Preseason Shakeup: Texas and Penn State Drop Out of Top 25 Rankings
Miami Climbs to No. 2 in College Football Rankings as Texas and Penn State Exit Top 25
Miami Surges in College Football Poll
Miami has regained the No. 2 position in the latest Associated Press college football rankings following a victory at Florida State. The move marks the highest climb for Miami in an October poll since 2003. Last week, the Hurricanes received four first-place votes, which increased to 21 this week. This shift comes as Oregon falls to No. 3 despite an idle week, gaining only five first-place votes.
Shakeup in the Top 25: Texas and Penn State Drop Out
The recent college football weekend saw a significant shakeup as Texas and Penn State, both previously in the Top 10, dropped out of the Top 25. This dramatic fall is the first time these teams have been unranked since 2022. Penn State’s surprising defeat by UCLA resulted in one of the most significant ranking drops in the poll’s history. Meanwhile, Texas fell out after a 29-21 loss to Ohio State.
Ohio State’s Dominance and Ranking Overview
Ohio State maintained its No. 1 ranking with a dominant win over Minnesota. However, its 40 first-place votes represent the fewest since reaching the top five weeks ago. Below is a rundown of the current Top 10 schools:
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | 5-0 |
| 2 | Miami | 5-0 |
| 3 | Oregon | 5-0 |
| 4 | Mississippi | 4-0 |
| 5 | Texas A&M | 4-1 |
| 6 | Oklahoma | 5-0 |
| 7 | Indiana | 5-0 |
| 8 | Alabama | 4-1 |
| 9 | Texas Tech | 5-0 |
| 10 | Georgia | 5-0 |
Conference Breakdowns Highlighted
The rankings illustrate strong performances across conferences, particularly from the SEC and Big Ten. The SEC boasts nine teams in the Top 25, and the Big Ten follows with five representatives. Meanwhile, the ACC and Big 12 each have four teams featured.
- SEC: 9 teams, including Mississippi and Alabama
- Big Ten: 5 teams, including Ohio State and Indiana
- Big 12: 4 teams, with Texas Tech leading the way
- ACC: 4 teams, highlighted by Miami
Exciting Ranked Matchups Await
This week’s schedule promises thrilling games with ranked teams facing off. Notable matchups include:
- No. 1 Ohio State visiting No. 17 Illinois
- No. 7 Indiana challenging No. 3 Oregon
- No. 8 Alabama taking on No. 14 Missouri
These games have significant implications for conference titles and College Football Playoff seeding.
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Stay tuned with Emegypt for further updates and expert analyses as the college football season progresses. Keep informed about team performances, ranking changes, and exciting matchups in the weeks ahead.
