Gone is A&M. Hello Western Michigan (Sorry Washington), though, as the weeks progress, if Washington can beat Wazoo and SC (as well as probably Colorado in the PAC 12 championship) they should easily move into the top 4 on their own.
The repercussions of A&M's loss to Mississippi State are far reaching, as Auburn's plummet illustrates.
Top 25 (Explanation; Full Ranking):
- Alabama (nc)
- Michigan (nc)
- Clemson (nc)
- Western Michigan (+1)
- Washington (+1)
- Louisville (+1)
- Troy (+2)
- Ohio State (+4)
- Wisconsin (+4)
- Nebraska (+1)
- Washington State* (+3)
- Boise State (+4)
- Colorado (+7)
- Penn State (+1)
- Stanford (+2)
- Florida State (+9)
- Auburn (-11)
- Arkansas (-8)
- Florida (nc)
- Tennessee (+2)
- Texas A&M (-17)
- West Virginia (+2)
- North Carolina (+5)
- USC (+2)
- Northwestern* (-2)
*Network does not include FCS wins or losses.