AP Top 25: Miami, BYU take top 2 spots after a host of top-10 losses in Week 7: news

AP Top 25 College Football Rankings: Miami Hurricanes and BYU Cougars Claim Top Two Spots After Week 7 Upsets

The latest AP Top 25 college football poll experienced unprecedented upheaval following a chaotic Week 7 that saw five of the nation’s top seven teams fall. Capitalizing on the widespread top-10 carnage, the unbeaten Miami Hurricanes climbed to No. 1, while the surging BYU Cougars seized the No. 2 national ranking.

Miami Hurricanes Rise to No. 1

Miami (6-0) captured the top spot in the Associated Press poll for the first time since 2002. After surviving a thrilling rivalry showdown, the Hurricanes collected 40 first-place votes to surpass former No. 1 Georgia. The elevation marks the first time an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) program has held the No. 1 ranking since Clemson in 2020.

BYU Cougars Surge to No. 2

The Big 12’s BYU Cougars (6-0) vaulted to No. 2, earning their highest national standing since their 1984 national championship season. BYU secured 20 first-place votes following a signature 28-24 upset victory over then-No. 2 Notre Dame. The landmark win cemented the Cougars as legitimate College Football Playoff front-runners.

Major Shakeup Across the College Football Top 10

The historic wave of Week 7 upsets completely rearranged the national landscape:

• No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes: Slid into the third spot after a critical road victory over previously unbeaten Indiana.

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• No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish & No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs: Dropped only slightly within the top five due to strong 6-0 starts and early-season resume capital.

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• Significant Slips: Several marquee programs tumbled, including Alabama dropping to No. 13 after a road defeat against Tennessee, while Texas fell 12 spots to No. 19 following a home loss.

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With every single position changing hands in this week’s AP poll, Miami and BYU enter Week 8 in prime position to control their own postseason destinies.