Georgia has claimed the No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25 following an upset-filled Week 6 of college football. The Bulldogs moved to the top of the polls after defeating Alabama in Tuscaloosa, a victory described as arguably the most impressive win of the season. This shift marks a significant change in the national hierarchy, as Texas, which had held the top position since Week 2, dropped six spots to No. 7 after a loss to unranked Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl.
The latest AP Poll reflects widespread volatility, with several teams entering or exiting the rankings based on Saturday's results. Kentucky made the largest move upward, jumping from unranked to No. 15 after an overtime victory over LSU. Conversely, LSU, led by coach Lane Kiffin, fell 12 spots to No. 22, bringing its record to 4-2. Other teams that entered the Top 25 for the first time include Northwestern and Wake Forest, both of which were unranked in the previous week's poll.
Several previously ranked teams fell out of the poll entirely. Oregon exited the rankings after a home loss to UCLA, while Florida dropped out following a home defeat by South Carolina. In Week 5, both the Ducks and the Gators were ranked inside the Top 16. Despite losing to Georgia for its first loss of the season, Alabama remained at No. 6 in the rankings, a placement that suggests voters continue to view Kirby Smart's squad highly.
The new No. 2 team, Notre Dame, faces an immediate test next week when it travels to play No. 8 BYU. The Week 7 schedule features numerous high-profile matchups that could further disrupt the standings. No. 4 Ohio State visits No. 5 Indiana, while No. 6 Alabama travels to No. 14 Tennessee. Other notable games include No. 9 Ole Miss hosting No. 13 Missouri, No. 15 Kentucky visiting Oklahoma, and No. 22 LSU welcoming No. 16 Mississippi State to Baton Rouge. Additionally, No. 20 Houston hosts No. 18 Oklahoma State. With such a dense slate of competitive games scheduled, further movement in the AP Poll is expected.