The new AP Top 25 poll is out. Here’s what’s ahead for every team in the rankings.
The new AP Top 25 college football poll is out. And a Saturday full of upsets — four top-11 teams lost to unranked foes — means big shake-ups all over the new rankings.
Last week’s No. 1, Alabama, was stunned by Vanderbilt, the Commodores’ first win over a top-five team in 61 tries and their first win over Alabama since 1984. No. 4 Tennessee lost at Arkansas, No. 10 Michigan lost to Washington and No. 11 USC lost at Minnesota.
Elsewhere, Texas A&M made a huge statement after tying for the No. 25 spot last week. The Aggies routed then-No. 9 Missouri 41-10 to skyrocket up the rankings.
How will Saturday’s top games affect the College Football Playoff chase? What are the current odds for the top four? The Allstate Playoff Predictor has the answers. Check back every week as the odds are updated following that week’s games.
What does it all mean for the new AP Top 25? Let’s break down the rankings.
Stats courtesy of ESPN Research.
All times Eastern
Previous ranking: 2
2024 record: 5-0
Week 6 result: Idle
What’s next: Saturday vs. Oklahoma (in Dallas), 3:30 p.m., ABC
Previous ranking: 3
2024 record: 5-0
Week 6 result: Defeated Iowa 35-7
Stat to know: Jeremiah Smith is the first true freshman in Ohio State history with a receiving touchdown in five consecutive games.
What’s next: Saturday at Oregon, 7:30 p.m., NBC
Previous ranking: 6
2024 record: 5-0
Week 6 result: Defeated Michigan State 31-10
Stat to know: QB Dillon Gabriel threw two touchdown passes, giving him 136 for his career and putting him third in FBS history behind only Case Keenum (155) and Kellen Moore (142).
What’s next: Saturday vs. Ohio State, 7:30 p.m., NBC
Previous ranking: 7
2024 record: 5-0
Week 6 result: Defeated UCLA 27-11
Stat to know: The Nittany Lions are the only FBS team that has started 4-0 each of the past five seasons.
What’s next: Saturday at USC, 3:30 p.m., CBS
Previous ranking: 5
2024 record: 4-1
Week 6 result: Defeated Auburn 31-13
Stat to know: The Dawgs ran their home winning streak to 27 games — the longest active streak in the FBS — and their winning streak against unranked teams to 37, the second-longest active streak in FBS.
Previous ranking: 8
2024 record: 6-0
Week 6 result: Defeated Cal 39-38
Stat to know: The Hurricanes fell behind 35-10 in the second half before storming back for a last-minute win.
