College football rankings revealed: Nine top teams fall as Vanderbilt storms into top 10 for first time since 1947

College football fans were stunned on Sunday, October 19, 2025, as the latest Associated Press poll shook up the rankings after a weekend full of surprises. Nine Top 25 teams lost, forcing major changes across the standings.

The biggest news came from Vanderbilt University, which entered the AP Top 10 for the first time since 1947, marking a historic moment for the Commodores. Ohio State remained at No. 1 after a strong 34-0 win over Wisconsin.

Vanderbilt Commodores make historic climb into top 10

Vanderbilt’s rise into the Top 10 comes after a thrilling 31-24 win over then-No. 10 LSU on October 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. This was their first victory over LSU since 1990. At 6-1, the Commodores are enjoying their best start since 1950 and have defeated two ranked opponents this season.

Their seven-spot jump in the AP poll reflects their strong performance on the field, especially after bouncing back from a loss to Alabama two weeks ago.

Head coach Clark Lea expressed excitement about the ranking, saying, “Our players have worked so hard. This is a huge moment for our program and our fans.”The Top 10 now includes Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Georgia Tech, Mississippi, Miami, and Vanderbilt.

Texas A&M moved up to No. 3 for the first time since 1995, while Georgia Tech returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2014. Miami fell seven spots after a surprising loss to unranked Louisville, and Mississippi dropped three spots following a defeat against Georgia.Also Read: How To Watch LSU Vs. Vanderbilt Football Today: TV Channel, Kickoff Time Schedule And Live Streaming Details

College football major upsets and losses shake up top 25 rankings

Sunday’s weekend action saw four top-10 teams fall, continuing a trend for the third time this season. Nine losses in the Top 25 were the most since Week 5 of 2022, according to Sportradar.

Notable upsets included Texas Tech losing to Arizona State and LSU dropping 10 spots to No. 20. Oregon rebounded with a decisive win over Rutgers after a previous loss to Indiana. The movement highlights the unpredictable nature of college football this season, where underdogs continue to challenge traditional powerhouses. Fans are now eagerly awaiting ESPN’s College GameDay at Vanderbilt next weekend, only the second time ever the program will host the show.