College football winners and losers: After Oregon and Michigan's latest defeats, a third of the teams in the top 15 of the preseason AP Top 25 have at least three losses
Throw in Penn State, and six of the top 20 teams in the preseason top 25 already have at least three defeats.
Three teams that were inside the top 20 of the preseason AP poll have lost at least three games through the first eight weeks of the season, signaling a dramatic shift from their initial rankings. The situation is particularly dire for Oregon, whose season appears doomed after a loss to Illinois. The Ducks were once favorites to win the national championship, but now their lackluster performance has left them with a 4-3 record and a grim outlook.
Similarly, Texas A&M and Michigan have also fallen short of their preseason expectations. The Aggies, who entered the season as preseason No. 8, now find themselves 1-4 in the SEC due to inconsistent quarterback play. Michigan, once projected to contend for a national title, is now 4-3 and struggling to put together a functional offense.
With a lackluster performance against Indiana, the Wolverines have become a spoiler in the Big Ten Conference. As the season progresses, these teams will face challenges in securing bowl eligibility and avoiding a bottom-tier finish.
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