Week 10 AP poll: Texas moves up after West Virginia victory

Texas has moved up one spot in the AP poll after defeating West Virginia, 17-13. UT comes in at No. 21, their highest ranking since Week 5.

Texas moved up one spot in the AP poll after defeating West Virginia, 17-13, on Saturday. The Longhorns came in No. 21 overall, their highest ranking since Week 5.

Georgia earns the biggest fall of the week, dropping seven spots after losing to Florida. Clemson lost its spot at No. 1 after a thrilling double-overtime loss to Notre Dame. Alabama reclaims its throne as the top team in the country, something it has done for 13 consecutive years.

Oklahoma State remains the Big 12’s highest-ranked team at No. 14 after escaping Manhattan, Kansas, with a victory over Kansas State. Iowa State (No. 17) and Oklahoma (No. 18) closely follow the Cowboys.

After both teams’ bye week, its time for Bedlam between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. It could turn out to be the most important conference game of the year.

AP Top 25

  1. Alabama Crimson Tide (6-0)
  2. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-0)
  3. Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0)
  4. Clemson Tigers (7-1)
  5. Texas A&M Aggies (5-1)
  6. Florida Gators (4-1)
  7. Cincinnati Bearcats (6-0)
  8. Brigham Young Cougars (8-0)
  9. Miami Hurricanes (6-1)
  10.  Indiana Hoosiers (3-0)
  11. Oregon Ducks (1-0)
  12. Georgia Bulldogs (4-2)
  13. Wisconsin Badgers (1-0)
  14. Oklahoma State Cowboys (5-1)
  15. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (7-0)
  16. Marshall Thundering Herd (6-0)
  17. Iowa State Cyclones (5-2)
  18. Oklahoma Sooners (5-2)
  19. Southern Methodist Mustangs (7-1)
  20. Southern California Trojans (1-0)
  21. Texas Longhorns (5-2)
  22. Liberty (7-0)
  23. Northwestern (3-0)
  24. Auburn Tigers (4-2)
  25. Louisiana-Lafayette (6-1)

Others receiving votes:

North Carolina 85, Army 54, Tulsa 47, Utah 33, Washington 21, Arizona State 11, Purdue 8, Wake Forest 6, Boise State 5, Appalachian State 5, California 3, Maryland 3, Nevada 1

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