Intercollegiate athletics at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Week 4 delivered high-octane performances across conferences, with standout shows from Ohio State, Texas, and Florida, plus a brutal injury scare that reverberates through the college football landscape as teams prepare for a weekend slate of marquee matchups.
Georgia wins 20-17 on the road after a late field goal, sealing the victory with a fourth-quarter surge. Alabama threatened to tie late but stalled, and a pivotal personal foul gave Georgia new downs to run out the clock. Kirby Smart earns his first regular-season win over Alabama.
Top teams stumble across a chaotic Saturday as Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Alabama and Texas all lose, signaling a shift in title contenders. BYU upsets Notre Dame in Provo; Miami survives Florida State in double overtime; Floyd of Rosedale remains in play as Iowa faces Minnesota.
The College Football Playoff rankings have sparked debate after an opening spotlight, with undefeated Miami at the top and a tense gap between other contenders. Notre Dame faces a critical test against Miami, while Ohio State drops out of the top tier amid concerns over defense and quarterback play.