What happened: "The NFL-ification of college football continues," CBS Sports analyst Aaron Taylor said in assessing the latest slate of upsets. BYU's defeat arrived one week after the Cougars knocked off No. 2 Notre Dame in Provo.

Why it matters: Back-to-back weeks in which the nation's No. 2 team lost — first Notre Dame, then BYU — have compressed the College Football Playoff race in late October. With roster talent distributed more evenly in the NIL era, top contenders face narrower margins in road games.

What to watch: BYU looks to stabilize its conference and postseason positioning as the 2026 regular season enters November.