Texas Rises to No. 1 in Re-Rank After Upsetting Ohio State; Miami Enters Top Five

The college football landscape saw significant shifts following Week 2 action, with the Texas Longhorns ascending to the No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank. This dramatic climb follows their thrilling 24-23 comeback victory over Ohio State, which propelled them past Notre Dame, now ranked second. The Longhorns' impressive win has also fueled Heisman Trophy momentum for their players, with quarterback Kamario Taylor gaining significant attention.

Elsewhere, the Miami Hurricanes surged into the top five of the Coaches Poll, reaching No. 5 after a series of upsets. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma Sooners managed to stay within the AP Top 25, albeit narrowly, following their loss to Michigan. Coaches like Steve Sarkisian of Texas are advocating for teams like Ohio State to be considered favorably by the College Football Playoff committee despite losses, emphasizing the strength of schedule and performance against top opponents.