AP poll reaction: What’s next for each Top 25 team?

The new AP Top 25 college football poll is out. After a bit of chaos Saturday, there has been some movement in the top 10.

Three previously undefeated teams — Penn State, Iowa State and Pitt — lost. They were among seven ranked teams to lose in Week 10.

What does it all mean for the AP Top 25? Let’s break down the rankings.

Stats courtesy of ESPN Research.

All times Eastern

Previous ranking: 1

2024 record: 9-0

Week 10 result: Defeated Michigan 38-17

Stat to know: Oregon has scored 30 points in 14 straight road games, and the Ducks are 22-0 under Dan Lanning against unranked opponents.

What’s next: Saturday vs. Maryland, 7 p.m., BTN

Previous ranking: 2

2024 record: 7-1

Week 10 result: Defeated Florida 34-20

Stat to know: Carson Beck joins Duke’s Anthony Boone (2013), Nebraska’s Tommy Armstrong Jr. (2013) and East Carolina’s Jake Garcia (2024) as the only FBS QBs in the past 20 seasons to throw three or more interceptions and win in consecutive games.

What’s next: Saturday at Ole Miss, 3:30 p.m., ABC/ESPN+

Previous ranking: 4

2024 record: 7-1

Week 10 result: Defeated Penn State 20-13

Stat to know: Ohio State has now won each of the past eight meetings against Penn State, extending the longest winning streak by either team in series history.

What’s next: Saturday vs. Purdue, noon, Fox

Previous ranking: 5

2024 record: 9-0

Week 10 result: Defeated Duke 53-31

Stat to know: With his fifth passing TD Saturday, Cam Ward has 29 touchdown passes this season, tying him with Steve Walsh (1988) for the most in a season in Miami history.

What’s next: Saturday at Georgia Tech, noon, ESPN

Previous ranking: 6

2024 record: 7-1

Week 10 result: Idle

What’s next: Saturday vs. Florida, noon, ABC/ESPN+

Previous ranking: 3

2024 record: 7-1

Week 10 result: Lost to Ohio State 20-13

Stat to know: James Franklin is now 1-13 at Penn State against teams ranked in the AP top five.

What’s next: Saturday vs. Washington, 8 p.m., Peacock

Previous ranking: 7

2024 record: 7-1

Week 10 result: Defeated Kentucky 28-18

Stat to know: With two touchdowns against the Wildcats, Dylan Sampson has 19 rushing TDs this season, setting a Tennessee record.

What’s next: Saturday vs. Mississippi State, 7 p.m., ESPN

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