In just two weeks, college football has erupted into chaos.
We’ve seen two top-10 teams fall to unranked opponents: Notre Dame’s clear path to the College Football Playoff was derailed by Northern Illinois, and Oregon needed a last-second field goal to edge out Boise State. Alabama faced another deep fourth-quarter battle with USF, reminiscent of last year. Yet, Texas is the week’s standout, jumping to No. 2—and making a case for No. 1—after a decisive 31-12 victory at reigning national champion Michigan. The Longhorns look poised for greatness and will face No. 1 Georgia in a little over a month.
Early rankings can be volatile, with quality wins being highly rewarded. Conversely, teams that dominate weaker competition may not see significant movement. Some might “drop” after a win simply because others had more notable victories.
In the top 10, Georgia holds steady at No. 1, and Texas surges to No. 2. Ohio State, Alabama, and Penn State face scrutiny despite their rankings, while Miami and Tennessee climb due to impressive wins.
Iowa State rises to No. 13, Oklahoma remains at No. 14 despite a poor showing, and Nebraska and Northern Illinois enter the top 25, with NIU making a historic jump to No. 21. Michigan clings at No. 23, while Arizona slips to No. 25.
In the 26-50 bracket, Illinois and Syracuse make significant jumps after standout wins. Louisville’s ranking reflects a need for more competitive opponents, while Texas A&M and Memphis drop slightly due to others’ stronger performances.
Noteworthy movements include South Carolina at No. 41, Tulane at No. 45, and Wisconsin dropping to No. 49 after shaky starts. Arkansas remains steady despite a high-offense loss, and BYU’s gritty win propels them to No. 58. Michigan State’s last-minute heroics see them rise to No. 64.
In the 76-100 range, Virginia and Georgia Southern show promise, while Houston’s ranking remains puzzling. Old Dominion and East Carolina shuffle positions, with ULM cracking the top 100 after a decisive win.
Lastly, in the 101-134 tier, Ohio and Troy swap spots due to contrasting starts, and FIU’s big win sees them move up. Wyoming and UTEP tumble following losses, as Kent State bottoms out after a shocking defeat.
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