Live updates: AP Top 25 rankings are almost here. Will Texas Tech and Indiana leap?
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Live updates: AP Top 25 rankings are almost here. Will Texas Tech and Indiana leap?

The latest AP Top 25 college football rankings are coming up fast after Week 4 of competition

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) is sacked by Indiana defensive lineman Stephen Daley (8)and defensive lineman Mario Landino (97) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)


After Week 4 of college football, the latest AP Top 25 rankings are coming up fast.

Nineteen ranked teams and plenty of hopefuls took the field on Saturday in a slate featuring three ranked matchups.

No. 17 Texas Tech won the turnover battle in a 34-10 road victory against No. 16 Utah, and No. 11 Oklahoma handed No. 22 Auburn a 24-17 loss.

But the most shocking outcome of the day came from the Big Ten, with No. 19 Indiana rolling past No. 9 Illinois 63-10.

The winners made convincing arguments to move up in the poll — but how far?

Follow live updates from The Associated Press below for game recaps, poll predictions and analysis, all in one place.

Here's the latest:

Who might rise and fall in this week’s poll?

Stock up:

1. No. 17 Texas Tech delivered an upset road victory against No. 16 Utah, beating the Utes in all phases of the game with a 34-10 win. 2. No. 19 Indiana was the biggest stunner of the week, outscoring No. 9 Illinois 63-10. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for five touchdowns for the second straight week, leading the Hoosiers to a big-time win.

Stock down:

3. Utah is expected to tumble after losing to Big 12 foe Texas Tech on Saturday. 4. A 63-10 loss to Indiana left Illinois shocked and looking for answers. The Fighting Illini, last ranked No. 9, will be fighting to keep the team’s ranking this week.

Six AP Top 25 teams had the week off

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Texas Tech greet fans after their win over Utah in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (AP Photo/Jeffrey D. Allred)


No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Penn State, No. 5 Georgia, No. 10 Texas A&M, No. 12 Iowa State and No. 14 Alabama all had the benefit of an early bye.

What does it mean for the rankings? Ohio State and Penn State are likely safe in the top two, but there could be some fluctuation after that.

Voters don’t typically penalize a team for having the week off, but statement wins could reshuffle standings from the mid-level on down.

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze and Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meet mid field after their NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

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