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AP Top 25 poll preview: Defending national champion Buckeyes are poised to return to No. 1

Ohio State Buckeyes poised for an eight-rung rise to reclaim No. 1 spot in AP Top 25 poll after key win, marking the second-largest jump ever recorded.

  • The reigning national champion, Ohio State, is poised to overtake Penn State and reclaim the top spot in the forthcoming AP Top 25 rankings following recent performances.
  • This opportunity arises as Penn State may drop a spot or two due to a 46-11 win over lowly Nevada that might not impress voters and Ohio State’s recent performances.
  • Meanwhile, Texas, led by quarterback Arch Manning, lost its opener as the preseason No. 1 team, marking the first such loss since BYU defeated Miami in 1990.
  • Texas’s defeat was driven by a dominant defense coordinated by Matt Patricia that confused Manning and forced stops on four of five fourth downs, contributing to a 14-7 loss.
  • These results suggest Ohio State could reclaim the top ranking while Texas faces early challenges despite Manning’s high potential and ongoing spotlight.
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AP Top 25 poll preview: Buckeyes are poised to return to No. 1

The Buckeyes are in position to jump Penn State and return to No. 1.

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AP Top 25 poll preview: Defending national champion Buckeyes are poised to return to No. 1

As wrestling great Ric Flair famously said, to be the man, you gotta beat the man. Defending national champion Ohio State is still the man in college football.

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