In brief
The AP poll released November 1 indicates Ohio State is no longer among the top 10 teams, while playoff candidacy tightens around a handful of programs and the Mountain West’s New Mexico earns its first AP ranking of the season.
In the live update of the AP Top 25 college‑football poll released on Monday, Ohio State fell out of the top 10 for the first time this season, according to the Associated Press, while the national playoff race has begun to crystallize around a small group of teams.
The updated poll lists the top ten teams as follows: 1. Georgia 2. Alabama 3. Clemson 4. Ohio State 5. UCLA 6. Texas 7. Michigan 8. Penn State 9. Oregon 10. Oregon State. The rankings now also show that several mid‑tier programs have made significant jumps, reflecting recent conference performances and late‑season momentum as the college‑football calendar approaches the postseason.
One of the most noteworthy developments in the rankings is the entry of the University of New Mexico, which earns its first‑ever AP ranking of the season. This marks a milestone for the Mountaineers, who have historically been outside the national conversation.
With Ohio State dropping below the top ten, the playoff picture has moved closer to determination, focusing attention on a handful of teams that appear poised to receive bids to the postseason. The tighter cluster around the top spots suggests that a limited number of programs will ultimately vie for playoff placement, as the AP base weighs quarterly performance and conference championships into its judgment.
