Ohio State and Georgia hold top rankings in the Week 2 AP poll

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Ohio State and Georgia hold top rankings in the Week 2 AP poll
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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.

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  • •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, […]

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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 […]

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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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