AP Top 25 Poll: Michigan replaces Ohio State at #2 in latest college football rankings


Michigan walked away as the biggest winner of the weekend by jumping four places to 2nd in the latest AP Top 25 after beating the competition. Ohio State 42-27 for the first time since 2011. The Movement Upwards, marking the fourth different team to reach #2 in the AP poll in as many weeks, puts the Wolverines in the top two for the first time since 2016. .
In contrast, the Buckeyes dropped five places to 7th, becoming the highest-ranked team in terms of two defeats nationally. Georgia hold the No. 1 position, while Cincinnati jumped Alabama to reach 3rd place. Oklahoma State Break through the top five after beating the opponent Oklahoma for the first time since 2014.
Vote down, Texas A&M dropped 10 places to 24th after losing 6-6 LSU on the road, while Arkansas moved up to 23rd place. Kentucky re-entered the poll in 25th place, giving the SEC the last three teams in the poll. Wisconsin and UTSA both dropped out after finishing the regular season with losses. Clemson re-entered the poll at 22nd place after a short absence.
Check out the full Top 25 AP below. The votes in the first place are in parentheses.
- Georgia (62)
- Michigan
- Cincinnati
- Alabama
- Oklahoma State
- Notre Dame
- Ohio State
- Ole Miss
- Baylor
- Oregon
- the state of Michigan
- BYU
- Oklahoma
- Utah
- Iowa
- Houston
- Pitt
- Wake Forest
- State of San Diego
- Louisiana
- NC State
- Clemson
- Arkansas
- Texas A&M
- Kentucky
Others received votes: Wisconsin 68, UTSA 58, Appalachian State 50, Minnesota 37, Purdue 21, Mississippi State 7, Penn State 5, Army 5, State of Fresno first
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ap-top-25-poll-michigan-replaces-ohio-state-at-no-2-in-latest-college-football-rankings/ AP Top 25 Poll: Michigan replaces Ohio State at #2 in latest college football rankings