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The Honor Roll: Oklahoma skyrockets after upset win at Alabama

Who would have thought that Oklahoma would come into Bryant-Denny Stadium and beat Alabama, a team that was undefeated in conference play up to that point? That upset, and more, in this week’s Honor Roll.  

Ohio State (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) remains No. 1 after a 48-10 win over UCLA. The Buckeyes stay at home to host Rutgers (5-5, 2-5 Big Ten) on Saturday at noon on FOX.  

Indiana (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) stayed at No. 2 following a 31-7 win over Wisconsin. The Hoosiers have the week off before taking on arch-rival Purdue (2-9, 0-8 Big Ten) for the Old Oaken Bucket on Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. on NBC and streaming on Peacock.  

Texas A&M (10-0, 7-0 SEC) remained at No. 3 after pulling off the largest comeback in school history to beat South Carolina, 31-30. The Aggies will host Samford (1-10, 1-7 SoCon) in a buy game on Saturday at noon on SEC Network+.  

Photograph of a play being run and touchdown for Oklahoma against Alabama. Oklahoma won 23-21 on Nov. 15, 2025. Photo by @ou_football on Instagram

Georgia (9-1, 7-1 SEC) moved up to No. 4 after a massive 35-10 win over Texas. The Bulldogs will host Charlotte (1-9, 0-7 American) in a buy game on Saturday at 12:45 p.m. on SEC Network.  

Texas Tech (10-1, 7-1 Big 12) stayed at No. 5 following a dominant 48-9 win over UCF. The Red Raiders head into their bye week with West Virginia (4-7, 2-6 Big 12) on Nov. 29. 

Oklahoma (8-2, 4-2 SEC) skyrocketed to No. 6 after a 23-21 upset win at Alabama. That could be the best win any team has had this season. The Sooners return home to host rival No. 24 Missouri (7-3, 3-3 SEC) for the Tiger-Sooner Peace Pipe on Saturday at noon on ABC.  

Oregon (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten) comes in at No. 7 after a dominant 42-13 win over Minnesota on Friday night. The Ducks host College GameDay as they take on No. 18 USC (8-2, 6-1 Big Ten) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.  

Ole Miss (10-1, 6-1 SEC) stayed at No. 8 after a 34-24 win over Florida. The Rebels have the week off in preparation for arch-rival Mississippi State (5-6, 1-6 SEC) in the Egg Bowl on Nov. 28 at noon on ABC.  

BYU (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) moved up to No. 9 after a 44-13 win over TCU. The Cougars have a massive road test as they visit Cincinnati (7-3, 5-2 Big 12) on Saturday at 8 p.m. on FOX.  

Alabama (8-2, 6-1 SEC) dropped to No. 10 after a stunning 23-21 home loss to Oklahoma. It is the first SEC loss of the season for the Crimson Tide. Alabama will host an FCS opponent in Eastern Illinois (3-8, 2-6 OVBSFA) on Saturday at 2 p.m. on SEC Network+.  

Notre Dame (8-2) comes in at No. 11 following a dominant 37-15 win at Pittsburgh in front of a College GameDay crowd. The Fighting Irish return home to host Syracuse (3-7, 1-6 ACC) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on NBC and streaming on Peacock.  

Michigan (8-2, 6-1 Big Ten) moved up one spot again, this time to No. 12 after Dominic Zvada’s field goal sealed a 24-22 win at Northwestern. The Wolverines visit Maryland (4-6, 1-6 Big Ten) on Saturday at 4 p.m. on Big Ten Network.  

Miami (Fla.) (8-2, 4-2 ACC) jumped up to No. 13 after a 41-7 win over N.C. State. The Hurricanes visit rival Virginia Tech (3-7, 2-4 ACC) on Saturday at noon on ESPN.  

Vanderbilt (8-2, 4-2 SEC) comes in at No. 14 coming out of its bye week. The Commodores return to action against rival Kentucky (5-5, 2-5 SEC) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN.  

The ball is fumbled during the Oklahoma vs. Alabama game.  Oklahoma won 23-21 and broke Alabama’s undefeated streak. Photo by @ou_football on Instagram

Georgia Tech (9-1, 6-1 ACC) improved to No. 15 after a final-second field goal secured a 36-34 win at Boston College. The Yellow Jackets host Pittsburgh (7-3, 5-1 ACC) on Saturday at 7 p.m. on ESPN.  

Texas (7-3, 4-2 SEC) dropped to No. 16 after a 35-10 loss at Georgia. The Longhorns host rival Arkansas (2-8, 0-6 SEC) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.  

Utah (8-2, 5-2 Big 12) remained at No. 17 following a 55-28 win at Baylor. The Utes host Kansas State (5-5, 4-3 Big 12) on Saturday at 4 p.m. on ESPN2.  

USC (8-2, 6-1 Big Ten) moved up to No. 18 after scoring 19 unanswered points to beat Iowa, 26-21. The Trojans have a massive task as they visit No. 7 Oregon (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.  

Tennessee (7-3, 3-3 SEC) comes in at No. 19 after a 42-9 blowout win over New Mexico State. The Volunteers will play a slightly more competitive team as they visit rival Florida (3-7, 2-5 SEC) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on ABC.  

Virginia (9-2, 6-1 ACC) comes in at No. 20 after an important 34-17 win at Duke. The Cavaliers have the week off before taking on arch-rival Virginia Tech (3-7, 2-4 ACC) for the Commonwealth Cup on Nov. 29. 

Navy (8-2, 6-1 American) debuts in the Honor Roll at No. 21 after a thrilling 41-38 upset win over South Florida. The Midshipmen will have the week off before visiting Memphis (8-3, 4-3 American) on Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN.  

James Madison (9-1, 7-0 Sun Belt) moves up to No. 22 following a 58-10 win over Appalachian State. The Dukes host Washington State (5-5, 0-1 Pac-12) on Saturday at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.  

North Texas (9-1, 5-1 American) stayed at No. 23 after a 53-24 win at UAB. The Mean Green visit Rice (5-5, 2-4 American) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on ESPNU.  

Missouri (7-3, 3-3 SEC) returns to the Honor Roll at No. 24 after a 49-27 win over Mississippi State. The Tigers battle rival No. 6 Oklahoma (8-2, 4-2 SEC) in Norman, Okla., on Saturday at noon on ABC.  

Tulane (8-2, 5-1 American) debuts in the Honor Roll at No. 25 after a 35-24 win over Florida Atlantic. The Green Wave visit Temple (5-5, 3-3 American) on Saturday at 3:45 p.m. on ESPNU. 

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