Texas rises in college football rankings after win over Ohio State
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Texas is projected to claim the top spot in the AP Top 25 poll following a 21-point fourth-quarter rally to defeat Ohio State. The victory marks a significant shift in the rankings after a tumultuous second week of the college football season. While the Bulldogs of Georgia continue to dominate with high-scoring wins over Western Kentucky, other programs face uncertainty. Oregon drops out of the top eight after falling to Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma fell to Michigan in a 17-10 result. Voters now face challenges in evaluating teams like Michigan, which rebounded from an unranked status to claim a conference win. The rankings release follows a series of upsets that have complicated the national championship picture for top-tier programs.
- •Texas expects to take the No. 1 ranking after a comeback win against Ohio State.
- •Oregon falls out of the top eight following a loss to Oklahoma State.
- •Michigan defeated Oklahoma 17-10 to re-enter the conversation for the top 25.
- •Georgia maintains its position near the top after scoring 70 points against Western Kentucky.
- 4:05 AMCBS Sports — Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Texas surges to No. 1, Oregon tumbles in college football ranking
"Texas is projected to claim the top spot after a thrilling comeback win against Ohio State, while upsets to Oregon and Oklahoma create chaos
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