AP Top 25 poll rankings spark debate after Week 1 college football

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AP Top 25 poll rankings spark debate after Week 1 college football
Summary

The AP Top 25 college football poll released Tuesday drew scrutiny following Week 1 results. Miami remains ranked No. 7 after a 45-6 victory over Stanford, prompting complaints from fans who expected a higher ranking. Conversely, Michigan fell out of the rankings entirely after a controversial 13-12 win against Western Michigan. The MAC has since questioned the officiating, with commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher stating that replay protocols regarding the game clock were not properly followed. While Western Michigan previously accepted the result, the conference is now seeking to overturn the outcome. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood faces pressure to improve his performance to help his team return to the rankings later this season.

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  • Miami holds the No. 7 spot in the AP Top 25 despite defeating Stanford 45-6.
  • Michigan dropped out of the top 25 rankings following a 13-12 victory over Western Michigan.
  • The MAC is challenging the Michigan win due to a reported failure in replay clock protocol.
  • Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is currently ranked 54th among FBS starters.
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Week 1 of the 2026 college football season saw an exciting slate of games. While some matchups were blowouts, others had fans on the edges of their seats.

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