Stock Watch: Baylor, Ole Miss, Miss. State reach Amway Coaches Poll highsFlorida State took back the...

1. Stock Watch: Baylor, Ole Miss, Miss. State reach Amway
Coaches Poll highs
Stock Watch: Baylor, Ole Miss, Miss. State reach Amway Coaches Poll highs
Florida State took
back the No. 1 spot in the poll, while the top five has three new teams.USA TODAY Sports
Auburn receiver D'haquille Williams celebrates with fans after the Tigers routed LSU 41-7.(Photo:
John Reed, USA TODAY Sports)
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2. In truth, the monumental shakeup in the college football world shouldn't have come as a big
surprise. The arrival of October brought a full slate of conference games and, finally, a lot of top 25
teams playing other ranked squads.
As a result, there is at last some real turnover in the Amway Coaches Poll as three of the teams that
have been rated in the top five since the preseason sustained losses. Half the top 10 teams, in fact,
were defeated, creating some openings for teams to make big moves in the rankings.
TOP 25:Amway Coaches Poll
Heading the field once again is Florida State. The Seminoles returned to the top spot after
smothering Wake Forest. FSU picked up 44 of 61 first-place votes cast this week. Their primary
challenger is now Auburn, the team they defeated in last year's national championship game. The
Tigers picked up 16 No.1 votes, their first top nods of the current season, after blasting LSU.
The remaining No.1 vote this week went to No. 3 Baylor. The Bears took care of a struggling Texas
squad to achieve their highest ranking since USA TODAY began administering the coaches poll in
1991.
USATODAY
Assessing college football's historic Week 6 shakeup
Stock up: The state of Mississippi. The Rebels and Bulldogs were rewarded for pulling off two of the
weekend's biggest upsets, also achieving their highest ranking in the USA TODAY era. Ole Miss
vaulted all the way from No. 11 to No. 4 after taking down then-No. 1 Alabama. Mississippi State
climbed eight places to No. 6 following its victory against Texas A&M.
All is not lost for Alabama, of course. With a long way to go in the SEC West race, the Crimson Tide
check in at No. 7 and still lead all one-loss teams in the poll, narrowly edging out No.8 Michigan
State.
Stock down: Stanford. The Cardinal lost a defensive battle at undefeated Notre Dame, but their
second setback of the season knocked them to No. 22, a nine-position drop that is the largest within
the top 25 this week. The Fighting Irish, meanwhile, climbed up to No. 5 and are now in the thick of
the playoff picture as the season nears the midpoint.

3. USATODAY
College football's Week 6 winners and losers
Stock up: TCU. The Horned Frogs made the biggest jump within the poll, leaping 13 spots to No. 12
after their thrilling home win against then-No. 3 Oklahoma. TheSooners, like Alabama, took a six-spot
hit to check in at No.9 but could still be in the hunt as the Big 12 campaign heats up.
Stock down: UCLA. The Bruins, beaten on a last-minute field goal at home by Utah for their first
loss, fell eight places to No. 17. It was only part of a chaotic set of results in the Pac-12 that figures
to shuffle on a weekly basis the rest of the way.
Stock up: The state of Arizona. Case in point, the Wildcats of Arizona were unbeaten yet unranked
before taking down then-No. 4 Oregon on Thursday night. Unranked no more, they debut in the
rankings at No. 13. Not to be outdone, the Sun Devils of Arizona State used some last-second magic
to topple Southern California, climbing to No. 20 this week after nearly dropping out a week ago
after getting spanked by UCLA.
Stock down: Texas A&M. The Aggies, who couldn't mount a comeback this week at Mississippi State,
took a seven-position hit to No.14.
New kids on the block: No. 13 Arizona, No. 23 Georgia Tech, No. 24 Missouri, No. 25 Clemson.
College dropouts: LSU, Wisconsin, Brigham Young, Southern California.
