Ohio State, Penn State, and LSU continue to hold the top three spots in the latest college football rankings. Notably, Oregon has returned to the top five, while South Florida is making headlines after being ranked for the first time in seven years.
Although there was some reshuffling among the top 10 teams, the biggest changes happened from No. 11 to 25. Ohio State earned 57 out of 65 first-place votes from the media, bolstered by a commanding 70-0 victory against Grambling. Penn State secured five first-place votes, and LSU received two.
Oregon, ranked at No. 4 after dominating Oklahoma State, gained another first-place vote, pushing Georgia down to No. 6 following their lackluster performance against Austin Peay. Miami rounds out the top five.
Texas, Notre Dame, Illinois, and Florida State complete the top 10, with Florida State and Illinois reaching the top 10 for the first time this season.
Oklahoma saw the most significant rise, jumping to No. 13 after a key win over Michigan, while the Wolverines fell to No. 23. Tennessee also made headway, moving up seven spots to No. 15, with Texas A&M and others following suit.
South Florida made headlines with its significant jump to No. 18, marking its first ranking since 2018 thanks to an impressive win over then-No. 13 Florida and another victory over Boise State.
In terms of newcomers, No. 24 Auburn and No. 25 Missouri joined the rankings alongside South Florida. Auburn had a strong two-touchdown win against Baylor, while Missouri came back into the fold after beating their rival Kansas.
On the flip side, Arizona State, Florida, and SMU dropped out of the rankings. Strong losses caused concerns for Florida’s coach, while Arizona State and SMU struggled to hold leads in crucial moments of their games.
Looking at the conference performance, the SEC leads with a remarkable 11 teams in the rankings, highlighting the league’s strength. In comparison, the Big Ten follows with six ranked teams, and the ACC showcases three.
Exciting matchups are on the horizon, including South Florida facing off against Miami, where the Bulls aim to record their third consecutive win against ranked opponents, and Georgia will try to extend its winning streak against Tennessee.
As the college football season progresses, fans are eager to see how these teams adapt and strive for higher rankings.
