The AP Top 25 college football rankings are poised to undergo significant shifts following Week 2 action, headlined by Texas’s historic comeback victory over previously top-ranked Ohio State. The Longhorns mounted an unprecedented fourth-quarter rally to secure a 24-23 win, positioning themselves to claim the No. 1 ranking. The Buckeyes’ collapse in the final quarter marked a dramatic turn of events after they led 23-3 through three quarters of play.
Widespread upheaval rippled through the rankings beyond Ohio State’s defeat. The Big Ten suffered another setback when sixth-ranked Oregon fell to Oklahoma State 39-31 in a major upset, sending the Ducks tumbling down the poll. Meanwhile, teams ranked 12th and below all won their matchups, though some higher-ranked programs like Washington and Iowa faced closer-than-expected contests despite being heavily favored, which could affect their standing.
On the positive side, Michigan re-entered the Top 25 after defeating No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10, bouncing back from their controversial loss to Western Michigan in Week 1. Quarterback Bryce Underwood led the Wolverines’ effort with a 38-yard rushing touchdown and orchestrated fourth-quarter scoring drives that proved decisive.
The new AP Top 25 rankings will be released Sunday at 2 p.m. EDT, with voters set to finalize their assessments of how Week 2’s dramatic outcomes reshape the college football hierarchy.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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