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In Week seven of college football, BYU delivered one of the program’s best victories, knocking off the Irish 28‑24 with a late surge that left fans stunned.

Meanwhile, Ohio State fell to Miami 24‑14, a loss that echoed the 2025 College Football Playoff quarterfinal where the Hurricanes upset the defending champions. The Miami‑Ohio State matchup, first played in 1999, has seen a rivalry that now includes a dramatic 2025 upset.

These games highlight the unpredictable nature of the season, as teams that were expected to dominate instead faced unexpected defeats. Fans and analysts alike are re‑examining strategies and player performances as the season moves toward the playoffs, with each result reshaping the national conversation about who will advance.

The Associated Press college football poll, released annually since nineteen thirty‑six, has seen unprecedented movement this season. In week seven, five teams in the top seven lost, including the top‑ranked Georgia and No. two Notre Dame, a first in poll history. Athlon Sports projects the next AP Top 25 to reflect these upsets, with BYU poised for the top spot. The rankings will be released on Sunday at two p.m. Eastern Time, offering fans and analysts a fresh snapshot of the collegiate landscape. These shifts underscore the volatility of the season and the impact of single‑game outcomes on national perception.

The poll’s volatility has economic implications for schools, influencing ticket sales, merchandise, and media rights. Stakeholders across the conference will monitor the new standings closely as they adjust marketing and recruitment strategies.

On Saturday, French police detained a record eight‑five people amid nationwide protests over rising living costs and support for high‑school students’ grievances.

The unrest erupted in Paris’s Place de la République, where tear gas and water cannons dispersed demonstrators wearing hoods and masks, some throwing fireworks and paving stones. Across France, violence spread to Lyon, Marseille, Limoges, and other cities, with looting, arson, and assaults on officers reported.

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a growing number of violent incidents, including damage to public buildings and attacks on police. While many protesters marched peacefully, chanting the national anthem and waving flags, the clashes left several injured and closed metro stations near government buildings.

Conor Kennedy, son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., wed Brazilian pop star Giulia Be in a lavish three‑day celebration that began on October eighth.

The festivities highlighted a blessing at the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, a ceremony at Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Sé, and a reception at a historic mansion in Jardim Botânico. The couple had previously exchanged vows in a private civil ceremony in Los Angeles in March, a modest affair reported by Vogue.

Giulia Be, professionally known as Giulia Bourguignon Marinho, expressed that the Rio setting allowed her to bring Kennedy’s friends and family together for a memorable celebration. The event showcased the couple’s love and the vibrant culture of Rio de Janeiro. The wedding’s grandeur reflected the couple’s desire to honor both their personal bond and the city they cherish, with guests enjoying beach volleyball, a blessing

A military service member was transported to a hospital after falling while attempting to rappel from the rafters of the Alamodome during a pre‑game demonstration before UTSA’s football game against Navy on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

The officer, part of a ceremony honoring armed forces, lost control while descending, sliding down the line and crashing onto the turf. Medical personnel attended immediately, and the officer was taken on a stretcher to a local hospital.

The game proceeded after a ten‑minute kickoff delay, and UTSA activated well‑being services for staff, students, and faculty who might be emotionally affected. The incident has left the community in shock, with officials still awaiting details on the officer’s identity and injury extent.

BYU’s victory over No. 2 Notre Dame in Week 7 reshaped the national conversation.

The Cougars, ranked eighth, outscored the Fighting Irish 28‑24, with quarterback Bear Bachmeier delivering a decisive six‑yard touchdown in the final minute. The win marked BYU’s first top‑ten victory of the season and positioned the team as a serious contender for the top spot in the upcoming AP poll. The loss for Notre Dame, a perennial power, opened the door for Miami, Ohio State, and BYU to vie for the No.

1 ranking. With Miami undefeated at six‑zero and Ohio State boasting two ranked road wins, the debate intensified as the week progressed. Fans and analysts alike will watch the remaining games closely, as the outcomes will determine the final standings before the postseason begins.