BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Another week, another No. 1.
For the fourth time this season, there's a new No. 1.
First, it was Georgia. Then it was Texas. Then it was Alabama. Then back to Texas. And now, the Oregon Ducks are No. 1 after they throttled Purdue and Texas lost to Georgia.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg with this week's rankings shift.
There are more than 60 voters on the AP Top 25 panel. There’s at least one voter from each state that has an FBS team and a handful of national folks. For the state of Nebraska, there’s one voter.
Each week I will break down my ballot compared with the actual Top 25 and write on some pressing topics.
Without further ado, here is my ballot ahead of Week 9:
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Oregon Georgia Penn State Ohio State Texas Miami Indiana LSU BYU Tennessee Iowa State Clemson Notre Dame Boise State Texas A&M Kansas State Illinois Mississippi SMU Alabama Missouri Pittsburgh Army Navy Washington State And here is the actual AP Top 25 for Week 9:
Oregon Georgia Penn State Ohio State Texas Miami Tennessee LSU Clemson Iowa State BYU Notre Dame Indiana Texas A&M Alabama Kansas State Boise State Mississippi Pittsburgh Illinois Missouri SMU Army Navy Vanderbilt
General thoughts The Big Ten is going to have one unhappy camper at the end of this regular season, as three teams from the league are currently ranked in the Top 4. Someone's going to miss out on the championship game, and therefore suffer in the CFP rankings. But that's a problem for another day.
This weekend's slate of games just shows once again, that college football is chaos right now. Can't wait to see what we're in store for next week.
Trending up and in Oregon: The new No. 1 rises after blanking Purdue, 35-0.
Georgia : Making light work of Texas, the old No. 1, has Georgia rise three spots to No. 2.
Tennessee : A win over Alabama sends the Vols up four spots to No. 7.
Indiana : The Hoosiers' dismantling of Nebraska has IU at No. 13.
Vanderbilt : Hello, Commodores. Welcome. Vandy is ranked for the first time since 2013.
Trending down and out Texas: Losing by 15 at home is never great, but Texas only dropped four spots after losing to Georgia.
Alabama: The Crimson Tide dropped eight spots to No. 15 after losing to Tennessee.
Michigan : After only scoring 7 points against Illinois, Michigan tumbled out of the rankings.
Quirks There were a few quirks on my ballot this week.
±õ²Ô»å¾±²¹²Ô²¹:Ìý I had Indiana at No. 7. Indiana came in at No. 13. Getting to see the Hoosiers up close this week? You couldn't ignore how well-oiled they are. They're the real deal and, as it stands, are an outside shot at making the playoff. I wasn't the person who ranked them the highest, but I did trend on the higher side.
Alabama : I had Alabama at No. 20. Alabama came in at No. 15. The Crimson Tide is 5-2 right now with two losses in league play against Vanderbilt and Tennessee, but a win over Georgia. I'm just not sold on them right now. Another loss, perhaps this week against Missouri, and they're out. I wasn't the person who ranked them the lowest, but I was on the lower side.
Washington State : I had the Cougars at No. 25 instead of Vanderbilt. Yes, I know Vanderbilt beat Alabama, but the Commodores also have a loss to Georgia State. Quite the enigma. To me, Wazzu deserved the ranking in my ballot. Its only loss is to a darn tough and darn talented Boise State team. It has Power 4 wins over Texas Tech and Washington.
Week 9 highlights Get ready for what should be yet another great week of college football. Here are the games I have circled.
RV Syracuse (5-1, 2-1) at No. 19 Pittsburgh (6-0, 2-0):Â This one will help piece together the wild race in the ACC. Will Syracuse end Pitt's unbeaten streak? Or will Pitt roll the Orange. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
No. 17 Boise State (5-1, 2-0) at RV UNLV (6-1, 2-0) : How does Boise State look after a week off? With Ashton Jeanty's sights set on the Heisman, how many yards does he go for this week? Friday at 9:30 p.m. CT on CBS Sports.
No. 12 Notre Dame (6-1) at No. 24 Navy (6-0) : The best team Navy has had in years squares up with Notre Dame in MetLife Stadium. Should be interesting. Can Navy pull off the win? They haven't beaten the Irish since 2017. Saturday at 11 a.m. CT on ABC.
No. 20 Illinois (6-1, 3-1) at No. 1 Oregon (7-0, 4-0) : Oregon rolled Purdue last week, but Illinois will be a much tougher test than that. How does Illinois fare against the nation's No. 1 team? 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS.
