**College Football Power Rankings: Major Shifts as SMU Climbs, Week 10 Upsets Stir the Pot**

Week 10 of college football delivered a mix of surprises and strategic reshuffling, most notably granting the SMU Mustangs a substantial leap to command the ACC standings alongside Miami, following their decisive win over Pittsburgh.

The week’s events wreaked havoc across the CBS Sports Power Rankings. Of particular note, three previously undefeated teams suffered their first losses, and five teams within the AP Top 25 rankings yielded to unranked opponents, marking the season's second-highest total of such upsets. This turbulence wasn't confined to just the AP rankings; within CBS Sports' own power rankings, two top 10 teams succumbed to unranked adversaries, while seven teams within the top 25 also faced defeat, half of whom to unranked challengers.

Consistency was a theme for some, as CBS Sports' skepticism towards Penn State paid off. Through a refusal to rank the Nittany Lions above Ohio State, CBS Sports positioned itself accurately for Penn State’s loss to the Buckeyes for the eighth consecutive time.

Unexpected outcomes were widespread, especially in the Big 12, where Iowa State endured a surprise home defeat by Texas Tech and Kansas State was bested by Houston. Similarly, the SEC witnessed Texas A&M's 44-20 demolition at the hands of South Carolina, a shocking result particularly due to Texas A&M being a 2.5-point road favorite.

Despite the chaos, certain rankings adjustments were misguided, as demonstrated with Clemson's jump into the top 10, which preceded an underwhelming performance against Louisville. Consequently, CBS Sports has now labeled Clemson as the "Paper Tigers" to emphasize their inconsistency.

In terms of resilient contenders, five teams remain undefeated within the FBS. Interestingly, only Oregon and Miami were anticipated in the preseason polls. However, the impressive runs from BYU, Indiana, and Army have continued into November, shaking up expectations and maintaining an air of unpredictability in the ongoing season.

As the dust settles, the new landscape is reflected in the Week 11 edition of the CBS Sports Power Rankings, highlighting the ever-changing dynamics of college football.