In a challenging weekend for ranked college football teams, eight out of 21 in the Associated Press Top 25 suffered losses, with three defeats against other ranked teams. Notably, Oregon State has solidified its standing as an emerging program.
Key highlights from the AP ballot for consensus rankings include:
- Ohio State: The defense shines, supporting an evolving offense led by sophomore quarterback Julian Sain.
- Miami: Despite a bye week, they remain contenders for the top spot.
- Indiana: The Hoosiers, under Curt Cignetti, have surprised critics with a strong performance.
- Texas A&M: The Aggies impressed with a dominant win over Florida.
- Alabama: Ty Simpson’s three touchdown passes highlight the Crimson Tide’s resurgence.
- Ole Miss: A close call against Washington State saw the Rebels narrowly escape defeat.
- Oregon: Despite a loss, Dante Moore’s earlier performances have kept them in the conversation.
- Texas Tech: A strong second half secured a notable victory over Kansas, with a standout display from Cameron Dickey.
- Georgia: While still winning, they seem less dominant than in past seasons.
- Tennessee: The team managed a narrow win against a struggling opponent, relying on both offense and defense.
Other teams under consideration include Arizona State, Cincinnati, and several others.
