College football Power Rankings
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Key Points:
- Week 7 of college football saw historic chaos with five of the top seven AP poll teams losing, including top-ranked Georgia and Alabama, marking the first consecutive weekends with No. 1 teams falling on the final play.
- Miami remains No. 1 after a tough double-overtime win against Florida State, while BYU surged to No. 2 following a major upset over Notre Dame, showcasing strong performances on both offense and defense.
- Ohio State faces a quarterback crisis with Julian Sayin injured, turning to true freshman Luke Fahey as they aim to maintain their playoff hopes; Georgia and Alabama both suffered unexpected losses, highlighting increased parity in college football.
- First-year coaches Bob Chesney (UCLA) and Will Stein (Kentucky) continue impressive starts, with UCLA remaining undefeated and Kentucky tying for first in the SEC after a key defensive victory over Oklahoma.
- The Big 12 is gaining momentum with multiple teams, including BYU, Texas Tech, and Houston, positioning well for playoff contention amid a tumultuous Week 7 that reshaped national power rankings.
