In Lincoln, Nebraska, the excitement of college football is brewing after a thrilling weekend of action. The latest AP Top 25 rankings have been released, and there are some remarkable movements to talk about as teams gear up for the next phase of the season.
In a surprising twist, No. 3 Texas has edged past Ohio State to secure the No. 2 spot after a convincing 31-12 victory over No. 10 Michigan on the road. This loss is significant for Michigan, who has fallen from the top 10 for the first time in nearly three years, landing now at No. 17.
Meanwhile, No. 1 Georgia continues to lead with first-place votes, while Ohio State remains without a ranked win, even after shutting out Western Michigan with a dominant 56-0 score.
Another notable drop is from Notre Dame, who fell from the No. 5 position to No. 18 following a shocking loss to an unranked Northern Illinois squad. This week marked the steepest decline of any top-25 team this year.
On a brighter note, No. 7 Tennessee climbed up seven spots after an impressive performance led by Nico Iamaleava. Iamaleava has already thrown for six touchdowns in his initial games, boasting a remarkable 75 percent completion percentage. With an average victory margin of over 53 points this season, Tennessee is turning heads.
For those keeping an eye on playoff contenders, Northern Illinois appears to have an early lead for an automatic College Football Playoff berth, especially after their recent upset win over Notre Dame.
As week three approaches, fans can look forward to exciting matchups and the ever-evolving landscape of college football rankings.
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