Oregon Ducks maintained their position as the top team in the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after a close game against Wisconsin. They have been holding on to the No. 1 spot for five consecutive weeks and received all 62 first-place votes in the poll. This marks the third week in a row that they have secured the top position.
In the latest rankings, Ohio State, Texas, Penn State, and Indiana followed Oregon in the top five spots. However, with Indiana set to face Ohio State in an anticipated game, the top five rankings could see some changes.
Notre Dame, Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss, and Tennessee rounded out the top 10 in the rankings. Georgia moved up three spots to No. 8 after defeating Tennessee 31-17. Ole Miss also climbed one spot, while Tennessee dropped four spots but remained in the top 10.
LSU, which suffered its third consecutive defeat, dropped out of the Top 25 rankings after being ranked for 36 straight polls. This marks the first time since October 16, 2022, that LSU is unranked.
The Big Ten conference continued to dominate the top spots in the rankings, with four teams in the top five. The SEC, on the other hand, had five teams in the top 10, showcasing the strength of the conference.
In terms of ranked matchups, some exciting games to look forward to include Indiana facing Ohio State, BYU taking on Arizona State, and Army playing against Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium. These games will provide a clearer picture of the top teams in college football and could lead to further changes in the rankings.
Overall, the latest AP Top 25 rankings have set the stage for some thrilling matchups and potential shifts in the rankings as the college football season progresses.