01:48 AM UTCOSU’s Luke Fahey was struggling and was able to complete a pass to Isaiah West, but he was hit and the ball fell into the hands of USC’s Floyd Boucard. The Trojans are in control of this one midway through the third quarter. Sun, Nov 01, 2026 01:38 AM UTCYahoo Sports StaffBilly Edwards throws it to Jordan Shipp for a 16-yard score on the Tar Heels’ first drive of the second half. UNC pulls ahead of No. 1 Miami.UNC 21, Miami 17 Sunday, Nov 01, 2026 01:32 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The two big window games of the night are back for the second half. Can the number 1 and 2 teams avoid surprises? Sunday, November 1, 2026 01:31 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Caleb Hawkins’ 75-yard touchdown run brings Oklahoma State within 3. It’s been a fun shootout with Iowa State. Iowa State 31, Oklahoma State 28 Sunday, November 1, 2026 01:10 am Darian Mensah’s 40-yard completion to Cooper Barkate, but they were able to reach the end zone as time ran out in the first half. Miami started with the ball, so North Carolina will have it first when we return to action. 01, 2026 01:05 AM UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Maraad Watson, who weighs 333 pounds, goes 61 yards for this fumble recovery touchdown. Texas leads Mississippi State 17-0 at the half. Sunday, November 1, 2026 12:58 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Buckeyes had the ball inside the 1, but were unable to reach the end zone after a false start penalty set them back. Still no touchdowns today for OSU at the end of the first half. USC 17, Ohio State 9 Sunday, November 1, 2026 12:56 am UTC The Tar Heels leveled things up again after a long drive ended with a touchdown pass from Billy Edwards to Jelani Thurman. We’ve got a ball game in Chapel Hill, folks! UNC 14, Miami 14 Sunday, November 01, 2026 12:44 AM UTC Yahoo Sports Staff USC RB King Miller fumbles and OSU’s Earl Little Jr. jumps on him for a much-needed turnover as the Trojans were moving the ball again. Sunday, November 1, 2026 12:37 AM UTC The Canes are back in the end zone after a beautifully designed play. Darian Mensah hit Mark Fletcher on a screen pass and the running back ran 31 yards for the touchdown. Miami 14, UNC 7 Sunday, November 1, 2026 12:31 am UTC The Tar Heels tied things up with Miami after capping an 11-play, 84-yard touchdown drive with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Billy Edwards Jr. to Jelani Thurman. UNC 7, Miami 7Sunday, November 1, 2026 12:30 am UTCYahoo Sports StaffSouthern Cal continues to move the ball well against a tough OSU defense. Ryon Sayeri’s 54-yard field goal increases the lead. USC 17, Ohio State 6
