The AP Top 25 college football poll rankings are set to be released Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET.
Despite clinching the top spot in the preseason poll, reality hit the Texas Longhorns at the Horseshoe on Saturday. Now the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes are in position to jump Penn State and return to No. 1.
Follow The Associated Press’ live updates below for game recaps, poll predictions, ranking analyses and answers to fan questions, all in one place.
Here’s the latest:
Utah emerges as Big 12 threat
Utah increased its odds in the Big 12 after delivering a thumping 43-10 win over UCLA on Saturday.
It was a debut to remember for transfer quarterback Devon Dampier, who completed 21 of 25 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns while adding 87 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.
It was the first taste of a Nico Iamaleava-led UCLA offense following the quarterback’s surprising spring transfer from Tennessee. Iamaleava went 11 of 22 for 136 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He carried the ball 13 times for 47 yards.
Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos (1) dives for extra yardage as Alabama defensive back Zavier Mincey (12) makes the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. Credit: AP/Phelan M. Ebenhack
Utah’s odds to win the Big 12 improved to +450 after the win, tied for second with Arizona State (+450) and just behind Texas Tech (+350).
Corso ends legendary tenure on ‘College GameDay’ with perfect picks
Lee Corso made his final appearance on ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday ahead of the Ohio State and Texas matchup.
Corso helped build the show from the ground up and perhaps became most known for his popular mascot prediction schtick in which he dons the headgear of the team he predicts will win one of the biggest games of the week.
It was a full-circle finale for Corso, who predicted Ohio State’s win by donning Brutus Buckeye, just like he did on Oct. 5, 1996, when the segment first began. Corso went 6-for-6 with his final predictions, an impressive feat given upsets including FSU over Alabama, Miami over Notre Dame and an LSU road win at Clemson.
LSU linebacker Whit Weeks (40) reacts after defeating Clemson in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Clemson, S.C. Credit: AP/Jacob Kupferman
Alabama and Texas performances undercut SEC’s reputation Week 1
Southeastern Conference teams won 14 games and lost two during Week 1, but the two conference losses overshadowed the overall performance. FSU stunned No. 8 Alabama with a 31-17 victory, edging the Crimson Tide in total yards (382), rushing yards (230), yards per play (6.1), first downs (20) and faring better on third and fourth downs.
A historically dominant Alabama team exited Week 1 with much to prove and skeptical fans already throwing in the towel on coach Kalen DeBoer.
No. 1 Texas dropped 14-7 to No. 3 Ohio State in Arch Manning’s debut as the starting quarterback. Manning struggled against a dominant Buckeyes’ defense, completing 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, a touchdown and an interception. The young quarterback’s sole score, a 32-yard completion to Parker Livingstone, came with 3:28 left in the fourth and proved to be too little, too late.
Notre Dame and Miami restore old rivalry
Texas vs. Ohio State may have lacked the excitement fans hoped for, but the third and final top-10 matchup of the weekend didn’t disappoint. The No. 10 Miami Hurricanes hosted No. 6 Notre Dame in a modern rendition of an old-school rivalry.
Both teams looked different with new quarterbacks. Notre Dame’s CJ Carr warmed up as the game went on, finishing 19 of 30 for 221 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Carr spearheaded a 14-point swing, culminating with a rushing touchdown to tie the game with 3:21 left.
Carson Beck threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Hurricanes to a 27-24 victory. Kicker Carter Davis drilled the game-winner, a 47-yard field goal with 1:04 on the clock.
Nussmeier outplays Klubnik in Heisman contender showdown
Eyes turned to No. 9 LSU and No. 4 Clemson on Saturday night, a highly anticipated matchup between top-10 opponents.
It was an early view of veteran signal-callers and Heisman Trophy favorites Garrett Nussmeier and Cade Klubnik. Nussmeier delivered a big win in enemy territory, completing 28 of 38 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown. The LSU quarterback connected with Trey’Dez Green for a game-winning 8-yard receiving touchdown with 12:18 on the clock in the fourth quarter.
Klubnik went 19 of 38 for 230 yards and an interception. Running back Adam Randall scored Clemson’s sole touchdown of the night on a one-yard run right before half. The Klubnik-led offense had three opportunities to tie it up in the fourth quarter and fell short with two failed fourth-down attempts and a three-and-out.