NCAA Week 7 College Football Recap
This week in college football was marked by some exciting matchups and significant shifts in the AP Top 25 rankings. The much-anticipated showdown between Texas and Oklahoma turned out to be a one-sided affair, with Texas taking the victory 34-3 in the Red River Rivalry. With this impressive win, the Longhorns have maintained their position as the top team in the nation, holding off Oregon by a margin of 51 points.
Oregon, riding high after narrowly defeating then-No. 2 Ohio State on a last-minute point, secured the No. 2 spot in the rankings. The Ducks have shown resilience and skill, making them a team to watch as the season progresses. Following closely behind are No. 3 Penn State, No. 4 Ohio State, and No. 5 Georgia, with Ohio State dropping just two spots after their recent loss.
In a notable move, LSU surged five spots to enter the top 10 at No. 8 after their victory over then-No. 9 Ole Miss. Iowa State also made progress, rising to No. 9 in the rankings. The top 10 is rounded out by No. 6 Miami, No. 7 Alabama, and No. 10 Clemson. Notably, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has four representatives in the top 10, while Tennessee sits in the No. 11 position.
New entries in this week’s rankings include Navy and Army, both of whom are enjoying undefeated seasons at 5-0 and 6-0 respectively. Navy made its first appearance in the top 25 this season, while Army’s strong performance has seen them join after a dominant win over UAB. With the longest active win streak at 10 games, they are a formidable force.
As the competition heats up, fans should look forward to next week’s matchups, where ranked teams will face off and further shake up the standings. This season looks like it will only get more thrilling from here!
