NATIONAL TOP 25 REPORT
A look at the matchups involving teams in The Associated Press Top 25 and the players who made a difference on the seventh Saturday of the 2017 college football season:
1 Alabama (7-0)
def. Arkansas, 41-9 … The Crimson Tide outrushed Arkansas, 308-27, led by Damien Harris’ 125 yards on just nine carries. Next: vs. Tennessee, Saturday.
2 Clemson (6-1)
Did not play … The Tigers had won 12 consecutive games on the opponent’s home field before losing to Syracuse Friday — the second-longest active streak in FBS. Next: vs. Georgia Tech, Oct. 28.
3 Penn State (6-0)
Did not play … The Nittany Lions arrived at their off week leading FBS in scoring defense, allowing just 9 points a game. Next: vs. Michigan, Saturday.
4 Georgia (7-0)
def. Missouri, 53-28 … The Bulldogs scored 26 unanswered points to pull away after a slow start and gained 696 total yards — second-most in school history. Next: vs. Florida, Oct. 28.
5 Washington (6-0)
at Arizona State, late … The Huskies are second in FBS in total defense (228.8 ypg), third in scoring defense (10.2 ppg) and third in run defense (78.5 ypg). Next: vs. UCLA, Oct. 28.
6 TCU (6-0)
def. Kansas State, 26-6 … A 3-hour weather delay before kickoff didn’t cool off TCU’s rush defense, which held the Wildcats to 70 yards. Next: vs. Kansas, Saturday.
7 Wisconsin (6-0)
def. Purdue, 17-9 … The Badgers overcame three turnovers by holding Purdue to 221 total yards and 3-of-11 third-down conversions. Next: vs. Maryland, Saturday.
8 Washington State (6-1)
Did not play … Said coach Mike Leach after 37-3 upset loss to California Friday: “We were pathetic. We’re a bunch of pathetic front-runners.” Next: vs. Colorado, Saturday.
9 Ohio State (6-1)
def. Nebraska, 56-14 … The Buckeyes scored 50 points or more for the fourth game in a row, tying a school record. Next: vs. Penn State, Oct. 28.
10 Auburn (5-2)
lost to LSU, 27-23 … The Tigers led 20-0, but only mustered 64 yards of offense in the second half. Next: at Arkansas, Saturday.
11 Miami (5-0)
def. Georgia Tech, 25-24 … A circus-like 28-yard catch by WR Darrell Langham helped set up Miami’s game-winning 24-yard field goal with 4 seconds left. Next: vs. Syracuse, Saturday.
12 Oklahoma (5-1)
def. Texas, 29-24 … The Sooners nearly blew a 20-point lead, but Baker Mayfield threw a 59-yard TD to Mark Andrews for a comeback win. Next: at Kansas State, Saturday.
13 Southern California (5-1)
vs. Utah, late … RB Ronald Jones II entered the game having scored a touchdown in 12 consecutive games. Next: at Notre Dame, Saturday.
14 Oklahoma State (5-1)
def. Baylor, 59-16 … The Cowboys, led by QB Mason Rudolph (459 yards passing), gained 747 yards of offense to set a program record. Next: at Texas, Saturday.
15 Virginia Tech (5-1)
Did not play … The off week should help WR Cam Phillips (leg injury). Coach Justin Fuente said at mid-week he had improved to the point he could practice. Next: vs. North Carolina, Saturday.
16 Notre Dame (5-1)
Did not play … Of the next six opponents for the Irish, five are in the most recent Top 25. Next: vs. Southern California, Saturday.
17 Michigan (5-1)
def. Indiana, 27-20 … S Tyree Kinnel intercepted a pass in the end zone to seal the overtime win for the Wolverines. Next: at Penn State, Saturday.
18 South Florida (6-0)
def. Cincinnati, 33-3 … The Bulls have now scored at least 30 points in 23 consecutive games — the longest such streak since 1936. Next: at Tulane, Saturday.
19 San Diego State (6-0)
vs. Boise State, late … RB Rashaad Penny was averaging 165.5 yards a game entering the game — third in FBS. Next: vs. Fresno State, Saturday.
20 North Carolina State (6-1)
def. Pitt, 35-17 … RB Nyheim Hines rushed for an 83-yard touchdown and returned a punt 92 yards for another TD. Next: vs. Notre Dame, Oct. 28.
21 Michigan State (4-1)
at Minnesota, late … LB Joe Bachie was the Big Ten defensive player of the week for his performance vs. Michigan (10 tackles, sack, INT, forced fumble). Next: vs. Indiana, Saturday.
22 Central Florida (5-0)
def. East Carolina, 63-21 … The Knights are 5-0 for the first time since 1988 — before they moved up to FBS. Next: at Navy, Saturday.
23 Stanford (4-2)
vs. Oregon, late … Incredibly, RB Bryce Love has gained 659 of his FBS-leading 1,240 rushing yards on just 12 carries. Next: vs. Oregon State, Oct. 26.
24 Texas Tech (4-1)
lost to West Virginia, 46-35 … The Red Raiders missed three field goals and were penalized 16 times. Next: vs. Iowa State, Saturday.
25 Navy (5-1)
lost to Memphis, 30-27 … The Midshipmen, who committed five turnovers, had a chance to begin the season 6-0 for the first time since 1978. Next: vs. Central Florida, Saturday.