1. Oregon (7-0, 10-0) ◄►

Last Week: Defeated Maryland 39-18
This Week: at Wisconsin

Dillon Gabriel’s Heisman campaign received a boost after he set an NCAA record with 179 total touchdowns and finished the day with 180.

Oregon faces a critical test on the road to Wisconsin this week.

2. BYU (6-0, 9-0) ◄►

Last Week: Defeated Utah 22-21
This Week: vs. Kansas

Kansas is playing much better, Arizona State is strong, and Houston is surging.

And after struggling with the Utes, the chances for an undefeated season don’t appear as strong.

3. Colorado (5-1, 7-2) ▲1

Last Week: Defeated Texas Tech 41-27
This Week: vs. Utah

The offensive line has been the difference this season and the sky is the limit.

At this point, CU is a growing favorite to win the Big 12 Championship Game and make the Playoff.

4. Boise State (5-0, 8-1) ▼1

Last Week: Defeated Nevada 28-21
This Week: at San Jose State

The Wolf Pack might be stronger than their record suggests, but a single-touchdown victory at home against a three-win team is a bad look.

The Broncos played No. 1 Oregon tough in Eugene, but depending on how you classify Washington State, Boise State doesn’t have a win over a Power Conference opponent.

5. Arizona State (4-2, 7-2) ▲1

Last Week: Defeated UCF 35-31
This Week: at Kansas State

Showing that they can win without Cam Skattebo was a significant development that indicates the strength of Kenny Dillingham’s program.

ASU remains in contention for the Big 12 Championship Game.

6. Washington State (8-1) ▼1

Last Week: Defeated Utah State 49-28
This Week: at New Mexico

The Cougars are making the best of their situation, yet the Playoff continues to slip out of reach. There isn’t another opportunity left for a statement win to impress the Committee.

All Jake Dickert’s team can do is continue to win big.

7. UNLV (3-1, 7-2) ◄►

Last Week: Defeated Hawai’i 29-27
This Week: vs. San Diego State

The victory over the Warriors was the first step in finishing the season strong.

It’s still one game at a time, but the matchup with San Jose State on November 22 is looming.

Still, UNLV needs Colorado State to lose and can’t look past San Diego State this week.

8. California (1-4, 5-4) ▲1

Last Week: Defeated Wake Forest 46-36
This Week: vs. Syracuse

It wasn’t easy and perhaps the margin of victory wasn’t as high as expected.

But it was the first step in what should be a strong finish to the year. Eight wins remain within reach if Cal wins out.

9. Colorado State (4-0, 6-3) ▲1

Last Week: Bye
This Week: vs. Wyoming

Wyoming, Fresno State, and Utah State are left on the schedule and CSU is still undefeated in the Mountain West.

If the Rams win out and beat Boise State convincingly in the MWC Championship Game, they will at least have to be part of the discussion for the final auto-bid.

10. UCLA (3-4, 4-5) ▲NR

Last Week: Defeated Iowa 20-17
This Week: at Washington

They have completely turned the season around with three straight wins over Rutgers, Nebraska, and Iowa. That seemed unthinkable in the middle of their five-game losing streak.

The string of victories indicates the program’s potential under Foster moving forward.