AP college football poll reaction - What's next for each Top 25 team - ESPN
The new AP Top 25 college football poll is out.
In Week 9, previously unbeaten Oklahoma took its first loss, while Georgia, Florida State, Ohio State and Washington all remained unblemished. Oregon went on the road to Utah and dominated, while Michigan and Alabama both had the week off.
What does it mean for the new AP Top 25? Let's break down the rankings.
Stats courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information.
All times Eastern
Previous ranking: 1
2023 record: 8-0
Week 9 result: Defeated Florida 43-20
Stat to know: The 43 points from the Bulldogs were the most they have scored against the Gators since 1982, as Georgia won its 25th straight game.
What's next: Saturday vs. Missouri, 3:30 p.m., CBS
Previous ranking: 2
2023 record: 8-0
Week 9 result: Idle
Stat to know: J.J. McCarthy is now the betting favorite to win the Heisman Trophy. The last Michigan quarterback to be a finalist for the award? Current head coach Jim Harbaugh in 1986.
What's next: Saturday vs. Purdue
Previous ranking: 3
2023 record: 8-0
Week 9 result: Defeated Wisconsin 24-10
Stat to know: Marvin Harrison Jr. had six receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns. He now has 25 receiving touchdowns, tied for fifth most in Ohio State history with Santonio Holmes.
What's next: Saturday at Rutgers
Previous ranking: 4
2023 record: 8-0
Week 9 result: Defeated Wake Forest 41-16
Stat to know: Florida State has held its past two opponents, Duke and Wake Forest, to a combined 14 pass completions. The last time it held two FBS opponents to fewer than 15 completions was 1998.
What's next: Saturday at Pitt
Previous ranking: 5
2023 record: 8-0
Week 9 result: Defeated Stanford 42-33
Stat to know: The Huskies are 8-0 for the first time since 2016, when they made their only College