Texas Longhorns drop to seventh in AP top 25 after loss to Oklahoma
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
The Texas Longhorns fell from No. 1 to No. 7 in the Associated Press top 25 following a last-second loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. The University of Houston climbed to No. 20 after defeating Kansas State. This week, Houston will host No. 18 Oklahoma State in a significant matchup. Georgia, Notre Dame, and Miami occupy the top three spots in the latest rankings.
- •Texas lost to Oklahoma on a last-second field goal.
- •Houston defeated Kansas State to move up two spots.
- •Texas Tech ranks No. 10 and SMU ranks No. 24.
- •Georgia ascended to the top after beating Alabama.
- •Houston's upcoming game against Oklahoma State is crucial.
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Longhorns drop to No. 7 in newest AP Top 25 Ranking
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Longhorns fall to No. 7 in AP top 25, and UH moves into top 20
"After an epic collapse to rival Oklahoma in Dallas, the Texas Longhorns have fallen from No. 1 to No. 7 by the voters in the new AP Top 25 Ranking.
"Texas dropped six spots after losing to Oklahoma on a last-second field goal in the Red River Rivalry. UH is up to No. 20.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 7:19 PMTexas Longhorns drop to No. 7 in newest AP Top 25 Ranking
After an epic collapse to rival Oklahoma in Dallas, the Texas Longhorns have fallen from No. 1 to No. 7 by the voters in the new AP Top 25 Ranking.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 7:10 PMTexas Longhorns fall to No. 7 in AP top 25, and UH moves into top 20
Texas dropped six spots after losing to Oklahoma on a last-second field goal in the Red River Rivalry. UH is up to No. 20.
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