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Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll sees Big Ten gain equal footing on SEC and unbeaten Utah earn major respect

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Harris, M. (2026, October 25). Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll sees Big Ten gain equal footing on SEC and unbeaten Utah earn major respect. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/week-8-ap-top-25-poll-big-ten-gain-equal-footing-sec-unbeaten-utah-earn-major-respect

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Fox News · collected 2026-10-25 · by Mark Harris

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The latest AP Top 25 Poll after Week 8 of college football shows significant changes with BYU dropping six spots to No. 8 and Texas jumping eight spots to No. 11. Utah, now undefeated at 7-0, moved up to No. 6 following a win over Houston. The poll also highlights equal representation for the Big Ten and SEC with three teams each in the top ten, while UCLA and Kentucky rank seventh and ninth respectively.
Written by AI on 2026-10-25, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The articles highlight how BYU's recent performance has been marked by significant ups and downs, with a dramatic win over Notre Dame followed immediately by a controversial loss to an unranked team. This swing in fortunes has led to a substantial drop in their national ranking.

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Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll - Miami (FL) - Ohio State - Georgia - Indiana - Notre Dame - Utah - UCLA - BYU - Kentucky - Alabama - Texas - Ole Miss - Texas Tech - Wake Forest - LSU - Tennessee - Florida - Houston - SMU - Boise State - Northwestern - Arizona - Missouri - Oklahoma State - Wisconsin The Big 12 saw a bit of cannibalization in Week 8, but when all the dust settled, Utah improved to 7-0 on the year after its late-night win over Houston, and was rewarded by moving up to No. 6 in the nation.
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🔮 While Week 8 of the college football season couldn't possibly live up to the total chaos that unfolded the week prior, we still saw three Top 10 teams in the country all fall on the road, which has yet again resulted in some serious shuffling in the latest AP Top 25 Poll.

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While Week 8 of the college football season couldn't possibly live up to the total chaos that unfolded the week prior, we still saw three Top 10 teams in the country all fall on the road, which has yet again resulted in some serious shuffling in the latest AP Top 25 Poll. uncertain
which → live → Poll
To no surprise, the biggest faller in this week's poll belongs to the BYU Cougars, who dropped six spots to No. 8 after losing to UCF on the road in double overtime. asserted
who → belong → overtime
On the other side of the spectrum, Texas is this week's biggest jumper, with the Longhorns moving up eight spots to No. 11 after holding on and beating Ole Miss at home, 34-27. asserted
Longhorns → move → home
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page → contain → partners
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. uncertain
News → sign → wager
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. asserted
that → create → newsroom
Outside of Miami holding down the No. 1 spot for the second consecutive week, every team featured in the Top 20 this week has a new number next to their name. asserted
team → hold → name
Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll - Miami (FL) - Ohio State - Georgia - Indiana - Notre Dame - Utah - UCLA - BYU - Kentucky - Alabama - Texas - Ole Miss - Texas Tech - Wake Forest - LSU - Tennessee - Florida - Houston - SMU - Boise State - Northwestern - Arizona - Missouri - Oklahoma State - Wisconsin The Big 12 saw a bit of cannibalization in Week 8, but when all the dust settled, Utah improved to 7-0 on the year after its late-night win over Houston, and was rewarded by moving up to No. 6 in the nation. asserted
Utah → see → nation
Next up for the Utes is a huge matchup at Cincinnati, the same Cincinnati team that knocked off No. 8 Texas Tech on Saturday in a stunner. asserted
that → knock → stunner
Utah received one first-place vote in Week 8, while Ohio State picked up 10, and the Hurricanes earned 59. asserted
Hurricanes → receive → 59
Meanwhile, the Big Ten and the SEC each have three teams inside the latest Top 10, and as absolutely nobody saw coming, UCLA and Kentucky sit at No. 7 and No. 9, respectively, with just five weeks left in the regular season. asserted
UCLA → have → season
The upcoming college football Saturday happens to fall on Halloween, and it should be a doozy. asserted
it → happen → Halloween
No. 3 Georgia takes on No. 17 Florida in Atlanta, No. 13 Texas Tech hosts No. 22 Arizona, No. 25 Wisconsin travels to Iowa, and No. 5 Notre Dame has what could be a unique matchup against Navy in New England. uncertain
what → take → England
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