ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia is back on top of the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2024 after a hard-fought 20-17 win over Alabama. The Bulldogs’ edge came courtesy of the Longhorns’ upset loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry game.
UCLA and Kentucky are the week’s biggest climbers. The Bruins jumped to No. 12 after forcing seven turnovers in an upset against Oregon, while Kentucky returned to the poll at No. 15 after another overtime thriller. They beat LSU 35-34 on a two-point conversion. LSU fell from No. 10 to No. 22, and Oregon and Florida dropped out of the rankings.
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Here’s what to know:
Georgia takes over: The Bulldogs are the new No. 1. Notre Dame, Miami and Ohio State each moved up a spot to round out the top four.
Biggest risers: UCLA climbed nine spots to No. 12, while Kentucky reentered the rankings at No. 15 and Northwestern made its debut at No. 25.
Out of the poll: Oregon and Florida fell out of the rankings, while LSU dropped 12 spots to No. 22
AP Top 25 rankings
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
1. Georgia
2. Notre Dame
3. Miami (Fla.)
4. Ohio State
5. Indiana
6. Alabama
7. Texas
8. BYU
9. Ole Miss
10. Texas Tech
11. Utah
12. UCLA
13. Missouri
14. Tennessee
15. Kentucky
16. Mississippi State
17. Iowa
18. Oklahoma State
19. USC
20. Houston
21. Wake Forest
22. LSU
23. Boise State
24. SMU
25. Northwestern
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