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AP college football Week 1 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

Week 1 shakes up the AP Top 25, crowning a new No. 1 and ejecting a former power from the poll.

By · Published September 9, 2026  00:34 UTC · Updated September 12, 2026  00:27 UTC

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The AP college football Top 25 poll has been reshuffled after the first week of play, with a new team taking the No. 1 slot, Oregon slipping from the top, and Michigan disappearing from the rankings entirely. This immediate turnover underscores the volatility of the early-season landscape. Fox News described the shift as an expected shuffling following a shaky opening weekend, while NOLA.com quoted Riley on the new No. 1 ascent after Oregon’s stumble.

Yahoo Sports broke down winners and losers, highlighting SMU and Texas moving up and noting modest declines for A&M and Texas Tech. The Press Democrat reported LSU breaking into the top 10, Oregon’s slip, and the Wolverines’ exit after a second‑chance Hail Mary play. Sports Illustrated turned the focus to conference bragging rights, analyzing which league benefits most from the revised rankings.

These rankings reflect only the season’s opening games; further match outcomes could alter positions before the next poll.

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Which team fell out of the AP Top 25 after Week 1?

The Wolverines (Michigan) fell out of the AP Top 25.

Which team entered the top 10 for the first time this week?

LSU cracked the top 10 in the latest poll.

What topic does Sports Illustrated examine in relation to the new rankings?

Sports Illustrated discusses which conference holds bragging rights based on the Week 2 AP Top 25.

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