AP Top 25 College Football Poll Sees Major Changes Amid Upsets

The newly released Associated Press (AP) Top 25 college football poll has seen significant changes following a weekend filled with startling upsets. Four top-11 teams were defeated by unranked opponents, causing major shake-ups in the rankings.

Alabama, previously holding the No. 1 spot, suffered a shocking defeat to Vanderbilt. This marks Vanderbilt’s first win over a top-five team in 61 attempts and their first victory over Alabama since 1984. Additionally, Tennessee fell at Arkansas, Michigan lost to Washington, and USC succumbed to Minnesota.

Texas A&M, having shared the No. 25 ranking last week, made a strong impression by decimating then-No. 9 Missouri with a 41-10 victory. This dominant performance propelled them upwards in the rankings.

Key individual achievements were observed over the weekend. Ohio State‘s Jeremiah Smith became the first true freshman in the school’s history to score a receiving touchdown in five consecutive games. In another notable performance, Oklahoma’s quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw two touchdowns, extending his career total to 136, which places him third in FBS history, behind Case Keenum and Kellen Moore.

The University of Georgia extended its home winning streak to 27 games, the longest active streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Meanwhile, Penn State has begun each of the last five seasons with a 4-0 record, a unique achievement in the current FBS landscape.

Several upcoming matchups are set to further impact the rankings. Ohio State is scheduled to face Oregon, and Alabama will contend with South Carolina. Texas A&M will look to build on their momentum against Mississippi State later in the month.

These developments continue to highlight the unpredictable nature of college football, with the new AP Top 25 reflecting the latest shifts in team performances and standings.