Tennessee and Texas Alter NCAA Re-Rank 1-134 After Major Victories

Following an exciting and unexpected Week 2 of college football, the updated USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-134 reflects significant changes within the top five teams. Georgia continues to hold its position as the top-ranked team, but other programs have reshuffled their standings dramatically.

One of the most notable changes comes with Texas rising to the No. 2 spot after their impressive 31-12 victory against No. 25 Michigan. This win propelled the Longhorns higher, pushing Ohio State down to No. 3. The Buckeyes have had a strong start to their season, winning against Akron and Western Michigan by a staggering combined score of 108-6, but it was not enough to hold onto the second position.

Meanwhile, Alabama remains steady at No. 4, despite their recent game against South Florida being more challenging than anticipated. The latest shakeup sees Tennessee claiming the fifth spot after a commanding performance against North Carolina State, where they triumphed 51-10 on a neutral site.

As teams advance in the rankings, others face a stark decline. Oregon has dropped six positions to No. 12 after narrowly defeating Boise State 37-34. This match was their second close win, previously edging out Idaho, which raises questions about the Ducks’ stability moving forward.

In a major downturn, Notre Dame has fallen 16 spots to No. 21 after suffering a surprising 16-14 defeat against Northern Illinois. This unexpected loss enabled the Huskies to make a remarkable leap from No. 97 to No. 41 in the rankings, highlighting the intense competition across the league.

Other teams making significant strides in this week’s rankings include Iowa State, which rose to No. 14 after a last-minute field goal secured a win against Iowa. Additionally, Syracuse experienced a remarkable climb, ascending 24 spots to No. 40 after their win against Georgia Tech. Washington State also improved its position, moving up after dominating Texas Tech, while Texas State rocketed 29 spots to No. 54 following a resounding 49-10 victory over Texas-San Antonio.

However, it’s not just the teams rising that catch attention. Several programs have experienced notable drops as well. North Carolina State fell ten positions to No. 27, Georgia Tech found itself down 18 to No. 42, while Auburn plummeted 22 spots to No. 62. Kentucky had a disappointing week, dropping 31 spots to No. 69, and Mississippi State slipped 17 positions to No. 84.

As college football continues to engage fans with unexpected outcomes and thrilling matchups, the updated rankings reflect the growing competitiveness among the teams. Each game week brings new opportunities for teams to showcase their skills and influence their standings in this ever-evolving landscape of college sports.

Source: USA TODAY