Ohio State and Texas lead top five in college football power rankings ahead of weekend clash
Ohio State remains No. 1 and Texas sits at No. 5 in the latest power rankings, setting up a high-profile matchup between the two programs on Saturday.
Ohio State opened the season with a 56-3 win over Ball State, amassing 671 total yards. The Buckeyes retain the No. 1 spot in the latest power rankings and could cement the position with a victory against No. 5 Texas on Saturday. Texas posted a 59-7 triumph over Texas State, highlighted by Arch Manning’s 305 passing yards and four touchdowns.
The rankings also place Miami (Fla.) at No. 2 after a 49-3 victory at Stanford, LSU at No. 3 following a 51-10 win over Clemson, and Indiana at No. 4 with a 52-16 win against North Texas. Georgia, Notre Dame, Oregon, USC and other programs round out the top 20.
"We’re looking forward to a great game against Ohio State," a Texas spokesperson said, referring to the upcoming contest.
Analysts note that Ohio State’s early dominance and Texas’s high-scoring offense set the stage for a potentially pivotal game as the College Football Playoff picture begins to take shape.