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11/02 11:33 CST The Latest: A shuffle is in store for the AP Top 25 in college
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The Latest: A shuffle is in store for the AP Top 25 in college football
By MAURA CAREY
Associated Press
Three teams near of the top of the AP Top 25 college football poll came up
short this weekend, setting the stage for a shuffle in the top 10.
No. 8 Georgia Tech was upset for the first time this season, defeated by North
Carolina State. That leaves the Bowl Subdivision with four unbeaten teams,
given that Navy also lost.
A couple of teams' College Football Playoff hopes might be crushed, too: No. 9
Vanderbilt came up just short against No. 20 Texas and No. 10 Miami fell to SMU
in overtime.
All top 5 poll spots are likely to remain unchanged, given that No. 1 Ohio
State and No. 2 Indiana both reeled in victories and No. 3 Texas A&M and No. 4
Alabama were idle. That leaves No. 5 Georgia unlikely to move up despite a win
this week, because the Bulldogs have already lost to the Crimson Tide.
Promotions may be in store for No. 13 Texas Tech, No. 15 Virginia, No. 18
Oklahoma and No. 20 Texas, thanks to their wins this weekend.
How high will they climb?
Follow live updates from The Associated Press below for poll projections, game
recaps and voter answers to fan questions, all in one place.
Manning impresses with Texas' win vs. Vanderbilt Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Arch Manning earned his highest passer rating of the season (189.2) in the Longhorns' 34-31 win against Vanderbilt. Manning looked sharp after spending much of the week in concussion protocol. He completed 25 of 33 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns. Saturday's win marked the fourth straight SEC victory for the Longhorns and improved their record to 7-2 on the season, poising them to jump in this week's rankings.
Top five likely to hold steady No. 1 Ohio State's defense rose to the occasion during the second half against Penn State. The Buckeyes kept the Nittany Lions scoreless in the third and fourth quarters, while putting up 21 points of their own to win it 38-14. No. 2 Indiana improved to 9-0 on the season after cruising past Maryland in a 55-10 rout. No. 5 Georgia narrowly came out on top in a historic rivalry game against Florida. No. 4 Alabama was idle this week, and has a head-to-head win against Georgia already in the books, likely keeping the Bulldogs at No. 5 for another week. No. 3 Texas A&M had the week off.
How the top 10 fared Four top 10 teams came out on top of their matchups this week, but three lost games. Ohio State (1), Indiana (2), Georgia (5) and Ole Miss (7) notched conference wins on Saturday. The remaining top 10 teams weren't as fortunate. NC State outscored No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36, handing the Yellow Jackets their first loss of the season. No. 9 Vanderbilt dropped 34-31 to No. 20 Texas. And No. 10 Miami suffered its second defeat in the past three games, falling 26-20 to SMU in overtime. Texas (3), Alabama (4), Oregon (6) and BYU (T-10) were idle.
Who votes in the poll and how does it work? No organization has been ranking teams and naming a major college football national champion longer than The Associated Press, which has done the job since 1936. AP employees don't vote themselves, but they do choose the voters. AP Top 25 voters comprise around 60 writers and broadcasters who cover college football for AP members and other select outlets. The goal is to have every state with a Football Bowl Subdivision school represented by at least one voter. Voting is a straight points system: A first-place vote is worth 25 points, a second-place vote is worth 24 points, down to 1 point for a 25th-place vote. Then it's just a summary of which teams are 1-25 based on the totals. Others receiving votes are also noted. Voting is done online, and the tabulation is automated.
Manning impresses with Texas' win vs. Vanderbilt Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Arch Manning earned his highest passer rating of the season (189.2) in the Longhorns' 34-31 win against Vanderbilt. Manning looked sharp after spending much of the week in concussion protocol. He completed 25 of 33 passes for 328 yards and three touchdowns. Saturday's win marked the fourth straight SEC victory for the Longhorns and improved their record to 7-2 on the season, poising them to jump in this week's rankings.
Top five likely to hold steady No. 1 Ohio State's defense rose to the occasion during the second half against Penn State. The Buckeyes kept the Nittany Lions scoreless in the third and fourth quarters, while putting up 21 points of their own to win it 38-14. No. 2 Indiana improved to 9-0 on the season after cruising past Maryland in a 55-10 rout. No. 5 Georgia narrowly came out on top in a historic rivalry game against Florida. No. 4 Alabama was idle this week, and has a head-to-head win against Georgia already in the books, likely keeping the Bulldogs at No. 5 for another week. No. 3 Texas A&M had the week off.
How the top 10 fared Four top 10 teams came out on top of their matchups this week, but three lost games. Ohio State (1), Indiana (2), Georgia (5) and Ole Miss (7) notched conference wins on Saturday. The remaining top 10 teams weren't as fortunate. NC State outscored No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36, handing the Yellow Jackets their first loss of the season. No. 9 Vanderbilt dropped 34-31 to No. 20 Texas. And No. 10 Miami suffered its second defeat in the past three games, falling 26-20 to SMU in overtime. Texas (3), Alabama (4), Oregon (6) and BYU (T-10) were idle.
Who votes in the poll and how does it work? No organization has been ranking teams and naming a major college football national champion longer than The Associated Press, which has done the job since 1936. AP employees don't vote themselves, but they do choose the voters. AP Top 25 voters comprise around 60 writers and broadcasters who cover college football for AP members and other select outlets. The goal is to have every state with a Football Bowl Subdivision school represented by at least one voter. Voting is a straight points system: A first-place vote is worth 25 points, a second-place vote is worth 24 points, down to 1 point for a 25th-place vote. Then it's just a summary of which teams are 1-25 based on the totals. Others receiving votes are also noted. Voting is done online, and the tabulation is automated.
