Sitting pretty at 8-0 (and ranked No. 5 nationally), UCLA is at the doorstep of essentially clinching a spot in the College Football Playoff. However, nothing is guaranteed in college football.

Several teams have already learned this the hard way. If the Bruins aren't careful, they could join the list of CFP hopefuls to suffer season-altering upsets.

Oct 31, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Sammy Omosigho (10) poses for a photo after defeating the Nevada Wolf Pack 27-0 at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Minnesota nearly sank No. 6 Indiana's season Saturday. The Golden Gophers lost 23-16 in overtime, but this was a game the Hoosiers were heavily expected to win.

If not for a 60-yard field goal and eventually a highlight touchdown from receiver Charlie Becker, Minnesota might have left Bloomington with a program-changing win. It wouldn't be its first.…