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Josh Furlong’s AP High 25: BYU drops out of high 10 with loss as groups jockey for place

SALT LAKE CITY — The perfect season has come to an end. BYU dropped its first game of the season to a Kansas team whose record doesn’t fully reflect the talent on the field. Regardless, it’s a notch in the loss column for the first time this season for the Cougars. BYU has seemingly been

Josh Furlong’s AP High 25: BYU drops out of high 10 with loss as groups jockey for place

SALT LAKE CITY — The proper season has come to an finish.

BYU dropped its first game of the season to a Kansas staff whose report does not totally mirror the expertise on the sector. Regardless, it is a notch within the loss column for the primary time this season for the Cougars.

BYU has seemingly been treading water since a detailed recreation towards Oklahoma State, however they’ve continued to seek out methods to win late. However on Saturday evening, the fortunes modified as Kansas benefitted from a pooch punt hitting the again of the helmet of a BYU participant and recovering the soccer contained in the Cougars’ 10-yard line.

However BYU wasn’t alone this week, as a handful of different top-25 groups dropped a recreation, so let’s dive into my poll.

Admittedly, at this level within the season, there’s normally a handful of groups which can be pulling away from the remainder, which makes rating groups on the high pretty simple; nevertheless, this season virtually looks like a crapshoot.

No place feels secure.

The next is the poll I submitted to the Related Press that can be counted within the consensus rankings that can be launched Sunday afternoon.

1. Oregon

The Geese stay undefeated and deserve the No. 1 spot, however there’s nonetheless some hesitancy about whether or not Oregon can see this by to the top. Wisconsin gave Oregon a bit scare, and a fluke interception on the finish sealed a win, however the Geese are as susceptible as anyone. As of now, I nonetheless just like the Geese probably the most out of anybody, however I am second-guessing greater than I’ve currently.

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2. Ohio State

Ohio State is not at all times nice in wins, however a 31-7 win over Northwestern performs simply high quality, particularly with a 21-point second quarter to place the sport away early. The Buckeyes have warts similar to everyone, however the one staff standing of their approach is the one staff they misplaced to this season.

3. Texas

One second Texas appears like among the best groups within the nation, after which in others only a good staff. However protection continues to hold the staff, and was instrumental in securing a fumble to cease Arkansas’ likelihood of a comeback. The video games have not been sort to Arkansas this season, however a win for Texas was by no means a assure.

4. Penn State

Penn State did precisely what it was presupposed to do towards a nasty Purdue staff. Let’s not overthink this choose.

5. Indiana

Indiana has been certainly one of my favourite tales of the season, however the resume will get in the way in which of me wanting to totally embrace them in comparison with the groups above. Sure, the Hoosiers are undefeated — and nice, by the way in which — however I have not seen sufficient but to overhaul the highest 4 groups.

6. Georgia

Cold and warm. Cold and warm. Cold and warm.

What Georgia staff goes to indicate up every week? The Bulldogs appeared like among the best groups in a tricky recreation towards Tennessee, however did not register a pulse per week prior towards Ole Miss. Doubt Georgia at your danger, nevertheless it’s not fairly a assure, both.

7. Alabama

Welcome to FCS week for Alabama — subsequent! However why do I’ve Alabama beneath the staff they beat? Georgia has higher wins, together with towards three present ranked groups. However any of those spots might be interchangeable.

8. Notre Dame

Notre Dame’s protection pressured 5 turnovers in a win over Virginia. The offense scored 21 factors within the second quarter and coasted to the end line towards a middle-of-the-row staff. It is a staff trending in the suitable course at a pivotal time of the 12 months. However an undefeated Military awaits in a impartial setting.

9. Miami

Not a nasty time for a bye week. Although the Hurricanes have performed with hearth a bit this season, they nonetheless have the potential to be among the best groups within the nation with Cam Ward slinging the ball round.

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10. Ole Miss

Coming off a win over Georgia, the Rebels obtained a nicely-timed bye week. The win was nice, however Ole Miss has be inconsistent at instances. Ole Miss has the expertise on each side of the ball to make any staff pay, however sustaining that top degree hasn’t at all times been simple.

Dropping out: Kansas State, Louisville, LSU

Checking in: Illinois, Tulane, UNLV

In consideration (alphabetical): Memphis, Syracuse

If you cannot see my full poll beneath, click here.

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