AP college football Week 8 poll What's next for Top 25
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Key Points:
- Alabama Crimson Tide rose to No. 10 after defeating Texas A&M 31-20, extending their streak to 90 consecutive home wins against unranked teams; they face LSU next on Nov. 7.
- Texas Longhorns moved up to No. 11 following a 34-27 win over Ole Miss, marking their third victory over a top 15 AP team this season; they will play Mississippi State on Saturday.
- Ole Miss Rebels dropped to No. 12 after losing to Texas 34-27, with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss posting a career-low 48% completion rate; they face Auburn on Saturday.
- LSU Tigers climbed to No. 15 after a commanding 38-17 win over Auburn, their largest margin in the series, and will host Alabama on Nov. 7.
- Other notable teams include SMU (No. 19) with a dominant 59-20 win over California, Boise State (T20) with six straight wins after an opening loss, and Wisconsin (No. 25) securing only their second ever win against USC with a 24-7 victory.
