College football 2020: Winners, losers from Week 15 AP Top 25 release

Dec 5, 2020; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) makes a one handed touchdown catch over LSU Tigers cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during the second quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2020; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) makes a one handed touchdown catch over LSU Tigers cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during the second quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Winner: Coastal Carolina (Up to No. 11)

The Chanticleers have appeared on this list more than once and their dream season continued on Saturday with their victory over BYU. Coastal controlled the game by possessing the ball and running it very effectively against a very tough BYU defense.

The surprise had to be how Coastal Carolina’s defense played against BYU’s offense and their star quarterback Zach Wilson. Coastal was able to get pressure all day and make Wilson feel uncomfortable in the pocket all day. Coastal is in a position to take the spot in the New Year’s Six should Cincinnati fall.

Winner: Tulsa (Up to No. 18)

The Golden Hurricane fought for a tough win over Navy, couple that with some teams above them losing, Tulsa was able to make another move up in the rankings. Tulsa is getting it done this season with their defense and they will have their first of two meetings with Cincinnati on Saturday, with the next game being a showdown in the AAC title game. If things bounced their way, Tulsa could push for a New Years six spot as the top group of five champion