College football rankings: Projected AP Top 25 after Texas stuns LSU, Georgia clowns Mizzou, Indiana ends USC
Key Points:
- Week 11 of college football featured unexpected results, including Texas and Arch Manning's comeback win over LSU, USC's poor performance against Indiana, and surprising losses by South Carolina and New Mexico, leading to significant shifts in the AP Top 25 rankings.
- Four teams dropped out of the rankings: South Carolina, New Mexico, LSU, and SMU, with new entries likely including UTSA, Oklahoma State, Liberty, and Louisville, reflecting the changing landscape and performance in key games.
- Top-ranked Georgia dominated Missouri 48-21, reinforcing their status as the best team in college football, while other top teams like Utah, Notre Dame, and UCLA maintained strong positions amid ongoing challenges.
- Several teams faced critical upcoming games or travel issues affecting rankings and playoff chances, notably Ole Miss and Oklahoma's postponed game to Sunday, and Utah and Arizona's late-week matchup influenced by travel delays.
- Notable performances included Indiana's defensive dominance over USC, Texas's narrow win over LSU despite offensive struggles, and Wake Forest's commanding victory over SMU, highlighting a mix of expected and surprising outcomes shaping the playoff picture.