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The upper portion of the Associated Press Top 25 poll has changed following the recent losses of two previously unbeaten teams, according to a report published October 25, 2026.
BYU fell from second to No. 8 after a 39-31 overtime loss to UCF, while Texas Tech dropped to 13th following a 37-24 defeat by Cincinnati.
Texas moved up eight places to No. 11 after earning a 34-27 victory over No. 7 Ole Miss. Despite the win, the Longhorns surrendered a 21-point lead during the game.
In the game, Texas quarterback Arch Manning completed 18 of 30 passes for 212 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Wide receiver Cam Coleman was limited to one reception. The Texas defense recorded three interceptions against Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss.
The Big 12 title race features Utah as the only team with a perfect conference record. BYU, Arizona, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma State are all tied with 3-1 conference records.
Texas Tech experienced a significant reversal of fortune, moving from a 6-0 team with a clear path to the College Football Playoff to a team needing to rebuild its stock. Arizona currently stands as the highest-ranked team remaining on the schedule for the Red Raiders.
In other action, unranked Wisconsin upset USC, which managed only seven points and 241 yards of offense. Wisconsin's victory included quarterback Colton Joseph, who threw for 58 yards on 14 attempts.
BYU is scheduled to play in-state rival Utah on Nov. 7, a game that could impact the CFP selection committee's view of the team.
The top five teams in the Week 9 rankings are Miami (7-0), Ohio State (6-1), Georgia (6-1), Indiana (7-1), and Notre Dame (6-1). Utah is ranked No. 6 and UCLA is ranked No. 7.
