Texas takes No. 1 spot in NCAA Re-Rank after comeback against Ohio State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:13 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Texas ascends to the top of the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-138 following a dramatic 24-23 victory over Ohio State on September 13. Trailing 23-3 before the fourth quarter, Texas staged a comeback, led by Arch Manning, to secure the win. This performance marks a notable shift in ranking as Notre Dame, which has had a strong start to the season, drops to No. 2. Other rankings include Georgia at No. 3, Indiana at No. 4, and Miami at No. 5. Ohio State's loss shifts them to No. 6 after a previously dominant win against Clemson was impacted by recent struggles of the Tigers. The re-rank also sees Michigan advancing to No. 18 following a win against No. 24 Oklahoma.
- •Texas completes comeback against Ohio State for a 24-23 win.
- •Notre Dame is now ranked No. 2 after previously holding the top spot.
- •Georgia, Indiana, and Miami complete the top five rankings.
- •Ohio State drops to No. 6 following their recent loss.
- •Michigan moves up to No. 18 after beating No. 24 Oklahoma.
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — Texas replaces Notre Dame at No. 1 in college football's NCAA Re-Rank 1-138
"An eventful weekend in college football caused significant changes to the NCAA Re-Rank 1-138, including a new team at the top spot.
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