Major Shake-Up in AP Top 25: LSU Leaps into Top 10 as Oklahoma Tumbles Out!

The latest AP Top 25 poll has seen another dramatic reshuffle, marking the second consecutive week of noteworthy changes. In a stunning upset, Oregon has shot up to No. 2 after their eye-opening victory over Ohio State. Meanwhile, LSU has made significant progress, jumping five spots to No. 8 after a thrilling overtime win against Ole Miss. Furthermore, Iowa State has made headlines by reaching the top 10 for the first time since 2021.

Conversely, Oklahoma's fortunes have taken a sharp downturn, as they fell out of the rankings entirely following a crushing 34-3 defeat at the hands of the No. 1 ranked Texas in the highly anticipated Red River Rivalry. The Rebels are also feeling the heat, plummeting nine spots to No. 18 after a second defeat. In a surprising turn of events, Tennessee, despite managing a win against Florida, experienced a three-spot drop, landing at No. 11.

In a historic twist, both Army and Navy have made their way onto the rankings, joining at No. 23 and No. 25 respectively. This marks the first time both service academies have entered the poll in the same year since 1960. This momentous development is particularly noteworthy as they are now part of the same conference for the first time ever, with the Black Knights of Army joining the American Athletic Conference this season. They join fellow Group of Five representative Boise State in the rankings, showcasing the growing competitive landscape in college football.

Here’s how the AP Top 25 shapes up after the Week 7 matchups: 1. Texas (56 votes) 2. Oregon (6 votes) 3. Penn State 4. Ohio State 5. Georgia 6. Miami 7. Alabama 8. LSU 9. Iowa State 10. Clemson 11. Tennessee 12. Notre Dame 13. BYU 14. Texas A&M 15. Boise State 16. Indiana 17. Kansas State 18. Ole Miss 19. Missouri 20. Pittsburgh 21. SMU 22. Illinois 23. Army 24. Michigan 25. Navy As the season progresses, fans are eagerly awaiting how these rankings will change in the coming weeks, especially with upcoming matchups that could shake things up even further! Will your team rise, or are they in danger of falling out? Stay tuned!