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Missouri's dominant win vaults it 11 spots to No. 14 as multiple ranked teams suffer upsets this week.
College football's rankings saw significant movement following this week's results, with Missouri climbing 11 spots to No. 14 after a dominant 45-17 victory over Florida. The loss cost Florida dearly, as the Gators dropped eight spots to No. 16 in the subsequent poll.
No. 6 Ohio State defeated No. 14 Iowa 31-14 in Big Ten play, sending Iowa tumbling six spots to No. 20. Meanwhile, Alabama moved into the No. 6 position following a victory over Mississippi State.
Upsets punctuated the week across multiple conferences. No. 22 Penn State suffered its second consecutive loss, falling to Northwestern 34-13, while No. 24 Michigan lost to Minnesota 20-14. No. 18 USC rebounded from its previous loss to Oregon with a 25-21 victory over Washington.
In dominant performances, No. 5 Indiana defeated Rutgers 47-15, and Wisconsin dominated Michigan State 31-3. Nebraska remained undefeated with a 48-23 victory over Maryland, maintaining its perfect record as one of the week's few unblemished teams.
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Missouri's Surge Highlights Week of Offensive Explosions
Missouri's 45-17 demolition of Florida produced the week's most dramatic poll movement, climbing the Tigers 11 spots to No. 14. No. 5 Indiana dominated Rutgers 47-15, while Wisconsin's 31-3 rout of Michigan State showcased defensive dominance. No. 18 USC rebounded strongly with a 25-21 win over Washington after previous disappointment.
Poll Plummets for Florida, Iowa After Losses to Ranked Foes
Florida's eight-spot drop to No. 16 followed its lopsided loss to Missouri, while Iowa fell six spots to No. 20 after Ohio State's 31-14 victory. Penn State's second consecutive loss to Northwestern 34-13 further destabilized the Big Ten, and Michigan's upset loss to Minnesota added to the chaos among ranked programs.