College football rankings: Projected AP Top 25 after Texas outlasts Ole Miss, BYU, Texas Tech and Tennessee upset

Key Points:

• The AP Top 25 college football rankings saw significant changes after Week 8, with notable upsets including BYU losing to UCF and Texas defeating Ole Miss, alongside other ranked teams like Texas Tech, Tennessee, Iowa, and USC falling to unranked opponents.
• Iowa and USC dropped out of the rankings, replaced by teams such as Minnesota, Oklahoma State, Northwestern, SMU, and Arizona, reflecting a reshuffling based on recent performances and key victories.
• Texas Longhorns rose significantly in the rankings to No. 10 after a crucial win over Ole Miss, showcasing resilience despite offensive struggles, while BYU, despite a recent loss, remains highly ranked due to earlier strong performances.
• Miami Hurricanes maintained the No. 1 spot with an undefeated record, dominating Pittsburgh and continuing to lead despite concerns about defensive health, while Ohio State faces challenges after losing their starting quarterback Julian Sayin.
• UCLA and Indiana continue to impress with strong records and performances, with UCLA undefeated and considered a legitimate College Football Playoff contender, and Indiana showing defensive strength despite offensive concerns.