{
  "id": 17383503,
  "title": "It’s been a scary season for ranked teams as Halloween arrives with intrigue for Top 25",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/its-been-a-scary-season-for-ranked-teams-as-halloween-arrives-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T10:10:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/10/31/its-been-a-scary-season-for-ranked-teams-as-halloween-arrives-with-intrigue-for-top-25"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2023 college football season has seen its fair share of surprising upsets, leaving fans wondering what surprises Week 9 might bring. Indeed, ten teams currently ranked in the AP Top 25 have fallen over the last three weeks, including two No. 1 and one No. 2 teams that were beaten by unranked opponents. With only two Top 25 matchups scheduled for this Saturday, fans are eagerly anticipating the results.\n\nOne notable game is Arizona (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) facing off against Texas Tech (6-1, 3-1). The winner will gain an advantage for the Big 12 championship game, as Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita leads the country with a passing accuracy of 295 yards per game. Meanwhile, Texas Tech, coming off a loss to Cincinnati, is favored by 3.5 points.\n\nAnother intriguing matchup is Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) versus Iowa (5-2, 2-2). Ranked No. 25, Wisconsin is favored by only 2.5 points, despite Iowa's dominance over the Badgers in recent years. Meanwhile, Florida (5-2, 3-2 SEC) is a 12.5-point underdog in their game against No. 3 Georgia (6-1, 4-1), who have won eight of the last ten series matchups.\n\nThe season has also seen some surprise successes, such as No. 20 Northwestern (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) making a trip to Oregon (4-3, 2-2). Former Oregon coach Chip Kelly is now Northwestern's offensive coordinator, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the game. Ohio State (6-1, 4-0 Big Ten) will also face Southern California (6-2, 3-2), with Ohio State favored by 6.5 points, as they navigate quarterback uncertainty.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Ten ranked teams fell in last three weeks, including two No. 1 and one No. 2",
    "Arizona vs Texas Tech: Arizona favored, Noah Fifita leads country in passing accuracy",
    "Wisconsin favored over Iowa by 2.5 points, despite recent dominance"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}