Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss hits Trace Bruckler for go-ahead TD (0:54)Trinidad Chambliss extends his time in the pocket and finds an open Trace Bruckler to put Ole Miss back on top. (0:54)
It was a relatively stable week in the Top 25 — just three teams, Illinois, Arizona State, and South Florida, lost to unranked opponents. Oklahoma, Missouri, and LSU lost to more highly ranked teams. Texas A&M overcame a sluggish start to keep its undefeated season alive. Georgia Tech, Indiana, and Ohio State are now the only other unbeatens remaining.
Stat to know: Texas A&M has scored 40 or more points in its last four road games. That is tied for the longest streak in SEC history.
Stat to know: Alabama trailed by 8 in the 4th quarter. That is its largest 4th quarter comeback since 2021 at Auburn.
Stat to know: The win over Oklahoma State was Texas Tech’s first shutout against a Big 12 opponent since 2005.
Stat to know: The win over Kentucky was Tennessee’s third game with three passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns this season. That puts them in a tie with Oregon for the most such games in FBS this season.
Stat to know: Cincinnati is on a seven-game win streak, its second-longest streak over the last five seasons.
Stat to know: Xavier Robinson’s 109 rushing yards are the most by an Oklahoma player in a game this season.
Stat to know: Both Missouri starting quarterback Beau Pribula and backup Sam Horn left the game with injuries. Horn is out for the season.
Stat to know: Against Mississippi State, Texas overcame a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter for the first time since 2007.
Stat to know: Utah led Colorado 43-0 at halftime, the largest halftime lead without allowing a point by a Big 12 team in a conference game since 2011.
Stat to know: Memphis outscored South Florida 17-0 in the fourth quarter to complete its second 14-point comeback this season.
Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss hits Trace Bruckler for go-ahead TD (0:54)Trinidad Chambliss extends his time in the pocket and finds an open Trace Bruckler to put Ole Miss back on top. (0:54)
Trinidad Chambliss extends his time in the pocket and finds an open Trace Bruckler to put Ole Miss back on top. (0:54)
What does it all mean for the AP Top 25? Let’s break down the rankings.
Stat to know: This is the third 8-0 start in program history.
Stat to know: Oregon is 6-0 against unranked opponents this season.
Stat to know: Ole Miss is now 3-0 against Oklahoma.
Stat to know: Georgia Tech is 8-0 for the first time since 1966.
Stat to know: This is Vanderbilt’s first 7-1 start to a season since 1941.
Stat to know: Miami outscored Stanford 42-0 after allowing a touchdown on the opening drive.
Stat to know: This is BYU’s first time starting 8-0 in back-to-back seasons.
Stat to know: Virginia has won six straight games, its longest streak within a season since 2007.
Stat to know: Louisville is 6-1 for the second time in three seasons under Jeff Brohm.
Week 9 result: Defeated Mississippi State 45-38 (OT)
What’s next: Saturday vs. Vanderbilt, noon, SEC Network
Stat to know: Michigan is now bowl eligible for the fifth-straight season.
Stat to know: Houston is 7-1 for the first time since 2021.
What’s next: Saturday vs. Florida (in Jacksonville), 3:30 p.m., ABC
What’s next: Saturday vs. South Carolina, 7 p.m., ESPN
What’s next: Saturday at NC State, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2
What’s next: Saturday at Boston College, 3:30 p.m., ESPN
What’s next: Saturday at Kansas State, 3:30 p.m., Fox
What’s next: Saturday at Virginia Tech, 3 p.m., The CW
What’s next: Saturday vs. Cincinnati, 10:15 p.m., ESPN