Navy has risen one spot in the AP Top 25 as Oregon ascends to the No. 1 ranking for the first time in 12 years following a significant win over Purdue. Georgia moves up to No. 2 after defeating Texas, which falls to No. 5. This season marks the first time since 2012 that four teams have held the No. 1 position in the AP poll. Notable shifts include Tennessee jumping to No. 7 after its victory over Alabama, while Vanderbilt makes its debut at No. 25, reaching this rank for the first time since 2013.