AP Top 25 consensus solidifies top seven teams in college football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
As of September 20, the AP Top 25 rankings reflect a consensus on the top seven teams, including Texas, Georgia, and Notre Dame. The gap between No. 7 Ohio State and No. 8 Alabama is significant, indicating a clear divide. Oregon struggles for clarity after an 84-0 win against Portland State, following a previous loss to Oklahoma State. USC's performance remains inconsistent, leading to their drop in rankings, while Oklahoma narrowly edged New Mexico 14-6. The upcoming matchups will provide further insight into the shifting rankings.
- •Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, and others comprise the top seven teams.
- •Oregon's 84-0 win over Portland State complicates their ranking.
- •USC drops to No. 19 after a tense win against Rutgers.
- •Oklahoma wins 14-6 in a tightly contested game against New Mexico.
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Inside Greg Luca's AP Top 25 ballot: How to sort through the confounding middle tier
"AP Top 25 voters are pretty close to a consensus on the top seven teams, but the rankings grow much more muddled from there.
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