As we enter Week 4 of the college football season, the top teams in the country remain relatively stable. While there wasn’t a lot of movement this week, but there were a few changes.
USC Benefits from Washington’s Loss
Despite being on a bye week, USC has moved up in the rankings due to Washington’s loss. This caused a ripple effect throughout the lower portion of the rankings, with several teams shifting positions.
Kansas Drops Out, NC State Returns
Kansas has dropped out of the Top 25 this week, while NC State, also on a bye, has made a comeback. The Wolfpack will have an opportunity to redeem themselves and climb back up the rankings in the coming weeks.
2024 Heartland Sports College Football Top, Week 4
| Ranking | Last Week |
| 1. Georgia | #1 |
| 2. Ohio State | #2 |
| 3. Texas | #3 |
| 4. Oregon | #4 |
| 5. Alabama | #5 |
| 6. Penn State | #6 |
| 7. Tennessee | #7 |
| 8. Oklahoma | #8 |
| 9. Missouri | #9 |
| 10. Oklahoma State | #10 |
| 11. Ole Miss | #11 |
| 12. Utah | #12 |
| 13. Notre Dame | #13 |
| 14. Clemson | #14 |
| 15. USC | #16 |
| 16. LSU | #17 |
| 17. Washington | #15 |
| 18. Miami | #19 |
| 19. Texas A&M | #20 |
| 20. Louisville | #21 |
| 21. Kansas State | #22 |
| 22. Michigan | #23 |
| 23. Northern Illinois | #24 |
| 24. Arizona | #18 |
| 25. NC State | N/R |
Next Five Out
26. SMU
27. Iowa
28. Boise State
29. Liberty
30. Kansas
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