College Football Top 10 After Week 6

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October 07, 2025

If Week 6 taught us anything, it’s that nobody is safe. Top dogs fell, underdogs roared, and the rankings door blew wide open. Sign up free and get the rest - trust me, you don’t want to miss how the rest of the picture falls apart.

No. 1 Ohio State

Last week: beat Minnesota 42-3.
Ohio State is still the measuring stick. They’ve looked every bit the standard-bearer this season, blending an efficient offense with a defense that clamps down in the red zone. Julian Sayin manages pressure, spreading the ball to multiple threats while the run game bides its time. Up front, OSU wins the line-of-scrimmage battles, and those are the plays that decide tight road games. Their dominance at both levels, plus composure in chaotic moments, is why No. 1 is theirs until someone takes it.

No. 2 Oregon

Last week: bye.
Though idle, Oregon earns this spot based on resume and balance. They’ve mixed big-play offense and bend-but-don’t-break defense. That kind of equilibrium is the backbone of teams that survive the stretch. Dante Moore’s late-game poise gives them the benefit of the doubt. This is a team that can win not just when they’re rolling, but when things get loud.

No. 3 Miami

Last week: beat Florida State 28-22.
That game looked tighter on paper than reality. Miami jumped out early, built a lead, and held firm when FSU pushed. Carson Beck threw big touchdowns. The defense forced turnovers and kept FSU off balance. All season long, Miami has balanced efficient QB play, a physical run game, and a defense that makes opponents beat them on short fields. Until that formula breaks, they ride.

No. 4 Ole Miss

Last week: bye.
They used the rest week well. Ole Miss has been surging. Trinidad Chambliss has maintained offensive rhythm. The Rebels control tempo, lean into speed on the edges, and defensively make enough stops. This is no longer a question: they belong in the contender conversation now.

No. 5 Oklahoma

Last week: beat Kent State decisively.
The Sooners continue under the radar. Their offense functions efficiently; their defense keeps things manageable. They don’t yet have a moment of national gravity, but they also haven’t shown glaring cracks. This ranking gives them credit for consistency and upside.

No. 6 Texas A&M

Last week: beat Mississippi State 31-9.
That was a statement game. A&M leaned into the run, made key defensive stops, and closed it out. Their identity is physical, gritty, situational. An SEC-style win like that locks them into upper tier until someone shows otherwise.

No. 7 Indiana

Last week: beat Iowa 20-15.
They survive under the radar — but they survive. They haven’t been flashy, but when it’s tight, they deliver. A late strike and composure under pressure—that’s what earns trust in rankings like this.

No. 8 Texas

Last week: lost to Florida, 29-21.
This one stings. Texas has looked solid overall, but this loss reveals cracks. Their defense gives them a floor; the offense has flashes. But until the passing game becomes a reliable dagger, they stay below the teams already proving depth under stress.

No. 9 Alabama

Last week: beat Vanderbilt 30-14.
They grabbed attention earlier with a win over Georgia; this game was more controlled. Ty Simpson showed patience, the offense methodically scored, and the defense stood firm. Alabama climbs because they win big moments and refuse to fold.

No. 10 Texas Tech

Last week: beat Houston 35-11.
Explosive offense, just enough defense. Behren Morton gave them vertical juice; the wideouts made plays. Their schedule has kept them clean so far. This ranking rewards pace and playmaking, while acknowledging that until they prove it versus a top foil, there’s a ceiling.

College Football Top 10 After Week 6

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