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 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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