Notre Dame leads updated ESPN FPI rankings after Week 6 shakeup
ESPN updated its Football Power Index Top 25 after Week 6, with Notre Dame, Georgia, and Ohio State leading the way. Notre Dame stayed No. 1 after a 58-7 win over Stanford, while Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 and Ohio State defeated Maryland 45-16. The week also included Florida's home loss to South Carolina and Oklahoma handing Texas its first defeat.
ESPN's FPI Top 25 shifted after Week 6, with Notre Dame holding first at 29.5 after routing Stanford 58-7. Georgia stayed second at 28.7 following a 20-17 win at Alabama, while Ohio State was third at 28.2 after beating Maryland 45-16. Miami and Alabama rounded out the top five.
The weekend also saw Florida lose at home to South Carolina, and Oklahoma beat Texas 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry, handing the Longhorns their first loss. Notre Dame next visits BYU in a matchup of unbeaten teams, while Georgia hosts Auburn and Alabama travels to Tennessee.
The updated FPI could shape how fans, media, and teams discuss the playoff race, especially after high-profile results involving Notre Dame, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, and Texas. Supporters and athletes may feel momentum or pressure from these rankings, while broadcasters and analysts may use them to frame upcoming matchups. Because FPI is a computer measure, its movement may add another layer to debates about which teams deserve attention, though it does not determine outcomes on the field.