College football rankings shift following major Week 2 upsets

The 2026 college football season has seen significant shifts in the rankings following Week 2. While the matchup between No. 1 Texas and Ohio State drew major attention, Oregon’s 39-31 upset loss to Oklahoma State has had a substantial impact on the College Football Playoff (CFP) projections.

Following the upset, Oregon’s chances of making the CFP dropped to 12.6%. In the Big Ten, Ohio State and Indiana remain strong contenders with high probabilities of playoff inclusion, though other teams like Penn State and USC face lower odds. The Big 12 landscape has also shifted, with Texas Tech and BYU holding significant CFP chances.

Looking ahead to Week 3, notable matchups include Houston versus Texas Tech in the Big 12, SMU against Louisville in the ACC, and a high-stakes SEC game between No. 7 LSU and No. 8 Ole Miss.