College Football Rankings 2022: Projected AP Top 25 for Week 6

Oct 1, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) rushes for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Alabama won 49-26. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 1, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) warms up before a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

I went back and forth with this in one in predicting that USC would drop a spot in the rankings in order to make room for Oklahoma State, but that just doesn’t seem likely, especially since the Trojans are going to be undefeated and can’t control the teams that are on their schedule in conference play.

The Trojans got a crack at a bad Arizona State team that has dealt with a ton this season, including the firing of head coach Herm Edwards.

The game wasn’t supposed to be close and it probably won’t end up that way, but I’m projecting the Trojans end up with a comfortable win and keep this No. 6 ranking even though Oklahoma State is right on their heels. AP voters will keep the two very close and if the Cowboys are more impressive next week, I could see them jumping the Trojans.

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