Ohio State and Georgia hold top rankings in the Week 2 AP poll
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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Ohio State and Georgia occupy the top two spots in the Week 2 AP college football poll. Georgia moved into the second position after a 63-3 victory over Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium on September 5. Oregon dropped in the rankings following a competitive matchup against Boise State. Michigan dropped out of the top 25, while Virginia entered the rankings as a newcomer. The upcoming schedule features a prominent matchup between top-ranked Ohio State and fourth-ranked Texas in Austin. Georgia prepares to host Western Kentucky for its second game of the season.
- •Ohio State leads the AP poll followed by Georgia and Notre Dame.
- •Georgia recorded a 63-3 win against Tennessee State on September 5.
- •Michigan fell out of the rankings, while Virginia joined the top 25.
- •Ohio State plays Texas in Austin for a high-profile Week 2 matchup.
- •Georgia hosts Western Kentucky as the team seeks its second win.
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"AP Poll Georgia Update The Dawgs once again manhandled an overmatched opponent, beating Western Kentucky 70-20. Georgia remained at #2 in the AP Poll despite #1 Ohio State losing. This is because the voters vaulted Texas to #1 due to their wild comeback victory over the Buckeyes. Honestly, put the target on the Longhorns’ backs, […]
"AP Poll Georgia Update Georgia welcomed Oklahoma to Athens and immediately took a 28-0 lead before beating the Sooners by a final score of 41-13. The Bulldogs maintained their #2 ranking in the AP Poll ahead of their clash with Vanderbilt at Sanford Stadium Newcomers #19 Oklahoma State, #22 Boise State, #23 UCLA, #24 Kentucky […]
"AP Poll Georgia Update Georgia took care of business on Homecoming, defeating Vanderbilt 38-14. The Bulldogs stayed at #2 in the AP Poll as they prepare for their game in Tuscaloosa against #6 Alabama. College Gameday will be in Tuscaloosa for the game as well. Newcomers #25 Pitt Dropped Out #24 Kentucky Ranked Matchups #2 […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 12:20 AM2026 College Football Polls: Week 7
AP Poll Georgia Update The Georgia Bulldogs went into Tuscaloosa and got a victory for the first time since 2007. Heck, it was the Bulldogs’ first victory over Alabama in the regular season since 2007. We aren’t here to relitigate the poor officiating in this column, but we are here to discuss how Georgia’s third […]
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 12:36 AM2026 College Football Polls: Week 6
AP Poll Georgia Update Georgia took care of business on Homecoming, defeating Vanderbilt 38-14. The Bulldogs stayed at #2 in the AP Poll as they prepare for their game in Tuscaloosa against #6 Alabama. College Gameday will be in Tuscaloosa for the game as well. Newcomers #25 Pitt Dropped Out #24 Kentucky Ranked Matchups #2 […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 12:09 AM2026 College Football Polls: Week 5
AP Poll Georgia Update Georgia welcomed Oklahoma to Athens and immediately took a 28-0 lead before beating the Sooners by a final score of 41-13. The Bulldogs maintained their #2 ranking in the AP Poll ahead of their clash with Vanderbilt at Sanford Stadium Newcomers #19 Oklahoma State, #22 Boise State, #23 UCLA, #24 Kentucky […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 8:08 PMWhere is Georgia football in the AP poll rankings after Week 2
Georgia did not move up in the latest AP Top 25 poll rankings after a dominant win over Western Kentucky despite No. 1 losing
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:25 AM2026 College Football Polls: Week 3
AP Poll Georgia Update The Dawgs once again manhandled an overmatched opponent, beating Western Kentucky 70-20. Georgia remained at #2 in the AP Poll despite #1 Ohio State losing. This is because the voters vaulted Texas to #1 due to their wild comeback victory over the Buckeyes. Honestly, put the target on the Longhorns’ backs, […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 12:08 PM2026 College Football Polls: Week 2
AP Poll Week 2 Georgia Update The Bulldogs cruised in their opener, winning 63-3 over Tennessee State in a scorcher in Sanford Stadium. The Dawgs jumped to #2 in the polls thanks to Oregon’s struggles against Boise State. Georgia looks to go 2-0 on the young season as they host Western Kentucky while donning the […]
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