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College Football Rankings 2016: Projected AP Top 25 after Week 9

By Zach Bigalke

Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) returns a punt for a touchdown during the second half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) returns a punt for a touchdown during the second half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Larry Rose (3) is tackled by Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Justin Evans (14) and linebacker Shaan Washington (33) in the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Larry Rose (3) is tackled by Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Justin Evans (14) and linebacker Shaan Washington (33) in the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

The Week 8 loss to Alabama probably closed the door for an SEC title this year, but Texas A&M could still be in line for a New Year’s Six bowl berth if they continue winning. This week they took down a New Mexico State team that never had a chance. NMSU managed to gain over 300 yards against the A&M defense, but that translated to just 10 points. Christian Kirk had another monster game, returning two punts for touchdowns and catching another TD reception from Trevor Knight. The six-touchdown win allowedKevin Sumlin to get his reserves plenty of playing time.

The Aggies head to Mississippi State to open November, and once they return from Starkville they won’t have to leave College Station for the rest of the regular season. Ole Miss and LSU visit Kyle Field to close out the SEC slate, and in between those two tests Texas A&M hosts UT-San Antonio. The Rebels and Bayou Bengals are hardly guaranteed victories, and even UTSA has been a tough out for teams this year. But if chalk holds, Texas A&M will probably be playing in either the Sugar or Cotton Bowls this postseason.

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