No. 21 Missouri (6-1, 2-1) at No. 15 Alabama (5-2, 2-2) : Alabama may still be ranked in the top 15, but another loss would put that fanbase in shambles, and would put the end to Alabama's playoff quest. 3:30 p.m. on ABC.
No. 8 LSU (6-1, 3-0) at No. 14 Texas A&M (6-1, 4-0) : No unbeaten SEC teams remain. And these two are the only remaining undefeateds in conference play. Their losses — LSU's to USC and A&M's to Notre Dame — feel like a million years ago. But someone will get loss No. 2 this weekend. 6:30 p.m. on ABC.
Photos: Nebraska football at Indiana on Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' — Oct. 19
Singer John Mellencamp watches Indiana take on Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches as defensive coordinator Tony White signals vs. Indiana on Saturday In Bloomington, Ind.
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Indiana's Elijah Green (21) scores a touchdown during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Javin Wright (33) stops Indiana's Zach Horton (44) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Tayven Jackson (2) throws the ball during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Rolijah Hardy (21) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
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Nebraska's Koby Bretz (26), Jeremiah Charles (25) and Mason Goldman (58) stop Indiana's Andison Coby (0) in the second half.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on during the second half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Jamier Johnson (9) taunts the Nebraska offense during the second half of a college football game on Saturday in Bloomington.
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Indiana's Mikail Kamara (6) sacks Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
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Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) fails to catch the ball in the end zone against Indiana's Jamier Johnson (9) during the second half on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
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Indiana's Kaelon Black (8) scores a touchdown during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Bryson Bonds (24) stops Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the second half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Terry Jones Jr. (12) celebrates after sacking Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Tayven Jackson (2) hands the ball off to Ty Son Lawton (17) during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Aiden Fisher (4) motions after stopping Nebraska during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) looks to throw during the second half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson runs the ball against Indiana's Lanell Carr Jr. during the second half on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II (24) is tackled by Indiana's Aiden Fisher (4) during the second half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
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Nebraska players walk off the field after the Huskers fell to Indiana 56-7 on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
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Nebraska players walk off the field after the Huskers fell to Indiana, 56-7, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska players walk off the field after the Huskers fell to Indiana, 56-7, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule embrace after the Huskers fell to the Hoosiers on Saturday in Bloomington.
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Nebraska fans react as the Huskers fall to Indiana, 56-7, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola reacts in the final second of a college football game against Indiana on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) runs the ball during the second half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) attempts to tackle Indiana's Ty Son Lawton (17) on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
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Nebraska's Javin Wright (33) stops Indiana's Kurtis Rourke (9) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Kurtis Rourke (9) snaps the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (15) tackles Indiana's Myles Price (4) during the first half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.Â
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Indiana's Ty Son Lawton (17) runs the ball during the first half against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday.
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Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) stops Indiana's Zach Horton (44) in the first half.
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Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) and Mikai Gbayor (42) stop Indiana's Zach Horton (44) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) tackles Indiana's Ty Son Lawton (17) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's James Williams (90) blows past Indiana's Trey Wedig (75) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule looks on during the first half of against Indiana on Saturday in Bloomington.
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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against Indiana during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Indiana during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) runs the ball agianst Indiana's D'Angelo Ponds (5) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Nate Boerkircher (87) blocks Indiana's D'Angelo Ponds (5) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Jailin Walker (2) reacts to a call on the field during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Ty Son Lawton (17) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska players huddle during the first half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana fans cheer on during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's John Bullock (5) dives in an attempt to tackle Indiana's Ty Son Lawton (17) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Carter Smith (65) blocks Nebraska's John Bullock (5) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dante Dowdell reacts after fumbling the ball during the first half against Indiana on Saturday in Bloomington.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as he is tackled by Indiana's Lanell Carr Jr. (41) on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as he is tackled by Indiana's Lanell Carr Jr. (41) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola throws the ball against Indiana on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
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Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) tackles Indiana's Miles Cross (19) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) tackles Indiana's Miles Cross (19) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) tackles Indiana's Zach Horton (44) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana's Zach Horton (44) makes a catch against Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) leads the team onto the field for the start of the game.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks onto the field before the first half against Indiana on Saturday in Bloomington.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and players wait to walk onto the field before the first half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield watches Dylan Raiola (15) warm up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Daniel Kaelin (12) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches warm ups prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor (42) and Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II (24) warm up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti talk prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield watches warm ups prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Luke Lindenmeyer (44) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Alex Bullock (84) warms up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor (42) and Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II (24) warm up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Fans watch the the Fox Big Noon Kickoff show prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) arrives at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska players arrive at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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A look inside Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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