Miami (Fla.) climbed back to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll this week. Texas Tech is riding high, marking its best ranking since 2008. Meanwhile, both Penn State and Texas fell out of the Top 25 after unexpected losses.
Ohio State retains its No. 1 spot, though it received just 40 first-place votes, its lowest since breaking into the top five. Miami surged, gaining more first-place votes—moving from four to 21—thanks to their win over Florida State. Just two weeks ago, they were at No. 2 but lost that position after Oregon’s impressive win at Penn State.
Oregon holds onto its No. 3 rank after a strong performance, while Ole Miss and Texas A&M sit at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. Texas A&M earned its highest ranking in over two years after a dominant win against Mississippi State. Although Oklahoma shut out Kent State, it dropped to No. 6, and Indiana sits at No. 7. Alabama moved up to No. 8 after a solid win over Vanderbilt.
Texas Tech, after a notable victory against previously unbeaten Houston, broke into the top 10 at No. 9. Georgia rounds out the top 10 after a win over Kentucky.
In a dramatically tough weekend, both Penn State and Texas were preseason favorites but fell short. Penn State suffered a notable defeat against winless UCLA, marking one of the largest falls in the poll’s 99-year history. They were once ranked No. 2 and are now unranked for the first time since September 2022.
This is a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of college football. The last time two top-10 teams dropped out of the rankings in the same week was in 1986, showcasing just how rare this event can be.
Full Top 25:
- Ohio State
- Miami (Fla.)
- Oregon
- Ole Miss
- Texas A&M
- Oklahoma
- Indiana
- Alabama
- Texas Tech
- Georgia
Conference Breakdown:
- SEC: 9 teams ranked
- Big Ten: 5 teams ranked
- Big 12: 4 teams ranked
- ACC: 4 teams ranked
- American: 2 teams ranked
- Independent: 1 team ranked
This season has shown how quickly fortunes can change in college football. With many games still to play, fans eagerly await how rankings will shift next week. For more details, check the official Associated Press reporting.
