We knew there’d be a shakeup in the top four of the AP Top 25 this week following Michigan’s 45-23 win over Ohio State, and we got exactly what we expected. Michigan moved up a spot from No. 3 to No. 2 while Ohio State dropped from No. 2 to No. 5. The Wolverines also picked up five first-place votes, though they weren’t nearly enough to put it within reach of surpassing Georgia for the top spot.
USC was the other team to move within the top four, climbing from No. 5 after a 38-27 win over Notre Dame on Saturday night. The Fighting Irish took a big tumble, dropping six spots to No. 19. Of teams that remained in the poll, that’s tied with North Carolina (No. 18 to No. 24) for the largest drop this week.
AP Top 25
Georgia (58)
Michigan (5)
TCU
USC
Ohio State
Alabama
Tennessee
Penn State
Washington
Clemson
LSU
Utah
Kansas State
Florida State
Oregon
Oregon State
UCLA
Tulane
Notre Dame
South Carolina
Texas
UCF
UTSA
North Carolina
Mississippi State