College football Top 25

1 Ohio State (6-0)

Beat Bowling Green 35-7

At Columbus, Ohio, Troy Smith didn't do anything to hurt his Heisman Trophy candidacy by completing 17-of-20 passes for 191 yards with no interceptions. Next: at Michigan State, Saturday.

2 Auburn (5-1)

Lost to Arkansas 27-10

See story, at right. Next: vs. No. 5 Florida, Saturday.

3 Southern Cal (5-0)

Beat Washington 26-20

At Los Angeles, John David Booty threw for 243 yards and a touchdown and No. 3 Southern California held off resurgent Washington's late threat. Next: vs. Arizona State, Saturday.

4 West Virginia (5-0)

Beat Mississippi State 42-14

At Starkville, Miss., Steve Slaton bailed out the Mountaineers with 185 yards and a touchdown and Pat White rushed for two scores. Next: vs. Syracuse, Saturday.

5 Florida (6-0)

Beat No. 9 LSU 23-10

See story, D7. Next: at No. 2 Auburn, Saturday.

6 Michigan (6-0)

Beat Michigan State 31-13

At Ann Arbor, Mich., the Michigan rush defense, which entered the game tops in the nation, allowed only 60 yards, while the Wolverines managed 211 on the ground. Next: at Penn State, Saturday.

7 Texas (5-1)

Beat No. 14 Oklahoma 28-10

See story, D8. Next: vs. Baylor, Saturday.

8 Louisville (5-0)

Beat Middle Tennessee 44-17, Friday

Next: vs. Cincinnati, Saturday.

9 LSU (4-2)

Lost to No. 5 Florida 23-10

See story, D7. Next: vs. Kentucky, Saturday.

10 Georgia (5-1)

Lost to No. 13 Tennessee 51-33