Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ole Miss makes a statement, and BYU appears in top 10
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Key Points:
- Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford as LSU coach overshadowed the week, but Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart's standout performance secured a win and positioned Ole Miss as a top contender.
- Texas maintained the No. 1 ranking with a solid 30-6 win over UTSA, though quarterback Arch Manning's performance was modest, leaving the top spot open to challenge.
- Miami's Darian Mensah and Ole Miss's Jaxson Dart emerged as early Heisman Trophy frontrunners with impressive passing games in their respective wins.
- Notre Dame, Georgia, and Alabama all secured important victories, with Alabama overcoming an early deficit to Florida State to win 50-36.
- BYU moved into the top 10 following a convincing road win over Colorado State, highlighted by LJ Martin's strong performance, while several other teams remain under consideration for rankings.
