Brett McMurphy's college football AP Top 25 ballot after Week 6

Miami is my new No. 1 team on my Associated Press ballot after the Hurricanes’ win at Florida State. With wins against Notre Dame, USF, Florida and Florida State, Miami edges Ohio State for the top spot.

Even with an impressive win vs. Minnesota, the Buckeyes dropped to No. 2 because their best win (Texas) does not look as good as the Longhorns haven’t looked great so far and lost at Florida Saturday.

New to my ballot this week are Nebraska, Cincinnati and Memphis. Falling out of my Top 25 this week: Penn State, Texas and Iowa State.

My Top 25 ballot after Week 6:

1. Miami (5-0)

The Hurricanes jumped out to a 25-point lead at Florida State and then held off their in-state rivals 28-22 in Tallahassee. Miami quarterback Carson Beck threw for 241 yards and four touchdowns, two each to Malachi Toney and CJ Daniels. Miami is off this week and then hosts Louisville on Friday, Oct. 17.

2. Ohio State (5-0)

The Buckeyes blasted Minnesota 42-3 behind quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Carnell Tate. Sayin threw for 326 yards and three TDs. Tate had 10 receptions for 163 yards and one TD. The Buckeyes visit Illinois on Saturday.

3. Oregon (5-0)

The Ducks, who were off last week, play host to Indiana on Saturday. In their second season as a Big Ten member, the Ducks are 11-0 in the regular season against Big Ten opponents. Oregon and Indiana feature two of the Big Ten’s top three scoring offenses.

4. Ole Miss (5-0)

The Rebels, who were off last week, host Washington State on Saturday. The Rebels’ schedule amps up the following two weeks with consecutive road trips at Georgia and Oklahoma.

5. Texas A&M (5-0)

The Aggies pulled away from Mississippi State 31-9. Texas A&M running back Rueben Owens powered his way to 142 yards rushing on 21 carries. The Aggies host Florida on Saturday.

6. Oklahoma (5-0)

Even without starting quarterback John Mateer, the Sooners had no issues with Kent State. Oklahoma rolled to a 44-0 victory against the Golden Flashes. Saturday, the Sooners travel to Dallas for their annual Red River Rivalry battle with Texas. The Sooners are hoping Mateer, who underwent hand surgery, can return against the Longhorns.

7. LSU (4-1)

The Tigers, who were off this week, host South Carolina on Saturday. LSU’s offense continues to struggle. The Tigers have not scored more than 20 points against their three Power 4 opponents this season and have the SEC’s fifth-worst offense.

8. Texas Tech (5-0)

The Red Raiders won at Houston 35-11. Quarterback Behren Morton threw for 346 yards and a TD. Running back J’Koby Williams had 106 yards rushing and two scores. Texas Tech and Miami are the only two teams in the nation that have not trailed in a game this season. Up next for Tech is a home game vs. Kansas.

9. Alabama (4-1)

The Crimson Tide got their revenge against Vanderbilt, pulling away for a 30-14 victory against the Commodores. Since losing to Florida State in the opener, Alabama has won four consecutive games. Quarterback Ty Simpson threw for 340 yards and one score, while running back Jam Miller rushed for 136 yards on 22 carries.

10. Georgia (4-1)

The Bulldogs bounced back from last week’s loss to Alabama with a 35-14 victory against Kentucky. Georgia had 425 yards of total offense, including 196 yards passing from Gunner Stockton.

11. Indiana (5-0)
Result: Off last week

12. Tennessee (4-1)
Result: Off last week

13. Notre Dame (3-2)
Result: Win 28-7 vs. Boise State

14. Georgia Tech (5-0)
Result: Off last week

15. Michigan (4-1)
Result: Win 24-10 vs. Wisconsin

16. Missouri (5-0)
Result: Off last week

17. Illinois (5-1)
Result: Win 43-27 at Purdue

18. Virginia (5-1)
Result: Win 30-27 at Louisville

19. Vanderbilt (5-1)
Result: Lost 30-14 at Alabama

20. Arizona State (4-1)
Result: Off last week

21. BYU (5-0)
Result: Win 38-24-vs. West Virginia

22. Nebraska (4-1)
Result: Win 38-27 vs. Michigan State

23. Cincinnati (4-1)
Result: Win 38-30 vs. Iowa State

24. Memphis (6-0)
Result: Win 45-7 vs. Tulsa

25. Florida State (3-2)
Result: Lost 28-22 vs. Miami