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AP Top 25 Shifts After SEC Shakeups as Texas Monitors Arch Manning’s Concussion

Texas’ quarterback must clear team medical evaluation before a Vanderbilt visit that now carries top-10 implications.

STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - OCTOBER 25: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns carries the ball during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) during his team's game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium.
Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Medical staff check on Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) during overtime against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Texas erased a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Mississippi State 45-38 in overtime, and Arch Manning sustained a confirmed concussion on the first OT play with re-evaluation expected and a status update due Monday.
  • Ole Miss climbed after a 34-26 road win at Oklahoma, with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss leading a comeback that bolstered the Rebels’ playoff profile.
  • The new AP poll moved Vanderbilt to No. 9 and Ole Miss to No. 7, while LSU dropped out following its third loss; some fans questioned Washington’s absence despite a 6-2 mark.
  • Texas A&M’s 49-25 rout at LSU strengthened the Aggies’ case as a national contender and increased scrutiny on Tigers coach Brian Kelly.
  • Miami comfortably handled Stanford 42-7 as freshman Malachi Toney emerged again as a key playmaker, capping a matchup the Cardinal entered as a 30.5-point underdog with secondary concerns.