B/R's 2026 College Football Experts Top 25 Rankings After Week 9
Key Points:
- New Mexico remains undefeated in Mountain West play with a strong defense allowing fewer than 20 points per game and a potent running attack, overcoming three interceptions in their latest win at San Jose State.
- UTSA, with a 7-1 record, is positioned as a potential playoff contender if Boise State falters, relying on veteran quarterback Owen McCown and a powerful rushing offense.
- South Carolina has rebounded from an 0-3 SEC start with three consecutive wins, highlighted by LaNorris Sellers' five total touchdowns in their recent victory at Oklahoma.
- Missouri's defense forced four takeaways in a commanding win at Arkansas, improving their SEC record to 3-2 and advancing in the national rankings.
- Arizona's loss at Texas Tech diminishes their Big 12 championship and playoff hopes, as their running game was stifled and they allowed 17 unanswered points late in the game.