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As Week 10 concludes, the college football season's direction remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the competition for a top-12 College Football Playoff spot is fiercer than ever. Another No. 1 team has fallen, as Miami suffered a road loss to Notre Dame. Behind them, chaos could ensue, with Alabama and Texas still in contention and Ohio State essentially eliminated. Additionally, Utah and UCLA stand as the only undefeated teams in the nation.
Here are the most overrated and underrated teams from another wild coaches poll.
Overrated: No. 6 Miami
It was somewhat expected that Miami might struggle once facing a solid opponent, and that's exactly what happened against a determined Notre Dame squad. Despite a furious comeback attempt, the Hurricanes fell short. Darian Mensah threw three second-half touchdown passes, but without Malachi Toney, he was inconsistent and appeared rattled early. Miami's CFP hopes aren't dashed, but they likely need to win the ACC to avoid being a two-loss runner-up with no margin for error.
Underrated: No. 4 UCLA
Is UCLA truly this good? They just might be. The Bruins may not boast the strongest schedule or record, but they consistently get the job done. Since Nico Iamaleava's injury, Ty Dieffenbach has played safe, efficient football. On Saturday, he shined with 303 yards and three touchdowns on just eight completions, including two 75-yard scoring drives. Voters continue to underestimate the Bruins at their own peril, and their continued disregard is no longer a laughing matter.
Overrated: No. 20 Ohio State
For the first time in 12 years, Ohio State has reached an unprecedented low. This is their lowest ranking this late in a season since then, and despite various factors, the team looks far from a CFP contender, let alone a top-25 squad. It's odd because Luke Fahey isn't at fault yet is helpless to uplift the team. Add in a frustrated Jeremiah Smith and a defense that looks vastly different from early in the season, and Columbus faces a sticky situation.
Underrated: No. 23 South Carolina
The Gamecocks' resurgence could make them a point of contention for the committee by season's end. Despite three losses, they've rebounded spiritedly. LaNorris Sellers has rejuvenated his season, throwing for 11 touchdowns and only three interceptions during a four-game winning streak. His gritty touchdown run lifted South Carolina over Texas A&M and kept them on track. However, Sellers was hampered by an ankle injury for much of the second half, raising questions about his durability. Still, the Gamecocks have become one of college football's most watchable teams again.
Overrated: No. 10 Texas Tech
Sure, the Red Raiders won this weekend, but they didn't look impressive doing it. While Florida State transfer Thomas Castellanos at quarterback continues to boost the offense, the defense is a shadow of its 2025 self. They allowed 303 passing yards and over 200 rushing yards to a now 5-2 West Virginia team. A win over a solid Big 12 opponent is still a win, but nothing suggests Texas Tech is the clear conference favorite. Their best win is against Houston, hardly comparable to Notre Dame or BYU. The Red Raiders likely need to win out to secure a CFP spot safely, but expect a swift exit once they get there.
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