The past week exhibited some stability within the Top 25 — a mere trio of teams, specifically Illinois, Arizona State, and South Florida, were defeated by teams outside the rankings. Oklahoma, Missouri, and LSU suffered losses to teams holding higher positions. Texas A&M managed to rally after a slow beginning to preserve their undefeated record. Georgia Tech, Indiana, and Ohio State now stand as the remaining undefeated teams.
So, what are the implications for the AP Top 25? Let’s delve into the rankings in detail.
Stats courtesy of ESPN Research.
All times Eastern.
Previous ranking: 1
2025 record: 7-0
Week 9 result: Did not play
What’s next: Nov. 1 vs. Penn State, noon, Fox
Previous ranking: 2
2025 record: 8-0
Week 9 result: Triumphed over UCLA with a score of 56-6
Stat to know: This marks the third instance in the program’s history of achieving an 8-0 start.
What’s next: Saturday at Maryland, 3:30 p.m., CBS
Previous ranking: 3
2025 record: 8-0
Week 9 result: Conquered LSU with a score of 49-25
Stat to know: Texas A&M has achieved a score of 40 or more points in their last four away games, matching the longest streak in SEC history.
What’s next: Nov. 8 at Missouri
Previous ranking: 4
2025 record: 7-1
Week 9 result: Emerged victorious against South Carolina with a score of 29-22
Stat to know: Alabama was trailing by 8 points in the fourth quarter, representing their most significant fourth-quarter comeback since the 2021 game at Auburn.
What’s next: Nov. 8 vs. LSU
Previous ranking: 5
2025 record: 6-1
Week 9 result: Did not play
What’s next: Saturday vs. Florida (in Jacksonville), 3:30 p.m., ABC
Previous ranking: 6
2025 record: 7-1
Week 9 result: Triumphed over Wisconsin with a score of 21-7
Stat to know: Oregon holds a 6-0 record against unranked opponents in the current season.
What’s next: Nov. 8 at Iowa
Previous ranking: 8
2025 record: 7-1
Week 9 result: Overcame Oklahoma with a score of 34-26
Stat to know: Ole Miss boasts a 3-0 record against Oklahoma.
What’s next: Saturday vs. South Carolina, 7 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: 7
2025 record: 8-0
Week 9 result: Dominated Syracuse with a score of 41-16
Stat to know: Georgia Tech has achieved an 8-0 record for the first time since 1966.
What’s next: Saturday at NC State, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2
Previous ranking: 10
2025 record: 7-1
Week 9 result: Prevailed over Missouri with a score of 17-10
Stat to know: This marks Vanderbilt’s first 7-1 start to a season since 1941.
What’s next: Saturday at Texas, noon, SEC Network
Previous ranking: 9
2025 record: 6-1
Week 9 result: Triumphed over Stanford with a score of 42-7
Stat to know: Miami outscored Stanford 42-0 after allowing a touchdown on the opening drive.
What’s next: Saturday at SMU, noon, ESPN
Previous ranking: 11
2025 record: 8-0
Week 9 result: Conquered Iowa State with a score of 41-27
Stat to know: This marks BYU’s first occurrence of starting 8-0 in consecutive seasons.
What’s next: Nov. 8 at Texas Tech
Previous ranking: 12
2025 record: 5-2
Week 9 result: Did not play
What’s next: Saturday at Boston College, 3:30 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: 14
2025 record: 7-1
Week 9 result: Dominated Oklahoma State with a score of 42-0
Stat to know: The victory over Oklahoma State marked Texas Tech’s first shutout against a Big 12 opponent since 2005.
What’s next: Saturday at Kansas State, 3:30 p.m., Fox
Previous ranking: 17
2025 record: 6-2
Week 9 result: Triumphed over Kentucky with a score of 56-34
Stat to know: The win against Kentucky marked Tennessee’s third game this season with three passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns, tying them with Oregon for the most such games in FBS this season.
What’s next: Saturday vs. Oklahoma, 7:30 p.m., ABC
Previous ranking: 16
2025 record: 7-1
Week 9 result: Conquered North Carolina with a score of 17-16 (OT)
Stat to know: Virginia has secured six consecutive wins, marking their longest streak within a single season since 2007.
What’s next: Saturday at Cal, 3:45 p.m., ESPN2
Previous ranking: 19
2025 record: 6-1
Week 9 result: Triumphed over Boston College with a score of 38-24
Stat to know: Louisville holds a 6-1 record for the second time in three seasons under Jeff Brohm.
What’s next: Saturday at Virginia Tech, 3 p.m., The CW
Previous ranking: 21
2025 record: 7-1
Week 9 result: Dominated Baylor with a score of 41-20
Stat to know: Cincinnati is currently on a seven-game win streak, representing their second-longest streak in the past five seasons.
What’s next: Saturday at Utah, 10:15 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: 13
2025 record: 6-2
Week 9 result: Succumbed to Ole Miss with a score of 34-26
Stat to know: Xavier Robinson’s 109 rushing yards represent the highest amount achieved by an Oklahoma player in a single game this season.
What’s next: Saturday at Tennessee, 7:30 p.m., ABC
Previous ranking: 15
2025 record: 6-2
Week 9 result: Lost to Vanderbilt with a score of 17-10
Stat to know: Both Missouri’s starting quarterback, Beau Pribula, and backup, Sam Horn, had to leave the game due to injuries. Horn will be out for the remainder of the season.
What’s next: Nov. 8 vs. Texas A&M
Previous ranking: 22
2025 record: 6-2
Week 9 result: Conquered Mississippi State with a score of 45-38 (OT)
Stat to know: Against Mississippi State, Texas successfully overcame a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter for the first time since 2007.
What’s next: Saturday vs. Vanderbilt, noon, SEC Network
Previous ranking: 25
2025 record: 6-2
Week 9 result: Triumphed over Michigan State with a score of 31-20
Stat to know: Michigan has now secured bowl eligibility for the fifth consecutive season.
What’s next: Saturday vs. Purdue, 7 p.m., BTN
Previous ranking: NR
2025 record: 7-1
Week 9 result: Emerged victorious against Arizona State with a score of 24-16
Stat to know: Houston boasts a 7-1 record for the first time since 2021.
What’s next: Saturday vs. West Virginia, noon, FS1
Previous ranking: NR
2025 record: 5-2
Week 9 result: Did not play
What’s next: Saturday at Nebraska, 7:30 p.m., NBC
Previous ranking: NR
2025 record: 6-2
Week 9 result: Dominated Colorado with a score of 53-7
Stat to know: Utah held a commanding 43-0 lead over Colorado at halftime, marking the largest halftime lead without allowing a point by a Big 12 team in a conference game since 2011.
What’s next: Saturday vs. Cincinnati, 10:15 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: NR
2025 record: 7-1
Week 9 result: Triumphed over South Florida with a score of 34-31
Stat to know: Memphis outscored South Florida 17-0 in the fourth quarter, successfully completing its second 14-point comeback of the season.
What’s next: Friday at Rice, 7 p.m., ESPN2
