"Move to the Big Ten, and what looked like perhaps the game of the year before the season kicked off now appears to be yet another speed bump on Ohio State's road to the conference title game. Penn State fired James Franklin after a dismal three-game losing streak, and quarterback Drew Allar is out for the season. So much for a playoff-caliber showdown. The Buckeyes are favored by three touchdowns."
"The Mustangs are fresh off a devastating last-second loss to Wake Forest and now find their ACC title hopes on life support. Texas has gone to overtime in back-to-back weeks against teams that combined have won only one SEC game in the past two years. Another loss for the Longhorns against Vanderbilt probably would be the end of playoff hopes."
"But if Week 10 provides a difficult look back at all the ways those preseason prognostications went wrong, it also serves as a reminder of how much joy can be found in the season's surprises, from Vandy getting its shot at another top-25 win to Virginia trying to keep its playoff hopes alive at Cal to Cincinnati aiming to cement its spot atop the Big 12"
Week 10 highlights the emergence of legitimate contenders alongside major disappointments. Georgia appears as a true playoff contender while Florida struggles and will play after firing head coach Billy Napier. Ohio State looks likely to cruise to the Big Ten title game as Penn State fired James Franklin and quarterback Drew Allar is out for the season, leaving the Buckeyes favored by three touchdowns. SMU, Texas and South Carolina have fallen from preseason top-16 expectations after recent losses. The slate also features surprising storylines, including Vanderbilt chasing a top-25 upset, Virginia's bid at Cal, and Cincinnati seeking to solidify control atop the Big 12.
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