AP poll analysis: Top 25 teams for the 2024-25 season

A detailed look at the AP poll for the 2024-25 season, including the top 25 teams and their notable stats.

The latest AP Top 25 poll is out, and Tennessee remains firmly at No. 1. Oklahoma and Florida suffered their first losses, while unranked squads like UCLA and Kansas also dropped games. Here's a breakdown of the Week 9 poll and what it means for the 2024-25 season.

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