Texas climbs to number one in latest coaches poll rankings
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Texas ascended to the top spot in the AFCA Coaches Poll following a 24-23 victory over Ohio State. The Longhorns overcame a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to secure the win, leading to a shift at the top of the rankings. Ohio State dropped to sixth place after the result, marking the team's third consecutive loss against Power Four opponents. Elsewhere, Oregon fell 12 spots to number 18 following a loss to Oklahoma State, while Oklahoma dropped to 21st after falling to Michigan. Georgia remains second in the poll, followed by Notre Dame, Indiana, and Miami. Texas currently holds 42 first-place votes, while Georgia has 15 and Indiana has 10.
- •Texas is ranked number one in the latest AFCA Coaches Poll.
- •Ohio State fell to sixth place after losing 24-23 to Texas.
- •Oregon dropped 12 spots to number 18 after a loss to Oklahoma State.
- •Michigan secured a victory over Oklahoma, which fell to number 21.
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