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AP Top 25: Ohio State Stays No. 1, Miami Rises to No. 2 as Texas and Penn State Exit

A reduced first-place share for Ohio State signals a tightening race after upsets vaulted Texas Tech to No. 9, ushering in Memphis and South Florida.

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Overview

  • Ohio State remained No. 1 after a 42-3 win over Minnesota but received 40 first-place votes, its fewest since taking the top spot five weeks ago.
  • Miami climbed to No. 2 with 21 first-place votes after a 28-22 win at Florida State, pushing idle Oregon to No. 3 with five.
  • Penn State fell out after a 42-37 loss at previously winless UCLA, tying the second-biggest poll drop on record and marking the first week since 1986 with two top-10 teams leaving the rankings.
  • Texas also dropped out following a 29-21 defeat at Florida, leaving the preseason No. 1 unranked for the first time since November 2022.
  • Texas Tech rose to No. 9 for its highest ranking since 2008, while Memphis entered at No. 23 and South Florida returned at No. 24.