B/R's 2026 College Football Winners and Losers from Week 6

Key Points:

• UCLA continues its surprising undefeated run with a gritty 17-15 win over Oregon, showcasing a strong defense and effective coaching under Bob Chesney, positioning them as potential College Football Playoff contenders.
• Top-ranked Texas suffered a narrow 27-24 loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, marked by key turnovers from Arch Manning and critical defensive plays from Oklahoma that sealed the upset.
• Kentucky, under coach Will Stein, secured back-to-back overtime wins by successfully executing two-point conversions, most recently defeating No. 10 LSU 35-34, highlighting Stein’s aggressive and effective play-calling.
• SEC officiating came under scrutiny during the Alabama-Georgia game due to missed calls and controversial penalties that impacted the outcome, overshadowing an otherwise competitive matchup between two top teams.
• Indiana responded to their first loss since late 2024 with a clutch 20-17 victory over Nebraska, demonstrating resilience and effective late-game execution to maintain their unbeaten record heading into a key matchup against Ohio State.