LSU, Lane Kiffin top Week 6 notables
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Key Points:
- LSU's season faltered after a 35-34 overtime loss to Kentucky, dropping their record to 4-2 and putting their College Football Playoff hopes in jeopardy amid a tough remaining schedule.
- Oklahoma upset No. 1 Texas 27-24, capitalizing on quarterback Arch Manning's mistakes and shifting the playoff landscape, while Texas faces mounting pressure on coach Steve Sarkisian and Manning.
- Georgia solidified its status as a top national title contender by defeating No. 7 Alabama 20-17 in a crucial SEC matchup, likely moving to No. 1 in the Coaches Poll.
- Other notable winners include UCLA, South Carolina, USC, Indiana, and North Carolina, each securing key victories that boost their postseason prospects or stabilize coaching situations.
- Major disappointments include Texas, Florida, Nebraska, Texas A&M, and Oregon, all struggling with losses, inconsistent quarterback play, or injuries that have dimmed their playoff and season outlooks.
