College Football Power Rankings: Ohio State climbs to No. 2, Florida plummets after loss
Key Points:
- Nine college football teams remain undefeated heading into Week 7, including three led by current or former James Madison coaches, with Bob Chesney's UCLA and Curt Cignetti's Indiana leading the only undefeated Big Ten teams.
- Former Florida coach Billy Napier's James Madison team is also undefeated at 6-0, highlighting a notable coaching influence from Harrisonburg, Virginia.
- In a dramatic Red River Rivalry game, Oklahoma defeated No. 1 Texas with a last-second 47-yard field goal, contributing to Texas' surprising and tumultuous loss marked by turnovers and special teams errors.
- The SEC struggled significantly, with ranked teams going 3-3 against unranked opponents, marking its worst performance since 2000; notable games included Kentucky's overtime win over LSU and South Carolina's dominant victory over Florida.
- Week 7 features several high-stakes matchups, including Ohio State vs. Indiana and Notre Dame vs. BYU, with CBS Sports power rankings reflecting recent performances and predicting that at least two more undefeated teams will lose.