Texas, LSU, and Alabama expected to fall in AP Top 25 rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 6:08 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
The Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll is set for significant changes following the losses of several top-ranked teams. Texas, ranked No. 1, fell to Oklahoma with a final score of 27-24. Alabama, ranked No. 6, lost a close match against Georgia, ending 20-17. LSU, ranked No. 10, was defeated by Kentucky in overtime, with a score of 35-34. Teams like UCLA, Iowa, and Kentucky are projected to rise in the rankings amid these losses, while Florida and Oregon are also expected to drop significantly. The new rankings will be released soon, reflecting these outcomes.
- •Texas loses to Oklahoma 27-24, expected to drop from No. 1
- •Alabama falls 20-17 to Georgia, likely to decrease from No. 6
- •LSU loses 35-34 in overtime to Kentucky, dropping from No. 10
- •UCLA, Iowa, and Kentucky predicted to rise in the rankings
- •New AP Poll to be released shortly after the losses
- 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — AP Top 25 Poll Prediction: How Far Will Texas, LSU, and Alabama Fall?
"Three top ten teams lost, and now there will be a major shakeup in the AP Top 25. Here's our prediction for the Week 7 rankings.
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