The Big Ten returns! Ohio State enters the fray and immediately earns its top-three spot. Notre Dame hops Georgia for the fourth spot, and Michigan climbs into the top 10 with a big win. Indiana steals the show in Week 8's Power Rankings, however.
Trevor Lawrence and Clemson put up 73 points on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to claim the top spot after Alabama's big win over Georgia. The Bulldogs don't fall far, though, while North Carolina tumbles after an upset loss in Tallahassee.
Louisiana assistant D.J. Looney died at age 31 of a heart attack this offseason. His presence is still deeply felt within the Ragin' Cajuns, who are off to a 3-0 start and ranked No. 21 in the country.
Following a big win over Miami, Clemson climbs to the top of the ranks for the first time this season while Florida tumbles after a loss. Oklahoma climbs back into the power rankings but the SEC remains king with six teams in the top 25.
Top-15 teams (and former powers) Miami and Tennessee look to prove they're back. Plus, Lane Kiffin faces Nick Saban and two Sun Belt unbeatens face off.
Not much changed high in the rankings this week, as all the top teams that played handled their business. However, some upsets lower on the list shake things up.
The game between Appalachian State and Louisiana is off due to positive coronavirus tests.
A chaotic weekend shook up the national title race and left us struggling to understand what to think about some prominent teams. Plus, a growing list of incredible performances by transfer and/or breakout quarterbacks.
The Pac-12 enters the mix this week, but the real shake up comes from two big upsets.
Nate Snyder hit a 53-yard field goal on the game's final play Saturday, and No. 19 Louisiana-Lafayette escaped with a 20-18 victory over Georgia Southern.
Has Miami finally figured out its offense? Just how bad is the Big 12? And is there a conspiracy against Nebraska? We react to knee-jerk questions early in this college football season.
The AP Top 25 college football poll is out. We'll have to wait another week for Big Ten teams to be included, but here's what's next for each ranked team.
With the Big Ten entering the fray, Ohio State jumps into the top two immediately, and three other Big Ten schools make it in. But the SEC still reigns over the top 25.
Elijah Mitchell rushed for 164 yards, including the winning touchdown in overtime, and No. 19 Louisiana-Lafayette beat Georgia State 34-31 on Saturday.
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina | 3-0 | 5-0 |
| Appalachian State | 1-0 | 3-1 |
| Troy | 1-1 | 3-2 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-2 | 3-2 |
| Georgia State | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| South Alabama | 2-0 | 3-2 |
| Louisiana | 2-1 | 4-1 |
| Arkansas State | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Texas State | 1-2 | 1-6 |
| UL Monroe | 0-3 | 0-6 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Williams | WR | Committed | 77 |
| Kendrell Williams | RB | Committed | 76 |
| Dre'lyn Washington | RB | Committed | 76 |
| Cejae Ceasar | S | Committed | 75 |
| Key'Savalyn Barnes | CB | Committed | 73 |
