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5 Biggest College Football disappointments through Week 6

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Well, we’re six weeks through the season and with that, there’s been a number of disappointments. The Houston Cougars look to have lost their potential College Football Playoff bid, while the Fighting Irish seem bound for another down season.

Week 6 was full of surprises, adding to what has been an uplifting season for some but disappointing others. Usually, the disappointments are easy to point out but this season has many fans wondering if their respective team will ever truly recover.

The Georgia Bulldogs seem to need another year of head coach Mark Richt, as his departure to Miami has the Hurricanes at 4-1. The Stanford Cardinal’ Pac-12 dominance seems to be short lived as the Washington Huskies seem to be the new king.

Here are the five biggest disappointments through Week 6…

Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich speaks to an official during the first quarter in a game against the University of Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

5. Oregon Ducks

The Oregon Ducks allowed the second most points in school history in their 70-21 to the Washington Huskies. The loss snapped a 12-game winning streak the Ducks held over the Huskies as well.

The loss is Oregon’s third conference loss of the season and they are currently 0-3 in Pac-12 play. It was another devastating loss for the Ducks who have now lost four games in a row. There seems to be no end in sight for the team with the beautiful uniform combinations.

The Oregon defense allowed 682 yards of offense (304 passing, 378 rushing) in their worst loss since 1985. It has been a definite fall from grace as the Ducks are headed for their first losing season since 2004.

October 8, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Washington State Cougars wide receiver River Cracraft (21) catches a touchdown pass against Stanford Cardinal safety Zach Hoffpauir (10) during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

4. Stanford Cardinal

The Stanford Cardinal were left shell shocked after another week, this time to the Washington State Cougars 42-16. They have lost two straight Pac-12 games making a Pac-12 title this season nearly impossible.

The Cardinal were handed their worst home loss since 2007 and are now 2-2 in conference play. Heisman hopeful running back Christian McCaffrey was contained yet again, held scoreless for another week.

The loss snaps an 8-game winning streak the Cardinal once held over the Cougars. One things for sure: Things are changing in the Pac-12, as both Stanford and Oregon look like they’ll be on the outside looking in on this year’s title race.

Their No. 15 AP Poll ranking will definitely take a hit as well, seeing them possibly drop out of the rankings altogether.

Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) catches a game winning touchdown pass in front of Georgia Bulldogs safety Dominick Sanders (24) on the last play on the game during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

3. Georgia Bulldogs

The Georgia Bulldogs began the season as 18th ranked team in the AP Poll. They climbed to as high as ninth by Week 2.

Since then, they have lost their last two SEC games heading into their rescheduled Sunday game with the South Carolina Gamecocks.

It has been a tumultuous start for head coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs after starting the season 3-0. They lost 45-14 to the Ole Miss Rebels in Week 4 and 34-31 last week on a last-second hail mary pass at home to Tennessee.

The Bulldogs defense currently gives up more points than they score. They’re allowing 30.8 points per game while just scoring 26.4 points per game on offense.

Georgia has a rather favorable schedule to close out their schedule, as the only other ranked opponent they currently face are the Florida Gators. If they can squeak one out this week on the road, maybe they can turn things around.

Oct 8, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; The Notre Dame Leprechaun exhorts the crowd in the first quarter of the game between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

2. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish began the season in the AP Poll as the tenth ranked team. Their recent loss to NC State in the rain marks their fourth loss of the season with many calling for head coach Brian Kelly’s job.

The Fighting Irish are 2-4 on the season, only winning one of their last four contests. There was a loss to Michigan State, then a meltdown to the Duke Blue Devils, then this week, mistakes were abound in their 10-3 loss to the NC State Wolfpack.

Fields conditions on a waterlogged field left Notre Dame floundering. The Wolfpack won the game on a blocked punt return for a touchdown with 12:43 left in the game.

The Fighting Irish managed just 113 total yards of offense, 10 first downs, and were 1-15 on third down conversions. They turned the ball over three times, twice on fumbles and an interception.

It was another disappointing result for Notre Dame. They face Stanford next week.

Oct 8, 2016; Annapolis, MD, USA; Navy Midshipmen cornerback Jarid Ryan (9) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Cougars wide receiver Linell Bonner (15) on the second to last play of the game at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Navy defeated Houston 46-40. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

1. Houston Cougars

The Houston Cougars come in as the biggest disappointment through Week 6. The Cougars gave the Navy Midshipmen their first win over a Top 10 AP Team since 1984.

The American Athletic Conference favorites lost 46-40 to Navy despite being a 19-point favorite coming into the game.

The Houston offense played a bit out of character, turning the ball over three times. A muffed snap on a punt attempt caused a safety and a five point swing in favor of Navy. The Cougars never led in the second half. The game was tied at 20 at halftime.

Houston’s third ranked scoring defense was no match for Navy all game, as the Midshipmen rushed for 306 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Cougars were allowing 42 rushing yards per game coming in, first in the FBS.

All may not be lost for Tom Herman and the Cougars but it certainly dampens their potential College Football Playoff bid.