Last updated: November 1, 2026
Halloween Saturday delivered the wildest set of college football scores of the season. USC knocked off No. 2 Ohio State 30-18, No. 1 Miami needed a late touchdown to escape North Carolina 38-35, and four more ranked teams lost on the road or at home.
Quick summary
- Upset of the night: USC 30, No. 2 Ohio State 18. It’s Ohio State’s second loss.
- Escape: No. 1 Miami 38, North Carolina 35, on a touchdown with 2:33 left.
- Rivalry: No. 3 Georgia 27, No. 17 Florida 8 in Atlanta.
- Ranked teams that lost: Ohio State, Wisconsin, Oklahoma State, SMU, Northwestern and Arizona.
Top College Football Scores From Oct. 31
| Result | Note |
|---|---|
| No. 1 Miami 38, North Carolina 35 | Go-ahead TD with 2:33 left |
| USC 30, No. 2 Ohio State 18 | Upset |
| No. 3 Georgia 27, No. 17 Florida 8 | Atlanta, neutral site |
| No. 4 Indiana 23, Minnesota 16 | Overtime |
| No. 5 Notre Dame 35, Navy 13 | Foxborough, Mass. |
| No. 6 Utah 49, Cincinnati 25 | |
| No. 11 Texas 31, Mississippi State 3 | |
| No. 13 Texas Tech 34, No. 22 Arizona 26 | Ranked vs. ranked |
| Clemson 36, Florida State 24 | Tallahassee |
| Iowa 30, No. 25 Wisconsin 0 | Upset |
| Iowa State 51, No. 24 Oklahoma State 49 | Walk-off field goal |
| Syracuse 30, No. 19 SMU 27 | Winning TD with 17 seconds left |
| Oregon 34, No. 20 Northwestern 26 | Came back from 14 down |
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USC 30, No. 2 Ohio State 18
Ohio State played without injured quarterback Julian Sayin, and freshman Luke Fahey threw for 260 yards and a touchdown in his place. USC receivers Trent Mosley and Mark Bowman combined for eight catches, 180 yards and a score. Jeremiah Smith had 10 catches for 83 yards and a touchdown for the Buckeyes, who now have two losses. Follow the Trojans on RallyFuel’s USC page.
No. 1 Miami 38, North Carolina 35
Miami stayed unbeaten, but barely. Mark Fletcher Jr. scored three touchdowns and set Miami’s career touchdowns record, and Darian Mensah hit Malachi Toney for the go-ahead score with 2:33 to play. North Carolina’s Billy Edwards Jr. threw for four touchdowns. See the Hurricanes on RallyFuel’s Miami football page.
No. 3 Georgia 27, No. 17 Florida 8
Georgia controlled the rivalry game in Atlanta. Nate Frazier and Dwight Phillips Jr. each ran for 67 yards, while Florida turned the ball over four times and gave up four sacks. Freshman Tramell Jones threw for 172 yards and scored Florida’s only touchdown on a scramble.
Other Results That Matter
- Indiana survives: the No. 4 Hoosiers needed overtime to beat Minnesota 23-16.
- Iowa State walk-off: a 34-yard field goal as time expired beat No. 24 Oklahoma State 51-49 in a game with 1,114 total yards.
- Clemson wins in Tallahassee: Nolan Hauser made all five field goals and Tait Reynolds ran 79 yards for a score in a 36-24 win over Florida State.
- Iowa shutout: the Hawkeyes blanked No. 25 Wisconsin 30-0.
- Syracuse stunner: Steve Angeli found Noah Meyers for the winning touchdown with 17 seconds left against No. 19 SMU.
More Ranked Results
- No. 8 BYU 27, Arizona State 20: BYU put the game away with a 95-yard drive in the fourth quarter.
- No. 12 Ole Miss 45, Auburn 14: the Rebels rolled at home.
- No. 13 Texas Tech 34, No. 22 Arizona 26: Thomas Castellanos won his first start for the Red Raiders in the only ranked-vs.-ranked game of the night.
- USF 30, UAB 10: C.J. Hicks set a USF record with four sacks, and the Bulls are now bowl eligible.
What Oct. 31 Means for the Rest of the Season
Ohio State’s second loss is the biggest shake-up. The Buckeyes host Oregon next Saturday, and that game now carries much higher stakes for both teams in the Big Ten race. Miami remains the team to beat at No. 1, but a 38-35 escape against an unranked North Carolina team will give voters something to think about.
The bottom of the Top 25 will look very different on Sunday. Wisconsin, Oklahoma State, SMU and Northwestern all lost, which opens spots for teams like Iowa, Syracuse and USC. Indiana stayed unbeaten, but needing overtime against Minnesota means the Hoosiers’ margin for error is thin heading into November.
Make Your Predictions for Nov. 7
Next Saturday is loaded. Make your prediction on RallyFuel:
- Ohio State vs. Oregon
- Utah vs. BYU
- Missouri vs. Texas
- Syracuse vs. Clemson
- Houston vs. Cincinnati
- Baylor vs. Iowa State
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ohio State vs. USC?
USC beat No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 on Oct. 31, 2026, handing the Buckeyes their second loss.
Did Miami lose to North Carolina?
No. No. 1 Miami won 38-35, scoring the go-ahead touchdown with 2:33 left to stay unbeaten.
What was the Georgia vs. Florida score?
Georgia beat Florida 27-8 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Which ranked teams lost on Oct. 31?
Ohio State, Wisconsin, Oklahoma State, SMU, Northwestern and Arizona all lost.
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