Biggest upsets of Week 10 college football: 5 underdogs that stunned top tier teams ft. Houston

The Clemson and Texas A&M teams (Tigers & Aggies IG handles)
The Clemson and Texas A&M teams (Tigers & Aggies IG handles)

Week 10 of college football action was full of thrills and spills as the season entered its home stretch. Teams have started jostling for a place in the expanded college football playoff, providing more opportunities for more programs.

So, which were the biggest upsets of Week 10?


#5. Washington vs. USC

The USC Trojans, under the embattled coach Lincoln Riley, have not had the best season, but they were the favorites for the clash against the Washington Huskies. The Huskies (5-4) added to the Trojans' woes with a 26-21 win in Week 10 of college football action.

The loss leaves USC facing a potential losing season with clashes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the UCLA Bruins and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish remaining to finish the season, with bowl eligibility on the line.

#4. Iowa State vs. Texas Tech

Before Week 10, the No. 11 Iowa State Cyclones had put together a stunning season, winning seven consecutive games and were considered favorites for the Big 12 championship game alongside the undefeated BYU Cougars.

In Week 10 action, the Texas Tech Red Raiders stunned the Cyclones 23-22, making the conference even more intriguing than it was before. The loss will likely see Iowa State tumble down the weekly AP Top 25 rankings.

#3. Kansas State vs. Houston

The Kansas State Wildcats were ranked No. 17 and went into the clash against the Houston Cougars (3-5) with confidence as the race for the Big 12 championship game entered the final stretch.

The Cougars had other ideas, upsetting the Wildcats 24-19 to pull off one of the most stunning upsets of Week 10 action, leaving the BYU Cougars as the only undefeated team in the conference after the Iowa State Cyclones also lost.

#2. Clemson vs. Louisville

After the Week 1 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs, the Clemson Tigers, under coach Dabo Swinney, had been in good form with a high-powered offense led by quarterback Cade Klubnik.

In Week 10 action, the No. 11 Tigers were upset 33-21 in Death Valley by the Louisville Cardinals for the first time in program history. The Tigers' offense had averaged 490 yards (7.1 yards per play) and 42 points per game, but they only managed 4.5 yards per play against the Cardinals.

The ACC championship game looks like a step too far, with both the SMU Mustangs and the Miami Hurricanes staying undefeated and remaining clear favorites for the game.

#1. Texas A&M vs. South Carolina was college football's biggest Week 10 upset

The Texas A&M Aggies, under coach Mike Elko, had recovered admirably from a Week 1 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win seven consecutive games, including a blockbuster win against the LSU Tigers before the Week 10 game against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

The Gamecocks dominated the Aggies 44-20 in the biggest upset in Week 10 of college football action, blowing the race for the Southeastern Conference championship game wide open.

The 2024 college football season has seen several upsets that have left fans stunned, and Week 10 did not disappoint in the slightest.

Edited by John Ezekiel Hirro
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