Notre Dame Still No. 1; Colorado Is on the Move

Notre Dame stayed on top, but Colorado is No. 2 and gaining in the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll released today.

The Fighting Irish, who crushed Navy 41-0, got 56 first-place votes and totaled 1,496 points. Colorado, boosted by its 27-21 victory over then-No. 3 Nebraska, received four first-place votes--two more than last week--and has 1,441 points.

Michigan, Alabama and Florida State moved up one spot into the next three positions with victories. Nebraska fell to No. 6, followed by Miami, Illinois, USC and Arkansas.

Texas Tech, taking advantage of five additional teams in the rankings this season, made its first appearance in the poll since Nov. 14, 1977. The Red Raiders moved to No. 23 after beating No. 22 Texas 24-17, knocking the Longhorns out of the poll.

No other teams moved in or out of the rankings.

Virginia made the biggest advance, going from No. 24 to No. 18 with a 20-9 victory over then-No. 18 North Carolina State. The Wolfpack fell to No. 22 with the loss.