Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll: No. 2 Michigan Football continues to roll
Week 6 of the 2023 college football season is in the books, and there were a few upsets along the way. Just moments ago, the Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll was released, and there has been plenty of movement, including Notre Dame dropping like the temperature after losing to Louisville.
AP Top 25 poll
1 Georgia (50)
2 Michigan (11)
3 Ohio St (1)
4 FSU (1)
5 Oklahoma
6 Penn St.
7 Washington
8 Oregon
9 Texas
10 USC
11 Alabama
12 UNC
13 Ole Miss
14 Louisville
15 Oregon St.
16 Utah
17 Duke
18 UCLA
19 Wash St (tie)
19 Tennessee (tie)
21 Notre Dame
22 LSU
23 Kansas
24 Kentucky
25 Miami
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES:
Missouri 69, Wyoming 42, Air Force 41, Wisconsin 41, Tulane 27, West Virginia 26, Clemson 17, Maryland 9, Iowa 7, James Madison 7, Texas A&M 5.
Why it Matters
One week ago, the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines had 12 first-place votes, compared to 35 for No. 1 Georgia. Now, Michigan, despite their 52-10 win over Minnesota, received 11 first-place votes compared to 50 for Georgia.
TL;DR (too long didn’t read)
- AP Top 25 Shakeup: Week 6 of the 2023 college football season witnessed some unexpected outcomes and upsets. The release of the Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll reflects significant changes in the rankings, with several teams experiencing movement.
- Notre Dame’s Drop: Notably, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish experienced a significant drop in the rankings due to their recent loss to Louisville. This loss had a notable impact on their position within the AP Top 25.
- Michigan’s Shift: The Michigan Wolverines, despite a dominant 52-10 victory over Minnesota, saw a shift in their first-place votes. While they held 12 first-place votes the previous week, they now have 11, with the majority of first-place votes going to No. 1-ranked Georgia.
Bottom Line: Half the Season is Over
The Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll indicates a dynamic and ever-changing college football landscape, with teams experiencing fluctuations in their rankings based on their recent performances. Michigan’s slight shift in first-place votes reflects the ongoing competition at the top of the rankings.
