AP college football poll reaction - What's next for each Top 25 team - ESPN
The new AP Top 25 college football poll is out.
Ohio State solidified its spot in the top five with a monster win over Penn State. Florida State, Oklahoma and Texas outlasted spirited upset bids. North Carolina was not as lucky, falling to Virginia.
What does it mean for the new AP Top 25? Let's break down the rankings.
Stats courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information.
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Previous ranking: 1
2023 record: 7-0
Week 8 result: Idle
Stat to know: The Dawgs enter next week's game against Florida on a 24-game winning streak — the fourth longest in SEC history. They have also won 17 straight against SEC East opponents, which is also the fourth longest since divisions were created in 1992.
What's next: Saturday vs. Florida, 3:30 p.m., CBS
Previous ranking: 2
2023 record: 8-0
Week 8 result: Defeated Michigan State 49-0
Stat to know: Michigan's 49 points was the most it has ever scored at Michigan State and accounted for its largest margin of victory in East Lansing.
What's next: Nov. 4 vs. Purdue
Previous ranking: 3
2023 record: 7-0
Week 8 result: Defeated Penn State 20-12
Stat to know: Marvin Harrison Jr. accounted for 50% of Ohio State's receptions with 11 and 57% of the team's receiving yards with 162.
What's next: Saturday at Wisconsin
Previous ranking: 4
2023 record: 7-0
Week 8 result: Defeated Duke 38-20
Stat to know: Jordan Travis became just the fourth ACC quarterback with at least 15 passing touchdowns and five rushing scores through seven games in the past 20 seasons.
What's next: Saturday at Wake Forest
Previous ranking: 5
2023 record: 7-0
Week 8 result: Defeated Arizona State 15-7
Stat to know: Washington finished with 13 rushing yards, its fewest in a win in the last 25 years.
What's next: Saturday at