With a slight shake-up in the Top 5, Michigan's week off didn't affect its spot in the latest AP Poll.
With the Week 8 release, the Wolverines stay at No. 24, setting up a Top-25 showdown against Illinois in Champagne. After a 50-49 overtime victory over Purdue on Saturday, the Illini rose one spot in the rankings to No. 22 despite struggling against a one-win program.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EST on CBS.
Here is how this week's AP Poll shakes out:
1. Texas
2. Oregon
3. Penn State
4. Ohio State
5. Georgia
6. Miami (Fl.)
7. Alabama
8. LSU
9. Iowa State
10. Clemson
11. Tennessee
12. Notre Dame
13. BYU
14. Texas A&M
15. Boise State
16. Indiana
17. Kansas State
18. Ole Miss
19. Missouri
20. Pittsburgh
21. SMU
22. Illinois
23. Army
24. Michigan
25. Navy
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