Kirk Herbstreit ranks the best team in college football after Week 10

Kirk Herbstreit ranks the best team in college football after Week 10

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ESPN broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit has named the Ohio State Buckeyes as his top team in college football, aligning with both the AP and coaches' polls following Week 10. Ohio State is currently ranked first in both polls, with Indiana and Texas A&M following closely. In the AP poll, Ohio State received 54 of the 66 first-place votes, while the coaches' poll awarded them 60 out of 64.

Herbstreit acknowledged that the initial College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings might differ from his selection, suggesting that the CFP committee often opts for differing initial rankings to generate discussion. Despite this, Herbstreit believes Ohio State deserves the top spot, with Indiana and Texas A&M as strong contenders.

The top three teams, Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M, remain undefeated. Indiana holds a 9-0 record, while Ohio State and Texas A&M are both 8-0. ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) gives Indiana a

Originally by Joe Coxon November 3, 2025
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