AP college football poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team? - ESPN
The new AP Top 25 college football poll is out. With two top-four teams losing in Week 11, there's more shuffling at the top of the rankings.
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First, Miami fell from the ranks of the unbeaten with a 28-23 loss to Georgia Tech. Then No. 2 Georgia was dealt its second loss, falling to Ole Miss 28-10. The Rebels' defense held the Bulldogs to just 245 totals yards and forced three turnovers.
No. 1 Oregon cruised to another win, defeating visiting Maryland. Ohio State, Penn State, Texas and Notre Dame, all ranked in the top 10, had wins of 29 or more points.
What does it all mean for the AP Top 25? Let's break down the rankings.
Stats courtesy of ESPN Research.
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Previous ranking: 1
2024 record: 10-0
Week 11 result: Defeated Maryland 39-18
Stat to know: Dillon Gabriel is now responsible for 180 career touchdowns, the most in FBS history. With 22 touchdown passes this season, he is also the only QB in FBS history with 20 touchdown passes in five seasons.
What's next: Saturday at Wisconsin
Previous ranking: 3
2024 record: 8-1
Week 11 result: Defeated Purdue 45-0
Stat to know: With a touchdown Saturday, Jeremiah Smith has nine this season, breaking a tie with Cris Carter for the most by a freshman in school history.
What's next: Saturday at Northwestern
Previous ranking: 5
2024 record: 8-1
Week 11 result: Defeated Florida 49-17
Stat to know: Quinn Ewers became the third Texas QB with five touchdowns, no interceptions and 70% passing in a single game, joining Sam Ehlinger and