AP college football Week 9 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team - ESPN

It was a relatively stable week in the Top 25 — just three teams, Illinois, Arizona State, and South Florida, lost to unranked opponents. Oklahoma, Missouri, and LSU lost to more highly ranked teams. Texas A&M overcame a sluggish start to keep its undefeated season alive. Georgia Tech, Indiana, and Ohio State are now the only other unbeatens remaining.

What does it all mean for the AP Top 25? Let's break down the rankings.

Stats courtesy of ESPN Research.

All times Eastern.

Previous ranking: 1

2025 record: 7-0

Week 9 result: Idle

What's next: Nov. 1 vs. Penn State, noon, Fox

Previous ranking: 2

2025 record: 8-0

Week 9 result: Defeated UCLA 56-6

Stat to know: This is the third 8-0 start in program history.

What's next: Saturday at Maryland, 3:30 p.m., CBS

Previous ranking: 3

2025 record: 8-0

Week 9 result: Defeated LSU 49-25

Stat to know: Texas A&M has scored 40 or more points in its past four road games. That is tied for the longest streak in SEC history.

What's next: Nov. 8 at Missouri

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Previous ranking: 4

2025 record: 7-1

Week 9 result: Defeated South Carolina 29-22

Stat to know: Alabama trailed by 8 in the fourth quarter. That is its largest fourth-quarter comeback since 2021 at Auburn.

What's next: Nov. 8 vs. LSU

Previous ranking: 5

2025 record: 6-1

Week 9 result: Idle

What's next: Saturday vs. Florida (in Jacksonville), 3:30 p.m., ABC

Previous ranking: 6

2025 record: 7-1

Week 9 result: Defeated Wisconsin 21-7

Stat to know: Oregon is 6-0 against unranked opponents this season.

What's next: Nov. 8 at Iowa

Previous ranking: 8

2025 record: 7-1

Week 9 result: Defeated Oklahoma 34-26

Stat to know: Ole Miss