Week 11 Pool's Poll: Number of undefeated teams trimmed to seven

While it appeared that every top tier team was off this week, there was definitely some action and excitement with two undefeated teams suffering their first loss of the year. The highlight of the weekend came in a rare Group of 5 showdown on Saturday Night Football with Memphis outlasting SMU 54-48 for AAC supremacy.

The AAC has been a great surprise this season and is making the case for their Power 6 argument. They currently boast four one-loss teams and five in this Top 25. With a week of little shock value in the Power 5, next week will ensure that there will only be at most five undefeated teams as LSU takes on Alabama and Penn State heads to Minnesota.

Here's a look at the rankings for this week:

1.)LSU (8-0, 57.6 WP, 0 LP)

Getting rested up for the opportunity to cement their status as the top team in the country with a visit from Alabama.

Last Week Rank: 1
Best Win: Auburn
Worst Loss: None
Last Week: Bye
Up Next: Alabama (8-0, No. 6)

2.)Ohio State (8-0, 57.9 WP, 0 LP)

They also got their beauty rest, but for a less formidable opponent as they take on a Maryland team that is trying cling to their miniscule bowl hopes.

LWR: 2
Best Win: Wisconsin
Worst Loss: None
Last Week: Thinking about great turtle soup recipes.
Up Next: Maryland (3-6, No.105)

3.)Penn State (8-0, 63.3 WP, 0 LP)

After a week of rest, the Nittany Lions will present the first challenge to test the legitimacy of the Golden Gophers.

LWR: 4
Best Win: Iowa
Worst Loss: None
Last Week: Beauty Sleep
Up Next: Minnesota (8-0, No.7)

4.)Clemson (8-0, 68.4 WP, 0 LP)

The Tigers were punished for their weak scheduling and drop one spot. The real test comes in two weeks against Wake Forest.

LWR: 3
Best Win: Texas A&M
Worst Loss: None
Last Week: 59-14 over Wofford
Up Next: NCST (4-4, No. 80)

5.)Baylor (7-0, 77.3 WP, 0 LP)

It wasn't pretty, but it was treats not tricks for the Bears against West Virginia.

LWR: 6
Best Win: Kansas State
Worst Loss: None
Last Week: 17-14 over West Virginia
Up Next: TCU (4-4, No.70)

6.)Alabama (8-0, 84.6 WP, 0 LP)

Alabama finally faces a team worth their time and a big challenge in LSU, but like the Tigers they're well rested.

LWR: 8
Best Win: Texas A&M
Worst Loss: None
Last Week: Bye (still tougher than Arkansas)
Up Next: LSU (8-0, No. 1)

7.)Minnesota (8-0, 93.6 WP, 0 LP)

They didn't play, but they move up because unlike Appalachian State, they can beat Georgia Southern. Now it's time to put up or shut up against Penn State.

LWR: 9
Best Win: Georgia Southern
Worst Loss: None
Last Week: Bye
Up Next: Penn State (8-0, No. 3)

8.)Oregon (8-1, 54.6 WP, 27 LP)

The Ducks obliterated USC and lead the way for one loss teams. They get a rest before making their way through the state of Arizona and taking on much improved Oregon State.

LWR: 10
Best Win: Washington
Worst Loss: Auburn
Last Week: 56-24 over USC
Up Next: Arizona (11/16)

9.)Utah(7-1, 67.4 WP, 36 LP)

The Utes defense saved the day with a pick six to send Washington into a spiral and continue Utah's path to a showdown with Oregon.

LWR: 11
Best Win: Arizona State
Worst Loss: USC
Last Week: 33-28 over Washington
Up Next: UCLA (11/16)

10.)SMU(8-1, 72.6 WP, 14 LP)

The magic ran out as a thrilling comeback attempt came up short to hand Memphis the reigns in the AAC. Now they get an ECU team that narrowly stunned Cincinnati.
Best Win: TCU
Worst Loss: Memphis
Last Week: 54-48 loss to Memphis
Up Next: ECU (3-6, No.113)

11.)Memphis (8-1, 78 WP, 27 LP)

A statement win for the Tigers as they'll take on a Houston team that has been much improved in recent weeks, but that'll have to wait as a bye week comes first.

LWR: 14

Best Win: SMU
Worst Loss: Temple
Last Week: 42-41 over Tulsa
Up Next: Houston (11/16)

12.)Wake Forest (7-1, 60.9 WP, 57 LP)

The Demon Deacons thrashed the Wolfpack and must not look past a tough Virginia Tech team before they face Clemson in two weeks.

LWR: 17
Best Win: North Carolina
Worst Loss: Louisville
Last Week: 44-10 over NCST
Up Next: Virginia Tech (5-3, No.51)

13.)Georgia (7-1, 68 WP, 90 LP)

A big win over rival Florida has propelled Georgia back into the conversation for the CFP as they're in the driver's seat for the SEC East and will likely face LSU or Alabama in the SEC Championship.

