AP college football poll (Oct. 6): SMU makes first appearance of 2024; Texas back at No. 1
After an upset of No. 22 Louisville on the road Saturday, the Mustangs entered the AP’s rankings for the first time this season at No. 25. The Mustangs have received votes multiple weeks this year but were finally able to crack the top-25 after three consecutive wins over power-conference opponents — TCU,