Ohio State rises to No. 2, Missouri moves up while Florida drops in rankings

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:27 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Ohio State rises to No. 2, Missouri moves up while Florida drops in rankings
Summary

Ohio State has climbed to No. 2 in the CBS Sports Power Rankings following a 31-14 victory over Iowa, with Jeremiah Smith setting career records after a performance of 206 yards and two touchdowns. Missouri surged up 13 spots after defeating Florida 45-17, causing the Gators to fall by 12 positions. The rankings reflect a chaotic weekend where only 15 teams remain undefeated, the fewest at this point in the season since 2018. Key matchups are scheduled for Week 6, including Georgia’s visit to Alabama and Indiana's effort to extend its winning streak at Nebraska.

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  • •Ohio State wins 31-14 at Iowa, moving up to No. 2
  • •Missouri defeats Florida 45-17, rising 13 spots
  • •Only 15 teams remain undefeated after Week 5
  • •Upcoming matchups include Georgia vs. Alabama and Indiana vs. Nebraska
  • •Jeremiah Smith tops Heisman ballot with back-to-back 200-yard games
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  • 4:27 PMCBS Sports — College Football Power Rankings: Ohio State up to No. 2 after Jeremiah Smith's historic day, Florida falls
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Missouri surges, Florida tumbles and only 15 undefeated teams remain after a chaotic weekend that cleared the way for Ohio State to climb to No. 2

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