Florida jumps to No. 8 in AP Top 25 after win over Ole Miss
The AP Top 25 poll moved Florida up 13 spots to No. 8 following its 52-28 victory over Ole Miss, while Penn State fell out of the rankings after a loss to Wisconsin.
The Associated Press released its week-four college football Top 25 poll on Sunday, highlighting several notable changes. Florida rose 13 positions to No. 8 after a 52-28 win over Ole Miss, in which the Gators amassed more than 300 rushing yards and forced two turnovers. The Bulldogs of Mississippi State also climbed, moving eight spots to No. 16 after defeating Missouri.
Oklahoma State advanced 11 places to No. 19, and UCLA entered the rankings at No. 23 after a 54-3 victory over Maryland. Iowa, which upset Michigan with a last-second touchdown, rose three spots, while Michigan dropped from No. 18 to unranked. Penn State fell from No. 13 to unranked after a loss to Wisconsin, and USC slipped six spots following a defeat by Oregon.
"The poll reflects the results of the past week and the performances on the field," a spokesperson for the AP poll committee said.
The updated rankings list Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami and Ohio State among the top five teams. The poll continues to influence discussions about strength of schedule and playoff selections.