
Texas Rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 After Comeback Victory
Texas has claimed the No. 1 position in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after a remarkable comeback victory over Ohio State, winning 24-23. This victory marks the first time Texas has held the top spot in the regular season since October 2024.
In this game, Texas overcame a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter, achieving the largest fourth-quarter rally against an AP No. 1 team, according to Sportradar. Meanwhile, Oregon fell 15 spots to No. 21 following a 39-31 loss to Oklahoma State, marking its lowest ranking in four years.
Michigan re-entered the rankings at No. 19 after defeating No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10, while Oklahoma dropped to No. 24. The Southeastern Conference continues to dominate with nine ranked teams, including Texas, Georgia, and Alabama among the top ten.
