Ohio State Moves to No. 2 in AP Top 25, Replacing BYU
Ohio State has risen to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 poll, replacing BYU, while Miami remains the No. 1 ranked team.
Dothan, AL, October 25, 2026 —
Ohio State has moved into the No. 2 position in the AP Top 25 poll, replacing BYU, according to the information provided. Miami remains ranked No. 1. The change places Ohio State directly behind Miami in the reported rankings and leaves BYU outside the second-place spot it previously held.
The information provided does not specify when the poll was released or which poll week it covers. It also does not include the teams’ records, the number of votes each received, or the point difference between their rankings. No explanation was provided for Ohio State’s rise or BYU’s change in position.
The reported standings establish only the top two positions: Miami at No. 1 and Ohio State at No. 2. The summary does not state BYU’s new ranking or provide details about the rest of the Top 25. It also does not identify any games or other events connected to the change.
Without those details, the significance of the movement beyond the revised ranking order cannot be determined from the available information. The poll update marks a change at No. 2, while Miami retains the top position. Further context, including the poll date, voting totals and the positions of other teams, was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by ERIC OLSON, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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