### Week 10 College Football Recap: Upsets, Injuries, and Playoff Implications

In a week where eight ranked college football teams enjoyed a break, the rest of the elite squads battled it out on the field with surprising outcomes. Nearly half of the active ranked teams tasted defeat, shaking up the College Football Playoff landscape.

Ohio State continued its dominance over Penn State, securing a 20-13 victory despite entering the game with recent struggles. The Buckeyes, who had previously lost to Oregon and narrowly survived against Nebraska, demonstrated resilience by overcoming an early 10-0 deficit. Penn State, despite the optimism surrounding first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, failed to score an offensive touchdown, echoing last year's offensive woes against Ohio State. The Nittany Lions' defeat leaves their playoff hopes intact, though Head Coach James Franklin's dismal record against top teams raises doubts about their postseason potential.

For Ohio State's Ryan Day, the victory was crucial, improving his record against top-five teams to 3-6. The Buckeyes' offensive line and defense stepped up, but questions remain about quarterback Will Howard's reliability, especially after his miscellaneous mistakes against Oregon and Penn State. Despite these concerns, Howard's effectiveness in crucial moments provided some reassurance for Ohio State fans.

In the SEC, Georgia struggled past Florida with a 34-20 win, marked by quarterback Carson Beck's three interceptions. The Dawgs' inconsistency this season casts uncertainty on their playoff credentials as they prepare for their upcoming match against Ole Miss. Florida, on the other hand, is reeling from significant injuries to quarterbacks Graham Mertz and DJ Lagway, leaving them to rely on third-string walk-on Aidan Warner.

Texas A&M, fresh off a significant victory over LSU, faltered against South Carolina, who erupted for a surprising 44-20 win. Shane Beamer's Gamecocks, powered by former Arkansas running back Rocket Sanders and quarterback LaNorris Sellers, have shown potential despite inconsistent performances this season.

No. 1 Oregon continued its flawless road campaign with a 38-17 victory over Michigan, although they suffered a setback with an undisclosed injury to star receiver Tez Johnson. The Ducks' performance keeps them atop the Big Ten standings, closely followed by No. 13 Indiana, which remains undefeated after a dominant 47-10 win against Michigan State.

Louisville pulled off a significant upset, defeating No. 11 Clemson 33-21, with freshman running back Isaac Brown leading the charge. The Cardinals' victory reshuffles the ACC standings, where No. 5 Miami and No. 20 SMU are now tied for first. Miami's impressive comeback against Duke and SMU's dismantling of Pittsburgh highlight the shifting dynamics in the conference.

As the college football season progresses, Week 10 has provided plenty of drama, upsets, and critical injuries that will undoubtedly influence the playoff race.