Penn State and Texas exit AP Top 25
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Penn State and Texas drop out of AP Top 25; Miami climbs to No. 2

Miami rises to No. 2; Texas and Penn State drop out

Miami is now ranked No. 2 in the AP poll, while former top teams Texas and Penn State fell out of the Top 25 after losses. Ohio State remains at No. 1 with fewer first-place votes.

  • Miami reaches No. 2 in AP poll
  • Texas and Penn State drop out
  • Ohio State holds No. 1 position
  • Penn State suffers significant poll drop
  • Texas loses to unranked Florida
  • Missouri, Michigan, Notre Dame climb rankings
  • Memphis enters Top 25 for first time

Miami climbed to No. 2 in the Associated Press college football poll, while preseason top teams Texas and Penn State fell out of the Top 25 for the first time since 2022 after losing to unranked teams.

Miami Takes Over No. 2 Spot

Miami’s rise to No. 2 comes after defeating Florida State. The Hurricanes had four first-place votes last week but increased that to 21 this week. They move ahead of No. 3 Oregon, who received five first-place votes.

Ohio State remains at No. 1, dominating in their win over Minnesota. However, they received only 40 first-place votes, the fewest since they became the top team five weeks ago.

Texas and Penn State Drop Out

Penn State is unranked for the first time since September 2022, dropping after a loss to previously winless UCLA. This is one of the biggest falls in poll history for the team, having dropped from No. 2 to out after two losses.

Texas fell from No. 9 after losing to Florida 29-21. This marks their first time being unranked since November 2022, after starting the season at No. 1.

Other Notable Rankings and Changes

No. 4 Ole Miss and No. 5 Texas A&M round out the top five. Missouri, Michigan, Notre Dame, Illinois, BYU, and Virginia all received five-spot promotions in the rankings.

Memphis enters the Top 25 for the first time since last season. South Florida also returns, having won two straight games since a loss against Miami.

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FAQ

Why did Texas and Penn State drop out?

Both teams lost to unranked opponents.

How does Miami's ranking impact their season?

It reflects their strong performance, boosting confidence.

What other teams moved up in the rankings?

Missouri, Michigan, and Notre Dame each made gains.