AP Top 25: Texas, Oregon, Penn State Lead the Pack

College Football Rankings: Oregon and Penn State on the Rise

Following a thrilling weekend of high-profile games, the latest Associated Press college football poll has been released. Texas remains at the top, but Oregon and Penn State have moved up the rankings after impressive wins.

Top 25 Rankings

  1. Texas (56) – 6-0
  2. Oregon (6) – 6-0
  3. Penn State – 6-0
  4. Ohio State – 5-1
  5. Georgia – 5-1

Biggest Movers

LSU jumped from No. 13 to No. 8 after their 29-26 overtime win over Ole Miss, while Iowa State rose to No. 9, their highest ranking since September 2021.

New Entrants

Army and Navy have entered the Top 25 for the first time this season, with Army moving to No. 23 and Navy to No. 25.

SEC Dominance

The SEC holds eight spots in the AP Top 25, with the Big Ten having six teams in the rankings.

Upcoming Matchups

No. 5 Georgia at No. 1 Texas: A top-five matchup that promises to be an exciting encounter.
No. 7 Alabama at No. 11 Tennessee: A game that has lost some of its luster after recent losses by both teams.
No. 24 Michigan at No. 22 Illinois: A matchup between two teams that have struggled in recent weeks.

Conference Standings

SEC: 8 teams in the Top 25
Big Ten: 6 teams in the Top 25
ACC: 4 teams in the Top 25
Big 12: 3 teams in the Top 25
American: 2 teams in the Top 25
Mountain West: 1 team in the Top 25
Independent: 1 team in the Top 25

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