15. Texas A&M (7–2, SEC)

The Aggies stay put in the poll coming off a bye week. They get New Mexico State at home on Saturday night.

16. Army (9–0, AAC)

Army stayed undefeated and moved up two spots in the poll this week. They have a bye this week before traveling to Notre Dame for a huge game.

17. Clemson (7–2, ACC)

A good win at Virginia Tech moves Clemson up two spots in the poll this week. They’ll travel to face Pittsburgh this weekend.

18. Colorado (7–2, Big 12)

Chaos has hit the Big 12, and Colorado now has a legit shot at the playoff. Their big win at Texas Tech moves them up three spots in the poll this week. The Buffaloes host Utah on Saturday afternoon.

19. Washington State (8–1, Pac-12)

Quietly handling their business in the Pac-12, Washington State beat Utah State and moved up one spot this week. They get New Mexico on Saturday night.

20. Kansas State (7–2, Big 12)

The two-loss KSU squad moves up two spots this week coming off a bye. They host Arizona State on Saturday evening.

21. LSU (6–3, SEC)

The blowout loss at home cost LSU seven spots in the poll, the third largest drop this week. They’ll look to rebounds at Florida this weekend.

22. Louisville (6–3, ACC)

The Cardinals move up three spots this week. They travel to face Stanford on Saturday afternoon.

23. South Carolina (6–3, SEC)

A big road win at Vanderbilt moves South Carolina into the top 25. They’ll host Missouri on Saturday afternoon.

24. Missouri (7–2, SEC)

Mizzou beat Oklahoma at home this past weekend and, with two losses, are still in the SEC picture. But a road game against a hot South Carolina team is on tap for Saturday.

25. Tulane (8–2, AAC)

After hammering Temple 52–6, a two-loss Tulane team joins the rankings this week. They’re at Navy this weekend in a big game in the AAC.

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