Ohio State Takes the Crown

In a thrilling turn of events, Ohio State has vaulted to the top of The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, securing the No. 1 spot after a stunning victory over the previously ranked No. 1 team, Texas. The Buckeyes received 55 out of 66 first-place votes, marking their first regular-season top ranking since November 2015.

Texas Takes a Tumble

In a weekend filled with surprises, Texas fell to No. 7 as voters scrambled the rankings after a chaotic Labor Day weekend. This marked an unprecedented occurrence where both top-five teams lost in Week 1 and a staggering four top-10 teams faced defeat.

Shifting Positions in the Rankings

Penn State held firm at No. 2 with seven first-place votes, while LSU made a significant leap to No. 3 with three first-place votes of its own, following a decisive win against Clemson. Miami (Fla.) rounded out the top five after their impressive victory over Notre Dame.

Florida State and Alabama's Dramatic Fall

Florida State made headlines by rising from outside the Top 25 to No. 14 after dominating Alabama 31-17. Meanwhile, Alabama's plummet to No. 21 represents their lowest ranking since 2008, marking a dramatic fall for the once-mighty program.

Returning to the Rankings

Utah rejoined the Top 25 at No. 25 after a commanding 43-10 victory over UCLA, marking their resurgence after a year filled with challenges. Boise State slipped out of the rankings entirely after suffering a heavy loss to South Florida.

Historic Achievements in Rankings

Ohio State's rise to No. 1 is particularly noteworthy, as they are the first team to do so in the first regular-season poll since Alabama did it in 2012. Additionally, LSU enjoys its highest Week 1 ranking since 2012, with Miami celebrating its best position since 2004.

Looking Ahead: Key Matchups

This weekend features a must-watch clash between No. 15 Michigan and No. 18 Oklahoma, a rematch since their historic matchup in the 1975 Orange Bowl.

The Top 25 Unveiled

Here's how the AP Top 25 looks after a dramatic start to the season: 1. Ohio State 2. Penn State 3. LSU 4. Georgia 5. Miami (Fla.) 6. Oregon 7. Texas 8. Clemson 9. Notre Dame 10. South Carolina 11. Illinois 12. Arizona State 13. Florida 14. Florida State 15. Michigan 16. Iowa State 17. SMU 18. Oklahoma 19. Texas A&M 20. Ole Miss 21. Alabama 22. Tennessee 23. Indiana 24. Texas Tech 25. Utah.