Brief
UCLA climbs to No. 12 in AP Top 25 after upset of Oregon
UCLA’s victory over Oregon lifts the Bruins to No. 12, and USC stays at No. 19 after a win at Penn State, according to the latest AP poll.
By Felo News Desk · Published
UCLA vaulted nine spots to No. 12 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll after a 17‑15 upset of Oregon, while USC remained at No. 19 following its win at Penn State, the poll released on Oct. 11, 2026.
What happened
The poll reflected a weekend of upsets. Georgia moved to No. 1 after beating Alabama, Texas fell six places to No. 7 after losing to Oklahoma, and Oregon fell out of the rankings for the first time in four years after its second loss of the month to UCLA. UCLA’s win over Oregon, a 17‑15 defensive battle at Autzen Stadium, earned the Bruins a nine‑spot jump. USC’s victory at Penn State kept the Trojans steady at No. 19.
What the report adds
According to the Los Angeles Times, Georgia received 66 of 70 first‑place votes, its first top‑spot since Sept. 8, 2024. Notre Dame moved up one spot to No. 2, its highest ranking since the 2024 season finale. Miami, Ohio State and Indiana filled the next three spots, with Indiana earning a first‑place vote. Texas, BYU, Mississippi and Texas Tech completed the top‑10. The poll also noted that this is the second time in three years three or more teams have held the No. 1 ranking in the first six polls of a season, a pattern last seen in 1990.
What was said
AP College Football writer Eric Olson noted the “missed pass interference call” that helped Georgia beat Alabama 20‑17 in Tuscaloosa. The article also highlighted that the Bulldogs had been No. 2 for five straight polls before the win.
How it came about
UCLA’s rise follows a 5‑0 start to the season, including a 52‑38 win over Purdue on Sept. 20 and the 17‑15 victory over Oregon on Oct. 10, as detailed in Felo News’ earlier coverage of the Bruins’ performance. USC’s steady ranking follows its 25‑21 win over Washington on Oct. 4, also reported by Felo News.
Key facts
- UCLA moved up nine spots to No. 12 in the AP Top 25 poll after beating Oregon 17‑15. (latimes.com)
- USC remained at No. 19 after a win at Penn State. (latimes.com)
- Georgia claimed the No. 1 spot with 66 first‑place votes following a 20‑17 win over Alabama. (latimes.com)
- Oregon fell out of the Top 25 for the first time in four years after the loss to UCLA. (latimes.com)
Sources
- [1] latimes.com — originally reported as “UCLA leaps to No. 12 in AP poll, USC holds steady at No. 19”
