Hoosiers Climb to No 3 in Rankings as Texas and USC Make a Comeback

Oct 12, 2025 – The Indiana Hoosiers have reached a historical milestone, ascending to No. 3 in the Associated Press college football rankings. This marks the highest ranking in their program’s history. The team benefited from a 10-point triumph over the then-No. 3 Oregon over the weekend. In contrast, Texas and USC made notable comebacks into the Top 25.

Ranking Highlights

• Ohio State solidified its No. 1 position with a victory over Illinois, garnering 50 first-place votes.
• Miami remained at No. 2, collecting 13 first-place votes despite being idle.
• The Hoosiers climbed four spots, receiving three first-place votes. Their previous best was No. 4.

Shift in Rankings

• No. 4 Texas A&M moved up after defeating Florida, swapping places with No. 5 Ole Miss, which narrowly defeated Washington State.
• Alabama advanced to No. 6, while Texas Tech, Oregon, Georgia, and LSU completed the top ten.

Impressive Performances

Texas Longhorns, previously ranked No. 1 in the preseason, rebounded by defeating Oklahoma 23-6. This victory propelled them to No. 21. The Longhorns prevented a top-10 opponent from scoring a touchdown for the first time since 1979.

USC and Other Comebacks

• USC reentered the rankings at No. 20 following an 18-point win over Michigan.
• Utah returned to No. 23, buoyed by a commanding win against Arizona State.
• Cincinnati surged to No. 24 after a fifth consecutive victory over Central Florida.
• Nebraska entered the list at No. 25 with a strong comeback win against Maryland.

Significant Matchups Ahead

The poll witnessed substantial turnover, with five teams dropping out, including Michigan and Illinois. The latest rankings underscore the dynamic nature of college football, with shifts in team performance and position.