Miami Holds AP No. 1 as Ohio State Rises to No. 2 After BYU Upset at UCF
What happened
The Associated Press released its Week 9 college football poll on October 25, 2026, confirming Miami at No. 1 while idle Ohio State moved to No. 2 following BYU's double-overtime upset loss to UCF.
The Context
- A shrinking elite tier: Miami, Utah, and UCLA stand as the only three undefeated FBS teams remaining after three top-10 programs fell over the weekend.
- Capitalizing while resting: Ohio State moved up to the No. 2 position during a bye week after previous No. 2 BYU dropped six spots to No. 8 following its 39-31 defeat.
- Top-tier reshuffle: Georgia climbed to No. 3, Indiana advanced to No. 4 after an overtime win at Michigan, and Notre Dame fell to No. 5.
The Number
The total first-place votes secured by Miami, giving the Hurricanes an 84.3% consensus among national voters and cementing their leverage as the sport's premier media draw this fall.
Takeaway
Expect higher viewer ratings and rising ad rates for upcoming late-season broadcasts as the remaining three undefeated teams fight to maintain their narrow margin for error.
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