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Shocking Upsets Rock AP Top 25 College Football Rankings

10/16/2025

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The Associated Press (AP) Top 25 college football poll shows five ranked teams losing to unranked opponents and a .848 winning percentage against unranked teams.
The University of Virginia Cavaliers enter the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2019 after beating Florida State.
Maryland Terrapins remain bowl eligible per ESPN odds, ranking 43rd in five polls.
The Terrapins face UCLA next, aiming to improve their standing.

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The Associated Press (AP) Top 25 college football poll shows five ranked teams losing to unranked opponents and a .848 winning percentage against unranked teams.
The University of Virginia Cavaliers enter the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2019 after beating Florida State.
Maryland Terrapins remain bowl eligible per ESPN odds, ranking 43rd in five polls.
The Terrapins face UCLA next, aiming to improve their standing.