Texas rises to number one in AP poll after victory over Ohio State

Texas ascended to the top of the Associated Press Top-25 poll on Sunday following a 24–23 comeback win against Ohio State. The Longhorns overcame a 23–3 fourth-quarter deficit, marking the largest rally against a No. 1-ranked team in history. Quarterback Arch Manning led the offensive effort in the victory. The result dropped Ohio State to the No. 6 position, ending their streak of regular-season appearances in the top five. In other conference action, Michigan returned to the rankings at No. 19 after a 17–10 win over Oklahoma, while the Sooners slipped to No. 24. The SEC currently holds six spots in the top 10, setting up an upcoming top-10 matchup between LSU and Ole Miss.

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