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Tom Fornelli's College Football Power Ratings: Ohio State still No. 1 despite collapse, Oregon plummets

Ohio State stays No. 1 despite loss as critics slam AP voters and Oregon slides sharply in power ratings

By · Published September 15, 2026 at 18:36 UTC · Updated September 15, 2026 at 18:36 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Ohio State stays No. 1 despite loss as critics slam AP voters and Oregon slides sharply in power ratings
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Ohio State kept the No. 1 spot in the latest college‑football rankings even after a loss, while Oregon tumbled in Tom Fornelli’s Power Ratings. The drop follows a defeat that sparked criticism of the AP poll, with ESPN’s Stephen A.

The ranking dispute matters for Ohio State’s financial outlook, given the $12 million coaching contract tied to top‑tier status, while Oregon’s plunge could hurt its recruiting momentum. Coverage does not detail the methodology behind Fornelli’s power ratings or the exact vote totals that led to the AP shift, leaving analysts to watch the next slate of games for clues on whether the Buckeyes can retain their lead or if voter sentiment will finally move.

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The obvious questions

Why are analysts criticizing the AP poll after Ohio State’s loss?

Commentators say the loss prompted the removal of a $12 million‑coach’s team from the top five, which they described as unreasonable.

What does Tom Fornelli’s Power Ratings indicate for Ohio State and Oregon?

The ratings keep Ohio State at No. 1 while showing a steep decline for Oregon, reflecting divergent performance trends.

What factors remain unclear about the rankings?

The specific criteria used in Fornelli’s power ratings and the exact vote breakdown that produced the AP poll shift have not been disclosed.

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