Indiana vaults to No. 1 on my Associated Press ballot after another impressive win at Maryland, while Ohio State drops to No. 2 and Texas A&M to No. 3.
For me, the difference between the top three teams is razor-thin. I could argue that Ohio State and Texas A&M could also be ranked No. 1.
With several ranked teams losing Saturday, Texas Tech and Notre Dame move into my Top 10. There are two new teams on my ballot this week: USC and Pitt.
My Top 25 ballot after Week 10:
The Hoosiers continue to roll, dominating Maryland 55-10. Indiana only led 20-10 early in the third quarter before scoring the game’s final 35 points. Running back Kaelon Black rushed for 110 yards and a TD. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 201 yards with one TD and one interception.
The Buckeyes pulled away from Penn State in the second half. Ohio State outscored Penn State 21-0 after halftime in the 38-14 victory. Quarterback Julian Sayin had 316 yards passing with four TDs. Wide receivers Carnell Tate (five receptions, 124 yards) and Jeremiah Smith (six catches, 123 yards) each topped the century mark, as did RB Bo Jackson (103 yards rushing on only 13 carries).
The Aggies did not play last week. Texas A&M visits Missouri on Saturday, followed by consecutive home games with South Carolina and Samford and then the regular season finale at Texas.
The Crimson Tide did not play last week. Alabama hosts LSU in the Tigers’ first game since the firing of coach Brian Kelly. Alabama closes the regular season with three consecutive home games vs. LSU, Oklahoma and Eastern Illinois before visiting Auburn in the regular season finale.
The Bulldogs held off Florida 24-20 in Jacksonville. QB Gunner Stockton threw for 223 yards, with 110 yards receiving by wide receiver Zachariah Branch. It was Georgia’s fifth consecutive win against the Gators, who were playing their first game since the firing of coach Billy Napier.
The Rebels defeated South Carolina 30-14. Running back Kewan Lacy carried the offense, rushing for 167 yards on 24 carries, including a 54-yard touchdown. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was limited to 159 yards passing, but added 59 yards rushing.
7. BYU (8-0)
The Cougars did not play last week. On Saturday, BYU visits Texas Tech in a showdown for the Big 12 lead. After facing Texas Tech, BYU closes the regular season by hosting TCU, playing at Cincinnati and hosting UCF.
The Ducks did not play last week. Oregon visits Iowa on Saturday. After playing Iowa, the Ducks host Minnesota and USC before closing the regular season at Washington.
The Red Raiders won 43-20 at Kansas State. Quarterback Behren Morton returned to the starting lineup and threw for 249 yards and a touchdown. Running back J’Koby Williams added 135 yards rushing on 17 carries.
Since starting 0-2, the Fighting Irish have won six consecutive games. Notre Dame won at Boston College 25-10. Freshman quarterback CJ Carr threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Jeremiyah Love gained 136 yards on 17 carries, including a 94-yard touchdown.
11. Virginia (8-1)
Result:Â Win 31-21 at CalÂ
12. Louisville (6-1)
Result:Â Win 28-16 at Virginia TechÂ
13. Missouri (6-2)
Result:Â Did not play
14. Utah (7-2)
Result:Â Win 45-14 vs. Cincinnati
15. Texas (7-2)
Result:Â Win 34-31 vs. Vanderbilt
16. Oklahoma (7-2)
Result:Â Win 33-27 at Tennessee
17. Vanderbilt (7-2)
Result:Â Lost 34-31 at Texas
18. Miami (6-2)
Result:Â Lost 26-20 in OT at SMU
19. Georgia Tech (8-1)
Result:Â Lost 48-36 at NC State
20. Michigan (7-2)
Result:Â Win 21-16 vs. Purdue
21. Washington (6-2)
Result:Â Did not play
22. Memphis (8-1)
Result:Â Win 38-14 at Rice
23. Cincinnati (7-2)
Result:Â Lost 45-14 at Utah