AP College Football Poll 2026 Week 7 Rankings Released with Top Risers and Fallers
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Key Points:
- Georgia ascended to the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll after a 20-17 road win over Alabama, while Texas dropped from first to seventh following a 27-24 loss to Oklahoma.
- LSU and Oregon remain in the College Football Playoff conversation but face steep challenges; LSU sits 22nd after a 35-34 overtime loss to Kentucky, and Oregon is unranked following a disappointing defeat to UCLA.
- LSU's schedule includes tough matchups against Mississippi State, Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee, requiring a perfect finish to secure a top-12 ranking, while Oregon struggles with quarterback instability and defensive issues despite high preseason expectations.
- Florida coach Jon Sumrall faces pressure after a 38-19 home loss to South Carolina dropped the Gators to 4-2; although Florida reached No. 8 in the AP poll recently, Sumrall will need more time to rebuild the program into a title contender.
