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College Football Week 7 Rankings Shift
BYU's upset of Notre Dame sparks debate over college football's No. 1 team.
In brief
BYU's upset of Notre Dame sparks debate over college football's No. 1 team. BYU's victory over No. 2 Notre Dame pushes them into the top 10 while Miami, Ohio State and BYU compete for the AP Poll's No. 1 spot. Originally reported by Ncaa.
Week 7 Rankings Shift
BYU's win over No. 2 Notre Dame brings debate for the nation's No. 1 team.
“The debate for No. 1 continues as we sign off for the night”
Top 3 Contenders
Miami, Ohio State and BYU each have strengths and weaknesses for the No. 1 ranking.
“The battle for No. 1”
Miami's Case
Undefeated at 6-0 but needed two overtimes to beat Florida State.
“The Good: The current highest-ranked of the three, undefeated at 6-0”
Ohio State's Case
Two ranked wins on the road but one regular-season loss to a Texas team.
“The Good: Two ranked wins on the road, the most ranked wins of the trio, over iowa and indiana”
BYU's Case
Best win of the trio by defeating No. 2 Notre Dame but entered ranked lowest at No. 8.
“The Good: The best win of the trio this weekend, taking down no two notre dame”
The big picture
BYU's victory over No. 2 Notre Dame pushes them into the top 10 while Miami, Ohio State and BYU compete for the AP Poll's No. 1 spot.
