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Ohio State and Texas enter college football rankings ahead of Saturday matchup

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Ohio State and Texas enter college football rankings ahead of Saturday matchup

Summary

Ohio State holds the top spot in the latest college football power rankings following a 56-3 win over Ball State. The team heads into a matchup against No. 5 Texas this Saturday after the Longhorns defeated Texas State 59-7. Miami follows at No. 2, while LSU and Indiana round out the top four positions. The SEC enjoyed a successful opening week, finishing 16-0 for the first time since 1997. Michigan and Clemson exited the top 25 rankings entirely after unexpected losses in their respective season openers.

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Key Details

•Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3 in the team's season opener.
•Texas secured a 59-7 victory against Texas State to start the season.
•LSU climbed to No. 3 following a 51-10 victory over Clemson.
•Miami recorded 549 yards of offense during a season-opening win against Stanford.
•Indiana extended its winning streak to 17 games after defeating North Texas 52-16.

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