Major Changes Expected in College Football Rankings Following Week 9

Major Changes Expected in College Football Rankings Following Week 9

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Yahoo Sports reported that Texas Tech, Iowa, Notre Dame and Georgia each recorded victories on in Week 9 of the college football season. Earlier in the weekend, CBS Sports said No.  6 Utah defeated No.  25 Cincinnati and No.  19 Syracuse upset No.  19 SMU, while Texas Tech narrowly beat Arizona.

Sports Illustrated noted that USC upset No.  2 Ohio State and that Texas Tech's new quarterback Thomas Castellanos guided the Red Raiders to victory, a result that also hurt Notre Dame's College Football Playoff hopes. CBS Sports added that Indiana won in overtime over Minnesota with a 60-yard field goal and that Iowa blanked Wisconsin 30-0. CBS Sports also recalled Week 8 action, where Cincinnati extended its lead over Texas Tech, LSU beat Auburn, Miami stayed unbeaten and Northwestern opened a strong lead against Rutgers. Miami rose to No.  1 in the AP poll after a 7-0 start, CBS Sports reported, and Texas moved up to fourth in the SEC power rankings after its win over Ole Miss.

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November 01, 2026
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Major Changes Expected in College Football Rankings Following Week 9
Major Changes Expected in College Football Rankings Following Week 9

CBS Sports • 01 Nov 03:53

The results from a tumultuous Week 9 in college football have led to significant shifts in the AP Top 25 rankings, with USC's victory over Ohio State being a key highlight.

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Week 9 college football results: Texas Tech, Iowa, Notre Dame, Georgia win
Week 9 college football results: Texas Tech, Iowa, Notre Dame, Georgia win

Yahoo Sports • 01 Nov 01:10

Top-ranked teams secured victories on Saturday, with Texas Tech, Iowa, Notre Dame and Georgia defeating their opponents as the season moves into Week 9.

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Week 9 college football: Indiana wins on long field goal, Wisconsin shut out by Iowa
Week 9 college football: Indiana wins on long field goal, Wisconsin shut out by Iowa

CBS Sports • 01 Nov 00:51

Indiana defeated Minnesota in overtime after a 60-yard field goal, while Wisconsin was blanked 30-0 by Iowa, marking a tough week for several top-25 programs.

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College Football Week 9: USC Upset Ohio State, Texas Tech Finds Quarterback Solution, Notre Dame’s CFP Prospects Falter
College Football Week 9: USC Upset Ohio State, Texas Tech Finds Quarterback Solution, Notre Dame’s CFP Prospects Falter

Sports Illustrated • 01 Nov 00:07

USC defeated No. 2 Ohio State, Texas Tech’s new starter Thomas Castellanos led a win over Arizona, and Notre Dame’s chances for a College Football Playoff berth slipped after recent results.

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October 31, 2026
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College football Week 9 preview highlights matchups and recent results
College football Week 9 preview highlights matchups and recent results

Yahoo Sports • 31 Oct 19:10

Week 9 of the college football season features several high-profile games, including Arizona vs. Texas Tech and Georgia vs. Florida, after recent upsets across the sport.

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Week 9 college football roundup: Utah beats Cincinnati, Syracuse upsets SMU, Texas Tech edges Arizona
Week 9 college football roundup: Utah beats Cincinnati, Syracuse upsets SMU, Texas Tech edges Arizona

CBS Sports • 31 Oct 17:42

Top-25 matchups on Saturday saw No. 6 Utah defeat No. 25 Cincinnati, No. 19 Syracuse knock off No. 19 SMU, and No. 13 Texas Tech narrowly beat No. 22 Arizona.

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Week 9 college football matchups feature key conference battles and playoff implications
Week 9 college football matchups feature key conference battles and playoff implications

CBS Sports • 31 Oct 16:05

Saturday's Week 9 slate includes pivotal games in the Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC, with several teams fighting for playoff positioning and conference titles.

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Week 9 college football preview notes possible upsets and key matchups
Week 9 college football preview notes possible upsets and key matchups

USA Today • 31 Oct 13:10

Analysts preview Week 9 games, highlighting Ohio State's quarterback injury, the Georgia-Florida rivalry and other contests that could produce surprise results.

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October 30, 2026
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Week 9 College Football Preview Highlights Key Matchups and Injury Concerns
Week 9 College Football Preview Highlights Key Matchups and Injury Concerns

ESPN • 30 Oct 11:00

The upcoming weekend features pivotal games across the Power Five conferences, with quarterback injuries influencing Ohio State, Northwestern and Indiana, while the SEC sees Georgia and Ole Miss aiming to avoid setbacks.

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October 28, 2026
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Week 9 College Football Matchup Preview and Predictions
Week 9 College Football Matchup Preview and Predictions

Bleacher Report • 28 Oct 11:12

Analysts preview key Week 9 games, highlighting Arizona vs. Texas Tech, Florida vs. Georgia, Northwestern vs. Oregon, Miami vs. North Carolina, and Ohio State vs. USC, and provide score forecasts.

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October 27, 2026
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SEC Week 9 Power Rankings Highlight Texas Rise Amid Conference Turmoil
SEC Week 9 Power Rankings Highlight Texas Rise Amid Conference Turmoil

CBS Sports • 27 Oct 15:39

Texas moves up to fourth in the SEC power rankings after a decisive win over Ole Miss, while Georgia remains atop the poll despite a recent loss.

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October 25, 2026
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Miami climbs to No. 1 as Big 12 setbacks curb playoff hopes
Miami climbs to No. 1 as Big 12 setbacks curb playoff hopes

CBS Sports • 25 Oct 00:55

Miami reached an unbeaten 7-0 record and earned the AP No. 1 ranking, while the Big 12 saw its playoff chances shrink after upsets to BYU and Texas Tech.

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October 24, 2026
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Week 8 college football results highlight Cincinnati, LSU, Miami and Northwestern performances
Week 8 college football results highlight Cincinnati, LSU, Miami and Northwestern performances

CBS Sports • 24 Oct 17:24

Cincinnati extended its lead over Texas Tech, LSU defeated Auburn, Miami stayed unbeaten against Pittsburgh, and Northwestern opened a strong lead against Rutgers in Week 8 action.

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