Ohio State just vaulted up the Top 25 polls, hitting No. 3 in the AP and No. 2 in the Coaches poll after handling Indiana 19-14 on Saturday. What a wild weekend of college football, huh? The Buckeyes are looking sharp, and the entire landscape of the top tier just shifted big time.
Buckeyes Grind Out A Win, Eyeing What’s Next
The Buckeyes didn’t exactly blow the doors off Indiana, but they got the job done with a 19-14 victory on the road. Running back Isaiah West (32) was out there making plays, running hard into the Indiana secondary in the second half. It wasn’t always pretty, but a win’s a win, and it pushed their record to a solid 6-1. They’ve earned themselves a bye week now, which is perfect to get rested and prepped for their next challenge.
Chaos Reigns In The Top 5
Talk about a shake-up! The college football world got rocked, and Ohio State benefited big time. Miami is now sitting pretty at No. 1 in both polls, and they earned it with a double-overtime win against rival Florida State. BYU also made a big jump, climbing to No. 2 in the AP and No. 3 in the Coaches poll after taking down Notre Dame. Meanwhile, Notre Dame took a tumble, landing at No. 4 in the AP and No. 8 in the Coaches poll. But the biggest news? Previously ranked No. 1 Georgia dropped to No. 5 in the AP and No. 4 in the coaches’ poll after getting upset by Auburn.
This new Top 5 landscape means Ohio State is right there, knocking on the door of the No. 1 spot. They’ll need to stay focused, though, because their next game is a big one. The Buckeyes hit the road again on October 31 to play USC in Los Angeles. Can they keep this momentum going and show everyone they deserve that top ranking? We’ll find out!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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