AP Poll: Buckeyes stay put after latest week of college football action
COLUMBUS — Two weeks ago, Ohio State slid up to No. 3 thanks to a win at previously-undefeated Penn State. Last week, the Buckeyes moved into No. 2 slot behind Oregon thanks to a loss by Georgia to Ole Miss.
Well, Oregon squeaked by at Wisconsin on Saturday night, so Ohio State can’t get out of the No. 2 spot — which is exactly where the Buckeyes landed for the second straight week in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings. Of note: previously-undefeated BYU lost, dropping the Cougars from No. 7 all the way down to No. 14.
Other previously-ranked teams to lose included Washington State, LSU, Missouri, Kansas State and Louisville. The carnage at the bottom of the rankings caused plenty of change — but not at the top.
Of course, these rankings are diminished now that the Buckeyes and the rest of the sport are getting rankings every Tuesday night from the College Football Playoff committee. Those rankings hold more weight because they determine who will play for the national title in December and January.
Top 10
- 1New
Teeth on the floor
OU's Duke Miles loses multiple teeth
- 2
Gambling investigation
Fresno State under NCAA microscope
- 3
14-team playoff
2026 CFP could have different look
- 4
Nebraska AD
Explains canceling series vs. Vols
- 5Hot
Lincoln Riley
USC coach sits down with J.D. PicKell
Get the On3 Top 10 to your inbox every morning
By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms, and use of my personal information described therein.
But the AP Poll is still a good barometer for how the media from around college football feels about the Buckeyes and other teams.
The full AP Poll can be found below.
AP Poll (Nov. 17)
1. Oregon (62)
2. Ohio State
3. Texas
4. Penn State
5. Indiana
6. Notre Dame
7. Alabama
8. Georgia
9. Ole Miss
10. Tennessee
11. Miami
12. Boise State
13. SMU
14. BYU
15. Texas A&M
16. Colorado
17. Clemson
18. Army
19. South Carolina
20. Tulane
21. Arizona State
22. Iowa State
23. UNLV
24. Illinois
25. Washington State
2024 Ohio State Football Schedule
Aug. 31 – Akron (W 52-6)
Sept. 7 – Western Michigan (W 56-0)
Sept. 14 – Idle
Sept. 21 – Marshall (W 49-14)
Sept. 28 – at Michigan State (W 38-7)
Oct. 5 – Iowa (W 35-7)
Oct. 12 – at Oregon (L 32-31)
Oct. 19 – Idle
Oct. 26 – Nebraska (W 21-17)
Nov. 2 – at Penn State (W 20-13)
Nov. 9 – Purdue (W 45-0)
Nov. 16 – at Northwestern (W 31-7)
Nov. 23 – Indiana (Noon, FOX)
Nov. 30 – Michigan (Noon, FOX)
