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Illinois Fighting Illini
Is Illinois Fighting Illini Ranked? No.
The Illinois Fighting Illini are not currently in the AP Top 25.
AP Top 25 — 2026 NCAA Football Rankings - AP Poll Week 7, checked October 13, 2026.
AP Top 25 — the top of the poll
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulldogs | 6-0 |
| 2 | Fighting Irish | 6-0 |
| 3 | Hurricanes | 5-0 |
| 4 | Buckeyes | 5-1 |
| 5 | Hoosiers | 6-0 |
| 6 | Crimson Tide | 5-1 |
| 7 | Longhorns | 4-1 |
| 8 | Cougars | 5-0 |
| 9 | Rebels | 4-1 |
| 10 | Red Raiders | 5-0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Illinois Fighting Illini ranked in the AP Top 25?
No — Illinois Fighting Illini is not in the current AP Top 25.
Is Illinois Fighting Illini in the College Football Playoff rankings?
The CFP selection committee publishes its rankings starting in late October; until then the AP poll is the reference.
How often do college football rankings update?
The AP Top 25 updates every Sunday during the season, and the CFP rankings are released weekly on Tuesdays from late October through Selection Sunday.
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