College Football Rankings Shift After Upsets and Historic Wins

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – In a thrilling weekend of college football, multiple upsets stirred the rankings as teams fought for position. Notably, on October 12, 2025, teams like Indiana made significant strides in The Associated Press poll, reaching No. 3, marking the highest ranking in the program’s history.

Indiana’s rise came after key victories, propelling them four spots higher following an impressive game against then-No. 3 Oregon. Coach Curt Cignetti‘s leadership has sparked a remarkable turn in the Hoosiers’ performance, having historically struggled with a 0-46 record on the road against top-five teams.

The Buckeyes maintained their dominance at No. 1 with a strong showing against then-No. 17, receiving 50 first-place votes – a notable increase of 10 from the previous week. Miami, though idle, claimed 13 first-place votes, while Indiana secured three.

Texas A&M climbed to No. 4 after their recent successes, the highest ranking for the Aggies since 1995. Meanwhile, Ole Miss moved to No. 5, trading spots with Alabama after both teams achieved recent victories.

Notably, Texas, after defeating rivals Oklahoma, reentered the poll at No. 21. Their victory marked a significant moment for the Longhorns, holding their top-10 opponent without a touchdown for the first time since 1979.

As the season unfolds, the rankings reflect a dynamic landscape, with five teams dropping out of the Top 25, marking a significant turnover. This sets the stage for an exciting second half of the college football season.

The upcoming matchups are set to be equally thrilling, with several ranked teams facing off. Ole Miss will take on Georgia, while LSU battles Texas A&M, promising intense rivalries to watch as the playoffs loom.