Week 1 AP Top 25 Shockwaves
The opening week of the college football season has produced a startling drop for Michigan, which fell out of the AP Top 25 after a last‑second touchdown pass was nullified by video review, a decision that sparked an appeal from the Mid-American Conference.
Meanwhile, LSU surged three spots to No. 8 following a dominant 51‑10 victory over Clemson, a win that underscored coach Lane Kiffin’s impact in his debut season.
Oregon, despite a respectable 34‑27 loss to Boise State, slipped four places to No. 6, a movement the poll author initially tried to cushion by keeping the Ducks at the top despite the defeat.
Ohio State held firm at No. 1, collecting 46 first‑place votes, and is slated to meet Texas in a top‑five showdown that could reshape the rankings once again.
Other notable movers included Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas and Indiana, each climbing a spot, while Miami remained steady at No. 7 and Ole Miss stayed at No. 9, with Texas A&M rounding out the top ten.
Louisville was the sole ranked team to lose, dropping from No. 24 to No. 25 after edging Ole Miss 41‑38, a result that highlighted the volatility of the early schedule.
The Mid-American Conference’s appeal over Michigan’s controversial win underscores the growing scrutiny of video review outcomes, while the poll’s author admitted a preference for Oregon at No. 1 despite its loss, citing the scarcity of meaningful games among ranked opponents.