Oregon Stuns Ohio State in Thrilling Upset, Shakes Up College Football Rankings
ICARO Media Group
**Oregon's Dramatic Win Over Ohio State Shakes Up College Football Rankings**
In a highly anticipated Week 7 clash of the 2024 college football season, No. 3 Oregon emerged victorious over No. 2 Ohio State, edging out the Buckeyes in a thrilling 32-31 match. This significant victory not only reshuffled the hierarchy at the top of the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 but also solidified coach Dan Lanning’s Ducks as one of the premier teams in the nation. Conversely, the narrow loss caused Ryan Day's Ohio State squad to slide down the rankings.
Ohio State’s defeat to Oregon wasn't the only standout game contributing to Saturday's excitement. Penn State secured an intense 33-30 overtime win against USC, thanks in large part to the efforts of tight end Tyler Warren. Meanwhile, Illinois managed to stave off a fierce challenge from Purdue, eventually claiming a 50-49 victory over the Boilermakers.
The results from these critical Big Ten matchups had a prominent impact on the latest US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 rankings, released on Sunday. Below is an overview of the positioning of Big Ten teams and others receiving votes:
Others receiving votes included Oklahoma with 81, Arizona State with 49, Navy garnering 37, Utah with 31, Vanderbilt 26, Syracuse 13, UNLV 12, Iowa 12, Texas Tech 9, Liberty 9, Washington State 8, Memphis 4, Louisville 4, James Madison 3, and Tulane 2.
As the season progresses, each game has the potential to drastically alter the landscape of college football, underscoring the importance of every Saturday's results in the journey to the Big Ten championship and the College Football Playoff.