College Football Rankings Updated After Week 9 Upsets
Week 9 of the college football season saw several ranked teams fall, leading to a reshuffling of the latest NCAA Top 25 polls.
No. 8 Ole Miss defeated No. 13 Oklahoma in a significant road victory, while No. 10 Vanderbilt upset No. 15 Missouri. No. 4 Alabama narrowly avoided an upset against South Carolina, and Texas secured a thrilling comeback win over Mississippi State, though quarterback Arch Manning left the game with a potential concussion in overtime. Notably, No. 3 Texas A&M remained undefeated with a decisive win against LSU, further solidifying their playoff aspirations.
The Coaches Poll reflects these outcomes, with Ohio State maintaining the top spot with a 7-0 record and 1,598 points (62 first-place votes). Texas A&M climbed to No. 3, and Georgia Tech entered the top ten at No. 7. The AP Top 25 also saw Ohio State at No. 1, followed by Indiana and Texas A&M. These rankings are crucial as teams vie for position in the expanding 12-team College Football Playoff format. You can find more information about the playoff structure on the NCAA website.
The updated Coaches Poll rankings are as follows: 1. Ohio State, 2. Indiana, 3. Texas A&M, 4. Alabama, 5. Georgia, 6. Oregon, 7. Georgia Tech, 8. Ole Miss, 9. Miami (FL), 10. BYU and Vanderbilt. The AP Top 25 mirrors this largely, with slight variations in order. For a deeper dive into team performances, check out College Football Playoff projections for Week 10.
Officials stated that Arch Manning’s condition will be closely monitored throughout the week, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
