**Oregon Solidifies No. 1 Spot in Latest AP Top 25 Poll**

In the latest AP Top 25 college football poll, Oregon emerged as the unanimous No.1, fortifying its position ahead of the College Football Playoff selection committee’s initial rankings. This marks the third consecutive week the Ducks have held the top spot, and the first time they have achieved unanimous support, following an impressive 21-point victory over Michigan.

Georgia retained its No. 2 ranking despite a challenging game against Florida, where quarterback Carson Beck threw three interceptions. The Bulldogs managed to pull away late for the win. Ohio State ascended to No. 3 after securing their eighth consecutive series victory against Penn State. With victories over Duke and an idle status respectively, Miami and Texas each moved up one spot, landing at No. 4 and No. 5. Meanwhile, Penn State slid to No. 6 after spending the previous four weeks in the top five.

The expanded College Football Playoff structure to 12 teams this season introduces more flexibility, making it possible for top teams to absorb some losses against strong opponents yet remain in contention. The CFP’s first rankings for the season will be unveiled on Tuesday and updated weekly until the final bracket announcement on December 8.

Tennessee held steady at No. 7, despite a tight contest against Kentucky, eventually pulling off a 28-18 victory. Indiana made a significant leap, moving up five spots to No. 8, marking their highest ranking since 2020 and their best in a regular season since 1967. Their 47-10 triumph over Michigan State propelled the Hoosiers to a 9-0 start for the first time in program history, with every win coming by double digits.

SMU experienced the largest upward movement this week, rising from No. 20 to No. 13 following a 48-25 win over Pittsburgh. This marks their highest ranking since 1985, shortly before the infamous "death penalty" shut their program down in 1987.

Clemson and Iowa State faced major setbacks, both tumbling in the rankings after home defeats. Clemson dropped eight spots to No. 19 after losing 33-21 to Louisville, while Iowa State fell six spots to No. 17 following a 23-22 loss to Texas Tech. Other notable declines included Texas A&M, Kansas State, and Pittsburgh, each falling five spots.

Army achieved its best ranking since 1960, coming in at No. 18. Boise State also reached a significant milestone, ranked No. 12, their highest since ending No. 8 in the 2011 final poll. Indiana outpaced Notre Dame in the rankings for the first time since 1979, an intriguing development given their proximity within the state.

Rounding out the notable changes, Vanderbilt re-entered the rankings at No. 24 following a 17-7 win against Auburn, marking their return after a brief absence.