AP Top 25 Poll: Ohio State, Penn State, and LSU Retain Top Three Slots

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Ohio State, Penn State, and LSU have maintained their positions as the top three teams in the AP Top 25 poll, with Georgia falling from No. 4 to No. 6. Oregon has taken the No. 4 spot, while new entrant USF has debuted at No. 18 after a significant victory over then-No. 13 Florida. This week saw several notable upsets, including Florida State's rise from unranked to No. 14 and Alabama's fall from No. 3 to No. 16.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ohio State remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll after a 70-0 victory over Grambling, with a combined score of 127-7 against opponents.
  • Penn State secured the No. 2 spot with a 34-0 win over FIU, maintaining its position from the previous week.
  • LSU held firm at No. 3 after a 23-7 win over Louisiana Tech, extending its unbeaten streak in the top three.
  • Georgia fell to No. 6 after losing its ranking, swapping places with new No. 4 Oregon.
  • Florida State rose from unranked to No. 14 with a 31-17 upset victory over Alabama in Week 1 and a subsequent 77-3 win over East Texas A&M.
  • No. 15 Michigan's loss to No. 18 Oklahoma marked the sole matchup between two ranked teams.
  • Mississippi State defeated No. 12 Arizona State 24-20, while unranked Baylor secured a 48-45 upset victory over No. 17 SMU in two overtimes.
  • USF made its first appearance in the AP Top 25 poll in seven years after winning 18-16 over then-No. 13 Florida.
  • Alabama suffered a 13-spot decline in the poll due to its loss to Florida State in Week 1.

Statistics:

  • Ohio State scored 127 points against opponents, with a 70-0 victory over Grambling.
  • Penn State recorded a 34-0 win over FIU with no points conceded.
  • LSU maintained a 23-7 win over Louisiana Tech, while also extending its unbeaten streak in the top three.
  • Georgia fell 10 spots from No. 4 to No. 6 in the poll.
  • Florida State rose 13 spots from unranked to No. 14 with a 31-17 win over Alabama in Week 1.
  • No. 18 USF secured its first ranking in seven years after winning 18-16 over then-No. 13 Florida.
  • Alabama dropped 13 spots in the poll following its loss to Florida State in Week 1.

Sources:

  • Associated Press