AP Top 25 Poll entering Week 6

Six nationally ranked teams lost in Week 5, creating another substantial shift in the college football landscape. The Oregon Ducks tempered the crowd in Happy Valley, headlining with one of the most impressive wins of the week over Penn State. At the same time, Alabama added another layer of unknowns in the SEC, handing Georgia its first loss of the season.

Upsets and close calls also played a part in the pandemonium, too, with BYU hanging on to beat Colorado while Illinois survived a wild one against USC. Florida State now has another infamous scoreline against Virginia, which opened the door for the Cavaliers.

As the college football season enters Week 6, here is the AP Top 25 poll…

Six nationally ranked teams lost in Week 5, creating another substantial shift in the college football landscape. The Oregon Ducks tempered the crowd in Happy Valley, headlining with one of the most impressive wins of the week over Penn State. At the same time, Alabama added another layer of unknowns in the SEC, handing Georgia its first loss of the season.

Upsets and close calls also played a part in the pandemonium, too, with BYU hanging on to beat Colorado while Illinois survived a wild one against USC. Florida State now has another infamous scoreline against Virginia, which opened the door for the Cavaliers.

As the college football season enters Week 6, here is the AP Top 25 poll…

25. Arizona State (4-1)

Sep 26, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Martell Hughes (18) celebrates a game winning interception with defensive lineman Prince Dorbah (32) and linebacker Jordan Crook (8) in the second half at Mountain America Stadium.

24. Virginia (4-1)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Jahmal Edrine #7 and Chandler Morris #4 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrate a touchdown in overtime during a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Scott Stadium on September 26, 2025 in Charlottesville.

23. BYU (4-0)

Sep 27, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Brigham Young Cougars cornerback Evan Johnson (0) celebrates a turnover in the fourth quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field.

22. Illinois (4-1)

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Luke Altmyer #9 of the Illinois Fighting Illini scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the USC Trojans at Memorial Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois.

21. Notre Dame (2-2)

Sep 27, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Kenny Minchey (8) hands the ball off during the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Notre Dame won 56-13.

20. Michigan (3-1)

Sep 20, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) runs against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium.

19. Missouri (5-0)

Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) celebrates after running in for a two point conversion against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

18. Florida State (3-1)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Ja'Son Prevard #10 of the Virginia Cavaliers pushes Lawayne McCoy #7 of the Florida State Seminoles out of bounds in overtime during a game at Scott Stadium on September 26, 2025 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

17. Georgia Tech (5-0)

Sep 27, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Clayton Powell-Lee (5) makes an interception on a two-point conversion in overtime against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.

16. Vanderbilt (5-0)

Vanderbilt wide receiver Junior Sherrill (0) celebrates after defeating Utah State at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

15. Tennessee (4-1)

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) points toward the Tennessee fans after the Vols defeated Mississippi State in overtime at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., on Sept. 27, 2025.

14. Iowa State (5-0)

Iowa State Cyclones' special team Caden Kock (35) warms up before Iowa State and Arizona football in the Big-12 conference showdown on Sept. 27, 2025, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.a.

13. LSU (4-1)

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) walks across the field during a college football game between Ole Miss and LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ole Miss defeated LSU 24-19.

12. Georgia (3-1)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Chauncey Bowens (33) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Alabama in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

11. Texas Tech (4-0)

Sep 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Brenden Jordan (7) reacts to a play against the Utah Utes during the fourth quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

10. Alabama (3-1)

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) celebrates with quarterback Ty Simpson (15) after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium.

9. Texas (3-1)

Sep 20, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs in for a touchdown past Sam Houston Bearkats linebacker Antivirus Fish (6) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

8. Indiana (5-0)

Sep 27, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Louis Moore (7) reacts late in the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium.

7. Penn State (3-1)

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Owen Wafle (34) intercepts a two point conversion attempt during overtime against the Oregon Ducks at Beaver Stadium.

6. Texas A&M (4-0)

Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Dayon Hayes (50) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) during the second half at Kyle Field.

5. Oklahoma (4-0)

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (3) warms up before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Auburn Tigers at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla.

4. Ole Miss (5-0)

Ole Miss linebacker TJ Dottery (6) celebrates during a college football game between Ole Miss and LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Ole Miss defeated LSU 24-19.

3. Miami (Fla.) (4-0)

Sep 20, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) and his teammates walk toward the line of scrimmage against the Florida Gators during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium.

2. Oregon (5-0)

Oregon running back Dierre Hill Jr. celebrates a touchdown as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

1. Ohio State (4-0)

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) runs over Washington Huskies linebacker Xe'ree Alexander (10) and defensive lineman Bryce Butler (92) during the NCAA football game at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Sept. 27, 2025. Ohio State won 24-6.

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Wahoo Wah? Virginia headlines new teams in AP Top 25 Poll, Week 6

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