This past Saturday brought some exciting twists in college football, particularly in the vibrant city of Columbus. With eight teams ranked in the AP Top 25 taking losses, the polls took a significant shakeup.
Ohio State remains the top team in the country after a successful road trip, defeating the then-ranked No. 17 Illinois with a score of 34-16. The Buckeyes continue to impress, showing no signs of wavering from their dominant path.
Meanwhile, Miami (Fla.) held onto the No. 2 spot during their bye week, but Oregon, who was among the top three, suffered a surprising upset against Indiana in what was a highly anticipated matchup. Indiana’s victory was historic as it marked just the second time they have beaten a top-five opponent, with their last victory dating back to 1967. This win propelled them into the nation’s top 3.
Texas A&M climbed up one place to No. 4 after a solid 34-17 win over Florida, while Ole Miss fell to No. 5 after a narrow victory over Washington State by just a field goal. The Crimson Tide of Alabama also rose in the rankings to No. 6 by handing Missouri their first loss of the season, edging them out 27-24.
Texas Tech continues to march perfection into Week 8, standing strong at No. 7 after a dominant 25-point win against Kansas. Falling just a spot, Oregon is now at No. 8, while Georgia climbed to No. 9 after scoring 20 unanswered points against Auburn. Lastly, LSU re-entered the top 10 at No. 10 with a solid win over South Carolina, ending the game at 20-10.
Other teams making noise include Illinois with 113 votes, followed by Michigan with 73, Washington with 36, UNLV with 30, Navy with 11, Mississippi State with 8, and Tulane and San Diego State, each getting 2 votes.
As the season progresses, fans are left eager for what surprises are yet to come!
