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2024 college football rankings: Ohio State hops to No. 1 Penn State enters into best 5

.RJ Young.FOX Sports National College Football Analyst.Observing Vanderbilt's distressed sway Virginia Specialist in Week 1, I took it upon on my own to review "The Vanderbilt Hustler" for the first time since, well, pupil newspapers perform a great task of covering their own, particularly when unusual headlines occurs on grounds. And also due to the fact that the Commodores distressed the Hokies, I learned the pupil section was actually so total prior to the game began that they closed it. And due to the fact that the Commodores disturbed the Hokies, I also found a story concerning Vanderbilt carrying out excellent along with the development of Option Vanderbilt, a plan delivering full-tuition scholarships to students along with families going down than $150,000 yearly. As well as concerning 54% of the college's graduates are actually contributors to the plan. That implies if you're acknowledged, they're committed. Right here's the truth, Vanderbilt. I don't give a damn if you do not succeed another game in the SEC or otherwise. Yet I received ta tell you-- winning football is what took me listed below. Gaining football is why I reach crow concerning the impressive financial aid program you have actually put in place, due to the fact that succeeding regulation football is an adjustment catalyst.Now, following Vanderbilt's unforgettable 40-35 distressed sway No. 1-ranked Alabama on Sunday, Opportunity Vanderbilt will ideally attract even more eyes to portion of the educational institution that otherwise would certainly go unseen away from Nashville and also college journalism. Since Vanderbilt purchased soccer. Since Vanderbilt's football team carried out the most astonishing distress of the year. Bravo, Vandy.With that, below is a look at my leading 25 ranks adhering to Week 6 of the university soccer time:1. Ohio State (5-0) Week 6 outcome: Defeated Iowa, 35-7Ohio State ended up being the first string to rack up on its opening things against Iowa in 2 years (Oct. 1, 2022, Michigan). That touchdown started a 14-yard catch from Emeka Egbuka, who do with 9 catches for 71 gardens and also 3 TDs in the succeed. The Buckeyes are actually filled along with skill and have gained the right to become here, but now happens a top-five match versus the Oregon Ducks for Significant 10 preeminence as well as perhaps the No. 1-ranking in the sporting activity mosting likely to the winner.2. Texas (5-0) Week 6 result: Idle3. Oregon (4-0) Week 6 end result: Beat Michigan State, 31-10Despite Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel throwing several interceptions in the exact same game for the very first time because Nov 2022, the Ducks went through the Spartans. Operating back Jordan James rushed for 166 gardens on 24 rushes in the victory.Michigan State Spartans vs. No. 6 Oregon Ducks Emphasizes 4. Georgia (4-1) Week 6 outcome: Beat Chestnut, 31-13With its success in the Deep South's oldest rivalry, Georgia is currently one succeed far from beginning a brand new regular-season winning touch. Having said that, the gain was the 27th in a row for the Dawgs at Sanford Stadium.5. Penn State (4-0) Week 6 outcome: Beat UCLA, 27-11The Nittany Lions have actually concentrated on free football this season with the protection making it possible for simply 18 scores in its own last three activities. Without Scar Singleton readily available, Penn Condition rushed for its most competitive total amount in a game all season-- 85 backyards, after entering the game balancing 251 every activity.6. Miami (Fla.) (6-0) Full week 6 result: Beat Cal, 39-38Take a head, Cam Ward. After it resembled Miami was actually going to a dismayed reduction, and also Ward's Heisman opportunities were actually just about done, the Canes' senior QB led his group to an amazing return triumph after tracking by twenty aspects in the 4th one-fourth. The victory marked the biggest revival gain by Miami given that 2003.7. Clemson (4-1) Week 6 outcome: Defeated Fla State, 29-13What was anticipated to become a large ACC face-off moving into the time developed into a thrashing for the Tigers, that doubled up the humble Seminoles in complete yards, 500-250. Dabo Swinney's staff is balancing 48.5 scores every activity because that Week 1 loss to Georgia.8. Iowa State (5-0) Full week 6 end result: Defeated Baylor, 43-21Rocco Becht tossed for 277 yards as well as 2 touchdowns as Matt Campbell's staff boosted to 5-0, denoting the plan's greatest start given that 1980. Jaylon Jackson rushes for a 10-yard TD, providing