Ohio State, BYU, Miami Navigate Week 7 Upsets to Maintain Top Rankings
The Buckeyes, Cougars, and Hurricanes all secured victories but faced unexpected challenges.
Ohio State maintained its No. 1 position in The Post's college football rankings following Week 7, despite losing starting quarterback Julian Sayin to a shoulder injury early in the fourth quarter of their game against Indiana. The Buckeyes managed to secure a victory on the road against the defending national champions. However, they now face a challenging stretch of upcoming games against USC, Oregon, and Northwestern without their starting quarterback, who is expected to miss several weeks.
BYU ascended to the No. 2 spot after a dramatic overtime win against Notre Dame. This victory marked their first against a top-two ranked opponent since defeating No. 1 Miami in 1990. The Cougars achieved this significant win without the contribution of their star running back, LJ Martin.
Miami, ranked third, narrowly avoided a significant upset, needing a fourth-quarter rally and double overtime to defeat in-state rival Florida State, who entered the game as a 21-point underdog. The Hurricanes' undefeated streak continues, though the win was aided by what were described as two questionable calls.