College Football Rankings 2022: Projected AP Top 25 for Week 7

Oct 8, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrates with quarterback Bryce Young (9) after throwing a touchdown pass against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 8, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans defensive back Max Williams (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

What a weird week it was for some top-10 teams. Like a handful of other top-10 teams, USC struggled for at least one half with Washington State before finally shutting the door.

While Washington State has proven to be no pushover this season, I was pleasantly surprised by the fight that it put up for the first half. There was hope for the Cougars through just two quarters, trailing by only a field goal.

The Trojans were just too much in the second half and showed just why they’re the best team in the Pac-12. They didn’t really feel a ton of pressure from the Cougars in the final two frames as they cruised to a victory to put them at 6-0 on the year and bowl eligible.

It’s hard to believe that this team won just four games last year, but that’s the impact that Caleb Williams, Jordan Addison, and Lincoln Riley can have on a program.

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