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Week 4 gave us surprising outcomes as we welcome three new schools into this week’s top-25 list.
Texas stayed on top for a second straight week after a blowout win over UL Monroe. Arch Manning started his first game and continued to shine in the spotlight, while Texas’ defense showed it remains elite.
Michigan’s offense finally seemed to find its groove as USC made its first visit back to the Big House in over 60 years. In a game where USC’s defense was expected to make a statement, Michigan’s offense had other plans under new starting quarterback Alex Orji.
And after Nebraska and Northern Illinois suffered losses this past weekend, UNLV joins the list in Week 4. After a big win over Kansas last weekend, the Rebels look to be a top Group of 5 contender seeking to gain one of the 12 College Football Playoff spots.
Our college football experts give insight on each team based off Week 4 performances.
No. 1 Texas Longhorns
Previous ranking: 1
Coach Steve Sarkisian isn’t shying away from saying his team has national championship ambitions, and the Longhorns continue to play like a team with the talent, toughness and depth to go all the way. Arch Manning was solid in his first career start, a 51-3 blowout of UL Monroe, and Texas’ defense continues to shine.
The Warhawks could not move the ball on this unit and finished with 54 passing yards, 57 rushing yards, 8 punts, 2 turnovers and a safety. Texas is now tied with Ole Miss for No. 1 in scoring defense (5.5 points per game) in FBS and tied for sixth in yards allowed per play (3.7). The Longhorns face Mississippi State next and might get QB Quinn Ewers back from his oblique injury in time for their SEC debut. — Max Olson
Previous ranking: 2
Coach Kirby Smart might have gotten just what he wanted with the sluggish (especially on offense) 13-12 win over Kentucky two weeks ago. Giving Smart an extra week to remind his team in practice that it’s still a long way from being a finished product usually…
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