AP Poll Top 25: College Football Rankings see shake up after Week 2

The latest AP Poll Top 25 rankings are here and there were some shake ups following Week 2 of college football. We’re fully into the season now!

There were blowouts and upsets galore, so it’s certainly a great time to be a college football fan. Unless your team lost of course!

Enough jokes, let’s get to the AP Poll rankings following Week 2. We’ll start at the top of the rankings as usual and work our way down.

1. Ohio State

Ohio State rolled to a victory over Grambling State to the tune of 70-0. Yeah, that was a nice follow up to the win over Texas.

Julian Sayin had 306 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Bo Jackson, no not that one, had nine carries for 108 yards and a score. Jeremiah Smith had 119 yards and two touchdowns on just five catches.

2. Penn State

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) runs with the ball before being pushed out of bounds by Florida International Panthers defensive back Jessiah McGrew (23) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images — Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images

Penn State rolled to a 34-0 shutout win over FIU on Saturday as Drew Allar had 200 yards and two touchdowns. Kaytron Allen had 144 yards and a touchdown while Nick Singleton had 76 yards and a score.

Penn State’s defense also forced two turnovers and allowed 290 yards, but preserved the goose egg on the scoreboard. Onto the next one.

3. LSU

LSU didn’t roll to a win, but the Tigers got one: 23-7 over Louisiana Tech. Garrett Nussmeier threw for 237 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

What was more impressive was LSU’s defense shutting down LA Tech, keeping them to 154 total yards and a pedestrian fourth quarter touchdown. LSU is now 2-0, staying high up in the AP Poll.

4. Oregon (+2)

Oregon absolutely dominated Oklahoma State 69-3 at home, showing that the Ducks are not here to mess around this season. Repeat as Big Ten champs? Dan Lanning and crew want more.

That 69-3 final score was the score after just three quarters. Dante Moore had 266 yards and three touchdowns to pull off his second straight high quality start.

5. Miami

Carson Beck did his best to stay composed following a massive season opening win in his Miami debut, but the emotions came flowing out. — Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Miami rolled its way to a 45-3 win over Bethune-Cookman to improve to 2-0 on the season. At this rate, the Hurricanes should rank high in the AP Poll all year.

Carson Beck was 22-of-24 passing for 267 yards and two touchdowns. Mark Fletcher added 11 carries for 86 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

6. Georgia (-2)

Georgia beat Austin Peay 28-6 in a lightning delayed filled game. The Bulldogs managed a touchdown per quarter, so it wasn’t the prettiest game, but it was a win.

Gunner Stockton had 227 yards passing, but no touchdowns. Nate Frazier and Chauncey Bowens combined for 125 yards on the ground and four touchdowns.

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7. Texas

Texas earned a 38-7 win over San Jose State to bounce back from a loss to Ohio State in Week 1. Arch Manning played a lot better, totaling five touchdowns in the victory.

The defense was stout too, despite an injury scare of Colin Simmons. Texas is back on the right track going into Week 3.

8. Notre Dame (+1)

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love hurdle Miami — Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love hurdles over Miami defensive back Dylan Day. (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)

Notre Dame had a week off following a loss to Miami during opening weekend. But, giving the Irish two weeks to prepare for Texas A&M might just be what the doctor ordered.

Marcus Freeman and crew still have a very talented team, as evidenced by their ranking in the AP Poll. Onto Week 3!

9. Illinois (+2)

Illinois smoked Duke on the road in a Big Ten-ACC battle. Coming in, some thought Duke could continue a special run under Manny Diaz.

The Fighting Illini were too much as Luke Altmyer threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns. In the 45-19 win, Illinois outscored Duke 31-6 in the second half after a promising start from the Blue Devils and Darian Mensah.

10. Florida State (+4)

Florida State stunned Alabama and then followed it up with a smacking of East Texas A&M. How about to the tune of 77-3? No contest.

Thomas Castellanos had 237 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Even backups Kevin Sperry and Brock Glenn combined for three touchdown passes.

AP Poll Top 25 after Week 2

11. South Carolina (-1)
12. Clemson (-4)
13. Oklahoma (+5)
14. Iowa State (+2)
15. Tennessee (+7)
16. Texas A&M (+3)
17. Ole Miss (+3)
18. USF
19. Alabama (+2)
20. Utah (+5)
21. Texas Tech (+3)
22. Indiana (+1)
23. Michigan (-8)
24. Auburn
25. Missouri

Others receiving votes in AP Poll: Arizona St. 94, BYU 92, Georgia Tech 78, Florida 70, Southern Cal 64, TCU 58, Mississippi St. 52, Louisville 49, SMU 26, Nebraska 10, Tulane 9, Baylor 7, UNLV 5, Pittsburgh 3, Navy 2, Memphis 1, Vanderbilt 1.