ATLANTA — Picture this: the grand stage of the newly reformed super-conference (yes — forget “SEC East” and “SEC West,” it’s one giant, gladiatorial pit now), where every Saturday is survival of the fittest. Week 7 was an absolute clown car of collapse, underdog uprising, and a few powerhouses reminding you they still own the keys to this mess. The calendar still says October, but the playoff hopes are chilling like winter. Strap in — the roast is coming, the praise is coming, and we’re doing it all with data bars, memes, and zero mercy.
WINNERS
Alabama
Sweet mercy, Alabama. In a road cage match at Missouri, the Crimson Tide eked out a 27-24 win, and you could almost hear the collective sigh of every doubter’s Twitter DMs. Ty Simpson hit three touchdowns, including the dagger on fourth down with just over three minutes left, proving once again that Alabama loves scrappy wins more than red pens love corrections. Missouri’s offense threatened late, but the Tide defense stiffened when it had to. In a super-conference world where no margin is safe, Bama showed the mettle you only get when your program has desperation embedded in its DNA.
Georgia
Georgia went to Auburn — yes, still, because rivalries die slower than hope — and walked out with a 20-10 win. Gunner Stockton managed things like a chess grandmaster, with efficient passing and smart decisions. But the real fireworks? That goal-line fumble forced by the Dogs, snatching the momentum from Auburn’s limp grasp. Meanwhile, Tiger fans want to talk about one “bad call.” Tough luck: while you’re drafting press releases and sobbing on social media, UGA’s defense proved resilient, and the offense didn’t implode. In this super-conference chaos, Georgia reminded us it doesn’t need theatrics — just fundamentals.
Indiana
Curt Cignetti is building a glow-up factory in Bloomington, and week 7’s raw material was No. 3 Oregon, defeated 30-20 on the road. Mendoza completed 65% of his passes; more important, he threw the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter. The Hoosiers held Oregon to a paltry 81 rushing yards and harassed Dante Moore with six sacks and two picks. Wideout Elijah Sarratt went off: 8 catches, 121 yards, and a clutch score. Let’s be real — the Ducks looked like amateurs on their home turf, and Indiana played like they were auditioning for ESPN’s College Grit special. They’re climbing, fast.
Ohio State
The Buckeyes smashed Illinois 34-16, keeping their playoff buzz alive while others around them fold under pressure. Julian Sayin looked steady. The defense was suffocating. No overreactions, no meltdown theatrics, just cold consistency. That’s how you stay above the chaos, especially now that no one gets a pass in the new big-monster conference.
Texas A&M
A&M treated Florida like a welcome mat: 34-17, over 400 yards of offense, just three penalties, and a Gator defense held to under 100 rushing yards. Marcel Reed orchestrated early control; the offensive line gave him pristine protection (zero sacks allowed). Meanwhile, the Aggies smothered Florida’s run game at 3.1 yards per carry and forced turnovers. In a world where unpredictability is the norm, A&M is becoming the steady hand in the storm.
Georgia Tech
In a 35-20 win over Virginia Tech, the Yellow Jackets mixed power and patience. Malachi Hosley ripped off 129 rushing yards, and Haynes King added two scoring runs. Tech got off early — and then controlled tempo, forced the Hokies to play catch up, and looked like a program that might be more than the meme it once was. In unified conference chaos, you’ll take early leads and manageable execution every single time.
LSU
LSU’s 20-10 win over South Carolina didn’t result in a viral moment, but it did deliver when required. Garrett Nussmeier threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns. The defense bent but stood tall when it counted. South Carolina never made a shootout interesting because LSU never allowed it. In a landscape where you’re often one bad quarter from “oops, bye,” the Tigers held an opponent in check and escaped with dignity intact.
USC
USC blasted Michigan 31-13, and it wasn’t fluky. King Miller ran for 158 yards. Jayden Maiava dropped 265 yards and two scores through the air. The Wolverines never looked comfortable, late or early. This wasn’t a one-off upset — it was a methodical dismantling. In a fractured conference world, USC just reminded people they’re not to be trifled with.
Washington
Quiet, effective, surviving. Washington didn’t have to headline this week (that honor belongs to more attention-seeking programs), but they posted a blowout win over Rutgers, stayed relevant, and didn’t implode. In seasons like this, some of your best wins are the ones where no one yells about them.
Nebraska
The Huskers survived Maryland 34-31 in a turnover-fest. Maryland coughed it up late, and Nebraska made the plays when the lights were brightest. A turnover here, a stop there, and suddenly you’ve got a victory in a super-conference where every point feels like a lifetime. Hats off to Husker grit.
