Oregon ascended to the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 12 years, following a dominant 35-0 victory over Purdue, marking their first road shutout since 1992. This win came after Oregon's narrow victory over Ohio State, showcasing their solid defense and effective offense led by quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who threw for two touchdowns. Georgia moved to No. 2 after defeating Texas, which dropped to No. 5. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt reentered the rankings at No. 25, and Michigan fell out after consecutive losses. BYU maintained their unbeaten record with a thrilling 38-35 comeback victory over Oklahoma State, with key performances from Jake Retzlaff and Darius Lassiter. The college football season has seen a high turnover at the top, with no team holding the No. 1 ranking for more than three weeks.