DALLAS — The AP top 25 poll has experienced a shakeup at No. 1. That shouldn't be surprising to Texas fans. The Longhorns fell out of the top spot after their shocking 27-24 loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. Georgia has taken over as the poll's leader after it held off Alabama by a 20-17 score in front of a tough Tuscaloosa crowd. That move also meant a slight jump for teams in the ...

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian works the sideline against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Dallas.

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DALLAS — The AP top 25 poll has experienced a shakeup at No. 1. That shouldn't be surprising to Texas fans.

The Longhorns fell out of the top spot after their shocking 27-24 loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. Georgia has taken over as the poll's leader after it held off Alabama by a 20-17 score in front of a tough Tuscaloosa crowd.

That move also meant a slight jump for teams in the top 5. After Georgia, Notre Dame comes in at No. 2. Miami (FL), Ohio State and Indiana round out the top five spots.

In terms of local teams, Texas Tech has jumped into the top 10. SMU stayed at No. 24 and Oklahoma is receiving votes after outlasting Texas at the Cotton Bowl.

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