November 11th 2024.
The latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll was released on Sunday, and it's no surprise that Oregon remained in the top spot for the fourth consecutive week. However, there were some major changes in the rankings, as Penn State and Indiana both climbed into the top five, while Georgia and Miami fell out of the top 10. Additionally, four other ranked teams suffered losses, causing a significant shuffle in the rankings with only one month left in the regular season.
It's worth noting that no team this season has held the top spot for more consecutive weeks than Oregon, who proved their dominance once again with a comfortable win over Maryland this past weekend. With a perfect record of 10-0, the Ducks are now a unanimous No. 1 for the second week in a row. Ohio State also moved up one spot to No. 2, while Texas made a significant jump to No. 3 after their impressive performance.
But the real surprises came in the form of Penn State and Indiana, who both broke into the top five. The Nittany Lions were able to reclaim their spot in the top five after a convincing win against Washington, while the Hoosiers made a big statement with their victory over Michigan, earning their highest ranking since 1967. Following closely behind at No. 6 is Tennessee, who sits just three points behind Indiana.
Unfortunately, Georgia and Miami did not fare as well this week, plummeting in the rankings after suffering losses to Mississippi and Georgia Tech, respectively. The Bulldogs dropped from No. 2 to No. 11, while the Hurricanes fell from No. 4 to No. 12. These losses could have a significant impact on their chances at a College Football Playoff spot, and we will have to wait for the selection committee's second rankings on Tuesday night to see where they stand.
In terms of notable moves in the rankings, Mississippi saw the biggest jump, moving from No. 16 to No. 10 after their dominant defensive performance against Georgia. On the other hand, LSU's playoff hopes were dashed after their 42-13 loss to Alabama, causing them to drop from No. 14 to No. 21.
In terms of conference representation, the SEC continues to dominate with nine teams in the top 25, followed by the ACC with four teams. The Big Ten and Big 12 each have four teams in the top five, making history with this representation.
There were also some changes in the bottom half of the rankings, with South Carolina, Missouri, and Tulane all making their way into the top 25. The Gamecocks, who have beaten ranked opponents Texas A&M and Vanderbilt in consecutive weeks, are in the top 25 for the first time since 2022. Missouri, who caused an upset with their win against Oklahoma, is back in the rankings after a one-week absence. And Tulane, under first-year coach Jon Sumrall, made their top 25 debut after their seventh straight win.
Unfortunately, Iowa State, Pittsburgh, and Vanderbilt all dropped out of the rankings this week, making room for the newcomers.
So, what can we expect in the coming weeks? Well, there are some exciting matchups on the horizon, including a showdown between No. 6 Tennessee and No. 11 Georgia, where the Volunteers will try to break their seven-game losing streak against the Bulldogs. No. 24 Missouri will also face off against No. 23 South Carolina, who will be looking for their third consecutive win against a ranked opponent.
Overall, it's shaping up to be an exciting finish to the regular season, and we can't wait to see how the rankings continue to shift in the coming weeks. Make sure to stay tuned for more updates and analysis on Denver's teams by signing up for the Sports Omelette.
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