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Unprecedented College Football Chaos: Five Top-Seven Teams Fall in Same Week; Miami Rises to No. 1
In a historic weekend, five of the top seven AP-ranked teams lost—the first time since the poll began in 1936. Miami (now 6-0) ascended to No. 1 after a double-overtime win over Florida State. BYU reached its highest ranking in decades at No. 2, while Notre Dame and Georgia suffered close losses.
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The shakeup represents unprecedented parity in college football rankings and playoff race positioning. The widespread upsets, controversial officiating moments (including in BYU vs. Notre Dame and Miami vs. FSU), and dramatic finishes generated intense debate over rankings, the CFP selection process, and the competitive landscape heading into the season's final stretch.
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