Arizona State University (ASU) has made a notable return to The Associated Press (AP) Top 25 Poll following a remarkable 26-22 upset victory against Texas Tech. This victory occurred in front of a cheering home crowd in Tempe. With this win, ASU now holds a record of 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the Big 12 Conference.
ASU’s Journey Through the Rankings
Despite their recent success, ASU’s ranking has fluctuated throughout the season. The team was previously ranked No. 21 before falling out entirely following a tough loss to Utah. Currently, ASU is ranked No. 24, significantly lower than their preseason rank of No. 11.
In addition to their AP ranking, ASU is also placed at No. 25 in the latest Coaches Poll.
Upcoming Challenges
Coach Kenny Dillingham celebrated what many consider his biggest win at ASU against Texas Tech. ASU now looks ahead to their next challenge against Houston, who also has a solid record of 6-1 (3-1 Big 12). This matchup is scheduled for Saturday at Mountain America Stadium, with kickoff at 5 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 or ESPNU.
Houston’s Recent Performance
Houston enters this game after a thrilling 31-28 victory over Arizona, secured with a 41-yard field goal as time expired.
Big 12 Conference Rankings
- ASU is among four Big 12 teams in the AP Poll.
- BYU remains unbeaten at 7-0 and has risen to No. 11 after defeating Utah.
- Texas Tech dropped to No. 14 following their loss to ASU.
- Cincinnati holds a record of 6-1 and remains undefeated in conference play.
Notable Poll Movements
Other significant shifts in the rankings include Miami dropping seven spots after losing to Louisville and LSU falling ten places after a defeat to Vanderbilt.
AP Top 25 Breakdown
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State |
| 2 | Indiana |
| 3 | Texas A&M |
| 4 | Alabama |
| 5 | Georgia |
| 24 | Arizona State |
| 25 | Michigan |
The rankings reflect the competitive nature of college football this season. Fans and analysts are keen to see how ASU will continue to perform as they aim to solidify their standing in the polls.
