Brief

Miami tops AP Poll as Week 7 upsets reshuffle Top 25

Week 7 saw the No. 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 teams all lose, propelling Miami to the top of the AP poll.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:10:29 GMT

The Associated Press released its Week 8 Top 25 poll on Monday, showing Miami at No. 1 for the first time since 2002 after a night of upsets that knocked the No. 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 teams out of the top five.

What happened

In Week 7, Miami survived a late comeback attempt by Florida State to claim the top spot. BYU, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Georgia filled the rest of the top five. Alabama fell to 13th and Texas to 19th after each suffered a second defeat of the season.

What the report adds

Bleacher Report detailed several close finishes: Georgia missed a chance to seal a win against Auburn when quarterback Gunner Stockton threw an interception with just over a minute left, and Auburn kicked a field goal as time expired. Notre Dame lost 28‑24 to BYU after a missed second‑second addition on the clock, while Indiana fell 19‑15 to the Hoosiers after a wide‑receiver’s out‑of‑bounds catch ended a potential go‑ahead drive.

What was said

The article quoted Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, noting his Heisman campaign “hit a snag” after completing 19 of 29 passes for 147 yards with two interceptions. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian was cited as pledging to evaluate “everything including a possible quarterback change.”

How it came about

The poll shift follows Georgia’s earlier rise to No. 1 after beating Alabama, as reported by Felo News on 2026‑10‑11. The week’s cascade of losses to top‑ranked teams mirrors the volatility highlighted in Felo’s coverage of week‑4 results and coaching pressures earlier in the season.

Key facts

Miami reached No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2002. (bleacherreport.com)
Alabama fell to 13th and Texas to 19th after second defeats. (bleacherreport.com)
Georgia, BYU, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Georgia filled the top five after week‑7 upsets. (bleacherreport.com)