Texas has made a significant move in the latest Associated Press Top 25 rankings despite having a week off. The Longhorns have climbed one spot to claim the No. 8 position, surpassing No. 9 Oregon. This change comes after Oregon suffered a 36-33 loss to Washington, who now holds the No. 5 spot.
Fans of the Texas Longhorns can look forward to their upcoming game against Big 12 newcomer Houston on the road this Friday at 2 p.m. As for the top four teams in the rankings, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, and Florida State have retained their positions, with Washington joining the elite group in fifth place. Oklahoma has been pushed down to No. 6 following Washington’s victory, while Penn State secures No. 7.
It was an impressive performance by Notre Dame as they soared up the rankings, moving six spots to No. 15 after a dominant 48-20 victory over Southern California. Unfortunately for USC, their loss resulted in an eight-spot drop, landing them at No. 18. Louisville also experienced a setback, falling seven spots to No. 21 after losing 38-21 to Pitt. Similarly, UCLA dropped seven spots to No. 25 following a 36-24 defeat against No. 12 Oregon State.
In the US LMB Coaches poll, Texas has risen three spots to secure No. 8, now tied with Alabama in the rankings.
This news of Texas climbing in the college football rankings and Notre Dame’s impressive victory has garnered attention across the nation. As the teams prepare for their upcoming games, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling matchups and further shifts in the rankings.
