Texas rises in AP Top 25 poll projections after victory over Ohio State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Texas is projected to claim the top spot in the upcoming AP Top 25 poll following a victory over previously ranked No. 1 Ohio State. The outcome of the Week 2 matchup, which saw Texas transition from the fourth position, triggered significant shifts across the rankings. Other notable developments include Michigan re-entering the top 25 after defeating Oklahoma, while Oregon is expected to drop from the rankings following a loss to Oklahoma State. The updated poll, scheduled for release Sunday, reflects a weekend of high-profile results that reshaped the early-season standings. Voters face new challenges in evaluating the field as several programs adjust their positions following the latest round of college football action.
- •Texas moved from fourth to the projected No. 1 ranking after beating Ohio State.
- •Ohio State dropped from the top spot to fourth place following the loss.
- •Michigan returned to the AP Top 25 rankings after taking down Oklahoma.
- •Oregon is expected to fall out of the rankings after losing to Oklahoma State.
- •The official AP Top 25 poll is scheduled for release on Sunday.
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — AP Top 25 Poll Prediction: Who Will Be No. 1 Going Into Week 3
"Does Texas move to the top spot after beating Ohio State, or will Georgia slide up? Here's our prediction for the latest AP Top 25 Poll on Sunday.
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