After four exciting ranked versus ranked matches, the latest AP poll has a new look. Let’s dive into some of the notable moves in the fifth week AP poll.

Week 5 AP Poll

Others receiving votes: Washington St. 67, Indiana 63, Boston College 55, UNLV 53, Pittsburgh 37, Nebraska 25, Iowa 24, James Madison 11, South Carolina 7, Liberty 4, Arkansas 3, UCF 3, Arizona 2, SMU 2, Navy 1.

Tennessee ranks in the top five

After dominating Oklahoma in a game that wasn’t as close as its final 10-point margin showed, Tennessee moved up one spot to No. 5 in the AP poll. The Volunteers didn’t allow their first two touchdowns of the 2024 season until the fourth quarter of Saturday night’s contest – when the team was already ahead 22-3. Tennessee’s defense plays at an elite level and fits in with the electric, yet balanced offense.

Meanwhile, the top four of the AP poll remained the same, led by No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Ohio State and No. 4 Alabama.

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Utah makes it into the top 10

No. 10 Utah moved up two spots this week and landed in the top 10. The Utes won their first Big 12 game, leading a ranked Oklahoma State team 22-3 deep into the fourth quarter. Utah added another win without starting quarterback Cam Rising available.

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Michigan climbs after fending off USC

The reigning national champions are back in the top 15 after being ranked No. 1. 12 Michigan Wolverines moved up six spots in the AP poll. Michigan’s three-point victory, which only covered 32 yards, wasn’t pretty, but it was enough to impress voters.

On the other hand, Southern California falls two spots to No. 13, just one spot ahead of No. 14 LSU, which the Trojans defeated in the season opener.

BYU and Boise State jump into this week’s rankings

After Nebraska and Northern Illinois lost to unranked opponents, the two schools dropped from the AP poll. BYU and Boise State replaced them.

BYU enters the rankings after dominating then-No. 13 Kansas State team 38-9. The Cougars are undefeated at 0-4 to start the year. Meanwhile, Boise State enters this week’s rankings at 2-1. The Broncos have only beaten Georgia Southern and Portland State, but the narrow loss to a top-10 Oregon team was impressive.

Ranked games to watch this week

Here are the following ranked versus ranked matches in Week 5:

• No. 20 Oklahoma State and No. 23 Kansas State
• No. 15 Louisville and No. 16 Notre Dame
• No. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama
• No. 19 Illinois at No. 9 Penn State