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Texas Rises to No. 1 After Stunning Ohio State Comeback
14 Sep
Summary
- Texas completed the largest fourth-quarter comeback ever against an AP No. 1 team.
- Oregon dropped 15 spots to No. 21 after a surprising road loss.
- Michigan returned to the Top 25 at No. 19 following a victory over Oklahoma.
Texas has achieved the No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25 college football poll, marking their first time at the top of the regular season poll since October 13, 2024. This ascent followed an unprecedented 24-23 comeback victory against Ohio State, where they erased a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter. This win avenged a loss from the previous season.
Oregon suffered a significant fall, plummeting 15 spots to No. 21 after a road loss to Oklahoma State. Michigan, after a shaky previous week, re-entered the poll at No. 19 following their win over No. 11 Oklahoma, who dropped to No. 24. Other top teams like Georgia and Notre Dame held their positions at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.
The Southeastern Conference continues to dominate the rankings with nine teams, including the top two and six in the top 10. The Big Ten also boasts seven ranked teams. Upcoming matchups include a highly anticipated game between No. 7 LSU and No. 8 Mississippi.
