As Week 9 of college football approaches, the latest rankings reveal some significant shifts in the standings. Notably, Georgia has climbed into the top five following its victory over Ole Miss. Both BYU and Georgia Tech have also made their way into the top 10 with perfect 7-0 records.
Top 25 Rankings Heading into Week 9
Week 8 proved to be eventful, with nine ranked teams falling, including four from the top 10. Below are the current top 25 teams as they prepare for their Week 9 matchups. These rankings are based on performance metrics, separate from power rankings.
Top 10 Teams
- 1. Ohio State Buckeyes (Record: 7-0, Previous Rank: 1)
- Week 9 Matchup: Bye
- Notable Performance: 34-0 victory over Wisconsin
- 2. Indiana Hoosiers (Record: 7-0, Previous Rank: 3)
- Week 9 Matchup: vs. UCLA Bruins
- Notable Performance: 38-13 win against Michigan State
- 3. Texas A&M Aggies (Record: 7-0, Previous Rank: 4)
- Week 9 Matchup: at No. 20 LSU Tigers
- Notable Performance: 45-42 win against Arkansas
- 4. Alabama Crimson Tide (Record: 6-1, Previous Rank: 5)
- Week 9 Matchup: at South Carolina Gamecocks
- Notable Performance: 37-20 win over No. 11 Tennessee
- 5. Georgia Bulldogs (Record: 6-1, Previous Rank: 8)
- Week 9 Matchup: Bye
- Notable Performance: 43-35 win over Ole Miss
- 6. Oregon Ducks (Record: 6-1, Previous Rank: 9)
- Week 9 Matchup: vs. Wisconsin Badgers
- Notable Performance: 56-10 win over Rutgers
- 7. BYU Cougars (Record: 7-0, Previous Rank: 11)
- Week 9 Matchup: at Iowa State Cyclones
- Notable Performance: 24-21 win over No. 23 Utah
- 8. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (Record: 7-0, Previous Rank: 12)
- Week 9 Matchup: vs. Syracuse Orange
- Notable Performance: 27-18 victory over Duke
- 9. Miami (FL) Hurricanes (Record: 5-1, Previous Rank: 2)
- Week 9 Matchup: vs. Stanford Cardinal
- Notable Performance: 24-21 victory against Louisville
- 10. Ole Miss Rebels (Record: 6-1, Previous Rank: 5)
- Week 9 Matchup: at No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners
- Notable Performance: 43-35 loss to Georgia
Remaining Rankings (11-25)
- 11. Oklahoma Sooners (Record: 6-1, Previous Rank: 15)
- 12. Vanderbilt Commodores (Record: 6-1, Previous Rank: 16)
- 13. Texas Tech Red Raiders (Record: 6-1, Previous Rank: 6)
- 14. USF Bulls (Record: 6-1, Previous Rank: 14)
- 15. Missouri Tigers (Record: 6-1, Previous Rank: 25)
- 16. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Record: 5-2, Previous Rank: 17)
- 17. Virginia Cavaliers (Record: 6-1, Previous Rank: 19)
- 18. Louisville Cardinals (Record: 5-1, Previous Rank: 18)
- 19. Illinois Fighting Illini (Record: 5-2, Previous Rank: 21)
- 20. Texas Longhorns (Record: 5-2, Previous Rank: 20)
- 21. Michigan Wolverines (Record: 5-2, Previous Rank: NR)
- 22. LSU Tigers (Record: 5-2, Previous Rank: 10)
- 23. Tulane Green Wave (Record: 6-1, Previous Rank: 23)
- 24. Cincinnati Bearcats (Record: 6-1, Previous Rank: 24)
- 25. Arizona State Sun Devils (Record: 5-2, Previous Rank: NR)
The following teams have dropped from the rankings: Tennessee Volunteers (No. 13), Memphis Tigers (No. 18), Washington Huskies (No. 22).
