The Tennessee Vols climbed three spots in this week's AP Top 25 poll because of their blowout win against the Kentucky Wildcats. Tennessee went from No. 17 to No. 14 in the AP Top 25, following a 56-34 road win over the Wildcats this past weekend.

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The Tennessee Vols fell six spots in the AP Top 25 poll this week after their 37-20 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa last Saturday night.

Notre Dame reentered the top 10 for the first time in two months after extending its winning streak to six with a convincing 25-10 victory over Boston College. The Fighting Irish climbed two spots in the poll. Losses by Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt and Miami created openings for BYU, up to No. 8, and Texas Tech, which jumped to No. 9.

There are three ranked matchups this weekend, as the path to the College Football Playoff begins to take shape. At noon on ABC, No. 9 Vanderbilt take on No. 20 Texas and at 7:30, the No. 18 Oklahoma face No. 14 Tennessee. Vanderbilt's ranking is the highest since they reached No. 7 in 1937, according to ESPN Research.

With ESPN "College GameDay" setting the stage Saturday, Utah showed up with the spotlight shinning bright. Utah delivered a complete performance against a tough Cincinnati team who entered Rice-Eccles Stadium as one of the best offensive teams in the country,

Conditions are right for another quiet week at and near the top of The Associated Press college football poll. There was minimal shuffling last week.

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