Penn State was last ranked in football during the 2011 football season. During Week 14, the last poll prior to the bowl season and the following "Final" polls, Penn State was ranked in both the AP (No. 24) and Coaches' (No. 23) polls.
After losing their bowl game, the Nittany Lions were unranked in both final polls.
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Because that's two different seasons.
2012, Arkansas was in the top 10 from week 6 on. their highest spot was number 3
1999. 11th ranked Spartans defeated the 4th ranked Wolverines 34-31 in East Lansing.
The last time Syracuse was in the Top 25 was at the end of the 2001 season when it ranked 14th in both the AP and Coaches polls after finishing the season with a 10-3 overall record and a 26-3 win against Kansas State in the Insight.com Bowl.
The last time Ohio State and Michigan met while both teams were undefeated was on November 27, 2006. In that matchup, Ohio State was ranked No. 1 and Michigan was ranked No. 2. Ohio State won the game 42-39, solidifying their position in the national championship conversation. This highly anticipated rivalry game is often considered one of the most significant in college football history.
As of October 2023, the last time Purdue football defeated a top-ranked team was on October 20, 2018, when they upset then-No. 2 Ohio State with a 49-20 victory. This win marked a significant moment for the program, showcasing their ability to compete against elite competition.
The last time that the Auburn Tigers were number one was in 1985. ROLL TIDE ROLL!
As of October 2023, the last time Michigan football was ranked in the top 5 of the AP Poll was during the 2021 season. They reached a peak ranking of No. 2 after winning the Big Ten Championship and qualifying for the College Football Playoff. The Wolverines have consistently been competitive in recent seasons, maintaining a strong national presence.
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