25. SMU (7-3; Previous Rank: NR
Week 12 Result: BYENext Week: vs. Louisville
The Mustangs have a 5-1 ACC record, but two of the losses were in non-conference games against Baylor and TCU. Kevin Jennings led the ACC in passing yards with 2,810 and 21 touchdowns. The Mustangs’ defense has allowed just 16.3 points a game during conference play.
24. Houston (8-2, Previous Ranking: NR).
Next Week: TCU vs. TCU
The Cougars briefly popped up in the AP poll as No. After a disappointing loss to West Virginia, the Cougars dropped from 22nd place in Week 10 back down to No. Last weekend, they beat UCF 5-0 to move to a 5-0 record on the road. They have made a big step this year after consecutive 4-8 finishes. Texas A&M transfer Conner Weigman has 2,113 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, and he has brought some welcome stability under center.
23. Tennessee (7-3, Previous Ranking: NR
Next Week: At Florida
Joey Aguilar had thrown two interceptions, but between them, he led three touchdown drives. That was enough offense to allow the Vols run away from a New Mexico State team that was overmatched. DeSean Bishop, who led the Volunteers with 80 yard on 16 runs and a score, was the driving force behind the 194-27 victory. Florida at home and Vanderbilt on the road round out the regular season.
22. James Madison (9-1; Previous Rank: NR).
Week 12 Result – Appalachian State 58-10 Next Week: Washington State
The Dukes surpassed the 300 rushing yard mark for the fourth consecutive season. Joby Malary (8 carries 105 yds, 3 TDs), and Wayne Knight (16 carries 94 yds, 1 TD), led the charge. And the offense scored at least 50 points in three of the four previous games. In a dominating game, the Dukes’ defense only allowed 146 yards of rushing and converted just 1-of-12 third downs. South Florida might now be the top dog in the Group of Five.
21. Missouri (7-3, Previous Rank: 25)
Next Week: at Oklahoma
Ahmad Hardy’s 300 rushing and three touchdowns were the most of anyone in the FBS this season. It was enough to put the Bulldogs out of their misery, as the Tigers won the game 28-10. The Tigers’ three losses have put them in the bottom half of the playoff race, but they can play spoiler this weekend when they face Oklahoma.
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