Overview

• The latest AP Top 25 moved Ohio State up two spots to No. 1, with 55 first-place votes.
• LSU climbed six places to No. 3 after a 17-10 road win over No. 4 Clemson, a result some voters considered for the top slot.
• Stephen Means listed Ohio State at No. 1 on his AP ballot, reflecting support for the Buckeyes following Week 1 upsets.
• Ohio State’s defense limited Arch Manning to 170 passing yards, produced four fourth-down stops and a Jermaine Mathews Jr. interception.
• During the same weekend, Ohio State extended a scholarship offer to 2027 defensive lineman John Archer, adding to recruiting momentum.