USA TODAY sportswriters have released bold predictions for Week 9 of the college football season, highlighting potential upsets involving top-ranked Ohio State and Georgia.
The collaborative piece by Erick Smith, John Brice, Matt Hayes, Jordan Mendoza, Paul Myerberg, Eddie Timanus and Blake Toppmeyer examines key matchups and identifies teams that could stumble in the upcoming weekend.
Published on October 30, 2026, the analysis focuses on the vulnerability of perennial contenders as the season enters a critical stretch.



