Texas has returned to the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press college football poll after Alabama's surprising defeat by Vanderbilt, which dropped the Crimson Tide from first to seventh. Texas, which did not play last week, received 52 out of 61 first-place votes, marking a swift return to the top after a brief absence. Other significant movements in the rankings include Ohio State rising to No. 2 after defeating Iowa, with Oregon and Penn State following at Nos. 3 and 4, respectively. Miami made a dramatic comeback against California, elevating them to No. 6, while Texas A&M's victory over Missouri propelled them to No. 15. The week saw a notable number of upsets, with six top 25 teams falling to unranked opponents, reminiscent of similar occurrences in 2020. The upcoming schedule features Texas's annual clash against Oklahoma, now as SEC members, and a potential showdown with Georgia, indicating a challenging path ahead for the Longhorns.