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By Eva Geitheim
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Texas football did not even have to play this week to re-take the lead in the AP Top 25 poll. After Vanderbilt shockingly upset Alabama 40-35, the Longhorns are once again No. 1 in the poll. Following the loss, Alabama dropped to No. 7.
Alabama originally claimed the lead in the poll last week after an incredible 41-34 victory over Georgia. One week later, Alabama ranks lower than Georgia in the poll because of their loss to Vanderbilt, their first loss of the season.
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The Longhorns remain 5-0 before they face their toughest two opponents of the season in the next two weeks. Texas will take on No. 18 Oklahoma before they go up against No. 5 Georgia. These two matchups will likely determine if the Longhorns can maintain their spot at the top of the poll.
After Texas, Ohio State ranks No. 2 in the poll again. Oregon and Penn State each rose three spots after securing 5-0 starts, with the Ducks claiming No. 3 and the Nittany Lions taking No. 4 in the poll.
Alabama was far from the only team to freefall in this week's poll. This week brought significant movement to the poll. Only four teams — Georgia, LSU, Pittsburgh, and SMU — did not move from last week's placement.
Last year's defending College Football Playoff National Champions Michigan plummeted 14 spots to No. 24 following their 27-17 loss to unranked Washington. Missouri fell 12 spots to No. 22 after Texas A&M blew them out 41-10.
USC completely fell out of the poll after a disappointing 24-17 home loss to Minnesota. With an upcoming game against No. 4 Penn State for the Trojans, USC could fall to 3-3 on the season if they cannot pull off an upset next week.
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Tennessee did not fall quite as far as Michigan, Missouri, or USC, but did come out of the top five due to their 19-14 loss to Arkansas. They now rank No. 8.
Texas A&M saw the biggest rise in the poll thanks to their statement victory over Missouri.
They are now 5-1 on the season, and the No. 15 ranked team in the nation. Indiana, Clemson, and Iowa State each rose five spots in the poll. The 6-0 Hoosiers rank No. 18, the Tigers are now No. 10, and the Cyclones come in right behind at No. 11 Boise State moved up four spots as well, rising to No. 4 after another incredible performance from Ashton Jeanty.
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