Ohio State continues to lead the AP Top 25, holding the No. 1 spot with 52 first-place votes. The Buckeyes remain unbeaten and steady at the top, but the real story this week is the dramatic movement behind them.
Miami surges to No. 2 following a strong 26–7 win over Florida, marking their highest ranking in years. Penn State slides to No. 3 despite avoiding a loss, while Ole Miss makes the biggest jump of the week, climbing nine spots to No. 4 after defeating LSU. Oklahoma rounds out the new-look top five.
Alabama reclaims its place in the Top 10, landing at No. 10 after handing Georgia a rare home loss and snapping the Bulldogs’ long winning streak. Meanwhile, Virginia and Arizona State reenter the poll at No. 24 and No. 25, respectively. Florida State suffers the steepest drop, tumbling 10 places after a road loss to Virginia. USC and TCU both fall out of the rankings entirely.
The SEC continues to dominate the poll, now boasting 10 ranked teams, the most of any conference. This week also marks the second time in 2025 that four top-10 teams lost in the same weekend, a reminder of just how volatile the rankings can be.
Looking ahead, several key matchups will shape next week’s poll, including Oregon versus Penn State and Alabama’s next big test. With so much movement already this season, fans should expect more surprises in the coming weeks.
The AP Top 25 remains as unpredictable as ever. Ohio State may be steady at the top, but the rest of the rankings are a weekly battle for position, setting the stage for an exciting second half of the season.
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