The Big Ten ruled weekend TV viewing for college football fans, with Ohio State visiting Penn State in a battle of top-five teams and the Buckeyes emerging victorious.
Oregon and Indiana also remained undefeated, keeping the Big Ten with three of the top six college teams in this week’s AP Poll and a fourth in the top ten overall.
This coming weekend, the Southeastern Conference will be back on center stage with two important games with College Football Playoff implications. Georgia, remaining No. 2 in the poll this week, hosts a hot Mississippi team, while Alabama travels to a heated road contest at LSU.
Here’s how the AP Poll ranks the top 25 teams in the country. We'll get our first look at the College Football Playoff rankings this week as well.
1. Oregon (9–0, Big Ten)
A 38-17 win at the Big House over Michigan keeps the Ducks at No. 1 in the poll this week. They host Maryland on Saturday evening.2. Georgia (7–1, SEC)
It wasn’t pretty, but the Bulldogs handled their business in their game against rival Florida and remain No. 2 this week. One of the more impactful games this weekend could be Georgia hosting Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon.3. Ohio State (7–1, Big Ten)
The Buckeyes went to Happy Valley and beat Penn State, moving them up into the top three in this week’s poll. They host Purdue this weekend, which should be an easy win.4. Miami (9–0, ACC)
A game that was close well into the second half ended with a 53-31 final score and Miami moves up one spot this week. Beware the trap game, and the Hurricanes heading to Georgia Tech this weekend could be a headache if they don’t take care of business.5. Texas (7–1, SEC)
The Longhorns move up one spot despite being idle over the weekend. The Longhorns host Florida this weekend and look to continue rolling.6. Penn State (7–1, Big Ten)
The Nittany Lions’ seven-point home loss to Ohio State moves them down three spots in the poll this week. They host Washington on Saturday night.7. Tennessee (7–1, SEC)
The Volunteers stay put at No. 7 with a 10-point win over Kentucky. They host Mississippi State on Saturday evening.8. Indiana (9–0, Big Ten)
Welcome to the top ten, Hoosiers! After blowing out Michigan State, they’ll need to keep their heads for a couple of weeks until a trip to Columbus to face the Buckeyes. They host a struggling Michigan team on Saturday afternoon.9. BYU (8–0, Big 12)
BYU stays put coming off a bye week. They’re on upset watch at Utah this weekend.10. Notre Dame (7–1, Independent)
Notre Dame remains in the top ten but slides back two spots on a bye week. Florida State is in South Bend on Saturday evening.11. Alabama (6–2, SEC)
The Crimson Tide move up three spots coming off a bye. They’ll get a test on Saturday night in Baton Rouge against LSU.12. Boise State (7–1, Mountain West)
The Broncos put 56 on San Diego State and move up three spots this week.
TreVeyon Henderson, #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes, runs the ball during the third quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium in State College, Penn., on Nov. 2, 2024. Scott Taetsch/Getty Images
