Ohio State solidified its No. 1 ranking with a 37-17 wipe-out at Penn State. The unbeaten Buckeyes (9-0) received 15 of 17 first place votes, with the remainder splitting between LSU (7-1) and Arizona State (8-0). Boston College, also undefeated, moved up to No. 2 after a late comeback against Virginia Tech. The Hokies led 10-0 with two minutes remaining before Heisman contender Matt Ryan orchestrated two touchdown drives, one following an on-side kick, to lead the Eagles to a 14-10 victory in Blacksburg. The win pushed B.C. ahead of LSU, which did not play this week.
Arizona State moved up two spots to No. 4 following a 31-20 win over California. The Bears, ranked No. 2 just three weeks ago, have dropped three straight games, and did not receive a point in this weeks poll. The Sun Devils play Oregon on Saturday for the Pac-10 lead. The Ducks (8-1) defeated USC 24-17, but slipped one spot to No. 6. Oklahoma (7-1) fell one spot to No. 5 after a bye.
Big 12 North leader Kansas (8-0) vaulted up four spots to No. 7, followed by West Virginia (7-1) and Missouri (7-1). Georgia (6-2) is back in the poll at No. 10 after defeating arch-rival Florida 42-30. The Bulldogs are the highest ranked two-loss team. Michigan, currently on a seven game win streak after beginning the season with two losses, entered the poll for the first time this season at No. 11.
Virginia Tech (6-2) and undefeated Hawaii (8-0) share the No. 12 spot. Auburn (6-3) moved up two spots to No. 14 following a 17-3 victory over Ole Miss. The Tigers are the only three loss team ranked in the SCF poll. Texas (7-2) returns to the rankings following a 28-25 win over Nebraska. Big East leader Connecticut enters the poll for the first at No. 16.
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