College Football Rankings: The Latest AP Top 25 Poll
The latest AP Top 25 college football poll is out, and there are some significant changes. With the Ohio State Buckeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions having a bye week, the focus shifted to the SEC and ACC powers.
Oregon Ducks Dominate Purdue Boilermakers
On Friday, the Oregon Ducks crushed the Purdue Boilermakers, showcasing their strength. Meanwhile, the Miami Hurricanes faced another tough test on the road, but Cam Ward’s impressive performance led them to a 52-45 win over the Louisville Cardinals.
Tennessee Volunteers Make a Comeback
The Tennessee Volunteers climbed back into the top 10 with a win over the rival Alabama Crimson Tide. The Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs faced off in a top-five matchup, with the Bulldogs holding on for a 30-15 win.
New AP Top 25 Rankings
Here are the new AP Top 25 rankings:
- Oregon (7-0)
- Georgia (6-1)
- Ohio State (6-0)
- Penn State (5-1)
- Texas (6-1)
Notable Moves
- The Tennessee Volunteers jumped from No. 11 to No. 9 after their win over Alabama.
- The LSU Tigers moved up from No. 8 to No. 7 after their win over Arkansas.
- The Clemson Tigers climbed from No. 10 to No. 8 after their win over Virginia.
Stat Leaders
- Dillon Gabriel completed 80% of his passes for the fourth time this season, a record in the FBS.
- Georgia joined South Carolina in 2010 as the only teams in the past 20 years with seven sacks vs. the AP No. 1 team.
Upcoming Games
- Saturday: Oregon vs. Illinois, 3:30 p.m., CBS
- Saturday: Georgia vs. Florida, 3:30 p.m., ABC/ESPN+
- Saturday: Tennessee vs. Kentucky, 7 p.m., ESPN
Other Notable Teams
- The SMU Mustangs won their 12th straight conference game, dating back to 2022.
- The Army Black Knights’ QB Bryson Daily became the first player in Army history with one passing touchdown and five rushing scores.
- The Navy Midshipmen scored at least 30 points for the sixth straight game, tying the longest single-season streak in program history.
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