Penn State, Texas Drop from Top 25 After Losses to Unranked Teams

In the latest college football rankings, Miami ascended to No. 2 in the AP poll after a win at Florida State, while Texas Tech cracked the top 10 for the first time since 2008. Both Penn State and Texas, preseason favorites ranked No. 2 and No. 1 respectively, fell out of the Top 25 following losses to unranked teams, marking a significant drop for both programs. Penn State's loss to winless UCLA was particularly notable, as it was their first time unranked since 2022 and represented one of the largest falls in AP poll history. Despite these setbacks, Ohio State retained the No. 1 spot, though with fewer first-place votes than before, and other Big Ten teams like Indiana and Michigan remained ranked. The Coaches Poll also reflected Penn State and Texas's declines after their surprising defeats. As Penn State faces upcoming games against Northwestern, Ohio State, and Indiana, the team faces an uphill battle to remain in contention for the College Football Playoff this season.