Iowa Condition the lead over Baylor 9. BYU (5-0) Full week 6 result: Idle10. Tennessee ( 4-1) Full week 6 outcome: Dropped to Arkansas, 19-14Josh Heupel's crew stored a 14-3 top in the 3rd quarter, and then everything promptly went south for the Vols. Nico Iamaleava didn't resemble themself in this particular activity, as well as it set you back Tennessee, as Arkansas notched its own initial home win over a top-five challenger considering that beating the No. 3-ranked Volunteers back in 1999.11. Oklahoma (4-1) Week 6 result: Idle12. LSU (4-1) Full week 6 result: Idle13. Ole Miss (5-1) Full week 6 end result: Defeated South Carolina, 27-3The succeed was highlighted by not one, yet two hurrying touchdowns through 325-pound JJ Pegues in what was the 100th win of Lane Kiffin's head-coaching occupation. The Rebels compelled two turn overs, taped 6 sacks and amounted to 10 attacks for loss in the win.14. Alabama (4-1) Week 6 result: Lost to Vanderbilt, 40-35How's this for a stat: Alabama trailed Vanderbilt 13-0 less than 7 moments in to this game. Vanderbilt recorded thirteen complete aims against Alabama in the 19-year Scar Saban era.Here's yet another one: At halftime, Bama routed Vandy, 23-14. It is actually the first time Vandy had a lead versus the No. 1 crew in the nation at halftime considering that 1977. Vandy head trainer Clark Lea was born in 1981. And here's the final stat: Vanderbilt's gain Alabama marks the system's first-ever gain a top-five challenger.15. Notre Dame (4-1) Full week 6 end result: Idle16. Texas A&ampM (5-1) Week 6 outcome: Defeated Missouri, 41-10The Aggies caught the Tigers, leashed all of them and threw them in a zoo so our company can point as well as laugh. Texas A&ampM controlled this game throughout, leading 34-0 at one point in the third fourth. Quarterback Conner Weigman came back to the field, creating it very clear this month that he is actually preparing to hit the trick-or-treat circuit as Johnny Manziel.17. Missouri (4-1) Week 6 outcome: Lost to Texas A&ampM, 41-10The Tigers participated in like a journalism university on Saturday, acquiring embarrassed while driving through an A&ampM course that created itself a CFP contender along with the win as well as fell Mizzou to the bubble-tier.18. Boise State (4-1) Week 6 result: Defeated Utah State, 62-30Ashton Jeanty is actually participating in idyllic through the initial six full weeks of the period. He had a jaw-dropping 186 gardens and 3 goals on Saturday, and also merely needed to have one one-half to accomplish it.Ashton Jeanty takes off for a Ludicrous 75-yard TD, extending Boise State's lead over Utah State 19. Kansas State (4-1) Full week 6 outcome: Idle20. Illinois (4-1) Full week 6 outcome: Idle21. Indiana (6-0) Full week 6 result: Beat Northwestern 41-24That's win No. 6 for the Hoosiers, making all of them the first team this period to reach bowl-eligibility. The Hoosiers have installed 500 yards of outburst in their last 3 activities and have the nation's third-best scoring offense.Indiana had won merely nine video games in its previous 36 before IU instructor Curt Cignetti got there. And the 6th gain was very important for Cignetti, bring in a $250,000 bonus offer as well as automatic 1 year expansion on his agreement when IU reached bowl-eligibility.22. Pitt (5-0) Week 6 result: Defeated North Carolina, 34-24Pat Narduzzi possesses an excellent regulation football staff led by former Alabama QB Eli Holstein, that tossed for 381 gardens and three credit ratings in a win over the Tar Heels. Along with the win, the Panthers reached 5-0 for the very first time given that 1991.23. SMU (5-1) Week 6 end result: Beat Louisville, 34-27With the gain, SMU currently possesses a top-25 win under its belt while knowing its own only reduction was actually to an unbeaten BYU crew. It's possible the Mustangs might find their method to the ACC title video game in Year 1 in the league.24. Utah (4-1) Full week 6 outcome: Idle25. Navy (5-0) Week 6 end result: Defeated Air Force, 34-7Navy as well as Army are duplicating it's 1945, which is actually the final time both were actually undefeated for a bundled 10-0 record. Each belongs to the United States Athletic Conference, yet they'll participate in each other the weekend after championship game are actually held. However there is actually a chance that they could play for the AAC title.RJ Young is actually a nationwide college soccer writer and also expert for FOX Sporting activities and the host of the podcast "The Top University Volleyball Series." Follow him at @RJ_Young and subscribe to "The RJ Youthful Show" on YouTube. 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