Overview

• The AP Top 25 for Week 3 keeps Ohio State first, elevates Oregon to No. 4 and leaves Texas at No. 7 after a 38-7 win over San Jose State.
• South Florida beat then-No. 13 Florida 18-16 and debuted at No. 18, pushing the Gators into the receiving-votes tier.
• Oklahoma’s 24-13 win over Michigan in the weekend’s lone ranked matchup nudged the Sooners up lists, including to No. 13 in the AP.
• Mississippi State’s 24-20 upset of Arizona State sent the Sun Devils tumbling in polls and propelled the Bulldogs up 48 spots to No. 66 in USA TODAY’s re-rank.
• Analysts urge restraint on CFP conclusions, though some projections now slot USF as the American’s auto bid and highlight Oregon’s surge after a 69-3 rout of Oklahoma State.