In a significant shake-up of the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 college football poll released on October 19, 2025, Vanderbilt has achieved a top-10 ranking for the first time since 1947. This ranking comes after a weekend marked by the defeat of nine ranked teams, leading to notable changes in the standings.
AP Top 5 Overview
Ohio State retains the No. 1 position for the eighth consecutive week following a decisive 34-0 shutout victory against Wisconsin. The complete AP Top 25 list is as follows:
| Rank | Team | Record | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State (60 votes) | 7-0 | 1 |
| 2 | Indiana (6 votes) | 7-0 | 3 |
| 3 | Texas A&M | 7-0 | 4 |
| 4 | Alabama | 6-1 | 5 |
| 5 | Georgia | 6-1 | 8 |
Significant Changes in Rankings
The weekend’s upsets included four teams in the top 10 and marked the largest number of losses for ranked teams since Week 5 of 2022. Among the more surprising results, prominent teams fell to unranked opponents. Ohio State increased its first-place votes to 60, ten more than the previous week.
- Texas A&M achieved its highest rank since 1995 with a move to No. 3.
- Alabama reached its season high, while Georgia bounced back to the top five after a brief absence.
- Vanderbilt climbed seven spots to No. 10 after defeating then-No. 10 LSU.
- Louisville entered the rankings at No. 19 after a strong performance.
Historic Achievement for Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt’s ranking at No. 10 marks the fifth time in program history the team has made it into the top 10, with previous appearances dating back to 1937. The Commodores, now 6-1, have achieved their best start since 1950, showcasing a resurgence in their football program with two wins over ranked rivals.
Vanderbilt’s contributions to this week’s rankings followed a 31-24 victory against LSU, their first win over the Tigers since 1990. This performance has set the stage for an exciting matchup against No. 15 Missouri, also boasting a 6-1 record.
Upcoming Matchups
As the season progresses, key matchups loom on the horizon:
- No. 3 Texas A&M faces No. 20 LSU.
- No. 8 Mississippi goes up against No. 13 Oklahoma.
- No. 15 Missouri travels to play No. 10 Vanderbilt.
This new AP Top 25 showcases the increasing competitiveness of college football, setting the stage for thrilling games in the coming weeks.