Texas
Texas clobbered Oklahoma 23-6 in the Red River showdown. Arch Manning went 21 of 27, threw for 166 yards and a touchdown. The Horns shut down Oklahoma in the second half, 20-0. The Sooners looked like a one-legged dog chasing a bone. Texas not only won — they humiliated. In a power conference with zero mercy, leaving your rival laying is doubly satisfying.
Kennesaw State
Yes, I said Kennesaw. The Owls pulverized Louisiana Tech 35-7 behind a 290-yard, four-touchdown day from Dexter Williams II. KSU scored 35 unanswered, piled up 400 total yards, and watched Tech’s animus crumble. They’re 4–0 at home now, staking a claim that their program is more than just a novelty. Let that sink in: a mid-tier FBS program laughing at a traditional name. Mack’s crew is now a must-watch underdog story in CUSA play.
LOSERS
Auburn
Oh Auburn, you poor, pathetic thing. You lose to Georgia 20-10 in your own backyard, and the first thing you do is gripe about “the call.” News flash: when your offense can’t do shit for four quarters and your defense folds when challenged, bad calls aren’t your problem — your identity is. The whining is louder than your recruiting class. And I don’t care how loud your “Aubie” tiger mascot roars — your program screams “middle child syndrome” more than your alumni ever will.
What a pathetic bunch down on the Plains. I almost feel bad. Almost.
Speaking of almost, the Tigers almost won the big game yet again. Too bad they didn’t.
Penn State
Another week, another meltdown. Penn State, favored by 20+, loses 22-21 to Northwestern, QB Drew Allar goes down for the season, and the fanbase slides into apoplexy. Franklin’s teams have become coaches who lose big when expected to win big. You have everything — recruiting momentum, fan support, facilities — and still manage to implode. That’s not bad luck. That’s systemic disappointment.
Oregon
You’re at home. You’re top-5. You’re the Ducks. And Indiana strolls in and gives you a shellacking. Holding Oregon to 81 rushing yards and sacking Dante Moore six times? That’s not Indiana being lucky. That’s Oregon failing every phase. The Ducks look softer than a down pillow. You lose at Autzen to a road team playing with nothing to lose. That’s a fall from grace. RIP, Duck pride.
Ohio State and Indiana have the Ducks number right now and suddenly, Dan Lanning in big games is becoming a question mark yet again.
Oklahoma
You lose Red River. You lose it badly (23-6). Your offense disappears. You can’t adjust. You’re supposed to be OK, but everything points to a team that’s either over its head or pretending otherwise. If the Sooners were a movie, they’d be one of those sequels nobody asked for. A shell of your former selves, now limping toward regret. Better rebound quickly!
Michigan
USC turned you upside-down and shook all the change out. A 31-13 loss — record-setting? Maybe not. Embarrassing? Absolutely. Offensive stagnation, defensive soft spots, coaching indecision — add it all up and you’ve got a dumpster fire masquerading as a tradition-laden program. You’re supposed to scare folks. Right now you scare toddlers.
Louisiana Tech
You got killed. Let me restate: you got killed by Kennesaw State. 35–7. Nearly forty unanswered. 400 yards of offense against your sorry excuse for a defense. You allowed four touchdown passes to Williams. You couldn’t stop a mid-major school from turning your home crowd into sobbing toddlers. There’s shame in that. Not the “blowout” shame — the “we didn’t even try” shame.
CONCLUSION
In a new unified super-conference where there are no East or West safe zones, Week 7 delivered a brutal baptism: you win at home, you win convincingly, or you get chewed up, spit out, and memes are made about you. The winners showed resilience, temperament, and the ability to finish in the harshest of environments. The losers… well, they showed why they’re in the loser column.
If you’re Alabama, Georgia, USC, Indiana, or Kennesaw State, you’re popping champagne in the locker room and tweeting like you own a franchise. If you’re Auburn, Penn State, Oregon, Oklahoma, Michigan or Louisiana Tech? You’re rewatching your tape trying to find where the kryptonite came from. (Spoiler: it was your own system.)
In the end, that’s college football in 2025: one giant mess of expectations, gotchas, and upsets. The only safe bet is that next week someone else will suffer what your favorite team did this week. So buckle your chin straps, stock up on energy drinks, and get ready: the super-conference has only just begun, and the roast is far from over.
Check Out All EasySportz College Football Content Here!
College Football Viewing Guide, Week 8
