It was a historically tough weekend for ranked teams, as eight teams in the Top 25 lost, including five teams in the Top 7. Once the dust settled, I placed Miami at No. 1 on my Associated Press ballot, followed by No. 2 BYU and previously No. 1-ranked Georgia.
New teams on my ballot this week: Florida, Northwest and New Mexico.
My AP Top 25 poll after Week 7.
It hasn’t been easy, but the Hurricanes weathered Saturday’s carnage and survived State of Florida 43-35 in double overtime. W.R. Malachi Toney had 11 catches for 154 yards and Daylyn Upshaw added four for 91 yards. QB Darian Mensah threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns and an interception, his first of the season.
2. BYU (6-0)
The Cougars upset Notre Dame 28-24, holding on after taking a 21-10 halftime lead. QB Bachmeier Bear threw the touchdown pass with 1:47 left as the Cougars remained undefeated. Bachmeier added 45 yards rushing and also caught a 15-yard touchdown. Preston Rex had a team-high 66 rushing yards.
The Bulldogs lost to Auburn 24-21, ending a 53-game winning streak against unranked teams. This is the longest current streak in the country. Georgia QB Gunner Stockton threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions and lost a costly fumble that allowed Auburn to score the game-winning field goal. Georgia totaled 440 yards and outgained the Tigers by nearly 100 yards, but couldn’t overcome three turnovers.
The Buckeyes survived Bloomington, ahead of Indiana 19-15. Jeremiah Smith scored a 38-yard touchdown. QB Julien Sayin threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns before leaving with a right arm injury that will keep him out “several weeks,” the coach said. Ryan Day said. Bo Jackson had a game-high 56 rushing yards on 18 carries.
Trinity Chambliss threw three touchdowns, leading the Rebels past Missouri 31-3. Chambliss, who also ran for a touchdown, threw for 241 yards. Run back Kewan Lacy had 122 yards on 16 carries and Makhi Frazier added 101 yards on 15 carries as Ole Miss racked up 498 yards of total offense.
The Red Raiders in disarray Arizona State 53-25 in a clash between the last two Big 12 champions. RB I Koby Williams ran for a career-high 165 yards, including touchdowns of 62 and 38 yards. QB Will Hammond threw for 232 yards and a TD and added a 9-yard TD run. The Red Raiders rushed for 404 yards in the first half and took a 43-10 lead.
7. UCLA (6-0)
Behind the backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbachthe Bruins remained undefeated, beating Wisconsin 17-7. Dieffenbach, injured substitute Nico Iamaleavathrew for 264 yards. Wayne Knight And Antoine Bois everyone had touchdowns like Bob Chesney became the first UCLA coach to debut 6-0.
The Vols’ defense dominated, leading Tennessee to a 26-10 victory over Alabama. R.B. DeSean Bishop rushed for 159 yards and two TDs and QB George MacIntyre added 197 passing yards. The Vols held Alabama to 201 yards of offense, including 54 yards rushing, and forced four Bama turnovers.
The Hoosiers fell to each other Ohio State 19-15, ending Indiana’s 22-game winning streak and 19-game home winning streak, the two longest active FBS streaks. QB Josh Hoover threw for 296 yards and a touchdown, but a potential game-winning TD for Nick Marsh was out of bounds in the final minute. W.R. Charlie Becker carried Indiana’s offense with 165 yards on nine receptions.
The Fighting Irish’s 16-game winning streak ended with a 28-24 loss to BYU when QB CJ Carr the final pass into the end zone fell incomplete. Carr finished with 261 passing yards. W.R. Jaden’s Big House had eight catches for 125 yards and Nolan James added 77 yards on 16 carries.
11. Kentucky (6-1)
Result: Win 21-13 at Oklahoma
12. Utah (6-0)
Result: Win 27-24 at Colorado
13.Alabama (5-2)
Result: Lost 26-10 to Tennessee
14. Houston (6-1)
Result: Win 35-32 against Oklahoma State
15.Texas (4-2)
Result: Lost 27-24 to. Florida
16. Iowa (5-1)
Result: I didn’t play
17. USC (6-1)
Result: I didn’t play
18. SMU (5-1)
Result: Winning 23-13 against. Virginia
19. Wake Forest (6-1)
Result: Win 41-7 at Cal
20. Arizona (5-1)
Result: I didn’t play
21. LSU (5-2)
Result: Winning 31-0 against. Mississippi State
22. Boise State (5-1)
Result: I didn’t play
23. Florida (5-2)
Result: Win 27-24 at Texas
24. North West (5-1)
Result: 24-21 at Michigan State
25. New Mexico (5-1)
Result: Win 21-10 at Hawaii
Removed from last week’s ranking: Oklahoma State, Missouri, Mississippi State
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