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We were all excited to see how different teams would perform during this highly anticipated college football weekend. Some teams struggled under the spotlight, while others rose to the occasion. But the most important lesson we learned is that Florida State is truly back as one of the best teams in the country. Their overtime win against Clemson proves that they have taken Clemson’s place as they continue to fall. Florida State’s record is now 4-0, including a dominating victory against LSU and a win against Clemson. Their argument to be ranked No. 1 is strong, but they sit at No. 2 in this week’s edition of The Athletic 133 due to their close call against Boston College. On this exact date two years ago, Florida State had a 0-4 record, but now they are considered national championship contenders. This transformation is a reminder to have patience, build a strong roster, and believe in the people you have.
Here is this week’s edition of The Athletic 133:
1. Florida State
2. Texas
3. Ohio State
4. Washington
5. Utah
6. Penn State
7. Georgia
8. Michigan
9. USC
10. Oregon
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11. Notre Dame
12. LSU
13. Alabama
14. Washington State
15. Kansas
16. Kansas State
17. TCU
18. Colorado
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19. Maryland
20. UCLA
21. Ole Miss
22. Clemson
23. Kentucky
24. Syracuse
25. Fresno State
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26. Iowa
27. Auburn
28. James Madison
29. Wyoming
30. West Virginia
31. Ohio
32. Georgia Tech
33. Georgia State
34. Marshall
35. Texas Tech
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36. Rutgers
37. USF
38. Troy
39. Boise State
40. Texas State
41. South Alabama
42. UNLV
43. Minnesota
44. Indiana
45. Jacksonville State
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46. Stanford
47. Colorado State
48. Virginia Tech
49. Virginia
50. Hawaii
51. UMass
52. Arkansas State
53. UConn.