Oregon’s narrow win over Boise State and LSU’s lopsided victory over Clemson are set to influence the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll that is scheduled for release on Monday. Oregon, ranked No. 2, does not have the dominant margin some voters may expect, while LSU’s blowout of No. 11 Clemson positions the Tigers strongly for potential ranking movement.
The outlook also includes No. 16 Michigan’s 13-12 win over Western Michigan, a result some outlets describe as unusual because of a late-game officiating review. With the game clock adjusted so that one second is put back, Michigan’s quarterback Bryce Underwood completes a second Hail Mary that lands for a touchdown to seal the victory. Depending on how AP voters interpret the close finish, Michigan could remain ranked or potentially fall out of the Top 25, which would be a notable drop given its previous long streak of appearances.
