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Top Teams Fall in Record AP Poll Shakeup
Five of the top seven squads suffer defeats on one day for the first time since the poll began in 1936, leaving rankings in flux after a chaotic weekend
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Historic Day of Defeats
Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Alabama and Texas all dropped games, while Miami needed double overtime to defeat Florida State.
Key Numbers From the Weekend
Miami and Florida State combined for 78 points, the second-highest total in their rivalry history. Notre Dame converted four fourth downs, its highest total in a game since 2007. Indiana's home winning streak ended at 19 games, and the Hoosiers have not beaten Ohio State at home since 1988. BYU earned its second victory over a top-two opponent since 1990.
Other Standout Marks
Texas Tech reached 6-0 for the second straight season. UCLA improved to 4-0 in conference play for the first time since 2007. The Vols have now won three straight home games against Alabama for the first time since the stretch from 1996 to 2000. Alabama has now lost consecutive games in a season for the first time since 2013. Wake Forest has scored 30 points in five straight road games for the first time in program history.
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