For the past three weeks, the AP Top 25 college football rankings have seen a consistent lineup at the top, with Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, Alabama, and Georgia maintaining their positions. This stability, however, is on the verge of a shake-up as the new rankings are scheduled to be released at 2 p.m. ET today.
Alabama, currently sitting in the No. 4 spot, is expected to experience the most significant drop following its narrow 23-21 defeat at the hands of No. 11 Oklahoma. This unexpected loss has not only snapped the Crimson Tide’s impressive eight-game winning streak but also complicated their journey towards the Southeastern Conference championship game and a coveted spot in the College Football Playoff.
Similarly, No. 3 Texas A&M faced a nail-biting challenge. The Aggies narrowly avoided a setback akin to Alabama’s, as they managed to orchestrate the largest comeback in their program’s history, securing a tight 31-30 victory against South Carolina. This critical win keeps them in contention for the SEC title game.
On the other hand, No. 5 Georgia is poised for upward movement in the rankings. Their commanding 35-10 triumph over No. 10 Texas not only solidified their standing but also positions them well for a higher spot when the new poll is unveiled.
No. 3 Texas A&M nearly faced the same fate as the Tide. The Aggies had to pull off their biggest comeback in program history to beat South Carolina 31-30 and stay on track to play in the SEC title game.
No. 5 Georgia, meanwhile, is in for a promotion after its 35-10 win over No. 10 Texas.
Still solid are No. 1 Ohio State, which breezed through a victory over UCLA, and a still-undefeated No. 2 Indiana.
Where will the others fall?
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Who might rise and fall in this week’s poll
By MAURA CAREY
Stock up: Georgia, Oklahoma, BYU, USC, Notre Dame.
Stock down: Alabama, Texas, Louisville, Iowa, Cincinnati, South Florida, Pitt.
Who votes in the poll, and how does it work?
No organization has been ranking teams and naming a major college football national champion longer than The Associated Press, since 1936.
AP employees don’t vote themselves, but they do choose the voters. AP Top 25 voters comprise around 60 writers and broadcasters who cover college football for AP members and other select outlets. The goal is to have every state with a Football Bowl Subdivision school represented by at least one voter.
There is a 1-to-25 point system, with a team voted No. 1 receiving 25 points down to 1 point for a 25th-place vote. After that, it’s simple: The poll lists the teams with the most points from 1 to 25, and others receiving votes are also noted.
Voting is done online, and the tabulation is automated.
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