Weekend Roundup (October 17-18, 2026): Notre Dame vs BYU, Auburn vs Georgia, Hyron Andrews, Fall Back 2026 & More

Saturday, October 17 was one of the wildest days in college football history. Here is a quick guide to the biggest stories of the weekend, with scores and context.

College Football Week 7: Chaos Saturday

Five of the AP Top 7 teams lost on the same day, a first in AP poll history, according to CBS Sports.

Notre Dame vs BYU

No. 8 BYU 28, No. 2 Notre Dame 24. BYU led 21-10 at halftime, and Notre Dame went ahead in the fourth quarter. Bear Bachmeier then threw a go-ahead touchdown pass with 1:47 left, and BYU stopped Notre Dame at the goal line on the final play. It was Notre Dame's first loss of the season and moved BYU to 6-0.

Auburn vs Georgia

Auburn 27, No. 1 Georgia 24. Alex McPherson kicked a 34-yard walk-off field goal. It was Auburn's first win in Athens in 31 years.

Florida vs Texas

Florida 27, Texas 24 in Austin. Florida picked up its second top-10 win of the year.

Tennessee vs Alabama

No. 14 Tennessee 26, No. 6 Alabama 10. Tennessee never trailed, and Alabama lost back-to-back games in the same season for the first time since 2013.

Penn State vs Michigan

Michigan 21, Penn State 18. Michigan benched quarterback Bryce Underwood during the game and still won. Penn State fell to 0-4 in the Big Ten.

Florida State vs Miami

No. 3 Miami 43, Florida State 35 in two overtimes.

Missouri vs Ole Miss

No. 9 Ole Miss 31, No. 13 Missouri 3. Trinidad Chambliss threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns.

Arkansas vs Vanderbilt

Arkansas 31, Vanderbilt 21.

Oklahoma State vs Houston

No. 20 Houston 35, No. 18 Oklahoma State 32.

Ohio State vs Indiana

No. 4 Ohio State 19, No. 5 Indiana 15. Quarterback Julian Sayin led Ohio State after a record-setting completion percentage last season. Check official team reports for his status, because online rumors about injuries aren't always accurate.

Other games

• Utah vs Colorado: Utah led 27-17 late in the fourth quarter. Confirm the final score before publishing.
• Nebraska vs Oregon: Nebraska led 14-6 late. Confirm the final score before publishing.
• Kentucky vs Oklahoma and Wisconsin vs UCLA: Add final scores from ESPN or CBS Sports.

WNBA Finals: Dream vs Valkyries

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries met at Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday, October 17, in the WNBA Finals. Atlanta reached the Finals by beating the New York Liberty, and Golden State beat the Las Vegas Aces. Add the game result and series score from the WNBA.

Hyron Andrews: South African Rugby Mourns

South African lock Hyron Andrews of the Johannesburg-based Lions died on Friday, October 16, at age 31. He was staying with the team at a hotel near La Rochelle, France, ahead of their Champions Cup match. He had played 45 times for Sale Sharks and returned to South Africa earlier this year.

Reports about the circumstances differ, and French authorities have opened an investigation. The Lions and South African Rugby have asked that the family's privacy be respected. He is survived by his wife, Maighlin, and their two young sons. The match against La Rochelle went ahead "in honour of Hyron."

Liga MX and MLS

• León vs América
• Cruz Azul vs Juárez
• Guadalajara (Chivas) vs Tigres UANL
• Inter Miami vs Atlanta United

Add scores and standings for each from official league sites.

Val Chmerkovskiy

Val Chmerkovskiy is a longtime pro on Dancing with the Stars. Entertainment reports say he's paired this season with Jenna Dewan. Add the latest episode news once you confirm it.

Fall Back 2026: When Does the Time Change?

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m., when clocks go back one hour. You gain an extra hour of sleep, and most phones update automatically.

Doritos Lemon Pepper

Add details from official Frito-Lay or Doritos announcements once confirmed.

Sources

• Yahoo Sports: College football's biggest weekend
• ESPN: BYU 28, Notre Dame 24
• CBS Sports: Week 7 highlights and rankings
• NCAA.com: Week 7 live updates
• ESPN: Week 7 takeaways
• eNCA: Tributes for Hyron Andrews
• Flashscore: Hyron Andrews
• WNBA playoff coverage (Bleacher Report)

FAQ

Who won Notre Dame vs BYU? BYU won 28-24.

Who beat No. 1 Georgia? Auburn, 27-24, on a walk-off field goal.

When do the clocks go back in 2026? Sunday, November 1, 2026.

How old was Hyron Andrews? 31.

Last updated: October 18, 2026. Scores and details can change.