AP college football poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team? - ESPN

08.09.2024 - 18:38 espn.com

The new AP Top 25 college football poll is out. While much of the top 15 took care of business, a pair of ranked matchups shook things up.

The Texas Longhorns roughed up the Michigan Wolverines and the Tennessee Volunteers took care of the NC State Wolfpack. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who were upset by the Northern Illinois Huskies, were the only team in the top five to lose.

What does it mean for the new AP Top 25? Let's break down the rankings. Stats courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information. All times Eastern Previous ranking: 1 2024 record: 2-0 Week 2 result: Defeated Tennessee Tech 48-3 Stat to know: Kirby Smart is now 37-2 against nonconference opponents.

His last loss to a team outside the SEC was to Texas in 2018. What's next: Saturday at Kentucky, 7:30 p.m., ABC Previous ranking: 3 2024 record: 2-0 Week 2 result: Defeated No.

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Georgia vs. Alabama betting, predictions, odds, picks, lines - ESPN

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Arch Manning keeps No. 1 Texas rolling in rout of UL Monroe - ESPN

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