Ohio State’s 14-7 win against Texas triggered one of the cardinal rules of the US LBM Coaches Poll : When No. 2 beats No. 1, No. 2 becomes No. 1.

What happens after No. 1 is very much up in the air after the first full weekend of the 2025 season, but the Buckeyes likely will assume the top spot after taking the season opener. Look for Big Ten rival Penn State to climb one spot to No. 2 after the Nittany Lions cruised through the opener against Nevada.

Georgia could also take a one-rung move to No. 3, though there will be competition for the third spot from LSU and Miami. The Tigers scored a huge win against Clemson and Miami nailed a late field goal to knock off Notre Dame .

The debate comes after No. 5, centering on where to place Oregon and one-loss teams in the Longhorns

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