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College Football Rankings 2016: Projected AP Top 25 after Week 11

By Zach Bigalke

Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) during the second half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) during the second half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Akron, OH, USA; Western Michigan Broncos running back Jarvion Franklin (31) runs the ball during the third quarter in the game against the Akron Zips at InfoCision Stadium. Western Michigan Broncos won 41-0. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Akron, OH, USA; Western Michigan Broncos running back Jarvion Franklin (31) runs the ball during the third quarter in the game against the Akron Zips at InfoCision Stadium. Western Michigan Broncos won 41-0. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports /

Western Michigan is two games away from a perfect regular season after taking down Kent State in Tuesday-night #MACtion. The Broncos battled through a 14-3 deficit in the first quarter and were still down 14-13 at halftime, but a second-half surge allowed WMU to pull away for the 37-21 win. Though Kent State managed to shut down Zach Terrell and Corey Davis through the air, Jarvion Franklin and Fabian Johnson both rushed for 125 or more yards and four different players scored touchdowns.

The Broncos are still lingering behind in the College Football Playoff rankings, but the AP has had no problem vaulting P.J. Fleck’s team up its Top 25 over recent weeks. Their two statement wins came against sub-.500 Big Ten teams, but if they keep winning it won’t matter in the Group of Five race. WMU is at home for the rest of the season, where they face Buffalo next week before taking on Toledo on Black Friday in a winner-takes-all showdown for the MAC West.

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