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

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. 10 Michigan 31-12

Stat to know: Quinn Ewers is the only player in the FBS to have multiple games with three passing scores and no interceptions against multiple AP top-10 opponents since the start of last season. Ewers had 349 yards and three touchdowns last season against then-No. 3 Alabama.

What's next: Saturday vs. UTSA, 7 p.m., ESPN

Previous ranking: 2

2024 record: 2-0

Week 2 result: Defeated Western Michigan 56-0

Stat to know: With 108 yards rushing on Saturday, Quinshon Judkins now has seven career games with 100 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, the most of any FBS player since 2022.

What's next: Sept. 21 vs. Marshall

Previous ranking: 4

2024 record: 2-0

Week 2 result: Defeated South Florida 42-16

Stat to know: In the win, Jalen Milroe became the first player in Alabama history with two passing touchdowns and two rushing scores in consecutive games.

What's next: Saturday at