Miami Rises to No. 2 in AP College Football Poll; Texas and Penn State Drop Out
Miami climbed to No. 2 in the latest AP college football poll, surpassing Oregon, while Texas and Penn State exited the Top 25 after recent losses.
Overview
Miami advanced to the No. 2 spot in The Associated Press college football poll, moving ahead of Oregon, which received five first-place votes.
Ohio State maintained its dominant position at No. 1, securing 59 of 66 first-place votes after a decisive victory over Minnesota.
Texas and Penn State both exited the AP Top 25 poll after suffering losses, with Penn State's drop being particularly significant following their defeat at UCLA.
Oklahoma experienced a slight fall from No. 5 to No. 6 in the rankings, despite achieving a 44-0 shutout win against Kent State.
Other notable movements include Texas Tech reaching its highest ranking since 2008, and Mississippi and Texas A&M securing the No. 4 and No. 5 positions respectively.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the dramatic and historic falls of Penn State and Texas from the AP Top 25 poll. They use vivid language and structural choices to highlight the unexpected nature and historical significance of these teams' declines, creating a narrative of significant upheaval in college football rankings.
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FAQ
Miami climbed to No. 2 after maintaining an undefeated record and surpassing Oregon, which had fewer first-place votes. Their consistent performance, including key victories this season, contributed to their rise in the rankings.
Texas and Penn State both lost recent games; Penn State's loss to UCLA was particularly significant, causing both teams to fall out of the Top 25 rankings.
As of the latest AP poll, the top five are Ohio State at No. 1, Miami at No. 2, Ole Miss at No. 4, and Texas A&M at No. 5, with Oregon near the top but surpassed by Miami.
Oklahoma fell slightly from No. 5 to No. 6 in the rankings even with a 44-0 shutout win, indicating that other teams’ performances had stronger impacts on the poll.
Texas Tech reached its highest ranking since 2008, while Mississippi (Ole Miss) and Texas A&M secured strong positions at Nos. 4 and 5 respectively, reflecting their successful seasons so far.
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