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Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: BYU to No. 1? Cougars make strong case after milestone win over Notre Dame

College football’s Week 7 delivered a seismic shift in the AP Top 25 rankings, with BYU poised to leapfrog into the No. 1 spot after a stunning 27–24 upset over No.

2 Notre Dame in Provo. The Cougars’ victory—coming on the final play—sent shockwaves through the standings, as Notre Dame’s loss compounded a chaotic day that saw No.

1 Georgia fall at home to unranked Auburn and former No. 1 Texas blow a late lead to Florida.

Six ranked matchups in a single week, four of them among teams inside the top 16, created a domino effect, with No. 5, No.

7, No. 1, and No.

6 all dropping from the rankings by midday. Meanwhile, Miami (FL) held off unranked Florida State in double overtime, securing its case for the No.

2 spot despite the scare, while Ohio State’s dramatic win over Indiana—marred by Julian Sayin’s injury—added to the weekend’s unpredictability. The upheaval underscored college football’s ability to defy expectations, offering fans a reminder of the sport’s unmatched drama regardless of playoff format changes.

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