Indiana's Unstoppable Streak and Other College Football Surprises

Indiana football is on a hot streak, and it's not just luck. They've turned things around, especially on the road. Even when things looked tough against Penn State, with just over a minute left and no timeouts, they pulled off a win. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led an incredible 87-yard drive, with some amazing catches from his teammates. Now, Indiana is looking strong, and if they keep winning, they could face Ohio State in a big showdown. Oregon also showed they can win even when things aren't perfect. They beat Iowa in a close game, thanks to a last-minute field goal. It's not always about speed and flashy plays for Oregon anymore; they can grind out wins too. Texas Tech is looking like the best team in the Big 12. They dominated BYU, and with their strong defense and running game, they could make a run for the playoffs. Even if they lose in the conference title game, their impressive wins might still get them in. Vanderbilt's quarterback, Diego Pavia, is having a great season. He led his team to a big win against Auburn, throwing for lots of yards and scoring plenty of touchdowns. Even though they lost to Texas earlier, Pavia is keeping Vanderbilt in the playoff conversation. LSU's season took a turn after their governor made some big changes. They struggled against Alabama, and their coach even benched the quarterback. It wasn't a great game for LSU, but Alabama's defense looked strong. Missouri has had a tough season with injuries, and it showed in their loss to Texas A&M. The Aggies are having a great year, especially on the road. They've beaten some big teams and are looking like a top contender. Georgia is back to dominating, especially on the ground. They ran all over Mississippi State and looked impressive. They have a big game coming up against Texas, which could decide their playoff chances. Ohio State is still undefeated, but they need to improve their running game. They relied heavily on their passing game against Purdue, but they'll need to mix things up if they want to keep winning. Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love is having a fantastic season. He's breaking big runs and scoring lots of touchdowns. If the Irish want to make a run at the playoffs, they'll need more big plays from Love. The ACC is a mess. Virginia lost their first conference game, and Cal pulled off a big upset against Louisville. It's anyone's guess who will come out on top in this chaotic league. UConn is turning things around under Jim Mora. They beat Duke and are heading to a bowl game. Mora has done a great job, and maybe a bigger school will take notice. Florida State and Clemson are both struggling. They used to be dominant, but now they're just trying to figure things out. Florida State's coach is on thin ice, and Clemson is barely hanging on. Wisconsin finally broke their losing streak with a close win over Washington. It's a small step, but they have a long way to go. Memphis lost a big game to Tulane, which hurts their playoff chances. Tulane's quarterback had a great game, and now Memphis is fighting to stay in the top spot in their conference. USF is looking strong after a big win over UTSA. They've had some impressive performances this season, and they might finally get some recognition from the committee. USC is still in the playoff conversation, but their fans are getting nervous. They had a big win over Northwestern, but they'll need to keep it up against Oregon. Colorado is struggling, and coach Deion Sanders is making changes. He benched his starting quarterback and brought in a freshman, but it wasn't enough against West Virginia. Sanders is dealing with health issues, and there's talk he might step down after the season. Oregon State had a rough night, losing to Sam Houston, a team that hadn't won a game all season. It's been a tough year for the Beavers, and this might be their lowest point yet. But good for Sam Houston, who finally got a win.