Notre Dame has climbed to the No. 3 spot in the rankings following a solid 23-13 victory over Texas A&M on the road. This impressive performance allowed the Fighting Irish to move up three positions. Meanwhile, Miami has entered the top 10 after a decisive 41-17 win against Florida in Gainesville, establishing itself as a contender in the ACC.
As the 2024 college football season gets underway, the top 25 rankings have already seen significant shifts. Teams like Notre Dame, Miami, and USC have started strong, while others, including Oregon, Clemson, and Florida State, experienced sluggish starts.
Here’s the top 25 teams in college football as Week 2 approaches:
1. Georgia Bulldogs (1-0, previously 1st)
– Upcoming: vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Georgia had a commanding 34-3 victory over then-No. 14 Clemson, showcasing their defensive prowess.
2. Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0, previously 2nd)
– Upcoming: vs. Western Michigan Broncos
After a slow start, Ohio State defeated Akron 52-6, with freshman Jeremiah Smith shining in his debut.
3. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-0, previously 6th)
– Upcoming: vs. Northern Illinois Huskies
Notre Dame excelled in its road game against Texas A&M, holding their quarterback to a career-low performance.
4. Ole Miss Rebels (1-0, previously 4th)
– Upcoming: vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Ole Miss started its season with a 76-0 win over Furman, with Jaxson Dart leading the team impressively.
5. Texas Longhorns (1-0, previously 5th)
– Upcoming: at No. 9 Michigan Wolverines
Texas dominated Colorado State with a 52-0 score, preparing for a challenging matchup against Michigan.
6. Oregon Ducks (1-0, previously 3rd)
– Upcoming: vs. Boise State Broncos
Although they won against Idaho, Oregon’s performance did not meet expectations, prompting concern ahead of the Boise State game.
7. Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0, previously 9th)
– Upcoming: vs. Bowling Green Falcons
Penn State secured a 34-12 road win over West Virginia, aided by the contributions of new coordinators.
8. Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0, previously 7th)
– Upcoming: vs. USF Bulls
Alabama kicked off the Kalen DeBoer era with a 63-0 victory, highlighting rookie Ryan Williams’ explosive talent.
9. Michigan Wolverines (1-0, previously 8th)
– Upcoming: vs. No. 5 Texas Longhorns
Michigan’s starting quarterback performance against Fresno State raised eyebrows ahead of their matchup with Texas.
10. Miami (FL) Hurricanes (1-0, previously 12th)
– Upcoming: vs. Florida A&M Rattlers
Miami demonstrated its potential with a 41-17 win over Florida, fueled by quarterback Cam Ward’s excellent performance.
11. Missouri Tigers (1-0, previously 10th)
12. Arizona Wildcats (1-0, previously 11th)
13. Tennessee Volunteers (1-0, previously 15th)
14. Louisville Cardinals (1-0, previously 17th)
15. Oklahoma Sooners (1-0, previously 18th)
16. USC Trojans (1-0, previously 21st)
17. Kansas State Wildcats (1-0, previously 19th)
18. Utah Utes (1-0, previously 20th)
19. Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-0, previously 22nd)
20. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-0, previously NR)
21. LSU Tigers (0-1, previously 14th)
22. Kansas Jayhawks (1-0, previously 21st)
23. Clemson Tigers (0-1, previously 13th)
24. Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0, previously 24th)
25. Iowa State Cyclones (1-0, previously NR)