Notre Dame Climbs To No.16 After Dominant Win Over Boise State

Indiana University climbed to No. 7 in the AP poll despite a bye week, moving ahead of Penn State, which lost to UCLA and dropped out of the top 25. Notre Dame improved to 3-2 with a third consecutive win, defeating Boise State 28-7, and rose five spots to No. 16 in both the AP and Coaches polls, demonstrating strong performances from their defense and offense. Boise State struggled, failing to receive votes in the latest AP and Coaches polls following their loss, with quarterback Maddux Madsen throwing four interceptions. Meanwhile, the Group of Five conferences gained some recognition, with Memphis and South Florida entering the AP top 25 and UNLV earning votes. Ohio State remained No. 1, followed by Miami (Florida), Oregon, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M. Texas and Penn State, preseason favorites, fell out of the top 25 after recent losses, highlighting the shifting dynamics in college football rankings.