Updated Week 6 College Football Rankings: Big Ten’s Placement in Latest Coaches Poll and AP Top 25
College Football Playoff Picture Sharpens as Week 6 Unfolds
Ole Miss and Miami Emerge as Strong CFP Candidates
As Week 6 of the 2025 college football season kicks off, Ole Miss, Miami, Tennessee, and Texas A&M are positioned as formidable contenders for the College Football Playoff (CFP). These teams have showcased considerable prowess, making them the ones to watch as the season progresses.
Penn State Stumbles in a Shocking Defeat
Penn State’s ongoing struggles in high-stakes games were evident in their recent loss against Oregon in Week 5. The Nittany Lions experienced further disarray with a disheartening defeat by UCLA at the Rose Bowl. UCLA, previously winless, managed an unexpected 42-37 victory, leaving Penn State’s defensive strategies in question. Star player Dani Dennis-Sutton expressed disappointment, labeling the defeat as “embarrassing.”
Ups and Downs for Big Ten Teams
Quarterback Drew Allar put up a decent performance with two touchdowns and a career-high 78 rushing yards. However, the celebrated defense of Penn State struggled against a resurgent UCLA offense, which managed to accumulate 435 total yards. UCLA’s quarterback, Tennessee transfer Nico Iamaleava, played a pivotal role with 294 total yards and five touchdowns.
Meanwhile, the Big Ten saw No. 20 Michigan secure a win over Wisconsin, thanks to Justice Haynes’ outstanding 117 yards and two touchdowns. Ohio State maintained its dominance with a resounding 42-3 victory over Minnesota, while Illinois triumphed against Purdue with a 43-27 scoreline.
Teams Making Waves in National Polls
Maryland faced a setback with a narrow 24-20 defeat to Washington, squandering a significant fourth-quarter lead. Nebraska demonstrated resilience, rebounding from a previous loss to Michigan by overcoming Michigan State 38-27. Anticipation builds as No. 2 Oregon and No. 9 Indiana prepare for their much-awaited clash in Eugene, Oregon.
The implications of these results are noteworthy for the national rankings. Here’s a current look at the standings for Big Ten teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll and the AP Top 25 rankings as of Week 7.
Current College Football Rankings
| Rankings | US LBM Coaches Poll |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State (59) |
| 2 | Oregon (3) |
| 3 | Miami (3) |
| – | Others Receiving Votes |
- Texas A&M (1)
- Oklahoma
- Indiana
- Georgia, Alabama, Texas Tech, LSU, Tennessee
As the season continues, the dynamics of college football usher in exciting developments and potential shifts in CFP hopefuls. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis from Emegypt.
