The Oklahoman’s Top 25

/> 16. Iowa (3-0): Reclaimed state bragging rights from the Cyclones.

17. California (2-1): Arizona State in Berkeley on Saturday.

18. Florida State (2-1): Seminoles can’t hide that they can’t run.

19. Boston College (3-0): Escaped BYU’s upset bid; now comes lowly N.C. State.

20. Arizona State (3-0): Didn’t exactly roll over Colorado.

21. Tennessee (2-1): Banged-up Vols are thirdbest, at best, in SEC East.

22. Clemson (2-1): Son beats father in Bowden Bowl.

23. Nebraska (2-1): Back to reality; still a lot of rebuilding left to do.

24. Missouri (3-0): Are Tigers for real? QB Chase Daniel is.

25. Alabama (3-0): This week at Arkansas, we’ll learn more about the Tide.

Biggest climb: Michigan (No. 13 to No. 5): Big win at Notre Dame proves Wolverines are for real.

Biggest slide: Notre Dame (No. 4 to No. 14): Lopsided loss puts dent in Charlie Weis’ reputation; Miami (No. 16 to unranked): Canes’ lack of offense is alarming.

Almost in: UCLA, Boise State, Georgia Tech.