The Week 9 Associated Press Top 25 college football poll features a new top five, leaving three undefeated teams in Division I, while New Mexico made its first appearance since the poll was introduced in 1960.
Miami Claims the Top Spot After High-Scoring Win
The Miami Hurricanes held onto their undefeated record following a tight 38-35 victory against the UNC. Quarterback Darian Mensah registered his sixth game of the season with more than 250 passing yards, finishing with 274 yards and three touchdowns. Malachi Toney contributed 75 yards on seven receptions alongside two touchdowns. Miami now prepares to face its first ranked opponent of the season when the Hurricanes travel to play Notre Dame.
Georgia Controls Florida with Ground Game
The Georgia Bulldogs secured a 27-8 victory over the Gators, conceding zero points until the fourth quarter. Quarterback Gunner Stockton threw for 101 yards in a contest dominated by the ground attack rather than the aerial game. Georgia visits Mississippi to play Ole Miss as the team enters the final four weeks of the regular season.
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Utah Enters Top Three for First Time Since 2015
The Utah Utes improved to an 8-0 record and earned a top-three ranking for the first time since 2015 following a 49-25 win over Cincinnati. Quarterback Devon Dampier tallied 260 passing yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Hunter Andrews added 112 yards on five receptions and two touchdowns to help secure the victory. The Utes face their next major test on the road against BYU in Provo.
Notre Dame Defeats Navy in Foxborough
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Navy 35-13 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Nolan James Jr. led the ground game with 107 yards on nine carries and two touchdowns, while Jonaz Walton added another rushing score. Quarterback CJ Carr added 210 passing yards and two touchdowns. The Fighting Irish return home to host Miami.
UCLA Blanks Nevada to Maintain Big Ten Lead
The UCLA Bruins improved to 8-0 with a 27-0 shutout victory against Nevada, maintaining their position atop the Big Ten standings. Quarterback Ty Diffenbach threw for 178 yards, recording one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown, while Wayne Knight contributed the game’s remaining offensive score. Defensively, Aider Gobaira and Sahir West each recorded 1.5 sacks against the three Nevada quarterbacks who played. UCLA will now travel to Minneapolis to play against Minnesota.
New Mexico Makes Historic AP Poll Debut
For the first time since the AP Poll was introduced in college football in 1960, New Mexico appears in the Top 25, sitting with a 7-1 record at the top of the Mountain West conference standings.
