AP Top 25 rankings reveal key wins for college football teams
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The latest AP Top 25 rankings highlight significant victories among college football teams ahead of the first College Football Playoff selection committee rankings to be released on November 3. Noteworthy results include Alabama's 45-17 win over Kentucky, Texas's narrow 24-23 victory against Ohio State, and Miami's 33-20 triumph over Wake Forest. These outcomes have influenced the current perceptions of team standings, with some wins solidifying resumes while others lose value as conference play intensifies. Teams are looking to improve their chances as they head toward the final month of the season.
- •Alabama defeated Kentucky 45-17 in Week 2.
- •Texas edged Ohio State 24-23, securing a strong nonconference win.
- •Miami triumphed over Wake Forest 33-20, affecting ACC dynamics.
- •Conference play is underway, reshaping team rankings and prospects.
- 7:20 PMCBS Sports — College football AP Top 25 rankings: Some marquee wins have have aged well -- others? not so much
"Which teams actually have the best resumes this season ahead of the College Football Playoff selection committee's first rankings next week?
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