Top 25 Shakeup: Alabama, Notre Dame, Georgia Climb Rankings After Upsets

The 2025 college football season has been full of surprises, and Week 8 was no exception. Following a weekend that saw multiple undefeated top-10 teams suffer defeats, the Week 9 rankings have undergone a significant shakeup.

At the top, the Ohio State Buckeyes are leaving no doubt about their status as the best team in the country. Quarterback Julian Sayin has been on a tear, posting impressive numbers and leading the Buckeyes' dominant offense. Meanwhile, the Indiana Hoosiers demonstrated their resilience, coming back from a brief scare to secure a convincing victory, thanks in part to a stifling defensive performance.

Elsewhere, the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs have both climbed the rankings, with the Tide's Ty Simpson continuing to bolster his Heisman Trophy candidacy and the Bulldogs' Gunner Stockton emerging as a new contender. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish also made a statement, imposing their will on USC's defense.

However, not all the news was positive. The Miami Hurricanes suffered a disappointing loss to the Louisville Cardinals, with quarterback Carson Beck's struggles continuing to plague the team. The Texas A&M Aggies and Oklahoma Sooners also had to fight off challenges to maintain their undefeated records.

As the season progresses, the college football landscape continues to shift, with teams jockeying for position in the rankings and the race for the playoffs heating up. The coming weeks promise to be just as exciting as the action-packed Week 8.