New AP Poll Top 25 punishes Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas jumps to No 1 after big comeback

Week two of the college football season saw significant upsets, including Oklahoma losing to Michigan and Oregon barely escaping Boise State before being beaten by Oklahoma State. The Texas Longhorns’ victory over Ohio State has boosted their playoff chances, while the AP Top 25 poll reflects the week’s chaotic results, with some questioning the criteria used for ranking teams after close losses or wins against weaker opponents. The article suggests that despite claims about strength of schedule, win-loss record remains the primary factor in team rankings and playoff considerations.

• Week two of the college football season featured surprising results that shifted the College Football Playoff picture.
• Oregon lost to Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma lost to Michigan.
• Texas defeated Ohio State in a close game, boosting their resume.
• The AP Top 25 poll dropped Ohio State five spots after their narrow loss to Texas, despite it being an evenly matched game.
• Oklahoma dropped 13 spots after losing to Michigan.
• The article critiques the poll’s perceived inconsistency in valuing wins and losses, noting teams like Indiana and Miami moved up after beating overmatched opponents.
• Oregon’s margin for error in playoff contention is now gone.
• The author suggests that rankings and playoff committees ultimately prioritize win-loss records over other factors, despite stated intentions.