Texas Takes Top Spot in Week 3 Coaches Poll After Ohio State's Loss

After the second full weekend of college football, Texas has ascended to the No. 1 position in the AFCA Coaches Poll, following a dramatic 24-23 victory over Ohio State. This game saw Texas overcome a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter, marking a significant upset.

Ohio State, which had previously held the top rank, is now positioned sixth after suffering its third consecutive loss against Power Four teams. The Buckeyes' only recent victory was against Ball State. Coach Ryan Day acknowledged the team's struggles in the fourth quarter, emphasizing the need to improve their performance.

Oregon faced the largest drop in the rankings, falling 12 spots to No. 18, marking its first time outside the top 10 under coach Dan Lanning. Meanwhile, Michigan's win over Oklahoma has helped restore some momentum for the Wolverines, who had faced scrutiny after a previous lackluster performance.