Sep 14, 2026 · 1h 10m
Texas Takes No. 1 as Week 2 Scrambles College Football
Upon Further Review: Texas NEW No. 1 | Week 2 Overreactions | AP Poll Takeaways & MORE!
Week 2 reshaped playoff résumés and exposed how quickly rankings, conference strength, and preseason expectations can diverge.
- 1Texas inherits No. 1 while voters weigh résumés unevenly and disagree over how much close losses should matter.
- 2Oklahoma State’s upset of Oregon rewards physicality but raises questions about Oregon’s preparation, offensive adjustment, and playoff margin.
- 3Ohio State’s narrow margins, Big Ten setbacks, and Texas Tech’s quarterback uncertainty complicate the national picture.
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Oklahoma State linebacker Tate Romney’s comments reveal that Oregon’s offensive linemen were tipping run and pass through their stances.
The brief
Texas takes over No. 1, but the AP Poll debate quickly becomes a referendum on résumé quality, close losses, preseason assumptions, and inconsistent voter standards.
Oklahoma State’s upset of Oregon earns team-of-the-week honors and strengthens the Cowboys’ Big 12 case, while Oregon faces questions about offensive adjustments and playoff damage.
The sharpest detail comes from Oklahoma State linebacker Tate Romney, whose comments suggest Oregon linemen tipped run and pass through their stances.
BYU’s second-half shutout of Arizona highlights resilience and defensive adjustment, while Nebraska’s cleaner offense and improved sack rate suggest broader progress.
Ohio State’s dependence on Jeremiah Smith, the Big Ten’s poor nonconference results, and Texas Tech’s quarterback situation leave the national hierarchy unsettled.