India, Oct. 5 -- College football's Week 6 schedule produced surprises that shook the ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) rankings.

The updated numbers highlighted dramatic moves among power conference teams, as Pittsburgh surged after a quarterback change, UCLA stunned Penn State, and Boston College and North Carolina suffered heavy drops, reported Sports Illustrated.

Pittsburgh made one of the biggest leaps of the week, soaring to the 18th spot from the 48th. The Panthers quickly switched quarterbacks, handing the reins to freshman Mason Heintschel. The decision paid off as Heintschel torched Boston College in a dominant 48-7 win. Now 3-2, Pitt is projected with a 60.3 percent chance to reach bowl eligibility with at least six wins this s...