Week 7 reordered the college football world. Five of the seven teams in the AP top 25 poll lost, the most among that group in AP poll history dating to 1936. Texas, Georgia and the other top teams fell on the final play of consecutive weekends, a first in the poll's history.
Michigan's backup quarterback Tommy Carr led the Wolverines to a season-saving win over Penn State, while his brother CJ Carr could not get Notre Dame past BYU. Ohio State lost starting quarterback Julian Sayin to a shoulder injury but beat Indiana 19-15, as Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh stepped out of bounds on a potential winning touchdown catch. Alabama dropped back-to-back games for the first time since 2007, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said the program must "evaluate everything."
Miami moves to No. 1 after beating rival Florida State 43-35 in double overtime. The Hurricanes showed resilience, but the Seminoles exposed weaknesses in their secondary, and a 75-yard touchdown pass by Duce Robinson tied the score late. BYU climbed to No. 2 after outplaying Notre Dame for most of the night and taking the lead with a 10-play, 55-yard touchdown drive, with quarterback Bear Bachmeier accounting for four touchdowns.
The Big 12 had a strong week and is well positioned for multiple playoff entries for the first time. Oregon's Dylan Raiola rallied his team past Nebraska off the bench, keeping the Ducks' CFP hopes alive. Ohio State, now leaning on true freshman Luke Fahey, sits at No. 3.
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