Reno Gazette Journal sports columnist Chris Murray is one of 61 voters in the college football AP poll. Here is a look at the biggest movers and shakers in his poll this week.
Team on the rise
* Stanford: After a season-opening win over San Diego State, the Cardinal picked up an even bigger victory by downing No. 17 USC, 17-3. Stanford’s defense has been superb through two games and the early-season Pac-12 victory could pay gigantic dividends down the road. RB Bryce Love got back on track with 136 yards and a touchdown, and while the Cardinal offense hasn’t looked great, the team has a pair of impressive wins, good enough to shoot up to No.