The AP Top 25 College Football Poll for Week 10 has been released. Here are the three biggest takeaways.
AP Top 25 College Football Poll: Week 10
Team
Record
Last Week
1. Ohio State
7-0
1
2. Indiana
8-0
2
3. Texas A&M
8-0
3
4. Alabama
7-1
4
5. Georgia
6-1
5
6. Oregon
7-1
6
7. Ole Miss
7-1
8
8. Georgia Tech
8-0
7
9. Vanderbilt
7-1
10
10. Miami
6-1
9
10. BYU
8-0
11
12. Notre Dame
5-2
12
13. Texas Tech
7-1
14
14. Tennessee
6-2
17
15. Virginia
7-1
16
16. Louisville
6-1
19
17. Cincinnati
7-1
21
18. Oklahoma
6-2
13
19. Missouri
6-2
15
20. Texas
6-2
22
21. Michigan
6-2
25
22. Houston
7-1
NR
23. USC
5-2
NR
24. Utah
6-2
NR
25. Memphis
7-1
NR
Via AP
Texas A&M Wins, LSU Fires Brian Kelly
Sources: LSU coach Brian Kelly was informed of the intention to dismiss him earlier today. The school is expected to inform the team of this development tonight. Talks about the terms of his departure are expected to continue. pic.twitter.com/gaGeTlxEDg
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 27, 2025
No. 3 Texas A&M is the real deal. Down 18-14 to LSU, Texas A&M scored 35 straight points to pick up the 49-25 victory over the Tigers in Death Valley.
The Aggies are 8-0 for the first time in 33 years. The A&M offense outgained LSU in total yards, 426 to 278.
The story should be about A&M’s dominance, but the biggest takeaway from this game involves the LSU coaching staff.
The next day, LSU fired head coach Brian Kelly after three-and-a-half seasons. LSU now becomes one of the top jobs available in college football alongside Penn State and Florida.
No. 3 Texas A&M has a bye week before traveling to No. 19 Missouri on Nov. 8.
Vanderbilt Continues to Turn Heads
Be-LEA-ve pic.twitter.com/7xM6rum41Q
— #9 Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) October 27, 2025
College GameDay made the controversial decision to broadcast from No. 10 Vanderbilt before the game against No. 15 Missouri in Nashville.
Even with the extra pressure, Vanderbilt walked away with a 17-10 win. The Commodores are now ranked at No. 9, the university’s highest ranking since 1937.
Tied 10-10, the Vanderbilt offense executed a 9-play, 44-yard drive, capped off by a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Diego Pavia to put Vanderbilt ahead 17-10.
At 7-1, Vanderbilt controls its own destiny for the College Football Playoff. No. 9 Vanderbilt (7-1) travels to Austin to play No. 20 Texas (6-2) on Nov. 1.
Last Weekend Before College Football Playoff Rankings
We’re 10 weeks into the season. Who’s taking home the CFP National Championship Trophy in January?🏆
Drop your pick below ⬇️#CFBPlayoff pic.twitter.com/biSBeeGrde
— College Football Playoff (@CFBPlayoff) October 27, 2025
In just over one week, the first College Football Playoff rankings will be announced. ESPN will air the CFP selection show.
Here is the schedule for the CFP Rankings Show.
- 8-8:45 p.m. | ET Tuesday, Nov. 4
- 7-8 p.m. ET | Tuesday, Nov. 11
- 8:30-9 p.m. ET | Tuesday, Nov. 18
- 7-8 p.m. ET | Tuesday, Nov. 25
- 7-7:30 p.m. ET | Tuesday, Dec. 2
- 12-3 p.m. ET | Sunday, Dec. 7 (Selection Day)
For the second consecutive season, the CFP will feature 12 teams. However, the seeding has been slightly adjusted. The top four teams will receive first-round byes regardless of conference. Last year, the four highest-ranked conference champions received a bye automatically.
