Texas Rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 After Upset Win Over Ohio State
Longhorns capitalize on late surge to dethrone Buckeyes, who fall to No. 6; Oregon also drops sharply after loss to Oklahoma State
Quick Look
- Texas climbed to No.
- 1 in the AP Top 25 after a 24-23 comeback win over then-No.
- 1 Ohio State, scoring three fourth-quarter touchdowns to overcome a 20-point deficit.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The AP Top 25 is a weekly ranking of the top college football teams in the United States, determined by a panel of sports media members. Ohio State entered the game as the No. 1 ranked team.
After an all-time comeback, Texas is your new top-ranked team in the country.
The Longhorns are No. 1 in Associated Press Top 25 rankings following a thrilling 24-23 win over then-No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday night. Texas scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns to stun the Buckeyes who became the first No. 1 team since 1988 to blow a 20-point lead.
Ohio State (1-1) dropped to No. 6 in the new Top 25 rankings.
The Buckeyes weren't the only Big Ten team to take a big tumble in the polls. Oregon dropped from No. 6 to No. 21 after a shocking road loss to Oklahoma State. The Ducks started the season ranked No. 2 in the country before its precipitous fall.
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AP Top 25 poll
Texas
Georgia
Notre Dame
Indiana
Miami
Ohio State
LSU
Ole Miss
Texas A&M
Alabama
BYU
USC
Texas Tech
Penn State
Tennessee
SMU
Utah
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Oregon
Houston
Louisville
Oklahoma
Virginia
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Texas will host LSU in a high-stakes matchup as both teams are ranked in the top 10
Likely · Within weeks
Ohio State will need to win their remaining games to have a chance at the College Football Playoff
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How will Texas' rise to No. 1 affect their upcoming schedule and playoff hopes?
- Can Ohio State recover from this loss and return to contention for the College Football Playoff?
- What are the long-term implications for Oregon after their early-season decline?
