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Nebraska improved in six of seven major rankings after beating Maryland 48-23, with its average rank rising to 24.1. The Huskers face 5-0 Indiana on Saturday, a win that could dramatically boost their national standing.
The SEC now holds three of the top four spots in the CBS Sports 138, with Alabama rising to No. 4 ahead of its clash with Georgia. The conference’s extreme volatility is highlighted by Florida’s sharp drop after a 45-17 loss to Missouri, while a massive logjam between ranks 20 and 40 complicates the middle of the standings.
Week 5 delivered major ranking shifts, with Ohio State returning to the No. 1 spot in ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) after a 31-14 win over Iowa. Missouri jumped 17 spots to No. 18 after a 45-17 blowout of Florida, while Pittsburgh entered the Top 25 at No. 23 following a 35-33 victory over Virginia Tech. The US LBM Coaches Poll kept Texas at No. 1, but the FPI’s metric-driven approach highlighted Ohio State’s dominance and the SEC’s internal volatility.
College football Week 5 delivered major shifts in the power rankings, highlighted by Alabama’s historic offensive output and Missouri’s decisive upset of Florida. Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith broke program records, while Northwestern opened its new stadium with a dominant win over Penn State. Several ranked teams, including Florida and South Carolina, suffered significant losses, altering playoff trajectories.
Alabama dismantled Mississippi State 56-23, ending the Bulldogs' undefeated streak and likely causing a steep drop in the AP Top 25. While Alabama solidifies its title contender status, Mississippi State faces a difficult schedule and questions about its offensive consistency.
Week 5 delivered major ranking shifts as No. 7 Alabama and No. 5 Ohio State secured dominant wins, while No. 8 Florida and Michigan suffered significant losses. Alabama defeated Mississippi State 56-23, and Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14, with Jeremiah Smith breaking multiple program records. Conversely, Missouri crushed Florida 45-17, and Minnesota upset Michigan 20-14. These results are expected to propel Alabama and Ohio State into the top five of the AP Poll, while Florida and Michigan face steep drops.
The Missouri Tigers defeated the No. 8 Florida Gators 45-17 on Saturday in Columbia, marking the Tigers' first home win against a ranked opponent since 2024. Missouri's offense generated 560 total yards, while Florida's rushing attack was neutralized, resulting in a significant drop in the Gators' national standing.
Daniel Drezner published his own top 10 TV shows of the 21st century, explicitly rejecting the New York Times’ methodology. While the NYT included limited series, Drezner required shows to have at least two seasons and a definitive ending. His list features Friday Night Lights, 30 Rock, and Parks and Recreation, contrasting with the broader industry poll that included shows like Lost and The Handmaid’s Tale.
After Week 3, Ole Miss jumps to No. 3 in CBS Sports 138 as Texas and Georgia hold the top two; the SEC dominates the top of the rankings with three teams in the top three and 10 of the top 23, while notable movers and a setback for Texas A&M shape the rest of the list.
Texas remains No. 1 after beating UTSA; Ole Miss climbs to No. 4 with a signature win over LSU, which drops to No. 10. Louisville jumps to No. 16 after beating SMU, Florida cracks the Top 25 at No. 21, Texas A&M falls to No. 23, and Mississippi State and Houston debut at No. 24 and No. 25 as the rankings shift in Week 3.
BYU cracks the AP Top 10 while Ole Miss issues a statement with a 32–24 win over LSU, a move that could shake the rankings, as noted by KSL sports director Josh Furlong, who is an AP Top 25 voter.
Texas remains No. 1 and the top five features Indiana, Georgia, Notre Dame, and Miami in that order; Ole Miss jumps to No. 6 after beating LSU, which falls to No. 10. Four teams enter the Top 25—Virginia Tech, Mississippi State, Iowa, North Dakota State—and four drop out (Texas A&M, SMU, Virginia, Houston), highlighting early-season volatility and potential marquee matchups among the leaders.
ESPN's Football Power Index updated after Week 3, with Ohio State and Texas tied at 28.1 for the top spot, followed by Georgia, Notre Dame, and Indiana in the top five. The rankings also show Miami, Alabama, LSU, Oregon, and Tennessee in the next spots, reflecting movement after Ole Miss’s upset of LSU and other Week 3 top-25 results (Texas Tech rally over Houston, Louisville over SMU).
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Puka Nacua leads PFF’s Week 1 wide receiver rankings after posting 3.74 yards per route run in the Rams’ opener, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba second thanks to a 45.8% target share; Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase and Amon-Ra St. Brown round out the top five. The rankings fuse preseason projections with early-season performance and will evolve as more games are played.