The same six teams occupied the first six spots in the Top 25 poll all the way up until Georgia lost 20-17 in overtime to South Carolina last week, causing the Bulldogs to tumble from No. 3 to No. 10.
That does not mean there hasn't been the unexpected during the first half of the college football season.
The lower rungs of the Top 25 include quite a few teams making giant leaps while other teams have slipped into mediocrity — and out of the rankings. A number of players have stepped up their games or have capitalized on increased roles to make unexpected contributions.