Texas A&M Surges into Top 10 Following Dramatic Win

NEW YORK — In a notable shift in the college football landscape, Texas A&M has made a significant leap into the top 10 of the Associated Press college football poll after a thrilling victory against Notre Dame. This comeback win not only pushed the Aggies to *No. 10* but also made them 3-0 for the first time since 2021. A dramatic fourth-and-goal pass from Marcel Reed to Nate Boerkircher, with just 11 seconds on the clock, sealed the game at 41-40.

Meanwhile, Notre Dame marked a unique distinction this week as the first team since 1988 to remain ranked in the AP Top 25 with an *0-2* record. The Fighting Irish lost both their games by narrow margins, including a 27-24 defeat to Miami and another close game with Texas A&M.

The top of the poll remains led by Ohio State, Penn State, and LSU, with Miami climbing to *No. 4* and Georgia holding steady at *No. 5* after narrowly escaping a match against *No. 15* Tennessee. Similarly, Oregon fell two spots to *No. 6*, despite a commanding 20-point victory over Northwestern.

Exciting changes were also seen as Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, and USC made their *season debuts* in the rankings at *No. 18*, *No. 20*, and *No. 25*, respectively. The Yellow Jackets are enjoying a great start at 3-0 for the first time since 2016, while Vanderbilt’s ranking is its highest since peaking at 5-0 back in 2008.

In a key matchup, Texas Tech, ranked *No. 17*, faces *No. 16* Utah in a clash of high-powered offenses. Texas Tech leads the nation with 58 points per game, but Utah’s defense has been stingy, allowing under 250 yards per game to its first three opponents.

In another intriguing game, *No. 22* Auburn goes against *No. 11* Oklahoma. The matchup features Auburn’s quarterback Jackson Arnold, who has previous experience starting for the Sooners, now aiming to upend his former team.

The upcoming week of college football promises excitement as rankings reshape and each game adds intensity to the season.