Sun Sep 15 13:51:19 UTC 2024: ## College Football Rankings Shake Up After Week 3

**Austin, TX -** The college football landscape continues to shift as ESPN updated its Football Power Index (FPI) rankings following Week 3. Several teams saw significant movement, both up and down the rankings, reflecting the excitement and unpredictability of the early season.

**Texas Soars with Manning’s Debut**

The Longhorns dominated UTSA, 56-7, with a standout performance from freshman quarterback Arch Manning, who filled in for an injured Quinn Ewers. Manning impressed with five total touchdowns in his first significant college action, earning Texas a boost in the FPI.

**Alabama Rolls, Tennessee Dominates**

Alabama continued its winning streak, defeating Wisconsin 42-10 in Madison. The Crimson Tide’s quarterback Jalen Milroe further solidified his place as one of the top signal-callers in the country. Meanwhile, Tennessee remained undefeated after crushing Kent State 71-0, scoring over 200 points in their first three games.

**Georgia Stumbles, Notre Dame Rebounds**

Georgia, despite a close victory over Kentucky, fell three spots in the FPI. The Bulldogs’ first SEC matchup was a nail-biter, with the Wildcats giving them a tough challenge. In contrast, Notre Dame bounced back from a Week 2 upset with a dominant 66-7 win over Purdue, propelling them up three spots in the rankings.

**Other Notable Moves**

Miami climbed four spots after dismantling Ball State 62-0, while Ole Miss maintained their Top 10 position following a convincing 40-6 win over Wake Forest.

**Looking Ahead to Week 4**

With the season still young, Week 4 promises further shakeups in the rankings. The upcoming matchups between Penn State and Kent State, Missouri and Vanderbilt, and Oregon and Stanford are all likely to impact the FPI landscape.

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