Ohio State and BYU post key victories in AP Top 25 rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Ohio State defeated Indiana 19-15 on October 17, 2026, maintaining their No. 2 ranking in the AP Top 25. BYU's recent win over Notre Dame, 28-24, solidified their place at No. 7, despite a loss to UCF. Notre Dame dropped to No. 8 as both teams navigate a complex season filled with head-to-head matchups affecting rankings. The SEC continues to produce unpredictable results, complicating assessments in the poll.
- •Ohio State beats Indiana 19-15 on October 17, 2026.
- •BYU defeats Notre Dame 28-24, moving to No. 7.
- •Notre Dame drops to No. 8 following their loss.
- •The SEC experiences continuing unpredictable outcomes.
- •Head-to-head results impact AP Top 25 rankings.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Inside Greg Luca's AP Top 25 ballot: How much should we rely on head-to-head results?
"With every week bringing more tangled and contradictory results, a look at which head-to-head matchups have the biggest impact on the AP Top 25.
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