In the latest Associated Press college football poll, Miami surged to the No. 2 spot, while both Texas and Penn State were dropped from the rankings. This marks the first time since 2022 that the preseason Nos. 1 and 2 have fallen out of the Top 25 after losses to unranked teams.
Current AP Top 25 Rankings
- 1. Ohio State (40 votes) – 5-0
- 2. Miami (21 votes) – 5-0
- 3. Oregon (5 votes) – 5-0
- 4. Ole Miss – 5-0
- 5. Texas A&M – 5-0
- 6. Oklahoma – 5-0
- 7. Indiana – 5-0
- 8. Alabama – 4-1
- 9. Texas Tech – 5-0
- 10. Georgia – 4-1
- 11. LSU – 4-1
- 12. Tennessee – 4-1
- 13. Georgia Tech – 5-0
- 14. Missouri – 5-0
- 15. Michigan – 4-1
- 16. Notre Dame – 3-2
- 17. Illinois – 5-1
- 18. BYU – 5-0
- 19. Virginia – 5-1
- 20. Vanderbilt – 5-1
- 21. Arizona State – 4-2
- 22. Iowa State – 5-1
- 23. Memphis – 6-0
- 24. South Florida – 4-1
- 25. Florida State – 3-2
Notable Events from the Weekend
Ohio State remained at No. 1, dominating Minnesota. However, the Buckeyes garnered only 40 first-place votes, the fewest since achieving the top position five weeks ago. Miami’s victory over Florida State helped them jump from four to 21 first-place votes, regaining the No. 2 position above idle Oregon.
Texas and Penn State faced significant setbacks. Penn State suffered a shocking 42-37 loss to previously winless UCLA, falling out of the rankings for the first time in a year. Texas was also upset by Florida, leading to both teams tumbling out of the Top 25. Their exits mark a historic moment, as it’s the first time two top-10 teams have fallen from the poll in the same week since 1986.
Key Statistics and Historical Context
Miami’s rise to No. 2 is their highest ranking in October since 2003. Texas’ drop from No. 9 was particularly striking, as they have been ranked since November 2022. Penn State’s fall matched Oklahoma’s record for one of the largest drops in polling history, not counting preseason or pandemic-affected rankings.
As the season progresses, Miami’s ascent adds intrigue in the race for playoff positioning, while the falls of Texas and Penn State may reshape the landscape of college football moving forward.
