Texas Longhorns moved ahead of Ohio State Buckeyes in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, though the Buckeyes remain ranked higher in the USA Today Coaches Poll. The ranking shift follows Texas's September 12, 2026 matchup against Ohio State in Austin, where quarterback Arch Manning started for the Longhorns. The divergent rankings reflect differing evaluations between media voters and coaches.
Texas Overtakes Ohio State in AP Top 25 but Trails in Coaches Poll



