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UCLA, Iowa, and Kentucky rise in Week 7 college football rankings

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

UCLA, Iowa, and Kentucky rise in Week 7 college football rankings
Summary

The CFN rankings for Week 7 of the 2026 college football season highlight a shift in power as unexpected contenders like UCLA, Iowa, and Kentucky emerge. Iowa is now within the top 15, while UCLA shows promise of an undefeated season. Established programs such as Texas A&M, Penn State, and Michigan are being challenged as teams like Wake Forest and Houston are making waves. The rankings reflect a dynamic season with notable performances and shifting tides among traditional powerhouses as the competition intensifies heading into the halfway point of the season.

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  • •Iowa enters the Week 7 rankings as a top 15 team.
  • •UCLA is noted as a potential undefeated team this season.
  • •Kentucky's recent performance drops LSU in the rankings.
  • •Wake Forest and Houston are becoming influential in the AP.
  • •Traditional powers like Michigan and Texas A&M are facing strong competition.
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  • 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — College Football Rankings Week 7: UCLA, Iowa, Kentucky Shake Up the Top 25
What they're saying
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The CFN Week 7 Top 25 features unexpected contenders, rising programs, and a new challenge to college football’s established powers.

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