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4. Arizona State Sun Devils receiver Jaelen Strong (21) celebrates with teammates after catching a Hail
Mary touchdown pass on the final play of the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Kirby Lee,
USA TODAY SportsFullscreenCalifornia Golden Bears wide receiver Trevor Davis (9) celebrates a
touchdown with teammate California Golden Bears offensive lineman Alejandro Crosthwaite (71)
against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Martin Stadium. James Snook, USA
TODAY SportsFullscreenMichigan Wolverines quarterback Devin Gardner (98) is sacked by Rutgers
Scarlet Knights defensive lineman Darius Hamilton (91) during the first half at High Points Solutions
Stadium. Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenVirginia Cavaliers linebacker Max Valles
(88) returns an interception for a touchdown as Pittsburgh Panthers offensive lineman Jaryd Jones-
Smith (75) chases in the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Geoff Burke, USA TODAY
SportsFullscreenGeorgia Bulldogs running back Todd Gurley (3) runs against Vanderbilt
Commodores defensive back Torren McGaster (5) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Dale
Zanine, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNebraska Cornhuskers running back Ameer Abdullah (8)
brings the Nebraska Cornhuskers on to the field prior to a game at Spartan Stadium. Mike Carter,
USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNorthwestern Wildcats wide receiver Kyle Prater (21) collides with
superback Dan Vitale (40) as they go after a pass in the end zone against the Wisconsin Badgers
during the second half at Ryan Field. Jerry Lai, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenTCU Horned Frogs
running back B.J. Catalon (23) celebrates with receiver Deante' Gray (20) against the Oklahoma
Sooners at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenAuburn Tigers
quarterback Nick Marshall (14) runs a touchdown past LSU Tigers defense during the first quarter
at Jordan Hare Stadium. Shanna Lockwood, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenMississippi Rebels
defensive back Senquez Golson (21) celebrates after intercepting a pass in the end zone intended for
Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) to win the game during the second half at Vaught-
Hemingway Stadium. Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOct 4, 2014;
Lexington, KY, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Mike Davis (28) scores a touchdown

5. against the Kentucky Wildcats in the first half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark
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Mark Zerof, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas
(5) fakes a pitch against the Miami Hurricanes in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Brett
Davis, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenColorado State safety Trent Matthews (16) intercepts a pass
intended for Tulsa wide receiver Joshua Atkinson. Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY
SportsFullscreenTexas Tech Red Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (21) is tackled by
Kansas State Wildcats defensive back Travis Green (2) during the first quarter at Bill Snyder Family
Stadium. Scott Sewell, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenKansas Jayhawks quarterback Montell Cozart is
tackled by West Virginia Mountaineers defensive lineman Shaquille Riddick. Charles LeClaire, USA
TODAY SportsFullscreenNorthwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald reacts during the first quarter
against the Wisconsin Badgers at Ryan Field. Jerry Lai, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNorth Texas
wide receiver Carlos Harris leaps for a catch. Pat Lovell, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenPurdue tight
end Gabe Holmes tries to cover up the ball as he's swarmed by the Illinois defense. Mike Granse,
USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFlorida wide receiver Demarcus Robinson divesto make a catch
against Tennessee. Randy Sartin, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenMarshall quarterback Rakeem Cato
runs the ball against Old Dominion. Peter Casey, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenPurdue quarterback
Austin Appleby is pushed out of bounds just short of the goal line against Illinois. Mike Granse, USA
TODAY SportsFullscreenSouthern Miss wide receiver Markese Triplett makes a catch against
Middle Tennessee. Jim Brown, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenBall State's Jahwan Edwards runs for a
touchdown in the first half against Army. Danny Wild Danny Wild-USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOhio
State wide receiver Michael Thomas shrugs off Maryland defensive back Jeremiah Johnson. Tommy
Gilligan, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOklahoma State running back Desmond Roland leaps over an
Iowa State defender. Denny Medley, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFlorida kicker Austin Hardin
makes a field goal against Tennessee. Randy Sartin, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOhio State wide
