AP Poll Shifts After Historic Week Seven
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The Associated Press college football poll, released annually since nineteen thirty‑six, has seen unprecedented movement this season. In week seven, five teams in the top seven lost, including the top‑ranked Georgia and No. two Notre Dame, a first in poll history. Athlon Sports projects the next AP Top 25 to reflect these upsets, with BYU poised for the top spot. The rankings will be released on Sunday at two p.m. Eastern Time, offering fans and analysts a fresh snapshot of the collegiate landscape. These shifts underscore the volatility of the season and the impact of single‑game outcomes on national perception.
The poll’s volatility has economic implications for schools, influencing ticket sales, merchandise, and media rights. Stakeholders across the conference will monitor the new standings closely as they adjust marketing and recruitment strategies.
Timeline
- 1936 — First AP college football poll released annually
- On June 18 2020 AP poll history published by NCAA.
- On September 26 2026 Athlon projects AP Top 25 after week four.
- On October 10 2026 AP poll prediction released after week six.
- On October 17 2026 Week seven AP poll prediction released by On3.