Week 9 AP Top 25 Poll makes a mockery of Wake Forest and a laughable overreaction to USC's win over Buckeyes

On November 1, 2026, the Week 9 AP Top 25 ranked Miami first and Wake Forest 14th despite the Demon Deacons’ 7-1 record and 51-7 win over Virginia. USC rose 13 places to 18th after beating Ohio State, while 7-1 New Mexico was ranked 22nd.