The Arizona State football team is making significant strides in the college football rankings, moving up to No. 35 in the US LBM Coaches poll and No. 28 in USA TODAY Sports' rankings after a 31-28 win over Texas State. Conversely, Penn State fell in the rankings during its bye week, dropping to No. 10 in the AP Top 25 and No. 8 in the Coaches Poll, with upcoming games against Kent State offering limited chances for recovery. Oklahoma State, despite a commanding 45-10 win over Tulsa, also saw a drop to No. 14 in the AP poll, facing crucial matchups against Utah and Kansas State in the coming weeks. Ohio State remained steady at No. 3 in the Coaches Poll during its bye week, still trailing behind Georgia and Texas. Meanwhile, Michigan, with a 2-1 record, is grappling with inconsistencies and fell in the latest Coaches Poll, facing a pivotal game against USC.