Oregon football (4-1, 1-1) is one spot outside the new AP Top 25 poll. The Ducks defeated California 45-24 but lost quarterback Justin Herbert for 4-6 weeks with a broken left collarbone.
Washington State, Oregon’s next opponent, jumped five spots to No. 11 after defeating No. 5 USC 30-27 on Friday night. USC dropped nine spots to No. 14.
No. 6 Washington remains in the top 10 after a 42-7 victory against Oregon State.
Poll:
1. Alabama (44)
2. Clemson (17)
3. Oklahoma
4. Penn State
5. Georgia
6. Washington
7. Michigan
8. TCU
9. Wisconsin
10. Ohio State
11. Washington State
12. Auburn
13. Miami
14. USC
15. Oklahoma State
16. Virginia Tech
17. Louisville
18. South Florida
19. San Diego State
20. Utah
21. Notre Dame
21. Florida
23. West Virginia
24. NC State
25. UCF
Others receiving votes: Oregon 19, Florida State 15, Texas Tech 10, Georgia Tech 10, Stanford 8, Navy 7, Kansas State 3, Texas A&M 2, Memphis 2, Troy 1, Maryland 1
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