Texas jumps Notre Dame at No. 1 after Week 2
Key Points:
- Texas is now the No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank following a dramatic comeback win against Ohio State, overcoming a 23-3 deficit to win 24-23.
- Ohio State fell to No. 6 after the loss, while Notre Dame, Georgia, Indiana, and Miami occupy the No. 2 through No. 5 spots respectively.
- New entries into the top 25 include Michigan (No. 18), Duke (No. 21), Missouri (No. 22), and James Madison (No. 25), with Michigan rising after a win over Oklahoma.
- Oregon dropped significantly in the rankings after a loss to Oklahoma State, casting doubt on their status as a College Football Playoff contender or Big Ten favorite.
- The re-rank reflects notable shifts following Week 2, emphasizing Texas' impressive late-game performance and the changing dynamics among top college football teams.