Louisville, KY - In a significant milestone for the Cardinals' football program, the Louisville Cardinals have entered the top 10 of the AP Top 25 poll for the first time since their historic 2016 season. The team's rise in the rankings comes after a hard-fought victory against Virginia on Thursday night.

The Cardinals' win over Virginia keeps their hopes alive for securing a spot in the ACC Championship Game against powerhouse Florida State. This achievement also led to their entry into the highly coveted top 10 of the AP poll.

Under the guidance of head coach Jeff Brohm, Louisville climbed two spots to secure the 9th position in the rankings. This jump was made possible due to Penn State's loss to Michigan in Week 11, which opened up a spot in the top 10 for the Cardinals.

Joining Louisville in the top 10 is Oregon State, following their dominant performance in a blowout victory over Stanford. The Beavers are now a potential dark horse in the Pac-12 Championship Game, with crucial upcoming games against No. 5 Washington and No. 6 Oregon.

While the top of the rankings remained relatively unchanged, there was significant movement further down the list. Tennessee and Oklahoma State witnessed substantial drops after suffering lopsided defeats. Tennessee fell seven spots to No. 21, while Oklahoma State dropped nine spots to No. 24.

As of Week 11, the AP Top 25 poll stands as follows:

1. [Team]
2. [Team]
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4. [Team]
5. [Team]
6. [Team]
7. [Team]
8. [Team]
9. Louisville Cardinals
10. Oregon State Beavers

The Cardinals' return to the top 10 after a gap of seven years highlights the team's resurgence and the impact of head coach Jeff Brohm's leadership. With just a few games remaining in the regular season, Louisville aims to solidify their spot in the ACC Championship Game and continue their remarkable journey in college football.