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Pittsburgh climbs to No. 25 after recent victory amid ranking debates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

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Summary

Following a controversial win against Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh football coach Pat Narduzzi expressed his belief that voters should recognize the team's potential. The Panthers' victory moved them to No. 25 in current rankings, despite upcoming games against Miami (OH), Bucknell, and Syracuse. Meanwhile, Kentucky fell out of the top 25 following historic comeback wins, raising questions about the validity of early-season rankings. As district play ramps up, the impact on teams' RPI could complicate their postseason prospects without better scheduling and competition control.

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•Pittsburgh moves to No. 25 after win against Virginia Tech
•Kentucky drops from rankings after notable comeback victories
•Narduzzi calls for better recognition of his team
•District play impacts RPI and postseason potential
•Week 8 picks include Russell over Lewis County and Ashland over Boyd County

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Do rankings really matter? They do to some people. Broadcasters need them to hype up the weekend slate, even though it seems illogical to me to rank teams before they play a down in the regular season. Whether it’s a voting board or a numerical evaluation, rankings only serve one purpose: determining postseason destination. So you would think winning games beforehand should matter; far from ...
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