Ohio State drops to No. 5 in AP Top 25 after loss
Fox News • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The AP Top 25 rankings saw significant changes following Week 3, highlighted by Ohio State's fall from No. 1 to No. 5 after suffering a loss. Texas ascended to the top spot after defeating the previous No. 1 Buckeyes. Several other teams, including Washington and Oklahoma, experienced notable drops in the rankings. Washington dropped out of the Top 25 after a lackluster performance against Utah State while Oregon fell to 21st after a loss to Oklahoma State. The rankings include teams that have performed well, such as Texas, Georgia, and Miami, which remain undefeated.
- •Ohio State moves from No. 1 to No. 5 in Week 3 rankings.
- •Texas now holds the No. 1 position after defeating Ohio State.
- •Washington drops out of the AP Top 25 following a close win.
- •Oregon falls to No. 21 after losing to Oklahoma State.
- •The rankings reflect a week of major shifts among top college teams.
- 12:23 AMFox News — New AP Poll Top 25 punishes Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas jumps to No 1 after big comeback - foxnews.com
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — AP Top 25 Week 3: How Far Did Ohio State Fall?
"It was a strange Week 3 for the AP Top 25 rankings, with one giant misfire and a big drop for the Buckeyes. Here's the latest poll from the Associated Press.
"The AP Top 25 poll reshuffled after Texas Longhorns topped Ohio State, but the Buckeyes' five-spot drop exposes a flaw in how voters weigh losses.
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External links- Fox NewsSep 14, 2026, 12:23 AMNew AP Poll Top 25 punishes Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas jumps to No 1 after big comeback - foxnews.com
The AP Top 25 poll reshuffled after Texas Longhorns topped Ohio State, but the Buckeyes' five-spot drop exposes a flaw in how voters weigh losses.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:17 PMAP Top 25 Week 3: How Far Did Ohio State Fall?
It was a strange Week 3 for the AP Top 25 rankings, with one giant misfire and a big drop for the Buckeyes. Here's the latest poll from the Associated Press.
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