Oregon's football team moved down one spot to No. 7 in the US LBM Coaches Poll but rose to No. 8 in the AP poll following their bye week. The Ducks will face UCLA on Saturday after previously holding a No. 3 preseason ranking. Iowa State's strong performance, including a 52-7 victory over Arkansas State, propelled them to No. 18 in the AP poll and No. 19 in the Coaches Poll. Arizona fell to No. 62 in the ESPN Football Power Rankings, struggling against their 2024 opponents. Other Big 12 teams like Oklahoma State and BYU also moved up after recent wins, indicating a competitive landscape in college football rankings. The ongoing shifts reflect the intense competition as teams prepare for conference play.