The Booty Report

Arrr! The landlubber basketball elites be makin' a splash in the AP Top 25, settin' sail in football waters!

2023-10-12

Arrr! Six hearty traditional swashbucklers be ranked in The Associated Press college football Top 25 fer the first in the 87-year history o' the poll. Methinks these lads be chasin' a different kind o' booty now!

In the realm of college football, the traditional powerhouses have maintained their positions at the top. Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Florida State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Washington, Oregon, Texas, and USC, with a combined total of 47 national championships, currently hold the top 10 spots in the Associated Press Top 25 ranking. However, an interesting twist has occurred outside the top 10, as six schools known more for their success in college basketball have found themselves ranked in the Top 25 for the first time in the history of the AP college football poll. North Carolina, Louisville, Duke, UCLA, Kansas, and Kentucky, with a combined record of 29-4, have successfully made their mark in the football realm.

North Carolina, famous for its basketball program, has surprised everyone by starting the football season with a perfect 5-0 record, their best start since 1997. Louisville, known for its basketball team's achievements, achieved a monumental victory against Notre Dame, snapping their 30-game ACC winning streak. Duke, another basketball powerhouse, has shown promise under coach Mike Elko with a 13-5 record. UCLA, with a rich basketball history, upset Washington State in Week 6 to regain a spot in the top 25. Lastly, Kansas, the most recent basketball national champion on this list, has been making waves on the football field with their 4-0 start.

While these schools may be more renowned for their success in college basketball, their recent accomplishments in college football have garnered attention and respect. It is fascinating to witness these basketball powerhouses make a name for themselves in a different realm of collegiate sports. The unpredictability and excitement of the college football season continue to entertain and surprise fans.

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