25. Cincinnati (4-1, Previous Rank: NR)
Week 6 Results:Win vs. Iowa State (38-30)
The Bearcats have won four straight since dropping their opener to Nebraska, and they are 2-0 to begin Big 12 play after securing a 37-34 victory over Kansas in Week 5. Brendan Sorsby threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns while adding a third score on the ground, while Evan Pryor (10 carries, 111 yards, 2 TD) and Tawee Walker (14 carries, 89 yards) anchored a rushing attack that averaged 7.6 yards per carry. With UCF and Oklahoma State up next, they have a golden opportunity to run their winning streak to six straight.
24. Memphis (6-0, Previous Rank: NR)
Week 6 Results:Win vs. Tulsa (45-7)
Next Week:BYE
The Memphis offense is averaging 40.5 points during their 6-0 start to the year, and they are nipping at the heels of South Florida for the top spot among Ground of Five teams. Quarterback Brendon Lewis had another productive game with 266 passing yards, 67 rushing yards and four total touchdowns. He also threw two interceptions, but those were offset by the three picks the Tigers defense had against Tulsa quarterback Kirk Francis, to go along with a fumble recovery.
23. South Florida (4-1, Previous Rank: 25)
Week 6 Results:Win vs. Charlotte (54-26)
Next Week:at North Texas
A staggering 407 rushing yards helped the Bulls cruise to victory in a sloppy game where both teams turned the ball over four times, with quarterback Byrum Brown leading the way with 162 yards on 17 carries. A road matchup against North Texas next weekend will not be an easy game, and could be the toughest remaining test for a South Florida team trying to secure the Group of Five bid to the playoffs.
22. Vanderbilt (5-1, Previous Rank: 19)
Week 6 Results:Loss at Alabama (14-30)
Next Week:BYE
“If we play our game, it won’t be close.”
Bold words from Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia entering Saturday’s clash of ranked SEC squads, and a year after beating Alabama at home, he was unable to find that same magic in Tuscaloosa. Pavia finished 21-of-35 passing for 198 yards with one touchdown and one interception, and after briefly leading 14-7 in the second quarter, the Commodores were held scoreless in the second half.
21. Utah (4-1, Previous Rank: 23)
Week 6 Results:BYE
Next Week:vs. Arizona State
The Utes outscored the opposition by a 185-39 margin in their four wins, but laid an egg against Texas Tech when they allowed 24 fourth quarter points en route to a 34-10 loss. Devon Dampier has been dynamic under center and the defense has looked stout outside of that one ugly quarter, but back-to-back games against Arizona State and BYU will better illustrate just how good this Utah team is going to be in 2025.
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