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College · College Football · published 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00 · via On3

Coaches poll reshuffled after upset-heavy Week 7

The USA Today coaches poll Top 25 experienced major changes after a Week 7 schedule full of upsets. A new No. 1 team took over, and five of the previous week's top seven teams lost.

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The USA Today coaches poll Top 25 was reshuffled after Week 7, a schedule marked by upsets. A new No. 1 team took over, and five of the previous week's top seven teams lost. In college football, weekly polls help frame which teams are seen as contenders, so such a broad set of losses can quickly alter the national picture.

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The changes could affect fans, players, coaches, and programs connected to the poll. A new No. 1 may bring added attention and pressure, while losing teams may face revised perceptions. Media discussion and fan debate may intensify, though polls remain only one way of assessing teams.

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