Penn State moves up to No. 13 in updated AP Top 25 rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Penn State has ascended to No. 13 in the latest AP Top 25 following a decisive non-conference victory. The Nittany Lions' rise in the rankings was aided by No. 23 Texas A&M dropping 14 spots after an upset loss. Texas retains the top position, with Georgia in second. This week also sees Indiana as the highest-ranked Big Ten team at No. 5. Penn State is set to play Wisconsin in their Big Ten opener at home next week.
- •Penn State ranks No. 13 in the AP Top 25.
- •The team moved up due to Texas A&M's loss.
- •Texas remains at the top of the rankings.
- •Indiana is the highest-ranked Big Ten team at No. 5.
- •Penn State's next game is against Wisconsin at home.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Where is Penn State ranked in updated AP Top 25 for Week 3?
"Penn State continues to trend upward in this week's AP Top 25.
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