New AP Poll Top 25 punishes Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas jumps to No 1 after big comeback
The Oregon Ducks were expected to compete for a Big Ten Championship with the Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers, only to barely escape against Boise State and get deservedly beaten by Oklahoma State.The Cowboys' in-state rivals, the Oklahoma Sooners, lost on the road at Michigan, scoring just 10 points in the process.Those Wolverines, left for dead after the asterisk-laden win over Western Michigan in week one, are suddenly right back in the playoff picture after beating a top-11 SEC opponent.
And of course, the Texas Longhorns won the game of the year over Ohio State, giving them a huge resume boost and a substantial leg up should they need an at-large playoff berth.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Arch Manning No.16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Sept.
12, 2026, in Austin, Texas.(Getty Images)This week's AP Top 25 Poll reflects some of that chaos, while also providing a good example of the flaws with the "some wins are better than some losses" perspective shared by such figures as Nick Saban.Here are this week's rankings, and what it means for the rest of the season.One of the obvious takeaways? No matter what fans, coaches, or commentators say, it's clear that winning and losing is still king.
Even when "strength of schedule" is taken into account.Bryce Underwood #19 of the Michigan Wolverines looks for running room during a first half run against the Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEOklahoma dropped a whopping 13 spots after losing to Michigan, getting no credit for scheduling a top-20 caliber opponent in a home-and-...