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Week 9 of the college football season separated some contenders from pretenders. More News: Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell Puts Team on Alert Amid Hot Seat Chatter A 34-26 win by Ole Miss over Oklahoma kept the Rebels in the hunt for an opportunity to make the SEC championship, while the Sooners are on the outside looking in to the College Football Playoff picture after suffering a second loss of the season. Vanderbilt showed they’re a legitimate CFP contender with a 17-10 win over Missouri. Texas A&M’s 49-25 victory over LSU was a statement win for second-year head coach Mike Elko. There could be consequences coming for LSU head coach Brian Kelly and his staff after losing a third game this season. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 18: Jonah Coleman #1 of the Washington Huskies tries to get around the tackle of Mason Curtis #25 of the Michigan Wolverines after a second half catch at Michigan Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) More News: LSU Closing in on Coaching Changes After Brian Kelly’s Bad Night The Associated Press released its new rankings for Week 10 on Sunday. LSU dropped out before having a bye in Week 10 and getting ready to take on No. 4 Alabama in Week 11. Vandy climbed to No. 9. Ole Miss is now at No. 7. Despite having similar overall records at 6-2, the Sooners are ranked No. 18, two spots ahead of a No. 20 Texas program that beat them 23-6 in the “Red River Rivalry” on Oct. 11. The Longhorns have a better SEC record (3-1) than Oklahoma (2-2). Week 10 AP Poll is out! pic.twitter.com/Gg6Pwb6qxK— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) October 26, 2025 Fans on social media disagreed with one Big Ten program being left out. Washington is 6-2 after blowing out then-No. 23 Illinois 42-25 on Saturday. The Huskies’ two losses this season came 24-6 to No. 1 Ohio State on Sept. 27 and 24-7 to No. 21 Michigan on Oct. 18. “The Associated Press HATES Washington,” wrote a fan. “What does Washington have to do to get ranked?” asked a fan. “Washington and Nebraska both have better resumes than Missouri. But they have to keep those “ranked teams” on other SEC schedules,” posted another. “Washington at 6-2 should absolutely be ranked, and barring any crazy injuries or refereeing, should be 9-2 heading into Hate week with Oregon,” believes a poster. “Don’t know how Washington isn’t ranked and i’m a duck fan,” wrote another. “Michigan and USC should be above Cincy. How is Washington not ranked at all when their only losses are to Ohio State and Michigan. This poll shouldn’t even be discussed anymore,” posted a fan. Washington has a bye in Week 10 before traveling to play Wisconsin on Nov. 8. The Huskies’ next game against an opponent with a winning record will be No. 6 Oregon on Nov. 29. For more on the NCAA, head to Newsweek Sports.
