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No. 2 Ohio St Set to Take Fall in AP Top 25 After Losing at USC, Bottom of Rankings Due for Shakeup

Ohio State fell 30-18 to Southern California, jeopardizing the Buckeyes' position in The Associated Press Top 25 without injured quarterback Julian Sayin.
True freshman Luke Fahey started for the Buckeyes, but the offense failed to finish drives despite out-gaining the Trojans 464-338. Missed tackles and uncharacteristic penalties hindered the team.
The Hawkeyes' defense held Wisconsin to 235 total yards during a 30-0 shutout at home. Luke Fickell's team managed just 52 rushing yards and three turnovers in the collapse.
SMU's 30-27 upset loss effectively removed the Mustangs from College Football Playoff contention. The defeat complicates the ACC's ambition to place multiple teams in the national championship field.
Sunday's release of The Associated Press Top 25 promises a major shakeup after seven Top 25 teams lost during Week 9. Contenders like Utah prepare to crack the top five amid the upheaval.

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No. 2 Ohio State set to take fall in AP Top 25 after loss to USC

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Ohio State's Tavien St. Clair Question Needs Answer After Luke Fahey Start

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No. 2 Ohio St set to take fall in AP Top 25 after losing at USC, botto

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No. 2 Ohio St set to take fall in AP Top 25 after losing at USC, bottom of rankings due for shakeup

Yet another big shuffle is in store when The Associated Press Top 25 is released Sunday afternoon.

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