Recent upsets in Week 7, including Georgia’s home loss to Auburn and Notre Dame’s defeat at BYU, have reshuffled the College Football Playoff picture entering late October. Miami (6-0) has climbed to the top of multiple polls after a double-overtime win over Florida State, while BYU (6-0) and undefeated Texas Tech and UCLA hold strong positions with favorable remaining schedules. Ohio State (6-1) remains a top contender despite losing quarterback Julian Sayin to injury. Two-loss SEC teams such as Alabama and Texas now face steeper paths. Trader consensus on playoff berths reflects these results, with conference title races, strength of schedule, and late-season injuries likely to drive further shifts in the coming weeks.