LWR: 21
Best Win: Florida
Worst Loss: South Carolina
Last Week: 24-17 over Florida
Up Next: Missouri (5-3, No.49)

14.)Boise State (7-1, 69.4 WP, 97 LP)
They needed to rally, but the Broncos improved to 14-0 all-time against San Jose State. A dangerous Wyoming team is next.

LWR: 18

Best Win: Air Force
Worst Loss: BYU
Last Week:52-42 over San Jose State
Up Next: Wyoming (6-2, No. 32)

15.)Appalachian State (7-1, 77 WP, 59 LP)

For the second year in a row the Mountaineers had no answer for Georgia Southern who picked up their second win over a ranked opponent (the other was also App St). There is no rest as they head to South Carolina to face the Gamecocks, who beat the Georgia Bulldogs earlier this season.

LWR: 7
Best Win: North Carolina
Worst Loss: Georgia Southern
Last Week: 24-21 loss to Georgia Southern
Up Next: South Carolina (4-5, No.89)

16.)Oklahoma (7-1, 77.1 WP, 45 LP)

The Sooners got a bye after a devastating loss to Kansas State, but they'll need to remain focused on Iowa State and not Baylor in two weeks if they want to stay at one loss.

LWR: 13
Best Win: Texas
Worst Loss: Kansas State
Last Week: Bye
Up Next: Iowa State (5-3, No.47)

17.)Cincinnati(7-1, 81.1 WP, 32 LP)
Wow! The Bearcats were in trouble, but a big defense touchdown rallied UC and then eventually they knocked through a game-winning field goal as time expired to escape ECU. They'll get a break in UConn next week.

LWR:19
Best Win: UCF
Worst Loss: Ohio State
Last Week: 46-43 over ECU
Up Next: UConn (2-7, No.121)

18.)Navy (7-1, 83 WP, 19 LP)
Speaking of UConn, the Midshipmen bowled their way over the Huskies and get a week to rest up for Notre Dame.

LWR: 20
Best Win: Air Force
Worst Loss: Memphis
Last Week: 56-10 over UConn
Up Next: Notre Dame (11/16)

19.)

San Diego State (7-1, 100.6 WP, 85 LP)
A bye week will hopefully get the Aztecs ready for a showdown with Nevada.

LWR: 15
Best Win: Wyoming
Worst Loss: Utah State
Last Week: 20-17 over UNLV
Up Next: Nevada (5-4, No.64)

20.)Louisiana Tech (7-1, 110.1 WP, 12 LP)
Conference USA has some of the most lackluster top level teams in college football. Unimpressive wins are a plenty in this unbalanced conference. After UAB lost, the Bulldogs are the only team in CUSA in this poll.

LWR: 16
Best Win: Southern Miss
Worst Loss: Texas
Last Week: Bye
Up Next: North Texas (4-5, No.95)

21.)Air Force (7-2, 61.3 WP, 33 LP)
The Falcons earned a split in the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy race after a win over Army Saturday. That means Navy would win the cup with a win over the Black Knights as well. The Falcons take on lowly New Mexico next.

LWR: 25
Best Win: Hawaii
Worst Loss: Navy
Last Week: 17-13 over Army
Up Next: New Mexico (2-7, No. 122)

22.)Auburn (7-2, 62.3 WP, 9 LP)
The Tigers were unimpressive in their win over Ole Miss as Auburn gets some rest before facing Georgia.

LWR: 23
Best Win: Oregon
Worst Loss: Florida
Last Week: 20-14 over Ole Miss
Up Next: Georgia (11/16)

23.)Michigan (7-2, 63.9 WP, 10 LP)
The Wolverines returned the opening kickoff and never looked back against Maryland. They get a week over before they face Sparty, a surprising seven win Indiana, and Ohio State to finish the year.

LWR: 24
Best Win: Notre Dame
Worst Loss: Wisconsin
Last Week: 38-7 over Maryland
Up Next: Michigan State (11/16)

24.)Florida (7-2, 71.6 WP, 14 LP)
The Gators rally fell short against Georgia and can now kiss their playoff hopes goodbye. Vanderbilt should make a nice punching bag next week.

LWR: 12
Best Win: Auburn
Worst Loss: Georgia
Last Week: 24-17 loss to Georgia
Up Next: Vanderbilt (2-6, No. 114)

25.)UCF (7-2, 85.6 WP, 65 LP)
It felt strange to have a Pool Poll without UCF, but that's the way it's been before the Golden Knights survived Houston and clawed back into the picture.
LWR: 27
Best Win: Temple
Worst Loss: Pitt
Last Week: 44-29 over Houston
Up Next: Tulsa (2-7, No. 117)

Dropped Out: UAB

Next Ten: Indiana, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Kansas State, Georgia State, Iowa, Wyoming, Louisiana, UAB, Oklahoma State