Georgia rises to second in AP college football poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Georgia moved up to the No. 2 spot in the latest AP Top 25 college football poll released on Tuesday. The shift in rankings follows the Bulldogs' 63-3 victory over Tennessee State this past weekend. Oregon dropped from the second position to No. 6 after a narrow 34-27 win against Boise State. Ohio State remains the top-ranked team in the nation following its 56-3 win over Ball State. Georgia currently faces a schedule that includes ranked matchups against Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Missouri. The Bulldogs are scheduled to play Western Kentucky on Saturday, September 12.
- •Georgia climbed one spot to No. 2 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.
- •The Bulldogs defeated Tennessee State 63-3 in their most recent game.
- •Ohio State holds the No. 1 ranking after a 56-3 win over Ball State.
- •Oregon dropped to No. 6 following a close win against Boise State.
- •Georgia faces Western Kentucky on Saturday, September 12.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia football climbs AP poll rankings
"Georgia football climbs in the latest AP Top 25 poll following a dominant home win over Tennessee State.
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