Unbeaten Georgia Tech jumped into the top 10 this week at No. 7 and controls its own destiny in the College Football Playoff conversation. Another surge up the rankings came from Vanderbilt, who squashed previously 10th-ranked LSU with its first win over the Tigers since 1990. The Commodores are ranked 12th, up six spots from last week's mark.

Athlon Sports' Steven Lassan offers a complete breakdown of the head coaches under the most scrutiny entering Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.