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Texas defeats Ohio State as Michigan enters top 25 rankings

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Texas defeats Ohio State as Michigan enters top 25 rankings

Summary

The college football rankings underwent significant shifts following Week 2 results. Texas climbed to the second spot after erasing a 20-point deficit to defeat top-ranked Ohio State 24-23. The loss dropped the Buckeyes to number five. Meanwhile, Michigan re-entered the top 25 rankings after defeating a ranked Oklahoma squad. Georgia maintained its status at the top of the rankings with a 70-20 victory against Western Kentucky, while Notre Dame and Indiana secured shutout wins over Rice and Howard, respectively. These results impact the current conference title and playoff trajectories for several major programs, specifically tightening the margin for error for both Ohio State and Oregon.

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By the Numbers

•Texas moved to 2-0 after a 24-23 comeback win against Ohio State.
•Ohio State fell from the top ranking to number five following the loss.
•Georgia beat Western Kentucky 70-20 behind five touchdown passes from Stockton.
•Michigan secured a spot in the top 25 rankings after defeating Oklahoma.
•Indiana remained unbeaten with a 55-0 shutout against Howard.

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What they're saying

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Week 2 gave college football fans a wild Saturday that completely shook up the rankings. Ohio State looked like a lock to stay near the top until a late fourth-quarter collapse against Texas turned everything upside down.
— Yahoo Sports

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