Big 12 Surpasses SEC in AP Poll as Miami Claims No. 1 Spot
Big 12 dominates AP Top 25 with three teams in top 10, while Miami takes No. 1 after historic win over Florida State.
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College football has seen a major shakeup as the Big 12 conference made its mark in the AP Top 25 rankings, with three teams breaking into the top 10, surpassing the traditionally dominant SEC and Big Ten. Meanwhile, Miami of the Atlantic Coast Conference claimed the No. 1 spot, marking a significant shift in the college football landscape.
Big 12 Makes Strong Showing in AP Poll
With five of the top seven teams losing in Week 7, the AP poll has seen its most upsets in a single day since the rankings began 90 years ago. The Big 12 emerged as a powerhouse, with BYU, Texas Tech, and Utah all entering the top 10. This marks the first time the conference has had three teams in the top 10 since the final 2021 season poll.
BYU made headlines with a 28-24 victory over No. 2 Notre Dame, a win that solidified their position as the conference’s highest-ranked team. The Cougars are off to a 6-0 start for the third consecutive year, with quarterback Bear Bachmeier leading the charge. Their win over Notre Dame is the highest-ranked victory for BYU since 1990, and it could prove crucial for a potential College Football Playoff bid.
Texas Tech also made a strong statement with a 53-25 rout over Arizona State, showcasing their dominance with over 500 yards of offense. The Red Raiders have now become one of four Bowl Subdivision teams to score at least 28 points in every game, a testament to their consistency and strength.
Utah, which had not been in the top 10 in two years, climbed to the 10th spot after a 27-24 win over Colorado. The Utes have now posted their longest win streak in school history at 12 games, with coach Morgan Scalley noting that winning remains a challenge across the nation.
Miami Claims No. 1 Spot After Historic Win
Miami made history by claiming the No. 1 spot in the AP poll after edging out rival Florida State in double overtime. This marks the first time a team from outside the SEC or Big Ten has held the top spot in over six seasons. Miami’s 69 all-time appearances at No. 1 are the eighth most in college football history, ending a 24-year drought.
The Hurricanes’ victory over Florida State was a crucial step in their season, with the win also helping to solidify their position in the College Football Playoff race. The win also ended a long period of uncertainty for the program, which had struggled to maintain its elite status in recent years.
The Big 12’s strong showing and Miami’s rise to No. 1 have shifted the focus of college football, signaling a new era of competition and potential for the conference and its teams.
Source: OANN