receiver Michael Thomas catches a touchdown over Maryland defensive back William Likely. Tommy
Gilligan Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY SportsFullscreenNorth Carolina quarterback Marquise
Williams gestures to the crowd before a game against Virginia Tech. Rob Kinnan, USA TODAY
SportsFullscreenOld Dominion safety Christian Byrum (12) celebrates an interception in the end
zone against Marshall. Peter Casey, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenEast Carolina Pirates linebacker
Brandon Williams (24) sacks the Southern Methodist Mustangs quarterback Garrett Krstich. James
Guillory, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenIndiana wide receiver Isaiah Roundtree runs after making a
catch against North Texas. Pat Lovell, -USA TODAY SportsFullscreenVirginia Tech Hokies head
coach Frank Beamer talks with his team during the first half. Rob Kinnan, USA TODAY
SportsFullscreenEast Carolina Pirates wide receiver Isaiah Jones (7) catches a touchdown. James
Guillory, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenTexas A&M Aggies wide receiver Edward Pope (18) catches a
pass during the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. Marvin Gentry,
USA TODAY SportsFullscreenIllinois Fighting Illini receiver Geronimo Allison celebrates a
touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mike Granse, USA TODAY
SportsFullscreenTennessee Volunteers quarterback Justin Worley passes the ball against the Florida
Gators. Randy Sartin, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenMississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Gabe
Myles carries the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies at Davis Wade Stadium. Marvin Gentry, USA
TODAY SportsFullscreenFlorida Gators quarterback Jeff Driskel yells to his teammates. Randy
Sartin, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOhio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott carries the
ball against the Maryland Terrapins at Byrd Stadium. Mitch Stringer, USA TODAY
SportsFullscreenMarshall Thundering Herd defensive lineman Arnold Blackmon grabs onto Old
Dominion Monarchs running back Gerard Johnson's (30) jersey. Peter Casey, USA TODAY
SportsFullscreenIowa State Cyclones running back DeVondrick Nealy (20) runs with the ball during
the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Denny Medley, USA
TODAY SportsFullscreenTennessee's Neyland Stadium before the game against Florida. Randy
Sartin. USA TODAY SportsFullscreenUtah State safety Brian Suite (21) and teammates celebrate

6. after beating BYU atLavell Edwards Stadium. Russell Isabella, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenBYU
wide receiver Jordan Leslie can't make the catch against Utah State. Russell Isabella, USA TODAY
SportsFullscreenLouisville safety Gerod Holliman tackles Syracuse running back Adonis Ameen-
Moore in the end zone for a safety. Mark Konezny, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFresno State
running back Josh Quezada (20) is congratulated by teammates scoring a touchdown against San
Diego State. Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenSan Diego State quarterback Nick
Bawden looks to throw against Fresno State. Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenYamen
Sanders (14) and Arizona celebrate their upset win over No. 4 Oregon at Autzen Stadium in Eugene,
Ore. Scott Olmos, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenOregon defender Arik Armstead (9) breaks up a pass
intended for Arizona running back Austin Hill (29) during the first half. Scott Olmos, USA TODAY
SportsFullscreenOregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) pitches the ball at the last moment before
be tackled during the first half against Arizona. Scott Olmos, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenA
despondent Oregon fan laments the fourth-ranked Ducks' home loss to Arizona. Scott Olmos, USA
TODAY SportsFullscreenCentral Florida receiver Jackie Williams (3) hauls in a 6-yard TD catch
between a pair of Houston defenders during the second quarter. Troy Taormina, USA TODAY
SportsFullscreenCentral Florida defender Brandon Alexander (37) celebrates third-quarter
interception against Houston. Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenHouston quarterback
John O'Korn (5) and Central Florida defender Clayton Geathers (26) exchange words after a first-quarter
play. Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFlorida Atlantic receiver Jenson Stoshak
(88)tries to stiff-arm his way past Florida International safety Justin Halley (32) after a first-half
catch. Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFlorida International defender Randy Harvey
(21) breaks up a pass intended for Florida Atlantic receiver Lucky Whitehead (1) during the second
half. Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY SportsFullscreenFlorida International defender Marques Cheeks
(94) brings down Florida Atlantic running back Tony Moore (24) on a first-half run. Steve Mitchell,
USA TODAY SportsFullscreen
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