Texas jumps to No. 1 after historic fourth-quarter rally
Texas' comeback over Ohio State moves the Longhorns to No. 1 in the AP poll, dropping the Buckeyes out of the top five for the first time in two seasons.
The update
Texas has moved to No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 after a 24-23 comeback win over Ohio State. The Longhorns rallied from a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure the victory, marking the largest fourth-quarter rally ever for a win against an AP No. 1 team.
Why it matters
This shift reshapes the College Football Playoff picture for Week 3. Texas’ climb to the top spot comes after a season-opening loss to Ohio State last year, avenging that defeat. The Buckeyes, who had been No. 1 in 17 of the previous 20 polls, have dropped to No. 6, marking their first time outside the top five in two seasons. Oregon also fell significantly, dropping 15 spots to No. 21 after a loss to Oklahoma State.
What to watch
Ohio State’s recent performance has been shaky, with the Buckeyes now 1-3 in their last four games, all against top-10 opponents. Texas’ ability to maintain this momentum will be crucial as they look to stay at the top of the poll. Additionally, Michigan returned to the Top 25 at No. 19 after a win over Oklahoma, while the Sooners dropped to No. 24.
Sources
- espn.com — Texas' climb to No. 1, Ohio State's drop to No. 6, Oregon's drop to No. 21, Michigan's return to Top 25, Texas' comeback details, Buckeyes' recent record.
- College Football News — Ohio State's fall from No. 1 to No. 6, Oregon's ranking, and voter reaction.
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